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14 November 2005
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U.S. Prepares for Bioterrorism --U.S. Preparing For Potential Bioterror Attack 14 Nov 2005 The smallpox virus resides in only two official repositories, in the United States and Russia, but there are fears that some countries kept hidden stocks and that terrorists [*such as Bush*] or rogue states could get their hands on the germ.
White House declines to rule out torture 13 Nov 2005 In an important clarification of Dictator George W. Bush's earlier statement, a top White House official refused to unequivocally rule out the use of torture, arguing the US administration was duty-bound to protect Americans from terrorist attack.
CIA allegedly hid evidence of detainee torture - report 13 Nov 2005 CIA interrogators apparently tried to cover up the death of an Iraqi 'ghost detainee' who died while being interrogated at Abu Ghraib prison, Time magazine reported today, after obtaining hundreds of pages of documents, including an autopsy report, about the case.
Haunted by "The Iceman" 14 Nov 2005 The prisoner is listed as Manadel al-Jamadi in three official investigations of his death while in U.S. custody, a death that was ruled a homicide in a Defense Department autopsy... Al-Jamadi was a prisoner of the far more secretive CIA. Some clues as to how al-Jamadi died are contained in hundreds of pages of records of three inquiries into al-Jamadi's death conducted by the CIA, Army and Navy. [Documents obtained by TIME]
Physicians' role in interrogation debated 14 Nov 2005 Leaders of U.S. medical groups who recently visited Guantanamo Bay, are debating the ethics of medical experts' involvement in questioning prisoners. The Oct. 19 visit to the U.S. Navy detention facility included meetings with officials and two psychologists who served as consultants during 'interrogations with detainees,' [*torture*] reports The Washington Post.
European courts may challenge US terror renditions 14 Nov 2005 Three European countries are considering judicial inquiries into potential criminal offences related to CIA operations in Europe... Today (14 November) members of the European Parliament will debate the reports of secret CIA detention camps in Europe, following a statement from the European Commission.
Spain opens inquiry into CIA operation --Investigation to examine the secret transfer of terror suspects 14 Nov 2005 On the Spanish island of Majorca, the police quietly opened a criminal investigation in March after a local newspaper reported a series of visits to the island's international airport by planes known to regularly operate for the Central Intelligence Agency.
CIA Accused of Using Airport in Mallorca 14 Nov 2005 The National Court has received a prosecutor's report on allegations that the CIA used an airport on the Spanish island of Mallorca for a program of covert transfers of terror suspects, court officials said Monday.
White Phosphorous, Daisy Cutters, Depleted Uranium, Thermobaric bombs, Clusterbombs, Napalm...The US uses WMD against civilians. By Dirk Adriaensens 13 Nov 2005 "[Weapons expert] Dai Williams' answer... includes a report from BBC reporter Adam Mynot (5 April 2003), who described civilian casualties with severe burns near Nasiriyah. 'The Phosphorus turned the inside of his house white hot'. Even Dai Williams couldn't believe then that White Phosphorus was used against civilians. But now we know the US aggressors DID use it. The use of Napalm was reported by Martin Savidge from CNN as early as March 22 2003, so there's no need to be surprised."
Bush backer fears terrorism becoming Iraq's big export 15 Nov 2005 The Republican chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence says Iraq became the centre of the war on terrorism after it was attacked by the US-led coalition, and he now fears Iraq is exporting terrorism to other countries. [Nah, ya' think?]
U.S. Held Iraqi With Same Name As Bomber 14 Nov 2005 American forces last year detained and later released [?!?] an Iraqi with a name that matched one of three suicide bombers who struck Amman hotels, killing 57 people, the U.S. military said Monday.
Iraq wants pull-out even later 14 Nov 2005 Talks on the withdrawal of United States-led foreign troops from Iraq can begin at the end of next year, said Iraq's 'president' [US-installed puppet dictator] on Monday. President Jalal Talabani gave no timetable for the full pull-out of troops, but said Britain probably could start a "step by step" exit in 2007.
