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The Revolt of the Generals: Justin Raimondo
Why Cal Thomas Is Wrong: David R. Henderson
In the Rubble: Tom Engelhardt
Inside the International Terror Market: Chris Deliso
Grand Theft Babylon: Ann Berg
 
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News
Updated April 17, 2006 - 11:21 PM EDT
Murky Iraqi Security Group Is Mutating
PM Impasse Sparks New Iraq Parliament Delay
Iraq's Assembly Speaker Warns of More Deadlock
Anatomy of the Generals' Revolt
Police Find 17 Bullet-Riddled Bodies in Baghdad
Suicide Bombing Kills 13 in Iraq
Suicide Bomber Kills 9 in Tel Aviv
Collateral Damage: US Kills 7 Afghan Civilians
Viewpoints
Bush's Bogus Document Dump
by Fritz Umbach
Inside the International Terror Market  by Christopher Deliso
Will the War Party's Smoking Gun Be a Mushroom Cloud?  by Andrew Wimmer
Grand Theft Babylon  by Ann Berg
AIPAC's Complaint  by Eric Alterman
Reflections on Milosevic  by David Binder

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Frontline
What Rumsfeld Knew About Gitmo
Spy Chief: CIA Detainees Will Be Held Indefinitely
Britain to Double Forces in Afghanistan
US: Iran Has Raised Efforts to Obtain US Arms Illegally
6 Killed in US Strike on Iraq 'al-Qaeda Safehouse'
US Firms Suspected of Bilking Iraq Funds
Dozens of Iraqi Police Still Missing Days After Night Ambush
In Candor From China, Efforts to Ease Anxiety
Russia, US Slipping Into Familiar 'Chill'?
 
Iraqi Christians Brave Violence to Celebrate Easter
Today in Iraq
Secular Iraqis Propose Emergency Government
Baghdad Postmen Pine for Days of Vicious Dogs
Iraq's 'Terps' Face Suspicion From Both Sides
Iraqis Find Respite in Faith, Priest Says
Attacks Continue
Insurgent Attacks Kill 35 Iraqis, 4 US Marines
Major Attacks Against Shi'ite Targets in Iraq
Killings Lead to Brain Drain From Iraq
British Soldier on Patrol in Iraq Killed by Roadside Bomb
Developments in Iraq on April 17
Developments in Iraq on April 16
Iraq Occupation
No Answers Yet on Disputed Iraq Raid
US Hope Local Elections Will Calm Anbar
Jeb Bush Stealthily Visits Iraq for Easter
Multi-Ethnic Drill Sergeants Give Unity Lessons to Iraqi Recruits
Global Iraq Fallout
Japan to Decide on Iraq Troop Pullout in Months: Reports
British DM Names 104th Soldier to Die in Iraq
Slain UK Soldier Was 'Star of the Future'
Freed UK Hostage Receiving a Lot of Hate Mail
Arab League to Open Baghdad Office Next Week
Afghanistan
Military Secrets, Equipment Walking Off Base in Afghanistan
14 Suspected Taliban Killed in Checkpoint Attack
Finding Solace in 'Rocket City'
Afghanistan: The Other Insurgency
Afghanistan: Islamabad Anxious as Kabul Gets Chummy With New Delhi
Pakistan
Beheaded 'US Spy' Found on Pakistan Border
Pakistan Wants US Aircraft to Combat Terrorism
Twelve Detained in Pakistan Over Suicide Blast
India/Kashmir
Maoists Kill 10 Policemen in Attack in Eastern India
Women Take Up Arms in India's Violent Maoist Lands
Four Injured in Kashmir Grenade Attacks
Indian General: Kashmiri Militants Surrendering
Nepal
Nepal's Capital at Near-Standstill as Anti-King Protests Continue
Nepal Political Parties Call for Mass Protest, Halt to Tax Payments
Nepal Protests Spread to Tourist Quarter
Strike Leads to Shortages in Katmandu
Sri Lanka
Blasts Blamed on Sri Lanka Rebels Kill 8
China/Taiwan
Taiwan Says Beijing Offer 'Poison,' Snubs 'One China Principle'
Hu: Taiwan Pro-Separation Forces a Threat
China Urges Taiwan Talks but Only With Conditions
Japan
Cost Seen as Key to Japanese Opposition to US Troop Realignment Plan
Okinawa Glad to Be Rid of US Marines, but Not Too Happy With Footing the Bill
Japan, China to Seek More Time to Handle Leftover Arms
Australia
Random Tests Snare Australian Military Drug Users
Italy
New Muhammad Comic Printed in Italy
Italian Editor Apologizes to Muslims
Berlusconi 'Trying to Do Deal to Avoid Prosecution'
Russia & Her Neighbors
Rally Protests Belarus-Russia Alliance
Two Russian Soldiers Killed in Chechnya
Observant Muslims Feel Targeted in Caucasus Republic
Europe
Europe, Too, Takes Harder Line in Handling Terrorism Suspects
Scant Gains Raise Chance of Imposed Solution in Kosovo
Thousands Celebrate 'Terrible Beauty' of Ireland's Easter 1916 Rebellion
After Years of Delay, Billions in Costs, UK Sub Finally Nears Completion
 
