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international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday January 07, 2010 - 17:12 by pat c
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Chris Strafford writes on how the Iranian people face a double danger: the possibility of a Bloodbath being launched by the Theocracy and threats of War and Sanctions from US Imperialism. Full article at link. Further sanctions are being put in place, and Obama is holding back Israel for the time being, but has been promising “decisive action” if Iran does not halt all uranium enrichment. One Israeli diplomat was quoted in The Guardian as saying, “Obama has convinced us that it’s worth trying the sanctions, at least for a few months” (January 3). The imperialists seem to be moving towards military aggression this year - Washington has now dismissed the validity of the intelligence estimate which concluded that Iran was no longer trying to acquire nuclear weapons. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday January 05, 2010 - 13:34 by Geri Timmons
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The case of Leonard Peltier ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Sunday January 03, 2010 - 20:43 by Shamus Cooke
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Shamus Cooke writes on whats happening in Iran and compares the genuine struggle for real change in Iran to Obamas agenda for intervention. The full article is at the link. In Iran, mass protests were drowned in blood by government authorities; at least ten reportedly have been killed with hundreds injured. The events have been given ample coverage in the U.S. media, with the intention of further demonizing Iran’s repressive government. Absent in the American media are the deeper implications of the protests, which, to anyone paying close attention, constitute a powerful revolutionary movement. This movement has grown exponentially in a very short period of time. Although only beginning in June over allegations of voter fraud, the movement is now endorsed by millions of combative Iranians, demanding “death to the dictator,” while they waive an Iranian flag that’s missing the Muslim insignia. Massive demonstrations in the streets and university campuses have directly confronted police repression and in some cases have overcome it. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday January 03, 2010 - 15:31 by Kev
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Below are links to the latest update from, and an interview with, the Derry to Gaza team, who are part of the Viva Palestina Convoy. Both articles are from today, 3rd January 2010. Also included is an article about the progress of the Viva Palestina Convoy: ... read full story / add a comment |
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