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Archives for May, 2009

US journalist freed in Iran arrives in America

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51027315&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK An American journalist who spent four months in an Iranian prison was greeted Friday afternoon with cheers and hugs from friends as she returned to the United States.

Eritrea rejects accusations on Somali arms

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51027091&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Eritrea on Friday rejected U.N. Security Council accusations that it supplied weapons to Islamist opponents of Somalia's Western-backed transitional government and questioned the government's authority.

Iraq slaying verdict highlights combat stress

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51026491&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK There's no question ex-soldier Steven Dale Green raped and killed a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and murdered her parents and sister.

Obama vows not to send people to war without cause

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51023461&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK President Barack Obama promised graduating midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy on Friday that, as their commander in chief, he will only send them "into harm's way when it is absolutely necessary." In his first address to military graduates, Obama also pledged to invest in the men and women who defend America's liberty, [...]

Bush criticized by former 9/11 commission member

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51021965&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A former member of the 9/11 Commission criticizes former President George W. Bush in a new book for not responding to pre-attack intelligence on Osama bin Laden's intentions.

Italy to consider US Guantamo request

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51015974&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Italian news reports say Italy is considering a U.S. request to take two Tunisian prisoners from Guantanamo.

Pakistani military shows off captured Taliban base

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51012428&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A Pakistani flag now flies over army troops dug in on a strategic ridge that until two days ago was held by the Taliban, a base where militants trained fighters, built tunnels and equipped caves with electricity and air vents.

Iran reformists hope for high election turnout

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51011751&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Iran's reformists are hoping a high turnout in the upcoming presidential election would help them oust hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who they say pushed the country deeper into international isolation and economic trouble.

Obama vows not to send people to war without cause

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51011668&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK President Barack Obama promised graduating midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy on Friday that, as their commander in chief, he will only send them "into harm's way when it is absolutely necessary." In his first address to military graduates, Obama also pledged to invest in the men and women who defend America's liberty, [...]

Security Council wants Myanmar’s Suu Kyi released

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=51009330&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The U.N. Security Council on Friday called for the release of all political prisoners in Myanmar including Aung San Suu Kyi and expressed concern at the "political impact" of the pro-democracy leader's trial.