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The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by four former Guantanamo Bay prisoners arguing that they should be able to proceed with their lawsuit against top Pentagon officials for torture and religious abuse. The Obama administration had urged the Supreme Court to reject the men’s appeal.The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by four former Guantanamo Bay prisoners... more
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Zimbabwe’s ruling political party has been accused of launching a widespread and systematic campaign of rape and sexual terror aimed at intimidating opponents and voters in the country.Zimbabwe’s ruling political party has been accused of launching a widespread and... more
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The New York Times reports private security guards from Blackwater have participated in some of the C.I.A.’s most sensitive activities — clandestine raids with agency officers against people suspected of being insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan and the transporting of detainees.The New York Times reports private security guards from Blackwater have participated... more
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According to a former US official, the security contractor Blackwater is operating in Pakistan at a secret CIA airfield used for launching drone attacks, despite repeated government denials that the company is in the country.According to a former US official, the security contractor Blackwater is operating in... more
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Major television networks continue to host retired generals as military analysts without alerting viewers to their extensive ties to military contractors and the Pentagon.Major television networks continue to host retired generals as military analysts... more
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Inter Press Service reports that the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee is saying the United States should seek a warmer relationship with the government of Sri Lanka despite ongoing concerns about that country’s human-rights situation.Inter Press Service reports that the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee is saying... more
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A former Argentine navy captain known as the "blond angel of death" is now on trial with 16 other former police and military officers charged with crimes against humanity during Argentina's 1976-1983 "dirty war" against leftists.A former Argentine navy captain known as the "blond angel of death" is now... more
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The right-wing businessman just elected president of Honduras in a post-coup d’etat poll widely seen as fraudulent and illegitimate, Porfirio Lobo, was quick to announce that he wants political amnesty for all those involved in the coup that overthrew President Manuel Zelaya.The right-wing businessman just elected president of Honduras in a post-coup... more
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The Obama administration has asked an appeals court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing former Bush administration attorney John Yoo of authorizing the torture of a terrorism suspect, saying federal law does not allow damage claims against lawyers who advise the president on national security issues.The Obama administration has asked an appeals court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing... more
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A study released last week which found that nine of 10 babies tested were born with bisphenol A in their systems has renewed calls for the chemical to be banned.A study released last week which found that nine of 10 babies tested were born with... more
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The scientist who convinced the world to take notice of the looming danger of global warming says it would be better for the planet and for future generations if the Copenhagen climate change summit ended in collapse.The scientist who convinced the world to take notice of the looming danger of global... more
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Palestinians and foreign activists tore down segments of Israel's separation wall this past week in a demonstration marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.Palestinians and foreign activists tore down segments of Israel's separation wall... more
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