"The
problem, of course, lies with the realities concealed from us. This
has always been the case. While the American public has slowly grappled
with ongoing injustices visible within our own borders, it
has long failed to discover and correct our government's abuses
abroad. In the end, however, this is our government, and torture is
being utilized in our names and supported by our tax dollars. We are responsible.": Jennifer Harbury: Writer, Lawyer, Human Rights Activist
"The
role of the U.S. in the new world corporate order is going to be to
export security. That means endless wars and weapons in space. The
Pentagon will send our kids off to foreign lands to suppress opposition
to corporate globalization. How will we ever end America's addiction
to war and violence as long as our communities are dependent on
military spending for jobs? We must work to convert the military industrial complex to sustainable technologies like windpower, solar, and mass transit." Bruce Gagnon
"When a well-packaged web of lies has been sold gradually to the
masses over generations, the truth will seem utterly preposterous and
its speaker a raving lunatic." Dresden James.
"Should
I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving
offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my
country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings..." Patrick Henry
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human brain.
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handle on just what urbanization means for human cognition.
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All That Pivots is Gold
By Pepe Escobar
What
Beijing actually wants is to get rid of the US dollar peg. For that to
happen, it needs vast gold reserves. So here's Beijing pivoting from
the US dollar to the yuan - and trying to sway vast swathes of the
global economy to follow the path.
Containing China by "Fighting Al-Qaeda" in Africa
By Ben Schreiner
The
U.S. containment of China, requires a pivot of sorts to Africa. Only
the African pivot appears set to fall under the banner of that
ever-malleable "war on terror."
US Green Lights Further Israeli Attacks On Syria
By Haaretz
Israeli
jets attacked several targets in Syria Tuesday night in addition to
the Scientific Studies and Research Center in Jamarya, outside
Damascus, Time Magazine reported Friday.
Israel's Bombing of Syria Escalates Threat of Wider War
By Bill Van Auken
The
US-backed Israeli attack on Syria is only the beginning of what
threatens to explode into a far wider war, including against Iran,
dragging the entire region into a bloodbath and endangering the lives
of millions.
'Iran Will Defend Syria, US & Israel Should Take That Seriously'
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Criminal Insanity of Clinton's Double-think
By Finian Cunningham
In her farewell
speech, outgoing US secretary of state Hillary Clinton accused Russia
and Iran of "stepping up" military support for Syria and thereby adding
fuel to possible regional conflict.
Pathetic
Hagel Offers Himself as Secretary of Israel's Defense
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that we have a special relationship with Israel... Ive never voted
against Israel in my career... I've been to Israel many times," he told
Jack Reed of Rhode Island.
Tel Aviv Historian Uncovers "Land of Israel" Myths
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In the Hebrew Bible
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corresponding to the land of Palestine (between the River Jordan and
the Mediterranean Sea) is mostly called the "land of Canaan." The area
"never served as a homeland for the 'children of Israel,'
In Case You Mssed It
"The Invention of the Jewish People"
Shlomo Sand
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nationality) with substantial shared biological ancestry going back to
the biblical kingdom of Judea, The core of Sand's historical case is
that the whole story is a myth: a very elaborate fiction, supported by
hordes of eminent scholars, which became foundational and essential for
the state of Israel, but mostly a very recent fabrication without much
evidence.
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business as usual, says John Kiriakou, a former CIA agent and torture
whistleblower.
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Suicide attack on Syria goverment offices kills 53: -
A
suicide car bombing at a Syrian military intelligence headquarters in
Damascus province killed 53 people, a watchdog said on Friday.
Syria troops launch wide-scale attacks on rebels near Damascus:
A
pro-Syrian government source told dpa that Friday's attacks came as a
result of information that rebels in hideouts in the targeted areas
were preparing "a terrorist attack which will target government
institutions inside the capital."
Syrian rebels slam Assad inaction on Israeli attack:
Syrian
opposition leaders and rebels on Friday slammed President Bashar Assad
for not responding to an Israeli airstrike near Damascus, calling it
proof of his weakness and acquiescence to the Jewish State.
