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Lebanon on brink of civil war

Lebanon stands on the brink of all-out civil war. A general strike by the leading trade union to protest rising prices and demand an increase in the minimum wage has led to armed conflict between the pro-Western Sunni and Druze-based government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and the Shia-based Hezbollah and its ally, Amal.

The Evolution of Evil | The Smirking Chimp

Beware, a global plutocracy is winning!

Hamas' latest conquest: The Walt Disney Co.

In recent weeks, when a Mickey Mouse stretch-clone named Farfour began hosting a children's program on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa Television, gently suggesting that the station's youngest viewers take up assault rifles and fight against Israel, the protests came in fast and furious. But not from Disney.

Blair Set to Open Washington’s Road to Damascus. Next Stop Tehran

Former U.S. ambassador Margaret Scobie's visits to Syria are meant to be the conduit to the start of U.S. dialogue with Tehran.

Porn for Troops: From Massacre to Lap-Dance

How a town in Iraq went from the site of a Marine massacre last year to a soft-porn venue for troops. But don't rely on The New York Times to connect the dots for you. This article does.

Is Bush a Clear & Present Danger? By Robert Parry

Foriegn Policy Strategies that undermine the Peace Process: I believe that the world is finally begining to see the broader ramifications of Bush's War on Terror Plan. Diplomacy is not an option it would appear, as it would infringe upon the Neo Conservative Agenda in regards to the Midddle East. Simply stated, those in the White House that have been following the Wolfowitz Doctorine, are indeed, insanely violent, corrupt and self serving.

Saudi Foreign Minister Backs Bush Approach

Well, at least he's got the guys who attacked us on 9/11 on his side. That's comforting. Two days earlier, Saud had complained about the Bush administration\\\\\\\'s decision to shut off aid to the Palestinian government and isolate its new Hamas leadership, saying that would only radicalize a destitute population and set back the cause of peace with Israel.

Israel Lobby Dictates U.S. Policy, Study Charges

"This situation has no equal in American political history," says the 83-page study, "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy".