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Monday, August 31, 2009

Afghanistan:Despite Record Casualties McChrystal Says “Success Achievable”

Afghanistan:Despite Record Casualties McChrystal Says “Success Achievable”
Gilbert Mercier at 3:30 PM No comments:

Climate Change:What Can Be Accomplished At The World Climate Conference?

Climate Change:What Can Be Accomplished At The World Climate Conference?
Gilbert Mercier at 1:53 AM No comments:

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Japan’s Elections:Historical Shift To Center-Left Party Likely

Japan’s Elections:Historical Shift To Center-Left Party Likely
Gilbert Mercier at 1:26 AM No comments:

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Bill Moyers Articulates Progressives’ Frustrations With Obama

Bill Moyers Articulates Progressives’ Frustrations With Obama
Gilbert Mercier at 6:34 PM No comments:

Rupert Murdoch’s Son Says “Independent Journalism” Threatened By BBC

Rupert Murdoch’s Son Says “Independent Journalism” Threatened By BBC
Gilbert Mercier at 11:21 AM No comments:

Friday, August 28, 2009

Afghanistan:Tensions Rise Between Karzai & US Envoy Holbrooke

Afghanistan:Tensions Rise Between Karzai & US Envoy Holbrooke
Gilbert Mercier at 6:16 PM No comments:

Middle-East:US To Drop Settlement Freeze As Condition For Peace Talks

Middle-East:US To Drop Settlement Freeze As Condition For Peace Talks
Gilbert Mercier at 12:42 AM No comments:

Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Lion Of The Senate Would Have Put The Blue Dog Democrats On A Leash

The Lion Of The Senate Would Have Put The Blue Dog Democrats On A Leash
Gilbert Mercier at 3:54 AM No comments:

Iran:Ayatollah Montazeri Clashes With Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran:Ayatollah Montazeri Clashes With Ayatollah Khamenei
Gilbert Mercier at 1:55 AM No comments:

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Obama’s Connections Casting Bad Light On The White House

Obama’s Connections Casting Bad Light On The White House
Gilbert Mercier at 12:30 PM No comments:

Sarkozy Calls For International Cap On Banking Bonuses

Sarkozy Calls For International Cap On Banking Bonuses
Gilbert Mercier at 12:25 PM No comments:

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

President Obama To Keep Ben Bernanke As Fed Chairman

President Obama To Keep Ben Bernanke As Fed Chairman
Gilbert Mercier at 2:03 AM No comments:

Monday, August 24, 2009

CIA Torture Report:AG Holder To Appoint Prosecutor To Investigate

CIA Torture Report:AG Holder To Appoint Prosecutor To Investigate
Gilbert Mercier at 4:23 PM No comments:

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Doctors Without Borders:Bringing Help To The Helpless Worldwide

Doctors Without Borders:Bringing Help To The Helpless Worldwide
Gilbert Mercier at 7:02 PM No comments:

Afghan Elections:Abdullah Accuses Karzai Of Vote-Rigging

Afghan Elections:Abdullah Accuses Karzai Of Vote-Rigging
Gilbert Mercier at 12:04 PM No comments:

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Media & Health Care:30 Percent Of Americans Say “Death Panels” Claims Are True

Media & Health Care:30 Percent Of Americans Say “Death Panels” Claims Are True
Gilbert Mercier at 10:38 PM No comments:

Afghan Elections:”Fair But Not Free” Says EU Top Observer

Afghan Elections:”Fair But Not Free” Says EU Top Observer
Gilbert Mercier at 10:57 AM No comments:

Friday, August 21, 2009

Is Iraq On The Brink Of A Full Blown Civil War?

Is Iraq On The Brink Of A Full Blown Civil War?
Gilbert Mercier at 11:59 AM No comments:

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Breaking News:Karzai’s Campaign Claims Victory In Afghan Elections

Breaking News:Karzai’s Campaign Claims Victory In Afghan Elections
Gilbert Mercier at 11:30 PM No comments:

Credit Card Companies Continue To Be Protected From Lawsuits

Credit Card Companies Continue To Be Protected From Lawsuits
Gilbert Mercier at 5:50 PM No comments:

Afghans Voted In Low Turnout & Amid Violence

Afghans Voted In Low Turnout & Amid Violence
Gilbert Mercier at 11:37 AM No comments:

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Behind the Town Halls’ ‘Angry White Men’

Behind the Town Halls’ ‘Angry White Men’
Gilbert Mercier at 9:54 PM No comments:

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Can Afghanistan Elections Be Credible?

Can Afghanistan Elections Be Credible?
Gilbert Mercier at 5:41 PM No comments:

Is The Global Recession Over?

