Readers of WW4 REPORT will be aware that we hate David Irving’s filthy crypto-Nazi guts. But we oppose his imprisonment, just as we did that of the vile Judith Miller. We wish the Europeans would realize that locking up these… Read moreDavid Irving imprisoned in sado-masochistic political ritual
The first round of voting in Egypt’s parliamentary elections–much hailed as evidence of a democratic opening–has brought a big surprise. Candidates of the officially outlawed Muslim Brotherhood won an unprecedented 34 of the 164 contested seats, totaling more than 20%… Read more“Outlawed” Muslim Brotherhood wins record seats in Egyptian vote
This is the definition of chutzpah. Even after Memogate and Plamegate (or Nigergate or whatever they are calling it), Cheney thinks he will be believed in these outraged accusations against his accusers. This really is a textbook case of the… Read moreDick Cheney and the “Big Lie”
Spain has joined Italy in launching an investigation of claims the CIA is operating a “rendition fleet” to transfer detainees to facilities in a secret gulag maintained in various host countries. From the AP, Nov. 15: MADRID, Spain — The… Read moreSpain probes CIA “rendition” claims
In today’s headlines, up to 200 malnourished Iraqi detainees bearing signs of torture were found in a secret prison in the basement of a government building in Baghdad. The discovery came after US troops surrounded and took control of an… Read moreIraq: “Salvador option” revealed
A powerful blast outside KFC fast-food franchise killed three people and wounded at least 15 others in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi early Nov. 15. The Baluchistan National Army, a separatist guerilla group in restive southwestern Baluchistan Province, claimed… Read morePakistan: Baluchi rebels behind KFC blast?
Although it was only the attempt on a luxury cruise ship that made headlines, Somali pirates attacked five vessels last week, with shipping experts saying the operations were apparently directed from a mysterious “mother ship” prowling the busy Indian Ocean… Read morePirates and jihadis shake up Somalia
From NY Newsday, Nov. 14: Brooklyn man killed in hit and run BY ASHLEY HARRELL STAFF WRITER; Staff writer Luis Perez contributed to this story. A Brooklyn factory worker and father of three was killed in a hit and run… Read moreWHY WE FIGHT
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez accused Mexican leader Vicente Fox of being a “puppy” of President Bush and warned: “Don’t mess with me, sir, because you’ll get stung.” Fox shot back Nov. 14 that “we have dignity in this country” and… Read moreVenezuela-Mexico tensions escalate
From the opening days of the Iraq campaign in March 2003, there were uncorroborated reports of use of chemical and other unconventional weapons. These reports emerged again with the re-taking of Fallujah one year ago. Thanks to the work of… Read moreWhite phosphorus in Fallujah?
A prominent French anti-globalization activist blamed the wave of urban unrest on failed government policies and the social and economic marginalization of immigrants. “Riots have nothing to do with Muslims, Arabs or African immigrants as propagated by the media,” José… Read moreFrance: José Bové repudiates hatred
More than 500 troops of the Colombian National Police attacked a group of Nasa Indians who were occupying a plantation in the southwestern department of Cauca Nov. 10, leaving one dead and more than 40 injured. Belisario Camallo Guetoto, 16,… Read moreColombia: National Police attack Nasa indigenous land occupation
