UN official says foreign agents are killing Afghans By FISNIK ABRASHI – The Associated Press Thursday, May 15, 2008; 1:43 PM Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. KABUL, Afghanistan – Foreign intelligence agents are leading secret, deadly raids on suspected insurgents in Afghanistan and shirking responsibility when innocent civilians are killed, a U.N….
Bogus Claim, al-Maliki Stall U.S. Plan on Iran Arms Analysis by Gareth Porter 15/05/08 WASHINGTON, May 14 (IPS) – Early this month, the George W. Bush administration’s plan to create a new crescendo of accusations against Iran for allegedly smuggling arms to Shiite militias in Iraq encountered not just one but two setbacks.The government of…
Saying No to Everything NYT Editorial Published: May 12, 2008 Copyright 2008 The New York Times Company Even before the House passed a new plan last week to prevent foreclosures, President Bush threatened to veto the bill, calling it “overly burdensome.” The bill is not burdensome enough. To help an estimated 500,000 borrowers switch to…
Bush administration rules limit lawsuits By PETE YOST May 13, 2008 – 4:16 PM (ET) Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All right reserved. © 2008 IAC Search & Media. All rights reserved. WASHINGTON (AP) – Faced with an unfriendly Congress, the Bush administration has found another, quieter way to make it more difficult for consumers to…
