Judges in Baghdad say they are ready to try Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi on charges related to three cases of terrorism. Meanwhile, at least seven Iraqis were killed and 16 more were wounded in new attacks.
read moreThou Shalt Not Kill (Thyself)
After the founding of Israel, God appeared to David Ben-Gurion and told him: “You have created a state for my chosen people in my holy land. This merits a great reward. Tell me what you wish, and I will grant it.” Ben-Gurion answered: “Almighty God, I wish that every...
The Big One Cometh
We are currently experiencing the worst fundraising drive we have ever conducted. I am frankly appalled at the dearth of contributions, because if we continue at the present rate we are going to have to start winding down Antiwar.com, and – yes – even close up shop....
Global Gangster
If all goes as planned, it will be the happiest of wartimes in the U.S.A. Only the best of news, the killing of the baddest of the evildoers, will ever filter back to our world. After all, American war is heading for the “shadows” in a big way. As news articles have...
40 Killed Across Iraq, Police Recruits Targeted
A large blast rocked Baghdad today, killing 20 police recruits and policemen. The attack, which occurred near the heavily fortified Interior Ministry, may have been a message to the Maliki government. However, it wasn’t the only violence targeting policemen. At least 40 Iraqis were killed and 42 more were wounded overall. Many of those victims were either security personal or their informants.
read moreAmid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions, a Glimmer of Hope?
After weeks of rapidly escalating tensions, particularly between Israel and Iran, signs emerged this week both in Washington and in Tehran that serious negotiations over Tehran's controversial nuclear program may soon get underway. The most concrete step was a...
Iran: Outgunned in the Gulf
Iraqi Kurdistan Prepares For Protests; 3 Killed in Attacks
Iraqi Kurdistan prepared for mass protests on the anniversary of deadly demonstrations, but only the arrests of two journalists occurred. Meanwhile, at least three Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded.
read moreVoting Out the War Party?
Iraq Court Believes Evidence Against Hashemi; Attacks Against Police Continue
Iraq's top court gave an unbinding opinion on Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi's terrorism charges. Meanwhile, Iranian dissidents living in Camp Ashraf are voluntarily relocating to Camp Liberty. Also, during a scan in Falluja, radioactive materials were found. At...
