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Stories from 2002-07-15
"To criticize the occupation is not to overlook Israel's unique strengths, just as protesting the Vietnam War did not imply ignoring the distinct freedoms and humanitarian accomplishments of the United States. In a region where repressive governments and unjust policies are the norm, Israel is certainly more democratic than its neighbors. This does not make dismantling the settlements any less a priority." [more]
"The Bush administration begins a new round of high-level Middle East diplomacy this week at odds with virtually all of its partners in the peace process, including Arab and European allies who are hoping for an evolution in U.S. policy away from the hard lines enunciated in President Bush's most recent speech on the subject." [more]
"At first, the timetable called for action this fall, but then the Middle East exploded, India and Pakistan started to rumble, and Afghanistan slid toward chaos again—all of which helped push back the expected mobilization until at least early next year. And now that the U.S. economy seems to be downshifting again, Iraq may have to wait—some think forever. As a top official from one Middle East ally put it last week, 'Iraq is over. The window is closed.' " [more]
"Before considering the problems it would face in a post-Saddam Iraq, the Bush administration must first surmount the problem of finding some governments in the region that would back its move to oust Saddam. As things currently stand, this is a tall order." [more]
"The parliament's decision also urged the Arab League and the U.N. Security Council to hold 'emergency sessions to discuss American threats for an aggression against Iraq.' The Iraqi parliament would also contact Arab, regional and international parliaments to hold 'special sessions to discuss such U.S. threats.' " [more]
"Under terms of his deal with prosecutors, Lindh, 21, would serve two 10-year prison sentences and would cooperate fully with U.S. authorities in the investigation of the al Qaeda and terrorism. The 10 charges in the original indictment carried at least three maximum life sentences." [more]
"The trial was conducted by Pakistan's special anti-terrorist courts, which were set up several years ago to speed up prosecutions by requiring cases to be heard and concluded within a limited period. The convictions from these special courts usually are overturned during the appeals process, where the superior courts hold open trials and examine the prosecution's case more intensely." [more]
" 'Mr. Padilla is an American citizen,' Coughenour said. 'He is before a military tribunal. This is unprecedented.' " [more]
"Highlighting the scope of the surveillance network, TIPS volunteers are being recruited primarily from among those whose work provides access to homes, businesses or transport systems. Letter carriers, utility employees, truck drivers and train conductors are among those named as targeted recruits. A pilot program is scheduled to start next month in 10 cities, with 1 million informants participating in the first stage." [more]
"An Israeli official said that the Bush administration is considering a plan to create new bank accounts for Palestinian aid and reconstruction that could not be accessed by PA leader Yasser Arafat or his Cabinet or allies." [more]
"Such acts are painful, even though the target is institutional, actions often mean a breach with longstanding colleagues. It is thus important that the boycott is coupled with positive support for those Israeli refuseniks who continue to oppose the actions of their elected government." [more]
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(IHT, Apr 30)
"In just five years, Bush has challenged more than 750 new laws, by far a record for any president, while becoming the first president since Thomas Jefferson to stay so long in office without issuing a veto." [more]
(Interactivist Info Exchange, Jul 26)
"Horizontalism is not an ideology, however, it is a relationship — a way of relating to one another in a directly democratic way while at the same time creating through the process of discovery. What has resulted is the creation of an amazing complex of movements, all linked." [more] |
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