Questions that beg answers

Who really benefits from the events of Sept 11 – Muslims or anti-Muslims? Who has the power to define and is defining terrorism? Estimated number of people killed through the US actions in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Middle East during the last 60 years? IRA training camps and supporters, including

Global Realignment? by Winant

The transition we are undergoing now is not only a shift in the world power balance. It is also a potential global realignment, and that’s what is frightening about it. Shifts in the world power balance are fairly common, although serious enough to cause significant concern: the Russian and

Terrorism since 1492

We are attempting to make a list of state-sponsored terrorism, genocide and assassinations since 1492- a pivotal year in the history of the world. Please help us in this effort for the good of the world. Here is a breakdown of the premilinary search – 1. approx. number of victims of

AlJazeera - US planes attack civilians and fleeing refugees

In the interest of free speech, we are translating AlJazeera news * US says – ending bombardment is in the hands of the Taliban – and the attacks can stop if they hand over bin Laden * Nine babies among refugees killed as they flee to Pakistan * Pentagon admits to bomb near Senior’s

Muslims -- heed the call

The great see-saw of civilizations is again sawing. The new Romans (West), China, Russia and Australia are against Islam. Why? because Islam promises hope and equality for the oppressed of the world. The ‘huddled masses’ that have been materially and psychologically exploited since 1492. The poor of the world cannot

AlJazeera - UN confirms hospital casualties - 93 more casualties

In the interest of free speech, we will translate AlJazeera news AlJazeera correspondent in Kandahar reports that 93 civilians were killed and 40 injured in U.S. strikes in the east of Kandahar. Meanwhile, the UN has confirmed civilian casualties in Kabul and in the hospital in Herat. * American missiles

Mr Musharaf's Interview

I always admire Mr Musharraf’s cool and informal manners at the interviews. However, the context within which he talked to the Prime TV the other day, was not clear. If he was talking as a Muslim leader of Pakistan, an Islamic Republic, then nationalism should have not come into

AlJazeera: Pakistan keeps borders closed to thousands

**750 refugees cross border by force ** Afghan girls looking for food in garbage at a refugee camp near Peshawar, Pakistan Pakistan is not allowing any more Afghan refugees into its territory. Thousands of refugees are amassed at the border while hundreds managed to get into Pakistani territory by force during

AlJazeera: Taliban claim to have downed 3 helicopters

In the interest of free speech, we will translate AlJazeera news as Tarjim site is down * American warplanes bomb frontline north of Kabul * Taliban officials claim US interruption of Special Forces strikes on Kandhar were a result of US casualties. * Russian political and military authorities expected to start planning interim

The Fall of the New Romans

Every great civilization has its decline. A great statesman, Pierre Trudeau, referred to the Americans as ‘the New Romans’. The United States of America was founded on noble principles and it was a beacon of light and hope for the world for a long time. However, a certain anomaly between

Hijacking Language -counterfeit words

Truth, bravery, gallantry and nobility are the angels that herald a nation into greatness. Truth is a great trust wielded by the influential — those in power over the life, liberty, money and thought of people. When this trust is betrayed, history does not show a known way of rectifying it.

Roman history links

http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jod/texts/gibbon.fall.html The Fall of Rome This is an excerpt of this book Rome fell, to be sure. It just didn’t fall when it was supposed to. All the reference books say it fell in A.D. 476. But Romans didn’

Like the 9/11 attackers, is the U.S. terrorist?

** Q.**What is Terrorism? ** A.Dictionary definitions indicate it is creating terror, employing fear for political purposes. More aptly, terrorism is attacking and terrifying civilian populations in order to force the civilians’ governments to comply with demands. So Hitler’s bombing of London was terror bombing, unlike his attacks on

As feared, U.S. attacks on Afghanistan appear to become more aimless

As feared by some observers, the U.S. attacks on Afghanistan appear to become more haphazard. The timeline also seems to become changeable by the minute. And to hide this schizophrenic campaign, a veil of secrecy has descended around the whole campaign. With winter and Ramadan fast approaching, and supporting

Friends and Foes? new relationship between US and China

** Original contribution to QeRN** Ever since U.S. independence, its relations with China have tested the mettle of American diplomacy. At some points in history, the gulf between the two nations seemed wider than the ocean that separates its shores. Taiwan/ Human rights/ Religion/ Detention of Academics/ Missile defense/ Trade

Taliban Leader Omar and his fight with the U.S.

Everyone is talking about Osama bin Ladin but few people know there is one man who can give orders to Osama. This man is Mullah Omar. That is why Omar is more important than Osama. Many people think Omar is mad. Is he? Omar came on the scene after he

The right government for Afghanistan? Part 1

It is contrary to popular wisdom to say anything in support of the Taliban who have been demonized by the U.S. administration. Look at Afghanistan through the culture that was there and is now, and decide for yourself. The Taliban have been trying for peace for many years — to

Israeli minister killed- Retaliation galore - Israel imitates big brother.

The Israeli tourism minister, Rehavam Zeevi, has been shot and killed. The PFLP has claimed responsibility. This follows the assassination of three Hamas leaders by Israel in the past 3 days, preceded by the assassination some time ago of a PFLP official as he stood in his office window. Earlier

Geologist asked by U.S. to guess location of bin Ladin from video

News Desk – It is reported that John Shroder, a geology expert at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, was approached by the U.S. government to determine the location of bin Ladin from the rock formations present in a video released the day U.S. attacks on Afghanistan began. Mr. Shroder

Spare Afghanistan from U.S. ''Nation-building''

Unknow Author — The first phase of the US `war on terrorism will likely be the attempted overthrow of the Taliban regime, which currently rules 90% of Afghanistan. Washington is using powerful strike forces around Afghanistan and has unleashed a fierce propaganda and military offensive against Taliban. The Bush Administration says

Victory of free speech: Al-Jazeera is now mainstream !

In a startling developement and a show of the power of free speech, U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice appeared for an interview on the Arab satellite network Al-Jazeera. The Bush administrtion had been accusing Al-Jazeera of bias. The battle for minds and public opinion is the first part

A vacation in Afghanistan ....!

Hi, You have been selected for FREE 3 Days and 2 Nights stay at Hotel Camp,Kabul , Afghanistan. ** Free Lively Entertainment :- 1.Fire Works and Air Show by U.S. Air Force. 2.Exciting Games-Hide and Seek, Smoke me Out – hosted by Osama Bin Laden.** Once in a Life

A World Upside Down

After the defeat of the British army at Yorktown, during the climatic battle of the American Revolution, the British army band was heard playing a song called, “the world has turned upside down” as the British soldiers laid down their muskets and surrendered their regimental banners before the victorious American

No-win Danger for U.S. -- Taliban appearing to make sense

Despite the history of the Taliban and the revulsion they generate in most of the world, the Taliban may appear to be making some sense to the rest of the world: 1. Air strikes cause civilian casualties while ground campaigns do not. Air strikes are a choice of the U.

the 9/11 Retaliation: the Corporate War:

The bombing has begun. Kabul is being bombed. So say the television anchors and the newspapers – all in passive voice, all with an air of inevitability. But let us look at the corporate agenda: I can hear whispers from my neighbors: finally, it is here, and I hope it goes