The death toll in Yemen continues to rise amid a Saudi-led military campaign and clashes between Houthi rebels and forces loyal to ousted President Abed-Rabbo … From Bad to WorseRead more
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Posted inMedia / ToMl / USA Empire
The New York Times and “Liberal Media” Helped Sell the Iraq War
Michael Ratner talking: So we’re coming up on the 10th anniversary of the Iraq War, March 20, 2003, when it began. In a few days … The New York Times and “Liberal Media” Helped Sell the Iraq WarRead more
Posted inSaudi Arabia / ToMl / USA Empire / Yemen
Saudi Arabia bombing Yemen with the support of U.S.
Brian Whitaker talking: it’s a long and complicated relationship, really. You know, we have—Saudi Arabia is a rich, conservative monarchy, and on the other side, … Saudi Arabia bombing Yemen with the support of U.S.Read more
Posted inIraq / ToMl / USA Empire
Endless War
U.S.-led coalition warplanes have begun bombing the Iraqi city of Tikrit in an attempt to seize control of the city from the self-described Islamic State. … Endless WarRead more
Posted inToMl / USA Empire / Vietnam
I gave them a good boy, and they sent me back a murderer
Fifty years ago this month, 3,500 U.S. marines landed in South Vietnam, marking the start of the U.S. ground war in Vietnam. The date was … I gave them a good boy, and they sent me back a murdererRead more
Posted inIraq / ToMl
In Chaos of Post-Invasion Iraq, Militias Take Hold
Matthieu Aikins talking: what, you know, happened was essentially a reaction to the rapid gains that ISIS made this summer. When the defense of Mosul … In Chaos of Post-Invasion Iraq, Militias Take HoldRead more
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Iraqi Shiite Militias Accused of Looting, Burning Sunni Villages
Erin Evers talking: we essentially documented that after U.S. coalition strikes in the town of Amerli, in Salahuddin province, routed ISIS from the town of … Iraqi Shiite Militias Accused of Looting, Burning Sunni VillagesRead more
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Yemen in Crisis
In Yemen, where the government is on the edge of civil war amidst intense clashes with Shia Houthi rebels and an attack on two mosques … Yemen in CrisisRead more
Posted inToMl / USA Empire / Vietnam
How Did the Gates of Hell Open in Vietnam?
For half a century we have been arguing about “the Vietnam War.” Is it possible that we didn’t know what we were talking about? After … How Did the Gates of Hell Open in Vietnam?Read more
Posted inHistory / Iraq / ToMl
Rewriting of history of Mesopotamia
Iraq, where video has surfaced showing militants from the Islamic State destroying ancient artifacts at a museum in the Iraqi city of Mosul. Men are … Rewriting of history of MesopotamiaRead more