The great American reporter Seymour Hersh is at war with the American military over his j’accuse in the New Yorker that a much-lauded general, now … Iraqi dead went untalliedRead more
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Labour claims its actions are lawful while it bombs Iraq
“All governments are liars,” wrote the great American muckraker I F Stone, “and nothing they say should be believed.” He exaggerated, although not by much. … Labour claims its actions are lawful while it bombs IraqRead more
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Turkey, which has killed 30,000 Kurds, has now invaded northern Iraq
This month, two extraordinary men came to London and spoke about a silent holocaust, and not a word of what they said was reported. Denis … Turkey, which has killed 30,000 Kurds, has now invaded northern IraqRead more
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Iraq: the great cover-up
On the eve of an election campaign, the Blair government is attempting,with mounting desperation, to suppress a scandal potentially greater than the arms-to-Iraq cover-up. This … Iraq: the great cover-upRead more
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Should we go to war against these children?
The promised attack on Iraq will test free journalism as never before. The prevailing media orthodoxy is that the attack is only a matter of … Should we go to war against these children?Read more
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Blair has made Britain a target
The prime minister’s “we are at war” statements are irresponsible in the extreme. It is said that some of his senior officials understand this, as … Blair has made Britain a targetRead more
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Gilligan was an exception
Shortly after the collapse of the Iraqi regime, the BBC’s Today programme sent Andrew Gilligan to Baghdad. Gilligan’s reports were unlike anything the BBC had … Gilligan was an exceptionRead more
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‘War on Terror’ a smokescreen created by the ultimate terrorist, America itself
It is 10 months since 11 September, and still the great charade plays on. Having appropriated our shocked response to that momentous day, the rulers … ‘War on Terror’ a smokescreen created by the ultimate terrorist, America itselfRead more
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Without any evidence Iraq was a threat
The Blair government was told in January by the Americans that there was no justification for attacking Iraq in the “war on terrorism” and that … Without any evidence Iraq was a threatRead more
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Blair ignores Sun’s smear of British journalist hanged by Saddam
When Saddam hanged a British journalist in 1990, MI5 had the journalist smeared in the Sun, and the Mail agreed he was a spy. What … Blair ignores Sun’s smear of British journalist hanged by SaddamRead more