Monthly Archives: May 2004
U.S. using some Iraqis as bargaining chips
Iraqi woman says U.S. imprisoned her husband – and said he’d go free when her father surrenders By Mohamad Bazzi Middle East Correspondent May 26, 2004 BAGHDAD, Iraq — U.S. troops wanted Jeanan Moayad’s father. When they couldn’t find him, … Continue reading
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Iraqi council dismayed
I think this should dispel any notion that George and Tony are planning to hand over any power of consequence to the Iraqis: Iraqi council dismayed by UN resolution France, russia lead calls for revision, while us prepares to change … Continue reading
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Chalabi out, neoconservatives in
It’s always been my understanding that Chalabi shared with neoconservatives the goal of overturning Saddam’s regime but was actually a loose cannon who found purchase in their agenda by default, not a champion of it specifically. So why would Newsweek … Continue reading
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Relax, that Iraq thing is going swimmingly
WASHINGTON– Facing political discord over the war in Iraq, George (sic) tries to reassure voters Monday that hundreds of Americans have not died in vain, and to tell the world he has a blueprint to create a democratic nation. U.N. … Continue reading
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Ethnic Cleansing Continues in Gaza
Israeli Cabinet Minister Condemns Rafah Demolitions JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A senior cabinet member touched a sensitive nerve in Israel Sunday by appearing to compare its destruction of Palestinian homes in Rafah refugee camp to Nazi atrocities against Jews during the … Continue reading
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