The U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq—mostly volunteers in a poverty draft from small towns and poor urban neighborhoods—are victims just as much as the Iraqis of the same horrendous process, which asks them to die for a victory that will never be theirs.
Arundhati Roy
Tide? Or Ivory Snow? Public Power in the Age of Empire
|
• BBC headlines • New York Times • NPR headlines • Democracy Now! •
• Common Dreams • Al Jazeera • In the News ... •
|
BBC world news Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:05:57 GMT Armed Basque separatist group Eta says it has decided not to carry out "armed actions" in its campaign for independence, the BBC learns. US troops summoned in Iraq attack Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:25:16 GMT US troops are called in to help Iraqi forces battle insurgents behind a deadly attack on an Iraqi army base in Baghdad, security officials tell the BBC. Further landslides hit Guatemala Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:03:56 GMT Up to 100 people are feared buried by landslides in Guatemala, where 36 are confirmed dead following torrential rain. 'Banish Pakistan trio if guilty' Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:46:22 GMT Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty. German meeting on nuclear power Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:14:14 GMT Leading members of Germany's coalition government are meeting to solve a row over the future of nuclear power stations in the country. Iran stoning woman 'to be lashed' Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:35:49 GMT An Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery now faces being whipped for indecency, her son says. Salvador police find $9m barrel Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:36:20 GMT Police in El Salvador find a barrel containing more than $9m of suspected drug money, with more cash in a second barrel nearby. Crash survivors back Chile miners Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:58:38 GMT Survivors of a 1972 plane crash in the Andes arrive at the San Jose mine to support the 33 men trapped underground. Security stepped up at Kabul Bank Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:14:41 GMT Armed police are posted outside the main branch of Kabul Bank as customers continue to withdraw money amid fears it may collapse. Hubble re-shoots 1987 star blast Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:03:14 GMT The Hubble space telescope returns to view one of its favourite subjects - a giant stellar explosion first seen from Earth in 1987. Craigslist ends adult service ads Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:13:18 GMT Online marketplace Craigslist closes its US adult services listing following pressure from attorneys general and advocacy groups. Danish rocketeers postpone launch Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:43:48 GMT A group of Danish rocket enthusiasts trying to launch a dummy 30km into the sky abort the mission when a valve on their rocket freezes up. BP well 'poses no further risk' Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:27:10 GMT The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment. Kara DioGuardi leaves Idol panel Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:31:21 GMT Songwriter Kara DioGuardi becomes the latest member of the judging panel on American Idol to quit this year. Six die in Barbados shop attack Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:04:01 GMT Armed robbers in Barbados have set fire to a clothing shop in the capital, Bridgetown, killing six people who were inside. Argentina reopens Franco probe Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:06:47 GMT An Argentine court reopens an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity under General Franco in Spain. Mozambique police fire at rioters Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:23:54 GMT Police in Mozambique's capital fire rubber bullets on the third day of riots, as the violence spreads to the central city of Chimoio. Nigerian economy 'to grow by 10%' Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:04:42 GMT Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says. New Zealand assesses quake damage Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:03:24 GMT Officials assess the damage caused by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, as aftershocks continue. South Korea FM offers to resign Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:37:06 GMT The South Korean Foreign Minister, Yu Myung-hwan, offers to resign after it was revealed that his daughter was offered a job in his ministry. Car bomb kills Russian soldiers Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:29:56 GMT A suicide car bombing at a military base in the southern Russian region of Dagestan kills five soldiers and wounds about 40 others. French hostages 'in good health' Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:23:20 GMT Two French journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan in December are alive, says President Nicolas Sarkozy's chief adviser. One dead in Israeli raids on Gaza Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:48:32 GMT Israel carries out three bombing raids on the Gaza Strip, killing one man and injuring another. Bahrain charging Shia activists Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:08:53 GMT Prosecutors in Bahrain accuse 23 Shia activists of forming a "terrorist network" aiming to overthrow the Gulf state's Sunni-dominated government. Hameed hits out at fixing 'sting' Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:38:53 GMT Pakistan's Yasir Hameed says a meeting he had with the News of the World that was secretly recorded has been "inaccurately