Egypt strongly condemns Israeli raid on Syria:
In
a statement to the state-run news agency MENA on Thursday, January 31,
Amr called on the international community to hold Israel accountable
for attacks on Arab land, describing the airstrike as a danger to
regional security and Middle Eastern sovereignty.
Russia Denies Rumors of Planned Talks with Syrian Opposition:
The
Russian Foreign Ministry denied on Friday reports claiming that a
four-party meeting between Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, senior US
and UN officials and a Syrian opposition leader is being set up on the
sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, APA reports.
Jordan Islamist sees clash with secular Syrian rebels:
A
Jordanian Muslim preacher who encourages a flow of militants to Syria
predicts an eventual showdown between Islamists and secular rebel
groups should President Bashar al-Assad fall.
Lebanese Troops Clash With Gunmen; 3 Killed:
At
least three Lebanese soldiers were killed and five others were wounded
in clashes Friday between the army and gunmen in the northeast near
the Syrian border, a police official and the state-run news agency
said.
Yemen clashes between Al Qaida, militiamen kill 14:
A
ministry statement on Thursday says the fighting lasted for the past
two days and left eight militants dead. It's part of a military
offensive that local militiamen have joined to push Al Qaida out of the
mountainous stronghold of Al Maraksha in Abyan province.
Iraq Sunnis rally against Shia-led government:
Large
rallies were held in the provincial capital of Ramadi and in Fallujah
on Friday. Protesters also marched in the capital Baghdad, in the
northern city of Mosul and in the central city of Samarra. Protesters
complain of official discrimination, saying anti-terrorism laws and
other policies largely target minority Sunnis.
Israel kills 7 Palestinians, arrest 300 others during January:
A
Palestinian human rights report confirmed that the Israeli occupation
forces (IOF) killed 7 Palestinians, and arrested more than 300 others
during the month of January 2013.
Rubio Warns Hagel Confirmation Could Lead to War:
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Religious Right is mobilizing against Chuck Hagel's nomination for
Defense Secretary, and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is saying exactly what
they want to hear.Rubio suggested that if Hagel is successfully
confirmed then countries like Iran and Syria may consider going to war
against Israel."
Suspected Suicide Bombing Kills Two at US Embassy in Turkey:
"It
was a huge explosion. I was sitting in my shop when it happened. I saw
what looked like a body part on the ground," said travel agent Kamiyar
Barnos, whose shop window was shattered about 100 metres from the
blast.
Pakistan: At least 27 people killed as explosion hits Shia worshippers:
The
explosion in Hangu town happened as worshippers were leaving the
mosque after Friday prayers. The bomber staged his attack at one of the
mosque's exits leading to a bazaar, said Hangu police chief Mian
Mohammad Saeed.
Roadside bomb kills five Malian troops:
Until
now the French have not had to face roadside bombs as a significant
threat, something they have become painfully accustomed to in
Afghanistan. In the last two days, however, there had been a rising
number of operations to retrieve caches of explosives the Islamists are
believed to have secreted for the next phase of their campaign.
Roadside bomb kills five Malian troops:
Until
now the French have not had to face roadside bombs as a significant
threat, something they have become painfully accustomed to in
Afghanistan. In the last two days, however, there had been a rising
number of operations to retrieve caches of explosives the Islamists are
believed to have secreted for the next phase of their campaign.
Mali leader won't talk peace to Islamists:
Interim
President Dioncounda Traore said he was ready for talks with the
secular Tuaregs of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad,
who want an independent homeland for their people, but he would not
meet any of the three al-Qa'ida-linked groups that seized northern Mali
last year, including the home-grown group Ansar Dine
Mali: UN genocide adviser warns of reprisals against Tuareg and Arab populations:
A
senior United Nations official today warned of the risk of reprisal
attacks against Tuareg and Arab civilians in various regions of
northern Mali and urged the country's military to protect all citizens
regardless of their ethnic affiliation.
Torture and murder linked to Mali's Army;
Mali's
army has committed serious human rights abuses and violations of
international humanitarian law while fighting armed groups in the
country, Amnesty International said today.
Protester killed in Egypt clashes:
Egypt's Health Ministry says one person has been shot to death in clashes between police and protesters in Cairo.
