Reading File (New York Times)
Saturday, October 31st, 2009The psychology of protesting; an argument against saving dying languages; “workwear couture”; and other stories.
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Archive for October, 2009
John Cusack: ‘I like to take risks’ (Guardian Unlimited)
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Actor John Cusack made his name in edgy, offbeat films and is known for his outspoken political views. So why is he starring in Sony’s latest blockbuster? I am waiting to enter John Cusack ’s London hotel room when I’m approached by a dainty blond ice pick of a woman. My heart sinks. Every journalist knows that being taken aside by an actor’s personal publicist is Number Two on the official list …
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Politics › Bush to visit Japan next week (Japan Today)
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Former U.S. President George W Bush is arranging a two-day trip to Japan next week during which he is expected to meet with former Japanese…
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In foreign policy, double standards can be a virtue (Deutsche Welle)
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Democracy, war crimes, terrorism – regardless of the issue, the West is accused of not playing fair. But is absolute moral consistency possible or even desirable? Deutsche Welle asked an ethics expert for advice.
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Bush, Blair and Hoard chargd as ‘war criminals’ (Malaysian Mirror)
Friday, October 30th, 2009KUALA LUMPUR – Rape and abuse of women and children by US troops were almost a daily affair at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, while continuous torture, sexual degradation, forced drugging and religious persecution were ‘normal’ at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
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‘War criminals’ Bush, Blair and Howard (Malaysian Mirror)
Friday, October 30th, 2009KUALA LUMPUR – Rape and abuse of women and children by US troops were almost a daily affair at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, while continuous torture, sexual degradation, forced drugging and religious persecution were ‘normal’ at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp. Detainees at these and other war camps also spoke of sleep deprivation, forced stress positions, forced nudity, the use of dogs to …
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Cheney Said He Didn’t Know Plame Leaker – CBS News
Friday, October 30th, 2009 CBS News |
Cheney Said He Didn't Know Plame Leaker
CBS News Former Vice President Dick Cheney said he had no idea who released Plame's identity as a CIA agent. (AP) People and events surrounding the leak of a CIA … |
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Tony Blair struggling to obtain European Crown for the Elite – NewsBlaze
Friday, October 30th, 2009 Telegraph.co.uk |
Tony Blair struggling to obtain European Crown for the Elite
NewsBlaze Instead of rewarding Blair with the opportunity of becoming "King" of Europe, he should be facing charges for war crimes, along with George Bush and the … Nobody wants Tony Blair as Europe's president |
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White House Steps Up Its Game Against Fox News, Other Networks Object (Blogcritics.org)
Friday, October 30th, 2009Obama team attempts a 63-yard field goal; denies Fox access to White House pool interview with the pay czar.
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Scary thoughts for Halloween – Daily Comet
Friday, October 30th, 2009|
Scary thoughts for Halloween
Daily Comet Former Vice President Dick Cheney has taken exception to President Barack Obama's circumspection concerning his decision over what America's next step will … |
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