Lest we forget…
Squeezed to death
Half a million children have died in Iraq since UN sanctions were imposed - most enthusiastically by Britain and the US. Three UN officials have resigned in despair. Meanwhile, bombing of Iraq continues almost daily. John Pilger investigates
Saturday March 4, 2000
Wherever you go in Iraq’s southern city of Basra, [...]
The principal Undersecretary of Defence for Policy, Ryan Henry, sez:
“I can tell you now that US forces in all probability will be engaged somewhere in the world in the next decade where they’re not currently engaged.
But I can tell you with no resolution at all where that might be, when that might be or how [...]
The Issue of the Common Agricultural Policy
Abstract: The European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy was created in a time when food supplies were not guaranteed, and the impact of the Second World War was still affecting the agricultural sector. Through the years, the CAP’s goals have changed – from providing steady supplies at reasonable prices, to [...]
The EU’s Future Role in the Middle East Peace Process:
Economic Aid to the Palestinian Authority
Abstract:
The European Union finds itself an eager mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. However, the ability of the EU to influence events politically is meager at best. EU structural problems, in addition to US as well as Israeli apprehension at EU involvement, [...]
So, it’s big news by now, and many others have done a better job than I. The Republic of T for instance. Links to photos. It’s highly recommended that you look at them. See what’s being done with our tax dollars, eh?