Libya: Police Captain in Benghazi Is Abducted:
Police
officials said Thursday that they were searching for the chief of
Benghazi's criminal investigations unit, who was seized by armed men
the night before.
Christians being 'driven' out of Libya:
Christians
are being driven out of eastern Libya by Muslim fundamentalists, the
Catholic Church's main clergyman in the country told the Vatican
missionary news agency Fides.
North Korea imposes martial law, orders troops to 'be ready for war' - report:
The
North Korean leader issued a series of orders to his top defense and
security officials on Saturday to conclude preparations for a new
nuclear test, the Seoul based Korea JoongAng Daily alleges citing an
unnamed source.
At least 9 killed as soldiers and Farc rebels clash ahead of talks:
Five
rebels are said to have died in a government offensive in the north.
Four government soldiers were reportedly killed and another two wounded
in southern Colombia.
Pemex headquarters blast leaves at least 32 dead in Mexico City:
Cause of explosion at Mexico's state-owned oil company - which has left dozens more injured - remains a mystery
Ex-CIA Rome chief gets jail term in "rendition" trial:
An
Italian appeals court on Friday sentenced a former CIA station chief
to seven years in jail for the kidnap of an Egyptian Muslim. The Milan
court also handed down two six-year sentences to two American officials
for the same crime, the first of so-called "extraordinary rendition"
operations organized by the United States.
FBI Banned from Iceland:
FBI
agents landed in Reykjavík without prior notification in an attempt to
investigate WikiLeaks operations in the country, but Home Secretary
Ögmundur Jónasson found out about the visit and forced them to leave
the country, with the Icelandic government then issuing a formal
protest to US authorities, according to Islandsbloggen.
Hagel and U.S. as 'world's bully' -- :
Ex-Sen.
Chuck Hagel (R-NE) got into a back and forth with freshman Sen. Ted
Cruz (R-TX) over remarks Hagel made during an appearance on a call-in
talk show on Al Jazeera.
Guantanamo 9/11 trial judge orders hidden censors unplugged:
The
judge erupted in anger, and appeared surprised that "some external
body" had the power to prevent the public from listening to the
proceedings - which are broadcast in the spectator's gallery on a
40-second delay.
Immigration Reform Could Lead To Biometric ID Cards:
Senators
John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Thursday that
their Senate framework for immigration reform, recently endorsed by
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), could require biometric
information to check employment status.
2014: Too Late to Leave The United States?:
"A
bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that
persons renouncing citizenship for a substantial tax avoidance purpose
shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains, to provide
that such persons shall not be admissible to the United States, and for
other purposes."
Ed Koch's Message to Mario Cuomo from Beyond the Grave: 'You Prick!':
In
an interview with the New York Times that was "not to be made public
until Mr. Koch's death," former NYC mayor Ed Koch-who died earlier this
morning-finally said what he really wanted to about his former mayoral
opponent Mario Cuomo-he's "a prick."
Fracking America: Video -
David Letterman gives us his take in fracking.
Small surgeries, huge markups:
A
Southern California surgery center charged teacher Lynne Nielsen
$87,500 for a routine, 20-minute knee operation that normally costs
about $3,000.
US unemployment ra
te rises to 7.9% in Jan:In the first month of 2013, employment rose notably in retail trade, construction and health care, while jobs in government, transportation and warehousing slipped.
te rises to 7.9% in Jan:In the first month of 2013, employment rose notably in retail trade, construction and health care, while jobs in government, transportation and warehousing slipped.
1.6 million US children live on streets or in homeless shelters:
42% are under age six
Greek doctors, public transport workers on strike:
Greek
doctors, port workers and public transport staff in the country's
capital walked off the job Thursday in strikes against deeply unpopular
austerity measures that have seen incomes slashed as the country
struggles to emerge from a deep financial crisis.
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Right now we stand on the forefront of intellectual battle against
biotechnology giants such as Monsanto who seek to monopolize the food
supply through the extensive use of their genetically modified
organisms, but what about tomorrow? It’s crucial that we continue the
fight against Monsanto and GMO ingredients within the food, but as many
are busy campaigning against the visible roots of GMO technology, the
unseen roots of the biotech industry have grown much deeper — deep
enough to delay any debate over today’s biotech initiatives until tomorrow.
