Source: Guardian comment is free
Sharen Green reports the tragic shooting of an unarmed Palestinian mother by Israeli soldiers in Tulkarem in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; comment: Israel continues to violate the Geneva Conventions re Occupiers
Source: democracynow.org
Democracy Now's interview with Michael Berg, the father of Nick Berg, the contractor beheaded by Zarqawi.
Source: informationclearinghouse.info
'It's painful to acknowledge, but it really is quite simple,' he said. 'There is no basic moral difference between the soldier at the checkpoint who prevents a woman who is having a baby from going through, causing her to lose the baby, and the man who killed my daughter.
Source: alternet.org
Pachacutec has written a fairly harsh yet eloquent critique of the War on Terror. His point -- we are stronger than that.
I thought this was a great essay although I imagine there may be some critique of his presentation. Hopefully, his point will resonate despite that.
In my never ending quest to know the truth of situations like Iraq, I inevitably come across dozens of movies, documentaries and news articles. I've seeded a few of these, but wanted to make a complete list.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
The 22 minute documentary into the group of Iraqi veterans against the war they fought in. Insightful, touching and hard-hitting. This one will grab your heart and never let go.
Source: www9.sbs.com.au
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, visiting Turkey, did not address the US offer but said there was "a positive atmosphere" before the Vienna talks and added "We hope the way will be open to a political solution." A senior US official claimed, however, that Russia and China …
We all have different takes on this war we currently in. One is we should not be there and never should have invaded/libertated in the first place. Another is we should never have invaded/liberated in the first place but since we have, we need to stay.
Source: english.pravda.ru
Georgia, which is trying to reassert its authority, complains that Russian forces side with the separatists. Russian officials maintain the issue should be discussed by the commission overseeing the peacekeepers.
Source: alternet.org
Iraq combat veteran, Hart Viges talks about his transformation from a solder into a peace activist and the meaning of 'supporting our troops' today.
Source: oprah4peaceprize.org
Source: blog.rosejn.net
Interesting article about the US and its wars. Written by an american blogger.
Source: mg.co.za
Africa should get to the point where discussions about peace and security on the continent are no longer needed, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), Gertrude Mongella, said on Tuesday.
Vibrating with the Full Moon of August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 August 2006
Boom Festival is a global art, music and culture gathering held every two years in Portugal’s sun-drenched countryside in a stunning outdoor location on the shore of the Lake Idanha-a-Nova.
Source: sudanreeves.org
Since early May when a peace agreement was signed in Abuja, Nigeria, no travel permits have been issued to the Darfur region. This is the most restrictive the government has been on access since the height of the conflict in 2004.
Source: ynetnews.com
jerusalem may be the way toward peace
I first met Osho on Valentine’s Day in 1973 at a meditation camp in the Indian desert. At night, I slept on the ground just outside the room where he was staying and, as I recall, the mosquitoes that kept me company were bigger than my consciousness.
Source: commentisfree.guardian.co.uk
International powers are talking about urgent action to enforce peace. But where are the troops?
I don’t know where to start. Talking about something so big such as World Peace really means something for me to share with you guys.
Source: mindzapp.blogspot.com
Source: commentisfree.guardian.co.uk
The author of the "Sleepless in Sudan" blog - essential reading for those following the Darfur crisis last year - says she doubts the recently signed peace agreement will achieve anything until more peacekeeping troops are in Darfur.
Source: u4ya.ca
Scientists have found a way for humans to achieve world peace "in less than fifty years." This is remarkable.
Source: The Guardian Nigeria
A report by Nigerian Newspaper, The Guardian indicates that Hamas and Fatah while closing ranks are now disposed to recognising Israel.
Source: expatica.com
"This is about support for peaceful non-proliferation nuclear activities in Iran," said a European diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Source: english.pravda.ru
Seriously, who can realistically believe that the universe's only God initiated regular chats with Joshua urging him to commit genocides?
Could simulated near-miss attacks provide a possible solution to some of today's problems? This is a profoundly disturbing thought but no m
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