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Journalism 101: If a US Official Says It, Report It

by Charles Davis | Oct 10, 2011

In Pakistan, according to American officials, strikes from Predators and Reapers operated by the CIA have killed more than 2,000 militants; the number of civilian casualties is hotly debated. In Yemen last month, an American citizen was, for the first time, the...

The More Enemies, the More Honor

by Uri Avnery | Oct 10, 2011

An old photo from World War I shows a company of German soldiers getting on the train on their way to the front. On the wall of the car somebody had scribbled “viel Feind, viel Ehr” (“The more enemies, the more honor.") In those days, at the very start of what was to...

Iraq Postpones Demilitarizing Cities

by Margaret Griffis | Oct 9, 2011

The Iraqi government says it is postponing withdrawing army troops from its cities over concerns that local or federal police cannot handle security yet. The pullout was planned for the end of the year when U.S. troops are scheduled to withdraw from Iraq too. Although most U.S. troops would ostensibly be going home (pending more deal-making), the Iraqi soldiers would instead be moving their operations to bases outside the cities. Meanwhile, at least three Iraqis were killed and eight more were wounded in new attacks.

Christian Man Targeted in “Safety” of Northern Iraq

by Margaret Griffis | Oct 8, 2011

Although Christians feel safer in the northern parts of the country, they remain targets for religious violence almost anywhere in Iraq. Today, one man found that out when gunmen wounded him in the northern city of Mosul. Altogether, one woman was killed while nine other Iraqis were wounded in separate attacks. Meanwhile, news has been very light this weekend due to the holidays.

Gunmen Target Security Personnel Across Iraq

by Margaret Griffis | Oct 8, 2011

Only small attacks were reported today, many of them targeting security forces. At least eight Iraqis were killed in them, and another eight were wounded.

Obama’s Death Panel

by Justin Raimondo | Oct 7, 2011

Justin Raimondo says it’s not what you think

The End of Pax Americana?

by Patrick J. Buchanan | Oct 7, 2011

Hopefully, says Pat Buchanan

Debate on Haqqani: Military or Political Solution?

by Gareth Porter | Oct 7, 2011

Dissension over Adm. Mike Mullen's accusation that the Haqqani network of Afghan insurgents is a "veritable arm" of Pakistan's intelligence agency and the revelation that a U.S. official met with a Haqqani official have provided new evidence of a...

Dozens of Casualties in Baghdad Bomb Attacks

by Margaret Griffis | Oct 6, 2011

Although few attacks were reported today, a pair of bombings in Baghdad left dozens of casualties. At least eight Iraqis were killed in them and in an assassination in Yathrib. Another 35 Iraqis were wounded.

Obama Waives Aid Curbs on Militaries Using Child Soldiers

by Jim Lobe | Oct 6, 2011

For the second year in a row, U.S. President Barack Obama has waived a congressionally mandated ban on military aid for four countries that use child soldiers. The four countries that will continue to receive military assistance despite the use of child soldiers in...

Journalism 101: If a US Official Says It, Report It

The More Enemies, the More Honor

Iraq Postpones Demilitarizing Cities

Christian Man Targeted in “Safety” of Northern Iraq

Gunmen Target Security Personnel Across Iraq

Obama’s Death Panel

The End of Pax Americana?

Debate on Haqqani: Military or Political Solution?

Dozens of Casualties in Baghdad Bomb Attacks

Obama Waives Aid Curbs on Militaries Using Child Soldiers

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