Wednesday, May 16, 2012

'Jewish democracy' founded on ugly battles

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Israel has a Jewish majority today because of the expulsions and denationalisation of most Palestinians living there . By Ben White Al-Jazee...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

US arms Sales to Bahrain Undercut Criticism of Russia, Iran on Syria

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by Juan Cole You wouldn’t think Bahrain and Syria were much linked. Both are Arabic-speaking countries, though about half of Bahrain’s ...

Syrian troops 'kill 20 at funeral during UN visit'

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At least 20 people have been killed by Syrian security forces in the north-western town of Khan Sheikhoun during a visit by UN observers,...

Al-Jazeera Video: Deaths reported during Syria monitors' visit

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The Peace "Process"!

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Third intifada is the only alternative left for Palestinians

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They have tried everything to reclaim their dignity. A spark is all that's needed now By Abdel Bari Atwan , Special to Gulf News "....

Crony Capitalism: After Lobbying Against New Financial Regulations, JPMorgan Loses $2B in Risky Bet

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Democracy Now! "JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, is under fire after losing at least $2 billion in derivatives trading it was...
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Ex-Financial Regulator William Black: Austerity is Sinking Economies from Europe to U.S.

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Democracy Now! "White-collar criminologist and former senior financial regulator William Black addresses the grassroots reaction to au...

As Obama OKs Weapons to Bahrain, Neurosurgeon Tortured by Regime Faces Trial For Treating Protesters

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Democracy Now! "Human rights organizations are criticizing the Obama administration’s decision to resume military sales to Bahrain desp...

Al-Jazeera Video: Syrian refugees seek shelter in Turkey

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Real News Video: JP Morgan Debacle Shows Deep Systemic Risk Unchanged

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Bill Black: Billions of derivative bets cannot be called a hedge but might be allowed under weakend Volker rule More at The Real News

Syrian Karzai "Reelected;" Celebrate Now!

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Syria National Council reelects Ghalioun president "(Reuters) - The Syrian National Council opposition group re-elected liberal politic...

Presidential Hopefuls Haunted by their Past

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By Cam McGrath "CAIRO, May 15, 2012 (IPS) - One is a conservative Islamist attempting to reinvent himself as a pragmatic liberal , the ...

Current Al-Jazeera (Arabic) Online Poll

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Do you support union between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council? With over 4,000 responding, 85% said yes .

Al-Jazeera Video: Update: Palestinians mark Nakba with protests

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Al-Jazeera Video: Clashes intensify in Lebanons Tripoli

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" The fighting in Syria has spread to Tripoli in neighbouring Lebanon . Tension has been rising between Tripoli's Sunnis, who suppo...
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Al-Jazeera Video: Palestinians celebrate end of hunger strike

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"About 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have ended their hunger strike after a deal was reached to improve prison condition...

Real News Video : Two Billion Dollar Tip of Banking Iceberg

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Gerald Epstein: J.P. Morgan debacle shows systemic risk unchanged; breaking up big banks, reform Fed and public banking urgently required ...

Rebel fighters build shadow state in Syria's countryside

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The Independent "In the rolling blue hills and lush olive groves of the north Syrian countryside, a fledgling rebel state is forming , ...

Iraq: Mass Arrests, Incommunicado Detentions

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Notorious Prison in Use a Year After Government Said It Was Shut Down May 15, 2012 "(Beirut) – Iraq’s government has been carrying out...