added 2007 Thu Jun 14 22:06:27 by populist
Three months into the new U.S. military strategy that has sent tens of thousands of additional troops into Iraq, overall levels of violence in the country have not decreased, as attacks have shifted away from Baghdad and Anbar, where American forces are concentrated, only to rise in most other provinces, according to a Pentagon report released yest
Three months into the new U.S. military strategy that has sent tens of thousands of additional troops into Iraq, overall levels of violence in the country have not decreased, as attacks have shifted away from Baghdad and Anbar, where American forces are concentrated, only to rise in most other provinces, according to a Pentagon report released yest
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 16:19:53 by TimALoftis
"Slow as a turtle" was how one Iraqi lawmaker on Tuesday described Iraq's faltering progress in meeting political benchmarks set by Washington to encourage national reconciliation and end sectarian violence.
"Slow as a turtle" was how one Iraqi lawmaker on Tuesday described Iraq's faltering progress in meeting political benchmarks set by Washington to encourage national reconciliation and end sectarian violence.
added 2007 Mon Jun 11 13:31:12 by STONERS
Lebanese troops exchanged sporadic gunfire with Islamic militants holed up in a Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon on Monday as the war against al-Qaida-inspired fighters entered its fourth week.
Lebanese troops exchanged sporadic gunfire with Islamic militants holed up in a Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon on Monday as the war against al-Qaida-inspired fighters entered its fourth week.
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 9:59:26 by Aidenag
Nearly 200 people were victims of Baghdad's sectarian violence in the first week of June, with 32 bodies dumped around the capital on Thursday, an Iraq Interior Ministry official said.
Nearly 200 people were victims of Baghdad's sectarian violence in the first week of June, with 32 bodies dumped around the capital on Thursday, an Iraq Interior Ministry official said.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 6:05:33 by Aidenag
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 6:05:33 by Aidenag
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 6:05:33 by Aidenag
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
The number of unidentified corpses discovered in Baghdad soared more than 70 percent during May, according to new statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, an indication that sectarian killings are rising sharply as militias return to the streets after lying low during the first few months of the troop "surge."
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 17:41:03 by TechnologyExpert
Masked demonstrators protesting the upcoming G-8 summit meeting hurled stones and flagpoles at police on Saturday, a spokeswoman said, describing a scene of chaos in the harbor of this northern port city.
Masked demonstrators protesting the upcoming G-8 summit meeting hurled stones and flagpoles at police on Saturday, a spokeswoman said, describing a scene of chaos in the harbor of this northern port city.
added 2007 Wed May 30 6:57:47 by bubba2
More than four months after the launch of the U.S. government's new Iraq strategy aimed at curbing violence in this war-torn country, the situation here shows no clear signs of improvement. Indeed, a recent report by a British think tank warns that Iraq is a "failure" on the verge of "collapse and fragmentation."
More than four months after the launch of the U.S. government's new Iraq strategy aimed at curbing violence in this war-torn country, the situation here shows no clear signs of improvement. Indeed, a recent report by a British think tank warns that Iraq is a "failure" on the verge of "collapse and fragmentation."
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added 2007 Wed May 30 6:46:18 by bubba2
Escalating fighting and sectarian violence are forcing hundreds of families in Iraq to flee their homes on a daily basis, aid agencies say. An estimated 822,810 Iraqis are now displaced within their country. "There are no safe places in Iraq. Militants or insurgents find you wherever you are," refugee Abdul-Yassin said.
Escalating fighting and sectarian violence are forcing hundreds of families in Iraq to flee their homes on a daily basis, aid agencies say. An estimated 822,810 Iraqis are now displaced within their country. "There are no safe places in Iraq. Militants or insurgents find you wherever you are," refugee Abdul-Yassin said.
added 2007 Wed May 30 4:46:39 by bubba2
May is not yet over, and already it has recorded the 3rd-highest monthly death toll for American forces in Iraq since the war began 4 years ago. The military announced that 10 soldiers were killed in roadside bombings and a helicopter crash on Memorial Day. As of late Tuesday, there were at least 113 US deaths in Iraq so far in May.