Blair faces new inquiry into Iraq war --Impeachment campaigners claim former ministers will join 200 supporters to force Commons probe 13 Nov 2005 MPs organising the campaign to impeach Tony Blair believe they have enough support to force a highly damaging Commons investigation into the Prime Minister’s pre-war conduct. A renewed attempt to impeach Blair over claims he misled parliament in making his case for war against Iraq, will be made in the Commons within the next two weeks. [We can't impeach Bush - as he is not an elected official. But, he can (and should) be tried for treason - with all possible penalties for treason on the plate.]
Firm helps U.S. mold news abroad 13 Nov 2005 The Pentagon has been quietly waging its own information battle throughout the Middle East and Central Asia One of its primary weapons is a controversial, secretive firm that has been criticized as ineffective and too expensive. The Rendon Group has garnered more than $56 million in Pentagon work since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Suicide Attacks Target Afghan Peacekeepers 14 Nov 2005 Two separate suicide attackers rammed explosives-laden cars into vehicles belonging to NATO-led peacekeepers in the Afghan capital Monday, killing at least one NATO soldier and wounding two other troops and six Afghans, police said.
Students rebuffing military recruiters 13 Nov 2005 More than 5,000 high school students in five of the state's largest school districts have removed their names from military recruitment lists, a trend driven by continuing casualties in Iraq and a well-organized peace movement that has urged students to avoid contact with recruiters.
Nuclear reactor 'was possible terror target' 14 Nov 2005 Police believe a nuclear reactor in southern Sydney was a possible target of a Sydney-based Islamic terror cell, according to details of Australia's biggest-ever counter-terror investigation released today.
Suspects 'stopped near reactor' 14 Nov 2005 Six of eight suspected Sydney terrorists attended jihad training camps [?!?] in country NSW earlier this year, a NSW court document alleges. Three of the eight men charged after last week's counter[pro]-terrorism raids in NSW were also stopped near Sydney's Lucas Heights nuclear reactor in December 2004, the document says.
You can't hide [from Howard's Fascism]: net closing on new suspects 14 Nov 2005 A group of Sydney men with links to the terrorism suspects arrested in raids last week have been placed under 24-hour surveillance amid fears that members of the alleged cell remain at large.
Sedition laws breach free speech: Beattie 14 Nov 2005 Queensland Premier Peter Beattie says he has concerns with the federal government's plan to update sedition laws. The amending of the sedition offence to include people who incite violence against the community was part of the government's anti-terrorism package introduced to parliament two weeks ago.
Drones 'To Fly Over Cities' 13 Nov 2005 Honeywell is developing a micro flying spy drone [Micro Air Vehicle] that would be used for civilian law enforcement. The device, a hovering robot carrying video cameras and other sensors, is being created and tested at Honeywell's Albuquerque, NM plant.
Feds Using ISPs to Spy on Internet Users By Nick Parker 13 Nov 2005 "Having recently reported how ISPs are being pressurized into revealing information on internet users, the USA stands on the threshold of a far more ominous threat to privacy that will force ISPs to allow a wide range of law enforcement agencies direct real time access to their own systems... Coming on top of our report that the EU now plans to compel all ISPs throughout Europe to keep records of internet activity for 12 months, with telephone records being retained for 'at least' 6 months, this is a troubling – if not entirely unpredicted - development for those living in the USA."
Political Web Sites Take On Shays Over Campaign Finance Bill 14 Nov 2005 Bloggers are taking on Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.) over his proposal that campaign finance rules apply to political Web sites. Operators of political web logs accused Shays, who has long promoted campaign finance reform, of seeking to restrict free speech.
Democrats urged to keep option of blocking Alito 13 Nov 2005 Despite early signals to the contrary, U.S. Senate Democrats must keep open the option of blocking a confirmation vote on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, Democratic Party leader Howard Dean said on Sunday.
Alito rejected abortion as a right 14 Nov 2005 Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr., pResident Bush's Supreme Court nominee, wrote that "the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion" in a 1985 document obtained by The Washington Times. "I personally believe very strongly" in this legal position, Mr. Alito wrote on his application to become deputy assistant to Attorney General Edwin I. Meese III.
