January, 2012

• 2 January

  The Decline of the American Empire By Al Jazeera

  The US has the world's biggest economy, the most influential culture, and the most potent military machine, with a budget that equals that of all other nations combined. It is the only power with a global project defended and supported by more aircraft carriers, Fortune 500 companies, and more successful media-tainment conglomerates than any other. But the last decade has …

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• 2 January

  Arab League Mission to Syria Becomes Focus of Demands for Military Intervention By Chris Marsden

  

  The visit by Arab League observers to Homs, Hama, Idlib, Deraa , the Damascus suburb of Douma and other conflict zones has become the focus of concerted demands for the Western powers to intervene militarily into the ongoing civil war in Syria. The mission was endorsed by Syria, in line with an Arab League plan calling for the withdrawal of …

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• 1 January

  U.S., Israel Discuss Triggers for Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure By Eli Lake

    The Obama administration is trying to assure Israel privately that it would strike Iran militarily if Tehran’s nuclear program crosses certain “red lines”—while attempting to dissuade the Israelis from acting unilaterally.  When Defense Secretary Leon Panetta opined earlier this month that an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could “consume the Middle East in a confrontation and a conflict …

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December, 2011

• 29 December

  Iraq: War Woe: Suicide Kills More US Soldiers Than Combat Video By RT

  The U.S. troop withdrawal leaves behind a country embittered by an occupation that's cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars. And as U.S. soldiers return home for Christmas, the mood is far from joyful among veterans struggling to deal with the personal aftermath of the war. With soaring suicide rates, it's still too early to estimate the true cost …

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• 29 December

  Forth generation of Musthaphas forays into legal domain By S.S. Selvanayagam

  "Mr. Faisz Musthapha, P.C, is the veteran lawyer and the icon of 'Musthapha Generation of Lawyers' is also heading the Sailan Muslim Foundation. We are proud and pleased to place on record our appreciation of the contribution made by Mr. Faisz Musthapha towards the Community in general and Sailan Muslim Foundation in particular.Congratulations to 'Musthapha Family' and may Allah bless …

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• 29 December

  The Book of Jobs By Joseph E. Stiglitz

  Forget monetary policy. Re-examining the cause of the Great Depression—the revolution in agriculture that threw millions out of work—the author argues that the U.S. is now facing and must manage a similar shift in the “real” economy, from industry to service, or risk a tragic replay of 80 years ago. It has now been almost five years since the bursting …

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• 27 December

  Inside Iran: Rick Steves’ Travel Journal The Most fascinating and surprising land I’ve ever visited

  We produced the TV show to understand and humanize Iran. I've written this to share my personal experiences, lessons learned, and opinions that were shaped by my trip. And it's your chance to wander with me behind-the-scenes in this rich, perplexing society. I hope you enjoy this journal, and the TV show.       Last year, a friend from …

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