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U.S.-Funded Gun Suppliers Have Created a “Missing” Weapons Disaster

A million illicit weapons have entered Iraq in the past five years. Now, “missing” guns are fueling conflicts in Iraq and elsewhere.

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Rape, Torture and Humiliation in Women’s Prisons: A Global State of Crisis

Physical and psychological abuse are rampant in women’s prisons from the U.S. to Canada to Pakistan.

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What Makes Obama and McCain Think They Can “Win” Afghanistan?

To claim the U.S. can achieve now what the British couldn’t in the 19th century and the Russians couldn’t at the end of the 20th is pure fantasy.

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The Fed, AIG, Congress, Third Party Candidates and the Debt

“We seek an…investigation and audit of ‘The Fed.’” - Ralph Nader, Cynthia McKinney, Chuck Baldwin and Bob Barr (1)

On Sept. 16, 2008, Ben S. Bernanke, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, aka “The Fed,” along with the Treasury Secretary, Henry M. Paulson Jr., made a trip to Capitol Hill. Why? It was a courtesy call to brief the hapless politicos of the U.S. Congress, such as Senate Majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). “The Fed” had agreed, on its own whim, to loan American International Group, (AIG), $85 billion! It was, at that moment, the largest financial intervention in our nation’s history. Absorb this salient point: Congressional leaders found out about it, “only after” the deal was done! They had no say in the massive bailout. Yet, it was $85 billion of the taxpayers’ money![...] Read more!

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Not a Gaffe? McCain Campaign Willing to Destroy Relationship with Europe to Conceal Confusion

Apparently they care so little about governing that they are willing to potentially nuke the U.S.-Spain relationship just to get elected.

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Iraq Reclaims 1,000 Artifacts Smuggled Into U.S. Over Past Two Years

No word on how U.S. authorities seized the items, who the traffickers were, or whether U.S. troops might be involved in the smuggling.

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Has the U.S. Invasion of Pakistan Begun?

The Bush administration in its waning months seems intent on a slo-mo launching of a third war in the border regions of Pakistan.

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Happy Constitution Day. Now Let’s Reclaim Our Democratic Heritage.

On the U.S. Constitution’s birthday, current and former senators urge Americans to demand a return to constitutional governance.

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Al Qaeda Is Winning a War by Other Means

Dissent in Pakistan’s ranks threatens the U.S.-led “war on terror.”

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What’s with These Stupid War Pundits Telling U.S. Allies to Commit National Suicide?

Telling Georgia to keep attacking Russia is like telling a 98-pound weakling to rematch with the hulking thug who just put him on the floor.

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Chickenhawk War Pundits Are Calmly Telling U.S. Allies to Commit National Suicide

Telling Georgia to keep attacking Russia is like telling a 98-pound weakling to rematch with the hulking thug who just put him on the floor.

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Amy Goodman: While Bush Announces 8,000 Troop Withdrawal, Leaked Draft Agreement Calls for Indefinite Occupation

Iraqi Blogger Raed Jarrar: The U.S./Iraq agreement legitimizes long term bases and calls for an indefinite number of U.S. troops to remain in Iraq.

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While Bush Announces 8,000 Troop Withdrawal, Leaked Draft Agreement Calls for Indefinite Occupation

Iraqi Blogger Raed Jarrar: The U.S./Iraq agreement legitimizes long term bases and calls for an indefinite number of U.S. troops to remain in Iraq.

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U.S. Military Is Keeping Secrets About Female Soldiers’ ‘Suicides’

Our soldiers’ families deserve better than that.

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Top Investor: Fannie/Freddie Bailout Serves “Bunch Of Crooks And Inc

Top Investor: Fannie/Freddie Bailout Serves “Bunch Of Crooks And Incompetents” Rogers says move indicates U.S. is “more Communist than China” Steve Watson

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One Fifth of Iraq Funding Goes to Private Contractors

If spending continues at the current rate, the U.S. will have spent 100 billion dollars on military contractors in Iraq by the end of the year.

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Sectarian Clashes Flaring Up as U.S.-Backed Operations Target Sunnis

A military operation that was said to target al-Qaeda has instead targeted Sunni Muslims, creating new sectarian tensions.

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Children of Immigrants Dominate the Olympics

The U.S. team won the most medals; it also won the argument back home over the contributions of immigrants and their children.

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Maliki the Nationalist? Don’t Buy It.

In his demands for a U.S. troop withdrawal, the Iraqi PM is hardly the tough negotiator the media makes him out to be.

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U.S. Accused of Killing 76 Civilians in Afghanistan Airstrike

Most of the casualties were women and children; the deaths sparked demonstrations and a condemnation by Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

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U.S.-Iraqi “Security Agreement” a Distraction as Conflicts Continue to Simmer

A debate over McCain’s claims of “victory in Iraq” is one Obama can win if he hits hard.

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What If Your Tap Water Is Not Safe To Drink?

In the U.S., 89.3 percent of tap water is deemed safe, but what if you’re one of the 29 million people whose water missed the mark?

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How Many More Iraqis Can You Throw Behind Bars Without Trial?

Among the U.S.’s most vociferous criticisms of Saddam’s regime was its practice of inhumane, summary arrests. Now it is guilty of the same.

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Booze Kills, Pot Doesn’t

The alcohol poisoning death rate in the U.S. is shockingly high, consistently between 300 and 400 a year. It’s zero for pot.

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How Close Are Iraq and the U.S. to Reaching a Forces Agreement?

Iraqi and American officials are reportedly close to reaching an agreement on U.S. forces — but there are some contradictions in their statements.

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Are Feds Trying to Aid Republican Candidate’s Election?

Developments in the investigation of the failed Mississippi Beef Processors plant may derail a democrat’s bid to win a set in the U.S. Senate.

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Amy Goodman: Naomi Klein: China’s Hi-Tech Surveillance State Is Ready for Export

With 300,000 security cameras in Beijing alone, China is at the forefront of the surveillance boom — and U.S. corporations are reaping the profits.

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Naomi Klein: China’s Hi-Tech Surveillance State Is Ready for Export

With 300,000 security cameras in Beijing alone, China is at the forefront of the surveillance boom — and U.S. corporations are reaping the profits.

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U.S. Holding Thousands of Prisoners with Alleged Terror Ties in Iraq

The U.S. has refused to provide any information about the prisoners or abide by an amnesty law issued by the Iraqi government.

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Following Killing of Three Female Aid Workers, Humanitarian Agency Will Leave Afghanistan

Amidst rising violence, the U.S.-based International Rescue Committee says it will suspend its humanitarian programs in Afghanistan.

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