reported" by the tabloid. Bangladesh anthrax cases spread Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:37:02 GMT Health officials in Bangladesh are on high alert after the number of people infected by anthrax rises to more than 300. Second soldier's death announced Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:52:46 GMT A British soldier dies in hospital of injuries he received in an explosion in Afghanistan, the second British casualty in 24 hours. Archbishop backs papal visit cost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:38:57 GMT The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales says taxpayers should help fund the Pope's visit because it is an official state event. Petrobras files $65bn share offer Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:12:33 GMT The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers. UN calls special food price talks Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:40:42 GMT The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices. US sees 54,000 jobs go in August Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:05:17 GMT The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show. England cruise to win in Twenty20 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:05:52 GMT England underline their status as World Twenty20 champions as they cruise to victory in the first of two internationals against Pakistan. Live - Murray v Wawrinka Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:56:52 GMT Britain's number one Andy Murray plays Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round of the US Open after wins for Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams on day seven at Flushing Meadows. Pedrosa wins on tragic MotoGP day Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:06:48 GMT Dani Pedrosa wins the San Marino MotoGP, but the race is overshadowed by the death of Japanese rider Shoya Tomizawa in the preceding Moto2 race. Daybreak appearance for Charles Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:44:08 GMT Prince Charles and ex-prime minister Tony Blair will be guests in the first week of new ITV morning show Daybreak. Funeral for festival death star Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:55:51 GMT The funeral is held of singer Charles Haddon from Northamptonshire who died in a fall in Belgium. T.I. released after drug arrest Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:56:18 GMT The American rap star has been released from jail on bail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy. Trapped miners speak to families Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:54:48 GMT The group of miners in Chile trapped underground for a month have been talking to their families on a video link. Could adverts appear on the Colosseum? Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:25:53 GMT The Italian government is inviting private companies to sponsor the Colosseum to help fund repairs. Further landslides hit Guatemala Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:47:01 GMT Emergency services in Guatemala say up to 100 people are feared to have been buried by landslides on the main highway linking it with Mexico. Eta announces ceasefire Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:27:34 GMT The armed Basque separatist group Eta has decided not to carry out "armed actions" in its campaign for Basque independence from France and Spain, the BBC has been told. New Zealand assesses damage Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:19:43 GMT Officials in New Zealand have been evaluating the damage caused in the city of Christchurch by an earthquake and its many aftershocks. Amazon river at record low Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:11:42 GMT The Amazon river has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru Canada's wilderness cottage culture Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:48:21 GMT During the summer months in Ontario, Canada, thousands of local people escape the heat - as well as the hustle and bustle of city life - by fleeing to their lakeside cottages in the wilderness. Tourism near the Gaza border Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:43:21 GMT At the Zikim Kibbutz, near Ashkelon in southern Israel, tourists come in to see what life is like living just a short distance from the Gaza border. One-minute World News Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:56:06 GMT Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. In pictures Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:17:11 GMT Search for dozens feared buried by Guatemalan mudslides Elusive peace Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:51:33 GMT How easy is to find an optimist in the Middle East? Warhol's pivotal years Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:57:16 GMT A major new exhibition focuses on crucial four-year period Historical dilemma Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:00:35 GMT How can Italy best commercialise its world-famous Colosseum? Crumble in the jungle Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:59:23 GMT Ali-Foreman boxing match venue now in state of decay Missing in Mexico Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:15:04 GMT Mystery of young women's disappearances in Ciudad Juarez Medieval munchies Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:13:14 GMT How an ancient diet could aid healthy eating Hero's welcome? Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:07:42 GMT Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust
In accordance with Title 17 United States Code Section 107, the material on this web page is distributed without profit to those who have shown prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. |