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Archives for September, 2009

‘Baghdad ER’ turns off the lights

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60135517&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Army Capt. Amy Prichard took one last look around the room where thousands of war-ravaged soldiers and civilians were treated by U.S. medics in Baghdad's protected Green Zone. Before turning off the lights, she began to cry.

New missile defense plan bets on Navy interceptors

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60132738&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Ever since President Ronald Reagan proposed building a ballistic missile shield in 1983 to prevent a doomsday scenario, the idea has been dogged by an unanswered question: Will it work?

McCain: Time is running short for Afghan decision

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60132404&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that President Barack Obama cannot give up the fight in Afghanistan, saying the region would be destabilized if the United States and its NATO allies pulled back.

Venezuela asks Interpol to capture ex-president

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60121274&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Venezuela's top prosecutor is asking Interpol to capture former President Carlos Andres Perez for violence committed during street protests two decades ago.

US military carries out joint exercises in Africa

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60123868&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The U.S. military has begun an exercise in the African nation of Gabon with personnel from 25 African countries to improve command and control between forces for possible peacekeeping or anti-terrorism missions, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Top US general in Iraq calls it a key partner

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60123273&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The top American commander in Iraq on Wednesday warned Congress against losing sight of that nation as a key Mideast ally, even as safer conditions have let him send home more U.S. troops faster than expected.

US Gen: Don’t lose sight of Iraq

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60118728&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The top American commander in Iraq on Wednesday warned Congress against losing sight of that nation as a key Mideast ally, even as safer conditions have let him send home more U.S. troops faster than expected.

Court to weigh lawsuit against former Somali PM

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60109792&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Supreme Court will consider throwing out a human rights lawsuit against a former prime minister of Somalia who is accused of overseeing killings and other atrocities.

High court to review parts of anti-terrorism law

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60108538&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Supreme Court will consider whether portions of a law that makes it a crime to provide "material support or resources" to designated terrorist groups are unconstitutional.

West goes to Iran talks _ and readies sanctions

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=60108361&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Even as they prepare for new talks Thursday with Iran on its nuclear program, the U.S. and its allies are contemplating new and tighter sanctions on Tehran, in a clear signal of expectations that the negotiations may again end in failure.