War on terror forever Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013
War on terror forever And the winner of the Oscar for Best Sequel of 2013 goes to... The Global War on Terror (GWOT), a Pentagon production. Abandon all hope those who thought the whole thing was over with the cinematographic snuffing out of "Geronimo", aka Osama bin Laden, further reduced to a fleeting cameo in the torture-enabling flick Zero Dark Thirty.
US, West Chasing Non-Threats in Africa Washington systematically exaggerates the threat from militant groups in Africa, including Mali
Mali: the fastest blowback yet in this disastrous war on terror French intervention in Mali will fuel terrorism, but the west's buildup in Africa is also driven by the struggle for resources
Clinton Says US Cannot Allow N. Mali to Be Terrorism Base
The Assassination Manual
Fury over French soldier pictured wearing Call of Duty-style grinning skeleton 'Death's Head' facemask while serving in Mali
Militant reports on Algerian hostage siege were more transparent... RABAT, Morocco — As wildly contradictory accounts trickled out about a terror attack at an Algerian gas plant, one source of information proved to be the most reliable: announcements by the al-Qaida-linked militants themselves.
Netanyahu in coalition talks after narrow win Israeli prime minister pledges to form a broad government that will focus on socioeconomic issues.
Secular Center-Right Coalition Looks Likely in Israel Speaking today, Yesh Atid Party leader Yair Lapid said he will not "block" a Netanyahu-led coalition government, a phrasing that hints, but perhaps understates, that the most realistic coalition for Israel, in the face of yesterday’s tied vote, involves him joining on.
Palestinians say they may have no choice but to take Israel to Hague court The Palestinians declared Wednesday that they will have no choice but to complain about Israel to the International Criminal Court if the Jewish state proceeds with plans to build housing on land the Palestinians want for a future state.
Russia Criticizes Syria Rebel 'Obsession' With Assad Exit
Russia warns Israel, West against attack on Iran Russia warned Israel and the West on Wednesday against any military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities but suggested Tehran should be quicker to cooperate over inspections of its nuclear sites.
US Cooks Up Nuclear Fairy Tale on Iran In a 155-page report, four US nuclear experts have called upon the Obama administration to impose tougher economic sanctions against Iran and resort to overt operations through using warplanes and missiles on Iranian nuclear sites.
Hagel reassures Jewish leaders on Iran position Nominee for defense secretary says he's on board with Obama's posture on Iran, need to maintain Israel's military edge.
24 Killed in Five Straight Days of US Drone Strikes in Yemen Seven Killed in Latest Attacks Outside of Capital City
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