Justices to Hear Inmate Case for News 14 Nov 2005 The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider reinstating rules that keep newspapers and magazines out of the hands of disruptive Pennsylvania inmates, a case that court nominee Samuel Alito dealt with.
Has American Democracy died an electronic death in Ohio 2005's referenda defeats? By Bob Fitrakis and Harvey Wasserman 11 Nov 2005 "While debate still rages over Ohio's stolen presidential election of 2004, the impossible outcomes of key 2005 referendum issues may have put an electronic nail through American democracy."
Mega barf alert! Blackwater USA and the American Red Cross Announce Hurricane Relief Fundraiser --Keynote speaker will be Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, former Presidential Envoy to Iraq and Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority (Blackwater USA Press Release) Moyock, NC 14 Nov 2005 "Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, former Presidential Envoy to Iraq and Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority will be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser and silent auction hosted by Blackwater USA and the American Red Cross on November 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel in Virginia Beach, VA... This event is closed to the press."
Groups Propose Alternative to E.P.A. Rules on Mercury 14 Nov 2005 Concerned that new federal standards on mercury emissions will not produce more immediate health benefits, two national groups of state and local air quality regulators have developed a plan to yield fewer emissions in less time.
Downing Street blocked with tonnes of coal (Greenpeace) 14 Nov 2005 "This morning we sent a reminder to Tony Blair of his commitment to tackle climate change - several tonnes of coal. Greenpeace volunteers blockaded three entrances to Downing Street as Tony Blair rows back on his commitment to the Kyoto Protocol... At 7.30am a truck emblazoned with the slogan 'Blair - Climate Failure' arrived at the Horse Guard's Road entrance to Mr Blair's residence."
PM taken to task over global warming 14 Nov 2005 Three of the entrances to Downing Street were blocked with dumped coal today, as environmental groups attacked the government's record on climate change. Greenpeace dumped the fuel around No 10 to highlight the UK's increasing CO2 emissions, whilst the World Wildlife Fund criticised Tony Blair for adopting an "indistinguishable" position from US dictator George Bush.
Belgian firm unveils 'miracle' malaria cure 11 Nov 2005 Belgian pharmaceutical firm Dafra Pharma has developed a medicine it claims can easily cure malaria sufferers. The Turnhout-based company said the drug — based on a Chinese medicinal herb — was a medical breakthrough because infected patients can be cured in one day. The product is also very cheap, priced at just EUR 1 or 50 euro cents for child doses. [A challenge to the pharma-terrorists' deadly, useless vaccines? Look for Bush to soon start ranting about Belgium's Weapons of Mass Destruction.]
Bird flu spreads to 10 provinces of Vietnam 14 Nov 2005 Bird flu outbreaks among poultry have spread to 10 of Vietnam's 64 provinces and cities, officials said, after the country's prime minister described the fight against avian influenza as urgent. http://www.legitgov.org/flu_oddities.html
Depression forms in Caribbean, may become Tropical Storm Gamma 14 Nov 2005 A tropical depression that formed in the southeast Caribbean Sea was expected to become Tropical Storm Gamma either Monday or Tuesday, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center said.
[13 Nov lead stories:] Guantanamo inmates to lose all rights --US law proposal attacked by campaigners 13 Nov 2005 Human rights campaigners are calling it the 'November surprise' - a last-minute amendment smuggled into a Pentagon finance bill in the US Senate last Thursday. Its effects are likely to be devastating: the permanent removal of almost all legal rights from 'war on terror' detainees at Guantanamo Bay and every other similar US facility on foreign or American soil.
Concerns on Bush powers used at Guantanamo 13 Nov 2005 The Senate has allowed the Bush regime discretionary power to treat accused terrorists according to its wishes by withdrawing their right to appeal their detention in the civilian justice system, a move that is worrying judicial experts.
1,100 Lawyers Leave Hussein Defense Team 13 Nov 2005 Some 1,100 Iraqi lawyers have withdrawn from Saddam Hussein's defense team, citing insufficient protection following the slayings of two peers representing co-defendants of the ousted Iraqi leader.
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