In his latest column for the New Statesman, John Pilger describes how Edwardian notions of war are again being promoted in western democracies, along with … Voting in Britain for war. Take your pickRead more
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British spy’s account sheds light on role in 1953 Iranian coup
A first-hand account of Britain’s role in the 1953 coup that overthrew the elected prime minister of Iran and restored the shah to power has … British spy’s account sheds light on role in 1953 Iranian coupRead more
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The show trial of Julian Assange: A cruel and pseudolegal farce
Yesterday’s hearing in London made clear, if any further proof was needed, that the prosecution of Julian Assange is a shameful and degrading show trial, … The show trial of Julian Assange: A cruel and pseudolegal farceRead more
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The BBC is on Murdoch’s side
Britain is said to be approaching its Berlusconi Moment. That is to say, if Rupert Murdoch wins control of Sky he will command half the … The BBC is on Murdoch’s sideRead more
Posted inSaudi Arabia / ToMl / Weapons / Yemen
Britain resumed arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Eyewitnesses in Yemen tell Declassified UK’s reporter on the ground about the aftermath of an airstrike that killed a young girl and her grandmother. “At … Britain resumed arms sales to Saudi ArabiaRead more
Posted inMiddle East / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
David Cameron’s gift of war and racism, to them and us
The Euro-American attack on Libya has nothing to do with protecting anyone; only the terminally naive believe such nonsense. It is the West’s response to … David Cameron’s gift of war and racism, to them and usRead more
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Amid the Murdoch scandal, there is the acrid smell of business as usual
In Scoop, Evelyn Waugh’s brilliant satire on the press, there is the moment when Lord Copper, owner of the Daily Beast, meets his new special … Amid the Murdoch scandal, there is the acrid smell of business as usualRead more
Posted inColonialism / Documentary / Hunger / India / Multimedia
Bengal Shadows
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T31MFNLJKJw&rel=0] English version West Bengal Joy Banerjee
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It’s time we recognised the Blair government’s criminality
In the kabuki theatre of British parliamentary politics, great crimes do not happen and criminals go free. It is theatre after all; the pirouettes matter, … It’s time we recognised the Blair government’s criminalityRead more
Posted inEconomics / Hospital / News
Hospital beds at record low in England
The number of hospital beds has fallen to its lowest level ever, despite the head of the NHS warning that bed closures have gone too … Hospital beds at record low in EnglandRead more