South Sudan formally declared its independence on July 9. President Barack Obama was among the first to recognise the new country. He welcomed the “birth of a new nation”. “I am proud to declare that the United States formally recognises… Read More ›
International
Translations, Party Statements, and News from Around the World.
Les Hinton sacrificed, but the worst is yet to come for News Corp
Every time Murdoch ditches a key executive, the flames of scandal flick ever closer to him, writes Matt Wells No relationship is safe, no loyal bond strong enough for Rupert Murdoch who – looking more than the sum of his 80… Read More ›
A CIA commander for the Libyan rebels
By Patrick Martin The Libyan National Council, the Benghazi-based group that speaks for the rebel forces fighting the Gaddafi regime, has appointed a long-time CIA collaborator to head its military operations. The selection of Khalifa Hifter, a former colonel in… Read More ›
Thousands protest U.S. military strikes on Libya as anti-war movement grows
Reprinted from Final Call newspaper By Askia Muhammad – Senior Correspondent Photos by The Red Phoenix WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) – Buoyed by what they cite as reports from military analysts as well as rebel forces in Libya, hundreds of protestors organized… Read More ›
Libya stalemate is bad news for Tunisia
TUNIS, Tunisia, July 8 (UPI) — Signs of a military and political stalemate in neighboring Libya have dashed Tunisians’ hope of an early economic recovery and return to employment for the country’s restive youth. Tunisia’s high-earning tourism industry is at… Read More ›
US intel: No evidence of Viagra as weapon in Libya
UN Ambassador Rice reportedly had said drug was being used in systematic rapes UNITED NATIONS — There is no evidence that Libyan military forces are being given Viagra and engaging in systematic rape against women in rebel areas, US military… Read More ›
U.S. Helps “Rebels” Murdering Black Libyans
By Colin Benjamin Misrata Ethnically Cleansed of Blacks Says Wall Street Journal… The implication is bewildering. Could it be true the Libyan “rebels”—who we’re told are fighting to protect innocent civilians—are now committing mass murder, lynching and terrorizing Black Libyans… Read More ›
Libya: Rebels execute black immigrants while forces kidnap others
ADDIS ABABA — While much of the world’s attention is focusing on crude oil prices and the Libyan pipelines in the east of the country– human right groups say rebels are committing crimes against humanity. In east Libya, African hunt… Read More ›
Recollections of My Life – Mu’ummar Gaddafi
By Col. Mu’ummar Qaddafi; Translated by Professor Sam Hamod, Ph.D. Recollections of My Life: Col. Mu’ummar Qaddafi, The Leader of the Revolution. April 8, 2011. April 09, 2011 “Information Clearing House” – In the name of Allah, the beneficent, the… Read More ›
Stop Bombing Libya Protest in Washington, D.C.
Mass action at the White House This Saturday, July 9, there will be a mass protest at the White House in Washington, D.C. to demand: Stop Bombing Libya. Buses, vans, carpools and more are coming to D.C. from cities and… Read More ›
Second Gaza Strip flotilla boat is reported damaged; organizers accuse Israel
JERUSALEM — Organizers of a flotilla seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip said Thursday that another of their boats had been damaged in port, and they accused Israel of sabotage. It was the second boat reported… Read More ›
Second Gaza Flotilla Thwarted By Greeks
A year after an aid flotilla was disastrously boarded by Israeli commandos, resulting in nine deaths and dozens injured, a second flotilla has been assembled to run the Israeli blockade to deliver aid supplies to Gaza. On Friday, the Greek… Read More ›
On the Day of American Independence
Today is the 4th of July, a holiday celebrated all over the nation as the date of American Independence from the British crown. I was considering burning an American flag to protest US foreign policy, imperial aggression, indigenous holocaust, sponsorship… Read More ›
The Soviet Jews, Zionism & Israel
“Zionism” is a political movement that calls for the establishment of a Jewish state, manifested mostly in support for the current state of Israel, established in 1948. Zionism, in claiming to establish a Jewish state in the lands of Palestine,… Read More ›