US tax breaks help illegal Jewish settlers in West Bank
2008-08-26. 00:32

The United States says Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank threaten any peace between Israel and the Palestinians -- yet it also encourages Americans to help support settlers by offering tax breaks on donations. As Condoleezza Rice flew in on Monday for another round of peace talks, Israeli and American supporters of settlements defended the tax incentives, which benefit West Bank enclaves deemed illegal by the World Court and which the U... Tovább »

Swiss foreign minister favours talk with bin Laden
2008-08-26. 00:27

Switzerland's foreign minister told top diplomats on Monday she favours direct talks with Osama bin Laden to tackle the threat of terrorism. Micheline Calmy-Rey, who has raised both eyebrows and hackles with her controversial style, told Swiss ambassadors gathered in the capital Bern that they needed to talk to “heavyweight political figures” on the world stage even if they are considered persona non grata by other powers... Tovább »

1 million 'terrorists': 20.000 new/month in the USA
2008-08-24. 20:52

HUFFINGTON POST 'Every month the government adds about 20,000 names to its "no fly" terrorist list. Get your name on the list and you will be in the company of Drew Griffin of CNN; David Nelson, (son of Ozzie and Harriet of 60s TV fame... Tovább »

Minorities will be the U.S. Majority
2008-08-24. 12:56

NEW YORK TIMES In a Generation, Minorities May Be the U.S. Majority By SAM ROBERTS Published: August 13, 2008 Ethnic and racial minorities will comprise a majority of the nation’s population in a little more than a generation, according to new Census Bureau projections, a transformation that is occurring faster than anticipated just a few years ago... Tovább »

NY Times: Kosher Meat Packer hires illegals, breaks laws
2008-08-24. 12:47

NEW YORK TIMES 'Agriprocessors, located in Iowa is owned and operated by Aaron Rubashkin and his family. It is the largest kosher plant in the United States. The plant has been cited for state and federal labor violations including inadequate worker safety protections, and unpaid overtime and has immigrants under 18, the legal age in Iowa for working on a meatpacking floor' By JULIA PRESTON Published: July 28, 2008 POSTVILLE, Iowa — About 1,000 people, including Hispanic immigrants, Catholic clergy members, rabbis and activists, marched through the center of this farm town on Sunday and held a rally at the entrance to a kosher meatpacking plant that was raided in May by immigration authorities... Tovább »

Washington Post: Uncle Sam set up Georgia
2008-08-23. 02:30

WASHINGTON POST     It was February 2006 in Munich, and John McCain's eyes were flashing with the mischievous spark that comes when he's about to fire a verbal rocket... Tovább »

Afghanistan: $250 million for bribery a year
2008-08-23. 02:26

UN envoy urges government to increase efforts to eradicate corruption Quqnoos-com THE UNITED Nation’s special envoy to Afghanistan, Kai Eide, has said between $100 million to $250 million worth of bribes exchanges hands in Afghanistan every year... Tovább »

Dozens of civilians killed by U.S. "liberators" again
2008-08-23. 02:16

KABUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - More than a dozen civilians have been killed in an air strike by U.S.-led troops in Afghanistan's eastern province of Laghman, two provincial officials said on Thursday. But the U.S. military said Wednesday's operation which also involved Afghan forces and air support had killed more than 30 insurgents... Tovább »

Israeli paper: Israel has intensively helped Georgia's war against Russia
2008-08-22. 00:56

YNETNEWS (An online English language version of leading Israeli Hebrew daily Yediot Ahronot.) War in Georgia: The Israeli connection For past seven years, Israeli companies have been helping Georgian army to prepare for war against Russia through arms deals, training of infantry units and security advice Arie Egozi Latest Update: 08... Tovább »

The Times: US and Israel armed Georgia, Russia will arm Syria
2008-08-22. 00:11

Fear of new Mid East 'Cold War' as Syria strengthens military alliance with Russia THE TIMES "And with Israel and the US providing military backing to Georgia, Russia appears set to respond in kind by supporting Syria... Tovább »

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