May is not yet over, and already it has recorded the 3rd-highest monthly death toll for American forces in Iraq since the war began 4 years ago. The military announced that 10 soldiers were killed in roadside bombings and a helicopter crash on Memorial Day. As of late Tuesday, there were at least 113 US deaths in Iraq so far in May.
added 2007 Fri May 25 1:56:25 by TimALoftis
Murders in the city of New Orleans jumped 182 percent in the first three months of the year, and police fear it could go even higher with the scheduled withdrawal of National Guard troops from the city next month.
Murders in the city of New Orleans jumped 182 percent in the first three months of the year, and police fear it could go even higher with the scheduled withdrawal of National Guard troops from the city next month.
added 2007 Wed May 23 18:35:48 by bubba2
The displacement of Iraqis is the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world. The UN estimates that 2 million Iraqis have fled their country, and another million have left their homes seeking refuge in other parts of Iraq. Over 100,000 more flee every month. Yet, incredibly, President Bush has yet to acknowledge the magnitude of the crisis.
The displacement of Iraqis is the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world. The UN estimates that 2 million Iraqis have fled their country, and another million have left their homes seeking refuge in other parts of Iraq. Over 100,000 more flee every month. Yet, incredibly, President Bush has yet to acknowledge the magnitude of the crisis.
added 2007 Tue May 22 22:11:50 by eugenegerard
Bush administration is backing Sunni jihadists with Al Queda ties to foment violence in Mideast.
Bush administration is backing Sunni jihadists with Al Queda ties to foment violence in Mideast.
added 2007 Tue May 22 8:44:35 by Fedquip
Not a terribly good reflection on faith, is it? If religion makes people want to murder each other, maybe religion is bad for the world
Not a terribly good reflection on faith, is it? If religion makes people want to murder each other, maybe religion is bad for the world
added 2007 Sun May 20 16:46:02 by TechnologyExpert
Pope Benedict on Sunday criticized media that transmitted anti-social and violent programs as well as images that "vulgarize human sexuality".
Pope Benedict on Sunday criticized media that transmitted anti-social and violent programs as well as images that "vulgarize human sexuality".
added 2007 Sat May 19 7:18:54 by bubba2
Maryam Al Muqayyed, a resident of the Gaza Strip, is one of thousands caught up in intense infighting over recent days. The conflict has completely disrupted her life: "No one has any idea what is going on and the National Unity Government seems to be falling apart. We really have nothing: no rule of law, no security, no money, no hope".
Maryam Al Muqayyed, a resident of the Gaza Strip, is one of thousands caught up in intense infighting over recent days. The conflict has completely disrupted her life: "No one has any idea what is going on and the National Unity Government seems to be falling apart. We really have nothing: no rule of law, no security, no money, no hope".
added 2007 Fri May 18 21:09:44 by Radiofreeeuropa
DC music editor Ben New shares a personal story, provides some historical background, and "interviews" John Lennon. (a memorial to John Lennon, one of the greatest artists of the age.)
DC music editor Ben New shares a personal story, provides some historical background, and "interviews" John Lennon. (a memorial to John Lennon, one of the greatest artists of the age.)
added 2007 Thu May 17 17:01:11 by Karina
Gaza was on the brink of civil war last night as violent clashes between Palestinian factions spiralled out of control.
Gaza was on the brink of civil war last night as violent clashes between Palestinian factions spiralled out of control.
added 2007 Tue May 15 7:18:35 by bubba2
Thousands of Iraqis have been fleeing Diyala province over the past week after an increase in attacks by armed groups and a major offensive by US and Iraqi troops. Sunni insurgents have been establishing a Taliban-style rule over the local population in Diyala province and this has caused the death of many residents, including women and children.
Thousands of Iraqis have been fleeing Diyala province over the past week after an increase in attacks by armed groups and a major offensive by US and Iraqi troops. Sunni insurgents have been establishing a Taliban-style rule over the local population in Diyala province and this has caused the death of many residents, including women and children.
added 2007 Mon May 14 0:29:46 by Aidenag
Over the past four years, as sectarian kidnappings and killings have gripped Iraq and U.S. forces have arrested untold numbers in an effort to pacify the country, tens of thousands of Iraqis have vanished, often in baffling circumstances.
