Daily Archives: 8 May 2010

Israel’s tightening grip on the Jordan Valley

By brighto1, Brighton Tubas Friendship and Solidarity Group, 6 May 2010 “Israel will never cede the Jordan Valley”, Benjamin Netanyahu, March 2010 The Jordan Valley is an area under urgent threat of annexation and during the last few week Israel … Continue reading

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Greta Berlin, Free Gaza Movement: We’re almost ready

By Greta Berlin, Free Gaza Movement We’re almost ready. Our vessels are being loaded with construction materials, specialized medical equipment, generators, pre-fab homes, water filtration units, and school supplies for the children. Israel allows only 81 items into Gaza, forcing … Continue reading

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Kent State Shootings 40th Anniversary

FluxRostrum — http://truthtribunal.org ~ On May 4, 1970 the Ohio National Guard opened fire on unarmed students protesting America´s invasion of Cambodia. Four students were killed and nine were wounded. The incident triggered national outrage in a country already divided … Continue reading

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Election crisis: markets call the shots

Paul Feldman, A World to Win, 7 May 2010 The hung parliament that has resulted from Britain’s inconclusive general election is certain to lead to a prolonged period of political instability slap bang in the middle of the gravest economic … Continue reading

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WSF International Council: Solidarity with the Greek people against financial markets

8 May 2010 The financial markets have been targeting Greece for several months. In order to “reassure the markets” and “restore trust”, the European Union and the IMF have imposed a drastic austerity “cure” on the Greek people. Retirement age … Continue reading

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