Four Killed, including 13-year-old, in Iraq
Despite attempts on local officials and marching pilgrims, few casualties were reported. However, at least four people were killed and six more were wounded.
Month: November 2012
Six Killed As Iraq Marks Ashoura
At least six Iraqis were killed and seven more were wounded in attacks. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Shi’ite pilgrims are in Karbala to mark Ashoura.
Down with Drone War Silence
The world recently celebrated Malala Day in honor of the young Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, an innocent victim of political violence perpetrated by the Taliban. She is rightfully honored as a hero for her willingness to speak up for her right to an education and against religious extremism. However, while her bravery deserved the attention … Continue reading “Down with Drone War Silence”
US Using Bad Info for Drone Strikes Like It Did for Detainees
Just as it did in Afghanistan and Iraq, the CIA and U.S. military act on bad intel when designating targets for drone attacks. As when the United States greased the skids for war with Iraq, it’s ratcheting up tensions with Iran by disseminating misinformation about nuclear weapons. The United States has also failed to learn … Continue reading “US Using Bad Info for Drone Strikes Like It Did for Detainees”
Israel’s Crumbling Pillar of ‘Defense’
The big news this Thanksgiving holiday is the announcement of the Gaza ceasefire. Will it last beyond the time you’re eating desert and trying to recover from a massive Tryptophane overdose? Don’t be so sure…. The reason for this uncertainty is because Hamas comes out the winner, on all fronts, and Netanyahu just as clearly … Continue reading “Israel’s Crumbling Pillar of ‘Defense’”
Injustice for All, Again
Not for the first time, the Hague Inquisition (ICTY) has done something stupid. The quasi-court, claiming nonexistent authority from the UN Security Council to prosecute war crimes during the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s, last Friday released two Croatian generals, convicted last year of war crimes. Notorious for redefining the standards of evidence, logic and … Continue reading “Injustice for All, Again”
Is Middle East Peace a Mirage?
With the truce in the week-long Gaza war, Barack Obama is being prompted by right and left to re-engage and renew U.S. efforts to solve the core question of Middle East peace. Before he gets reinvolved in peacemaking, our once-burned president should ask himself some hard questions. Is real peace between Palestinians and Israelis even … Continue reading “Is Middle East Peace a Mirage?”
Two Killed in Iraq Attacks
At least two Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded in new attacks. Also, talks between the central Iraqi and the Kurdish Regional governments over tensions in a disputed region of Iraq were not fruitful.
Educating the President
It is interesting to note that while Americans elect a president based on their perception of what he will do to create jobs and lower taxes, the issues that seem to rise to the surface and demand attention are frequently related to foreign affairs. Witness how in the aftermath of the election there has been … Continue reading “Educating the President”
Leniency for Generals, Jail Time for Whistleblowers
It’s no secret that the powerful in America are frequently immune to prosecution for committing far worse crimes than those by the powerless. Bush administration torturers are on book tours while torture whistleblowers are on trial. Wall Street executives are counting their bonuses while foreclosed homeowners are packing their bags. Life’s not fair. That’s one … Continue reading “Leniency for Generals, Jail Time for Whistleblowers”