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UN radio: Dozens killed in clashes in south Sudan

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43726135&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Two days of clashes between local government troops and militia in a southern Sudan town killed at least 14 civilians and scores of fighters, a U.N. spokesman said Thursday.

Britain admits rendition of prisoners from Iraq

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43730268&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK * Britain apologises for role in renditions

U.S. troops to leave Iraq responsibly, safely-Rice

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43725893&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States will move "responsibly and safely" to reduce its military presence in Iraq under a "new course" the Obama administration will adopt, Washington's U.N. ambassador said Thursday.

Israel urges Gaza aid efforts not break Hamas boycott

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43724038&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Israel urged world leaders on Thursday to provide aid to the Gaza Strip without breaking a diplomatic boycott of Hamas Islamists who control the coastal territory.

Clinton says improved Syria ties uncertain

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43722445&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says it is too early to tell if Washington and Damascus can improve frosty relations, although a senior U.S. official was meeting with the Syrian ambassador Thursday.

US Soldier convicted in beating death

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43720746&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A U.S. soldier has been found guilty of participating in gang initiation rituals that caused the beating death of another soldier near a base in Germany.

Obama seeks $130 billion for wars next year

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43714828&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK President Barack Obama proposed war spending Thursday that nears billion a month for the next year and a half despite the planned drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq.

Dutch citizen admits to Iraq attacks conspiracy

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43715753&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK WASHINGTON(Reuters) – An Iraqi-born Dutch citizen pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to murder Americans overseas between 2003 and 2005 by planting roadside bombs targeting U.S. soldiers in Fallujah, Iraq, the Justice Department said.

Don’t create new Guantanamo elsewhere, EU tells US

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43710062&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK * EU paper says Afghan camp mustn't replace Guantanamo

EU officials to visit US over Guantanamo inmates

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=43709739&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK European Union nations told the United States Thursday they had a long list of legal and security questions before they could make any final decision on taking in Guantanamo Bay detainees.