By James Clarke, rabble.ca, Dec. 20, 2010 It lasted over 18 months, but Jason Kenney’s attempt to ban George Galloway ended in complete and utter failure. On November 27, the former British MP, who was declared inadmissible to Canada in…
Bitter Memories of War on the Way to Jail
By Chris Hedges, Truthdig, Dec. 20, 2010 The speeches were over. There was a mournful harmonica rendition of taps. The 500 protesters in Lafayette Park in front of the White House fell silent. One hundred and thirty-one men and women,…
Video: Afghans For Peace
afghans4peace | December 18, 2010 Afghans for Peace (AFP) is an alliance of Afghans from various ethnic, religious, socio-economic, cultural, and political backgrounds with a united vision for a democratic, all inclusive, just and peaceful Afghanistan. They demand an end to…
History is repeating itself in Afghanistan
By Patrick Cockburn, The Independent – UK, Dec. 18, 2010 One hears again and again Afghans say that the Taliban may not be liked but that the US is distrusted, even hated. During the mid-1960s, America’s goal during a crucial…
Palestinian president hosts rare meeting with Israeli legislators, activists
By Karin Laub and Mohammed Daraghmeh, The Associated Press, Dec. 19, 2010 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hosted dozens of Israeli legislators and activists Sunday, and urged them to relay a simple message to the Israeli public — he is serious…
Chinese leader denies any aim to replace the US as world hegemon
By John Chan, WSWS, Dec. 17, 2010 In a major 9,000-word essay published on the Chinese foreign ministry’s web site on December 6, State Councilor Dai Bingguo (whose rank is equal to vice premier) declared that Beijing would never seek…