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Military Admits ‘Errors’ in Civilian Bombing in Afghanistan, But Still Defends the Attacks and Warns of Greater Casualities

3 Jun 09 | Rebel Reports and LAT

The attack in Farah province killed as many as 140 Afghan civilians. The U.S. military says errors were made, but insists the “targets” “posed legitimate threats to Afghan or American forces.”

U.S. Troops Arrest Afghan Reporter

3 Jun 09 | BBC

An Afghan journalist working for a prominent independent radio station in the province of Khost has been arrested by American soldiers.

Obama Should Visit Gaza

by Medea Benjamin

3 Jun 09 | ei

U.S. President Obama should visit the Gaza Strip to see the death and the destruction caused by Israel’s recent attacks.

War With Iran: Has It Already Begun?

by Justin Raimondo

3 Jun 09 | AWC

Obama talks peace with Iran, but what’s he doing under the radar?

Bin Laden Attacks Obama Policies

3 Jun 09 | AJE

Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda leader, has accused Barack Obama, the U.S. president, of following the policy of his predecessor George Bush in “antagonising Muslims”.

India Fumes as Pakistani Court Orders Mumbai Suspect Freed

2 Jun 09 | AWC News

Lahore high court cites lack of evidence.

Obama to Tell Israel: Form New Peace Policy By July

2 Jun 09 | Ha’aretz and FT

United States President Barack Obama intends to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu four to six weeks to provide an “updated position” regarding construction in West Bank settlements and the two-state principle.

Obama Hints at Iran’s Citizen Nuclear Program Being ‘Legitimate’; Barak Calls for Tougher Sanctions on Iranians

2 Jun 09 | Ha’aretz and PTV

United States President Barack Obama reiterated that Iran may have some right to nuclear energy – provided it takes steps to prove its aspirations are peaceful.

Poll: Most Americans Against Closing Gitmo; Dems Fund Wars, IMF, Not Gitmo Closing

2 Jun 09 | PTV and Raw Story

Two-thirds of Americans are against closing the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba with even more rejecting the idea of relocating its detainees to U.S. prisons.

Study Likens Israel to South African Apartheid; U.S. Pressed to End Gaza Blockade

2 Jun 09 | PTV, FT, Ha’aretz, CSM and LAT

An expert study concludes that Israel is policing Palestinian territories with an apartheid system that resembles the one which almost fragmented South Africa.

Geithner Visit: Chinese Economists Skeptical of U.S. Strength

2 Jun 09 | CSM

A survey of 23 experts finds deep concern about Beijing’s large dollar holdings.

Merkel Breaks Unwritten Rule Mauling Central Banks

2 Jun 09 | FT

Unconventional monetary policies being pursued by the world’s main central banks could aggravate rather than ease the economic crisis, Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor, suggested on Tuesday.

In Change of Tactics, U.N. Now Hopes for ‘Flood of Drugs’ in Afghanistan

31 May 09 | AWC News

U.N. Drug Chief: “There will be so much opium inside Afghanistan.”

Audience Laughs After Geithner Tells China Its Dollar Assets are Safe

1 Jun 09 | Reuters

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Monday reassured the Chinese government that its huge holdings of dollar assets are safe and reaffirmed his faith in a strong U.S. currency.

U.S. Out of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

by Ivan Eland

30 May 09 | AWC

Hillary Clinton’s blunt public statement that President Obama “wants to see a stop to settlements – not some settlements, not outposts, not natural growth exceptions” made for good headlines. The Israelis were shocked and upset that their slavish ally had acted slightly less obsequious and engaged in a public spat with them.

Israel Seeking U.S. F-35 Fighter Jets, Won’t Cooperate With U.N. Probe Into Gaza Admist More Settler Violence in the West Bank

1 Jun 09 | PTV, Raw Story and Ha’aretz

While Israel may be snubbing Washington’s demands to freeze its settlements expansion, the country’s appetite for the latest U.S. arms remains as strong as ever.

Jimmy Carter Against Obama’s Secrecy and Lack of Prosecution for Torture

1 Jun 09 | Raw Story

Former president apparently lends support for “Truth Commission” on prisoner abuse, says torture a crime “against our Constitution”.

Dollar Suffers as Risk Appetite Soars

1 Jun 09 | FT

The dollar took a battering on Monday as hopes of economic recovery prompted an increase in risk appetite.

Eavesdropping Case Tests Obama Vows on Secrecy

by William Fisher

1 Jun 09 | IPS

Despite President Barack Obama’s formation of a new task force to review government secrecy, and an ongoing investigation into use of the so-called “state secrets doctrine”, lawyers for the new administration refused last week to disclose information on the government’s use of warrantless wiretaps and backed legislation to block the release of photos of prisoner abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In Turnaround, Cuba Agrees to Talks With U.S.

31 May 09 | WaPo

Cuba has agreed to open talks with the United States on issues ranging from immigration to anti-narcotics cooperation and direct mail service, a senior State Department official said today, in a sign that the island’s communist government is warming to President Obama’s call for a new relationship after decades of tension.

Israel to Sell ‘War on Iran’ Plans at OAS, Begins Its Largest Military Drill Ever

31 May 09 | PTV and AJE

Israel, which is gradually losing the support it enjoyed in the EU and the U.S., is planning to have a presence in Latin America to counter Iran’s growing ties in the region.

Israel ‘Loyalty Law’ Rejected

31 May 09 | AJE

An Israeli government committee has rejected a draft bill that would have required Israelis to take an oath of loyalty.

U.S. Won’t Accept North Korea as a Nuclear State

30-31 May 09 | AWC News and RT

Russia, Japan call for “serious response” to tests.

Israel Bites U.S. Hand That Feeds It

31 May 09 | PTV and Ha’aretz

Israel takes a clear and decisive step against the world displaying its rogue nature in latest shake up over the illegal settlement development.