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Barack Obama: The Empire’s New Clothes

15-11-2008 14:36 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | World

Paul Krugman in the New York Times (a left-liberal Obama critic during the primary campaign) says there's "something wrong with you" if you weren't "teary-eyed" about Obama's election. Yes, numerous other radicals and I need to be put under psychiatric care because we didn't cry over the militantly bourgeois and openly imperialist Obama's presidential selection.

Human Rights Activist Recounts Path-Breaking Voyage to Break the Siege of Gaza

15-11-2008 08:24 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | Repression | World

Paul Larudee, co-founder of the Free Gaza Movement, described the elaborate measures taken to certify that the first historic voyage to break the Israeli siege of Gaza was completely harmless, non-violent, and transparent. Speaking to supporters in Sunnyvale, California, he said, “We don’t preach non-violence, we practice it!”

Blackwaters accused for illegal smagling ..

15-11-2008 06:47 | Anti-militarism | World

A federal grand jury in North Carolina is investigating allegations the controversial private security firm Blackwater illegally shipped assault weapons and silencers to Iraq, hidden in large sacks of dog food, ABCNews.com has learned. Despite four separate federal grand jury investigations of its operations, Blackwater's contract to provide security services for the US State Department was renewed earlier this year. The contract pays Blackwater $250 million a year

Miscarriage of Justice: Who was behind the October 2002 Bali bombings?

14-11-2008 13:36 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

The 2002 Bali bomb attacks contributed to swaying Australian public opinion in favor of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, while also weakening the anti-war protest movement. In the wake of the 2002 Bali attack, the Australian government "officially" joined the US-led "war on terrorism." It not only used the Bali bombings as a pretext to fully integrate the US-UK military axis, it also used the attacks as a pretext to implement drastic police measures including "ethnic profiling" directed against its own citizens.

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Film from Nahr al-Bared Camp (Lebanon): "Transitions"

13-11-2008 21:20 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | Repression | World

More than a year after their homes were destroyed during the battle between the Lebanese army and the militant islamist group Fatah al-Islam, the majority of the refugees from Nahr al-Bared in North Lebanon find themselves in a difficult situation. Not able to return to their homes, stuck in pre-fabricated housing units and often unemployed, many of them feel frustrated and hopeless, only sometimes seeing a glimmer of hope.

Somali Shebab fighters seize port town ΜΑRΚΑ, entry point for food

12-11-2008 22:23 | Anti-militarism | World

Somalia's Shebab group has taken over the southern port of Marka, an important entry point for food aid. The heavily armed fighters rolled into Marka, located 100km south of the capital Mogadishu, after pro-government forces fled. The Shebab is the armed wing of the Islamic Courts' Union

Obama Mania

11-11-2008 02:27 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

In the 1970s, the Rockefellers (America's most powerful family) chose Jimmy Carter for president after the turbulent Nixon years. Gerald Ford went along as window dressing. The same process repeated in 2008 to decompress after eight toxic Bush years. A needed respite for the country, the world, and humanity. A new party and face to appear different from the old one. Who better chosen than the first black president (a stroke of genius some believe) to deflect attention from the past and focus it all on him and the task he faces.

Gazans plunged into darkness - Low profile – large scale, Ethnic cleansing

10-11-2008 21:57 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | World

Thousands of Gazans have been left without electricity following Israel's suspension of fuel shipments to the Hamas-controlled territory's only power plant.The power station was shut down on Monday evening after Israel refused to restart deliveries, despite warnings that fuel supplies were almost exhausted. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros, reporting from Gaza City

Fresh fighting in eastern DR Congo - Civilians 'executed'

09-11-2008 21:40 | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

(In memory of Patrice Lumumba)
Fresh fighting has broken out between government troops and rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a United Nations spokesman has said. The clashes on Sunday broke out close to Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, Lieutenant-Colonel Jean-Paul Dietrich, spokesman for the UN mission in Congo (Monuc), said. "There have been heavy weapons clashes since 5am ...

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High hopes for Obama (by Latuff)

09-11-2008 21:18 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

Thousands March to Show No! Welcome 4 State mUrDeRers!

09-11-2008 18:01 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | Repression | World

Thousands of people turned out to the Sinn Fein rally/march today (Sun 2
Nov) which opposed the 'home coming' parade by the notorious RIR regiment of
the British Army.

There was a large Ógra Shinn Féin presence on the day, with young
republicans travelling from across Ireland.

The rally/march was calling for an end to the ongoing illegal occupations in
Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan and also to demand the truth for the hundreds
of families who have been bereaved through the official British state policy
of collusion and state murder. The UDR/RIR themselves where part and parcel
of the murder machine.

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At least 20 killed in Russian submarine accident

09-11-2008 08:04 | Anti-militarism | World

At least 20 people were killed and another 21 injured in an accident on a Russian Pacific Fleet nuclear submarine which was undergoing routine tests, an aide to the Russian Navy commander said on Sunday. "More than 20 people were killed during sea trials as a result of the accidental launch of the fire-extinguishing system on a nuclear submarine of the Pacific Fleet

Escalating U.S. Attacks Stir Opposition and Outrage in Pakistan

08-11-2008 09:25 | Anti-militarism | Terror War | Workers' Movements | World

Secular-minded workers, students, professionals, and concerned citizens joined a mass protest in the streets of Karachi, demanding an immediate end to the deadly raids by U.S. forces on Pakistani villages from bases in Afghanistan. The current U.S. policy of shifting combat focus from Iraq to the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, apparently backed by both Republicans and Democrats, is galvanizing Pakistani public opinion decisively against the U.S. (Photos by Abira Ashfaq and Faris)

Obama speaks on Iran (by Latuff)

08-11-2008 04:38 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

Obama advisers discuss preparations for war on Iran

07-11-2008 23:09 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Other Press | World

The emerging consensus on Iran in US foreign policy circles again underscores the fact that the differences between Obama and McCain were purely tactical. While millions of Americans voted for the Democratic candidate believing he would end the war in Iraq and address their pressing economic needs, powerful sections of the American elite swung behind him as a better vehicle to prosecute US economic and strategic interests in the Middle East and Central Asia—including the use of military force against Iran.

UN First Committee Overwhelmingly Backs New Uranium Weapons Resoluti

07-11-2008 11:34 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | Technology | World

127 states have backed a second resolution highlighting health concerns over the use of uranium in conventional weapons. Several key states including Norway, Iceland, the Netherlands and Finland changed their positions to back the resolution.

For the full report please visit:

http://www.bandepleteduranium.org/en/a/204.html

World has now a new emperor: Barack Obama (by Latuff)

07-11-2008 00:50 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

Smash EDO Press Release - CPS discontinue oppressive prosecution

Smash EDO Press Release

6/11/2008

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Morning in Obamerica

05-11-2008 19:38 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

What has Obama wrought? In the euphoria, can reality reclaim its rightful place? The parameters of rhetorical change are boundless, propelled into the nether-reaches of nonsensicality by hyper-speak and super-wishfullness that can never supplant the real world of entrenched class and race rule. Celebrate good times...COME ON! But at some soon point in time, we must return to the ground. And the need for struggle. Better start as soon as the cold breeze hits you. Like now.

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Bolivia Kicks Out Regime-Changers Posing as Drug Cops

05-11-2008 09:57 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | World

The Americans are more interested in destabilizing the Bolivian government than in suppressing the cocaine trade. President Morales shuts down the DEA and expels the U.S. ambassador.

World Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

Barack Obama: The Empire’s New Clothes

Human Rights Activist Recounts Path-Breaking Voyage to Break the Siege of Gaza

Blackwaters accused for illegal smagling ..

Miscarriage of Justice: Who was behind the October 2002 Bali bombings?

Film from Nahr al-Bared Camp (Lebanon): "Transitions"

Somali Shebab fighters seize port town ΜΑRΚΑ, entry point for food

Obama Mania

Gazans plunged into darkness - Low profile – large scale, Ethnic cleansing

Fresh fighting in eastern DR Congo - Civilians 'executed'

High hopes for Obama (by Latuff)

Thousands March to Show No! Welcome 4 State mUrDeRers!

At least 20 killed in Russian submarine accident

Escalating U.S. Attacks Stir Opposition and Outrage in Pakistan

Obama speaks on Iran (by Latuff)

Obama advisers discuss preparations for war on Iran

UN First Committee Overwhelmingly Backs New Uranium Weapons Resoluti

World has now a new emperor: Barack Obama (by Latuff)

Smash EDO Press Release - CPS discontinue oppressive prosecution

Morning in Obamerica

Bolivia Kicks Out Regime-Changers Posing as Drug Cops

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