Rumsfeld Under Fire
General Defends Army Chief Who Spoke Out
Pentagon Memo Aims to Counter Rumsfeld Critics
Resentment of Rumsfeld Goes Beyond War in Iraq
Democrats Add to Pressure for Rumsfeld to Be Removed
Iran
Is Showdown Over Iran Close?
US Planned War Against Iran Before Iraq Invasion
Report: Satellite Images Show Expansion of Iran's Nuclear Facilities
Rice Photo-Op Frames a Shot at Iran
Iran Warns Against US Attack
Iran Says US in No Position to Attack
Six Major Powers to Meet in Moscow on Iran Nuclear Crisis
Chinese Official Holds Nuclear Talks With Iran
Iran's Rafsanjani in Kuwait Over Nuclear Crisis
Rafsanjani: US Waging Psychological War Against Iran
Oil Leaps Toward $70 as Iran Anxiety Builds
Pope Urges Talks With Iran Over Nuclear Crisis in Easter Message
War on Terror
AT&T Seeks Return of Leaked Docs Describing Their Role in Domestic Surveillance
Britain Deports Alleged Terror Fundraiser
US Military
Big Rewards for Defense Firms, Regardless of Performance
For War's Wounded, Another Dawn to Celebrate
GI Brought Home Hidden Injuries
The New Breed of Soldier: Robots With Guns
The War at Home
Anger at Bush May Hurt GOP at Polls
Civil Rights Leader Boosts War Protesters
New Voices Weigh in on Iraq
Palestinian Politics
Iran Donates $50 Million to Hamas-Led Government
Syria to Raise Funds for Palestinians
Source: PA Coffers Can Meet Payroll for Only 2-3 Months
Gaza on Brink of Implosion as Aid Cutoff Starts to Bite
Jerusalem Church Leaders Urge International Community Not to Boycott Palestinians
Islamic Jihad: Israeli Attacks Won't Stop Our Attacks
Israelis Detain Top Hamas Deputy
Israel/Palestine
Christians Take Sides in Holy Land Conflict
Israel Reportedly Proposes Swap for Spy
Israeli Troops Fail to Prevent Settlers' March
Rights Groups: Israeli Shelling Near Palestinian Homes Endangers Lives
Two Israeli Soldiers Held for Alleged Role in West Bank Clash
Lebanon/Syria
Lebanese PM Seeks End to Syria Crisis During US Visit
Sectarian Rifts Show in Lebanon
Egypt
Riots Erupt in Alexandria: Molotov Cocktails, Live Ammunition and Tear Gas
Egypt Arrests 43 College Students, Accuses Them of Being Opposition Members
Egypt Detains Dozens in Anti-Islamist Sweep
Middle East
Navy Says Yemen Pirate Fear 'False Alarm'
31 Wounded in Bomb Blast Near Istanbul
Chad/Sudan
Chad Says Sudan Exporting Turmoil
Critics Say Chad's President Deflecting Attention From Domestic Woes
Sudan Denies Backing Rebel Attack
UN Warns Sudanese Refugees in Chad Have Nowhere to Go
Africa
Congolese Rebels Held by Ugandan Army Men
In Somalia, a Bizarre Relationship Between Gunmen and Aid Workers
Venezuela
Kalashnikov Company Lashes Out at Criticism of Venezuela Deal
Chavez's Personal Militia May Have a Dual Mission
Americas
Gap Narrows in Peru Poll
Captives in Colombia
Argentina: 'Dirty War' Babies Learn Painful Truth
 
Columnists

Justin Raimondo
4/17/2006
The Revolt of the Generals

David R. Henderson
4/17/2006
Why Cal Thomas Is Wrong

Charles Peņa
4/13/2006
Iran: The Nuclear Option

Nebojsa Malic
4/12/2006
The Unbearable Smugness of Being

Ivan Eland
4/11/2006
Is Veneration of the Military Good for the Republic?

Praful Bidwai
4/08/2006
Indo-US Nuclear Deal Takes Flak, No Eject Option

Alan Bock
4/07/2006
France: Reinforcing Addiction

Sascha Matuszak
4/06/2006
Getting a Piece of the Pie

Ran HaCohen
2/06/2006
Hamas and Israel: Rival Twins

Joseph Stromberg
2/07/2005
An Anti-Imperialist's Reading List: Part Two

Matthew Barganier
10/30/2004
Et Tu, Pat?

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