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Stories from 2004-01-15

America's Empire of Bases

Chalmers Johnson | Japan Policy Research Institute | January 15, 2004

"The military prefers bases that resemble small fundamentalist towns in the Bible Belt rather than the big population centers of the United States. For example, even though more than 100,000 women live on our overseas bases — including women in the services, spouses, and relatives of military personnel — obtaining an abortion at a local military hospital is prohibited." [more]

Transcript: Interview with Muslim Chaplain of Camp Delta, Guantánamo

STAFF | World News Connection | January 15, 2004

"Interview via e-mail with Captain Khalid Shahbaz, Muslim chaplain at Camp Delta in Guantanamo, by Muhammad al-Shafi'i in London ... 'The detention of my predecessor, Imam Yusuf, will not affect my work; I supply the prisoners with their needs' " [more]

Taliban Kill 10 Italian Soldiers in 'Vicious' Khost Airport Attack

STAFF | World News Connection | January 15, 2004

"The attack was the most vicious in the area in the last two years. In retaliation, the foreign forces also attacked the Taliban, and when US aircraft arrived the Taliban retreated." [more]

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