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Znet Article Fisk: America 'chasing phantoms' in Iraq says arms expert

Znet Article, February, 17 2002 Robert Fisk
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Scott Ritter, America's former top arms inspector in Iraq, has a neat phrase for Saddam's regime. The "phantom threat", he calls it. And he backs up his argument with an impressive assault on the credentials of Ahmed Chalabi, the head of Iraq's op...

Znet Article Levy: Shooting and handing out candy

Znet Article, February, 17 2002 Gideon Levy
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It is only a very small minority of people who support the refusal to serve in the territories and also back up their beliefs with actions. A decisive majority of Israelis oppose non-compliance with draft orders; some are convinced ...

Znet Article Girdner: Chomsky on Trial in Turkey

Znet Article, February, 17 2002 Eddie j. Girdner
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From February 12 to 15 Noam Chomsky visited Turkey. Chomsky came to Turk...

Znet Article Beaumont: Are we anti-Semitic?

Znet Article, February, 17 2002 Peter Beaumont
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On 5 December last year the Chief Rabbi of Brussels, Albert Gigi, was walking through Anderlecht when he was assaulted by a group of Arab-speaking youths. He was chased into a nearby metro station and he and his companion were abused as 'dirty Jew...

Znet Article Jones: OK, George, make with the friendly bombs

Znet Article, February, 17 2002 Terry Jones
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To prevent terrorism by dropping bombs on Iraq is such an obvious idea that I can't think why no one has thought of it before. It's so simple. If only the UK had done something similar in Northern Ireland, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in toda...

Znet Article Cockburn: Running From Reebok's Hypocrisy

Znet Article, February, 16 2002 Alexander Cockburn
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Right till the end of January, Dita Sari was preparing to fly from her home near Jakarta to Salt Lake City to bask today in the admiration of assorted do-gooders and celebrities mustered by Reebok. The occasion is the 13th annual Human Rights Awar...

Znet Article Fisk: The Arab nations are lost in a pit of desperation

Znet Article, February, 16 2002 Robert Fisk
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A few days ago, Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia called upon the "conscience" of the American people to help the Palestinians. The Emir of Qatar went one step further in self-abasement. The Arabs, he said - and he apologised for using the wor...

Znet Article Nichols: Enron? Nader Is Glad You Asked

Znet Article, February, 16 2002 John Nichols
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Why, yes, Ralph Nader would be delighted to discuss the Enron scandal. But don't expect the once and possibly future presidential candidate to do so with a straight face. "I hate to say 'I told you so,'" he begins, barely cloaking his glee over wh...

Znet Article Kak: Arundhati Roy & Criminal Contempt of the Supreme Court

Znet Article, February, 15 2002 Singh, thakkar, jhaveri, bhushan, Kak
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On 15th January 2002, Justice G.B. Pattanaik and Justice R.P. Sethi of the Supreme Court of India heard arguments in the contempt case against writer Arundhati Roy. As on every previous occasion when this particular case has come up for hearing, n...

Znet Article Wise: For Black History Month, Remember The True MLK

Znet Article, February, 15 2002 Tim Wise
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As we find ourselves in the midst of Black History Month -- a brief respite from the much whiter version of history we learn and celebrate the rest of the year -- and having recently commemorated another Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, perhaps it ...

Znet Article Parpart: Japan the Asian Argentina?

Znet Article, February, 15 2002 Uwe Parpart
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By Looking at his country, Goldman Sachs Japan chief economist Tetsufumi Yamakawa can offer little more than recounting a cynical joke that's been making the rounds for some time in financial circles: "What's the difference between Japan and Argen...

Znet Article Correggia: AFGHANISTAN: AN EPICENTRE OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRAGEDIES, A COUNTRY OF BRAVE PEOPLE

Znet Article, February, 15 2002 Marinella Correggia
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Italy: Months ago, Said Karim, a supervisor of demining activities in the Western Afghan region of Herat, wanted to show to a foreign visitor something nice from his beloved country; something different than landmines and Uxo (bad Ufo, in a sense:...

Znet Article Milne: Can the US be defeated?

Znet Article, February, 15 2002 Seumas Milne
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Those who have argued that America's war on terror would fail to defeat terrorism have, it turns out, been barking up the wrong tree. Ever since President Bush announced his $45bn increase in military spending and gave notice to Iraq, Iran and Nor...

Znet Article Guma: Excuses for Bad Behavior: "Suspending" Civil Liberties is Nothing New

Znet Article, February, 14 2002 Greg Guma
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On one of TV's tabloid news shows, the hype for a recent segment went like this: "You'd better watch what you say." Then the announcer explained that, in these dangerous times, expressing certain opinions can get you fired. It was very casual, off...

Znet Article Macaskill: US targets Saddam

Znet Article, February, 14 2002 Julian borger & ewen Macaskill
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The Pentagon and the CIA have begun preparations for an assault on Iraq involving up to 200,000 US troops that is likely to be launched later this year with the aim of removing Saddam Hussein from power, US and diplomatic sources told the Guardian...

Znet Article Keaney: Trade Secret

Znet Article, February, 14 2002 Patrick Keaney
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WHEN HIS BODY was recovered, it was clear that Aury Sara Marrugo spent his last hours alive in agony. His gums had been butchered. A blowtorch had been used to sear the flesh under his arms and the soles of his feet. Over 70 small incisions were f...

Znet Article Network: FARC Assassinates Peasant Leaders

Znet Article, February, 14 2002 Colombia support Network
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CINEP (Centro de Investigacion y Educacion Popular) and the Diocesis of Apartado are sorry to communicate to national and international opinion, that on February 8, 2002, JOSE LINCE MARTINEZ and ORLANDA MOSQUERA were assassinated by FARC-EP in Tap...

Znet Article Valente: Argentina's Rebellion in the Neighborhoods

Znet Article, February, 14 2002 Marcela Valente
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BUENOS AIRES, Feb 13 - Neighborhood assemblies are springing up in cities throughout Argentina, particularly in the capital and surrounding areas, as a groundswell of people seek to change the political landscape amidst the country's social and ec...

Znet Article Morris: Unpleasant and Unwanted Questions on Iraq

Znet Article, February, 13 2002 Doug Morris
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Analogies are difficult given world power realities, but consider the following. "The Chinese News Agency reported today that the Chinese Government has decided to oust US President George W. Bush.the debate is over. China has decided that the U...

Znet Article Nichols: Class struggle looms in Venezuela

Znet Article, February, 13 2002 Dick Nichols
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February 13, 2002. - by CARACAS - Venezuela's wealthy elite is using every resource at its disposal to force President Hugo Chavez Frias to retreat or resign. Their offensive reached its highest point yet on January 23, when their 'March for Freed...

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