Security Council Authorizes 300 Syrian Monitors
Stephen LendmanMonitors won't stop Washington's rage for more war
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Protesting for Justice in Bahrain
Stephen LendmanBahrain is one of the world's most despotic states
Contracting waste, fraud 'significant' in Afghanistan, IG says
• Jolie Lee, Federal News RadioThe Commission Wartime Contracting found that the United States lost between $31 billion and $60 billion to waste, fraud and abuse in wartime contracts during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Grand Prix Hypocrisy in Bahrain
Stephen LendmanRacing in a war zone
Taliban claim responsibility for downing Black Hawk helicopter in Afghanistan
• CNNThe Taliban claimed responsibility Friday for downing a Black Hawk helicopter in southern Afghanistan. "Yesterday (Thursday) evening Taliban fighters shot down a helicopter and killed all its passengers in Khanashen Dewalak area near Garmsir, sout
Iraq Carnage: 69 Killed, 176 Wounded
• http://original.antiwar.com, by Margaret GriffisIraq suffered significant bomb attacks in multiple cities today, leaving at least 69 dead and 176 more wounded.
Karzai Demands ‘Accelerated’ Withdrawal After LA Times Photos
• http://news.antiwar.com, by John GlaserThe fact that the war is lost is virtually accepted wisdom at this point.
US Pushing ‘Libya Model’ for Upcoming Syria War
• http://news.antiwar.com, by Jason DitzClinton Demands More Sanctions on Syria During Ceasefire.
Moscow extends helping hand to NATO - strings attached
• http://rt.comNATO is to get more help from Russia in the Afghan war.
Warning: Visiting Israel Is Dangerous
Stephen LendmanVisit at your peril
Israel Using Oslo Accords to Steal West Bank Land
Stephen LendmanIsraeli state terror
Egyptian presidential front-runner promises tougher line on Israel
• www.timesofisrael.comAmr Moussa declares he will tie relations with Israel to progress on the Palestinian track
Khader Adnan: Freed for How Long?
Stephen LendmanIsrael often rearrests freed prisoners
CIA seeks to expand drone campaign in Yemen
• Washington PostThe CIA is seeking authority to expand its covert drone campaign in Yemen by launching strikes against terrorism suspects even when it does not know the identities of those who will be killed, U.S. officials said. Securing permission to use “signa
U.S. troops posed with body parts of Afghan bombers
• Los Angeles TimesThe 82nd Airborne Division soldiers arrived in Afghanistan's Zabol province. The paratroopers posed for photos next to Afghan police, grinning while some held — and others squatted beside — the corpse's severed legs.
Karzai: US Must Pay at Least $2 Billion Per Year to Stay
• http://news.antiwar.com, by Jason DitzUS Says They'll Spend That Much, But Don't Want It in Writing
Australian PM Announces Early Afghan Exit
• http://news.antiwar.com, by John GlaserTrying to counter perceptions that allies are ducking out early, US officials claim no plans have changed
Palestinians Reiterate Peace Talk Demands
• http://news.antiwar.com, by Jason DitzPM Not Present at Delegation Meeting
NATO Talks Major US Offensive in Afghan Capital
• http://news.antiwar.com, by Jason DitzPublicly Cheering About War, But Privately Officials Concerned About Dwindling Security
Both Sides Claim Violations, But Syria Ceasefire Mostly Intact
• http://news.antiwar.com, by Jason DitzUN Observers Tour Southern City of Daraa
America's Lost War
Stephen LendmanAfghan war
Afghanistan wants written US pledge on security funds, raising new hurdle to partnership pact
• Washington PostAfghanistan’s president raised another condition for a long-awaited strategic partnership with the USA: The accord must spell out the yearly U.S. commitment to pay billions of dollars for the Afghan security forces.
Egypt’s election commission ejects front-runners from presidential race
• Washington PostEgypt’s presidential electoral commission on Tuesday permanently disqualified 10 candidates, including three front-runners, upending the contest just weeks before the vote and drawing accusations that the pillars of the Hosni Mubarak regime are still
Blowback Fears Grow over US Drone Program in Yemen
• http://www.commondreams.org, Common Dreams staff'Every US attack conducted in Yemen only grows al Qaeda's power'
U.S. Air Force Restarts $1 Billion Afghanistan Aircraft Competition
• Tony Capaccio and Danielle Ivory, BloombergThe U.S. Air Force will restart its stalled $1 billion competition to buy light attack aircraft for the Afghanistan military, it said today.
Palestinian prisoners begin hunger strike
• http://www.upi.comSome 1,200 Palestinian security prisoners in Israel Tuesday began an open-ended hunger strike, demanding additional privileges, officials said.
No gays allowed: Saudi Arabia bans homosexuals from schools
• http://rt.comGays and "tomboys" can no long enter public schools and universities in Saudi Arabia, until they change their appearance and behavior.
Iranians skeptical about Israeli attack threat
• http://rt.comIsrael’s possible military operation against Iran is a hot topic in today’s global politics.
Taliban Free Hundreds in Raid on Pakistani Prison
• http://www.commondreams.org, Common Dreams staffHundreds of prisoners in Pakistani prison were released yesterday after a daring assault by Taliban fighters.
The Bungled Hunt for 9/11’s Mastermind: KSM
• http://www.inthesetimes.org, BY Steve WeinbergIt took Washington 10 years to capture Kahlid Sheikh Mohammed, who will soon be charged with murdering 2,976 people. A new book reveals his shadowy story.
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