Over the past four years, as sectarian kidnappings and killings have gripped Iraq and U.S. forces have arrested untold numbers in an effort to pacify the country, tens of thousands of Iraqis have vanished, often in baffling circumstances.
added 2007 Sun May 13 16:05:47 by TimALoftis
In the first 11 days of this month, there have already been 234 bodies - men murdered by death squads - dumped around the capital, a dramatic rise from the 137 found in the same period of April.
In the first 11 days of this month, there have already been 234 bodies - men murdered by death squads - dumped around the capital, a dramatic rise from the 137 found in the same period of April.
added 2007 Sat May 12 19:08:46 by populist
Peace will reduce conflicts, violence and extremism. If the leaders of countries promote education and values that emphasize national and international identification, then the conflicts will diminish, in the long run.
Peace will reduce conflicts, violence and extremism. If the leaders of countries promote education and values that emphasize national and international identification, then the conflicts will diminish, in the long run.
added 2007 Mon May 7 5:13:16 by david_nwpa
Some school-age bullies aren't just picking on other students; they're filming the beatings with cell phones and sending the clips to friends. Politicians want to help parents stay one technical step ahead of their kids.
Some school-age bullies aren't just picking on other students; they're filming the beatings with cell phones and sending the clips to friends. Politicians want to help parents stay one technical step ahead of their kids.
added 2007 Sat May 5 19:06:08 by david_nwpa
German Defense Minister Jung has turned down a request from Kabul to send soldiers to the turbulent south of the country amid concerns the deployment would amount to a direct participation in combat operations.
German Defense Minister Jung has turned down a request from Kabul to send soldiers to the turbulent south of the country amid concerns the deployment would amount to a direct participation in combat operations.
added 2007 Thu May 3 11:41:39 by gatitabonitasen
As I sat in the student center at my university yesterday, I got a chilling reminder of the shootings at Virginia Tech earlier this week. I looked around at the faces of people I didn't know and thought about their families and my own family and how awful it would be if something like that were to happen here. How would we recover? What some are
As I sat in the student center at my university yesterday, I got a chilling reminder of the shootings at Virginia Tech earlier this week. I looked around at the faces of people I didn't know and thought about their families and my own family and how awful it would be if something like that were to happen here. How would we recover? What some are
added 2007 Wed May 2 12:47:22 by charbarred
In the latest convolution on the topic of violence and video games, research shows that violent games slightly increase aggressive responses in angry gamers without causing an increase in anger. Other depictions of violenceââ;¬"and even being stuck in a hot roomââ;¬"have a similar ef
In the latest convolution on the topic of violence and video games, research shows that violent games slightly increase aggressive responses in angry gamers without causing an increase in anger. Other depictions of violenceââ;¬"and even being stuck in a hot roomââ;¬"have a similar ef
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 9:35:50 by gatitabonitasen
The news from Darfur (as well as in this country from Virginia Tech) demonstrates how much damage can be inflicted on a country by dangerously unstable people. Sudan's president, Omar Hassan Ahmed Bashir, has permitted a situation to flourish in Darfur that, according to United Nations reports, has resulted in the deaths of more than 200,000 people
The news from Darfur (as well as in this country from Virginia Tech) demonstrates how much damage can be inflicted on a country by dangerously unstable people. Sudan's president, Omar Hassan Ahmed Bashir, has permitted a situation to flourish in Darfur that, according to United Nations reports, has resulted in the deaths of more than 200,000 people
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 5:27:05 by TechnologyExpert
Since 1999 when the US experienced a 30 year low in violent crime, most US cities have experienced a dramatic increase in gun violence. The difference between then and now is that the gun lobby now dictates national gun policy, and the deadly trend will continue until the President and Congress enact effective uniform national gun laws that ...
Since 1999 when the US experienced a 30 year low in violent crime, most US cities have experienced a dramatic increase in gun violence. The difference between then and now is that the gun lobby now dictates national gun policy, and the deadly trend will continue until the President and Congress enact effective uniform national gun laws that ...
added 2007 Tue Apr 24 5:20:00 by Digidave
Fabian Ricketts, of Mitcham, was shot when an argument with up to 20 youths turned into a fatal attack involving a knife, pistol and sawn-off shotgun, according to witnesses.
Fabian Ricketts, of Mitcham, was shot when an argument with up to 20 youths turned into a fatal attack involving a knife, pistol and sawn-off shotgun, according to witnesses.