Is The Global Recession Over?
Gilbert Mercier at 9:32 AM No comments:

Monday, August 17, 2009

Iraq:Hundreds Of Gay Men Killed & Tortured

Iraq:Hundreds Of Gay Men Killed & Tortured
Gilbert Mercier at 11:39 AM No comments:

Afghan Elections:Karzai Is Well Positioned To Win

Afghan Elections:Karzai Is Well Positioned To Win
Gilbert Mercier at 12:26 AM No comments:

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Taliban Threatens To Arm Voters & To Attack Polling Stations

Taliban Threatens To Arm Voters & To Attack Polling Stations
Gilbert Mercier at 9:16 AM No comments:

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Generational & Cultural Gaps 40 Years After Woodstock

Generational & Cultural Gaps 40 Years After Woodstock
Gilbert Mercier at 1:45 PM No comments:

Deadly Bomb Blast In Kabul Outside NATO Base

Deadly Bomb Blast In Kabul Outside NATO Base
Gilbert Mercier at 9:43 AM No comments:

Friday, August 14, 2009

The Unhealthy Debate On Health Care Move To Twitter

The Unhealthy Debate On Health Care Move To Twitter
Gilbert Mercier at 2:23 PM No comments:

Senator Webb Is In Burma To Meet Junta Leader

Senator Webb Is In Burma To Meet Junta Leader
Gilbert Mercier at 7:23 AM No comments:

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Human Rights Watch Reports On ‘White Flag’ Shouting Of Gaza Civilians

Human Rights Watch Reports On ‘White Flag’ Shouting Of Gaza Civilians
Gilbert Mercier at 10:26 AM No comments:

Is The Recession Over In Europe?

Is The Recession Over In Europe?
Gilbert Mercier at 8:47 AM No comments:

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The Geneva Conventions Turn 60

The Geneva Conventions Turn 60
Gilbert Mercier at 11:24 AM No comments:

The Embarrassing American Media Mocks Clinton, Forgets Why She Was In Africa

The Embarrassing American Media Mocks Clinton, Forgets Why She Was In Africa
Gilbert Mercier at 9:27 AM No comments:

Mobs, Intimidation, and Deceit at Town Halls

Mobs, Intimidation, and Deceit at Town Halls
Gilbert Mercier at 9:12 AM No comments:

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Survey:Favorability Ratings Of Federal & State Governments

Survey:Favorability Ratings Of Federal & State Governments
Gilbert Mercier at 6:36 PM No comments:

Iran:Election Aftermath Death Toll Could Be As High As 69

Iran:Election Aftermath Death Toll Could Be As High As 69
Gilbert Mercier at 9:38 AM No comments:

Monday, August 10, 2009

Afghanistan:The Taliban Should Be Part Of The Political Process

Afghanistan:The Taliban Should Be Part Of The Political Process
Gilbert Mercier at 12:01 PM No comments:

What Is In This Healthcare Bill Anyway?

What Is In This Healthcare Bill Anyway?
Gilbert Mercier at 9:46 AM No comments:

Group Of Rich People Wants To Pay More Taxes, Not Less

Group Of Rich People Wants To Pay More Taxes, Not Less
Gilbert Mercier at 9:41 AM No comments:

Iraq:Deadly Bomb Blasts In Baghdad & Mosul Kill 41

Iraq:Deadly Bomb Blasts In Baghdad & Mosul Kill 41
Gilbert Mercier at 12:55 AM No comments:

Sunday, August 9, 2009

California:Budget Slashing Arnold “The Barbarian” Faces Lawsuit

California:Budget Slashing Arnold “The Barbarian” Faces Lawsuit
Gilbert Mercier at 5:15 PM No comments:

“Sick For Profit” Reveals Wealth & Greed In Health Insurance Industry

“Sick For Profit” Reveals Wealth & Greed In Health Insurance Industry
Gilbert Mercier at 1:26 PM No comments:

More Congressmen Involved In Countrywide “Sweetheart” Loans Scandal

More Congressmen Involved In Countrywide “Sweetheart” Loans Scandal
Gilbert Mercier at 11:54 AM No comments:

Top Revolutionary Guard Official Wants Mousavi,Khatami & Karoubi Tried

Top Revolutionary Guard Official Wants Mousavi,Khatami & Karoubi Tried
Gilbert Mercier at 9:04 AM No comments:

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Iran:The Sham Trial Resumes In Tehran

Iran:The Sham Trial Resumes In Tehran
Gilbert Mercier at 8:24 AM No comments:

Friday, August 7, 2009

The Obama Administration Wants To Block The Release Of Torture Photos

The Obama Administration Wants To Block The Release Of Torture Photos
Gilbert Mercier at 4:29 PM No comments:

Hiroshima Survivor Remembers That Horrific Day

Hiroshima Survivor Remembers That Horrific Day
Gilbert Mercier at 9:31 AM No comments:

AfPak:As Afghans Prepare To Vote,The Endless Carnage Continues

AfPak:As Afghans Prepare To Vote,The Endless Carnage Continues
Gilbert Mercier at 8:14 AM No comments:

Thursday, August 6, 2009

List Of Republicans Who Voted Against Sonia Sotomayor On Thursday, Plus Personal Rant

List Of Republicans Who Voted Against Sonia Sotomayor On Thursday, Plus Personal Rant
Gilbert Mercier at 1:44 PM No comments:

Twitter Is Down. Under “Attack”

Twitter Is Down. Under “Attack”
Gilbert Mercier at 9:30 AM No comments:

Most Republicans Hating, Fighting Against Their Own Interest

Most Republicans Hating, Fighting Against Their Own Interest
Gilbert Mercier at 9:06 AM No comments:

Is GOP Eric Cantor Sabotaging Peace Talks In The Middle-East?

Is GOP Eric Cantor Sabotaging Peace Talks In The Middle-East?
Gilbert Mercier at 8:36 AM 1 comment:

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Mousavi Accuses Regime Of Torturing To Obtain ‘Confessions’

Mousavi Accuses Regime Of Torturing To Obtain ‘Confessions’
Gilbert Mercier at 5:32 PM No comments:

Palestinian Families Evicted From East-Jerusalem Despite Netanyahu’s Promises

Palestinian Families Evicted From East-Jerusalem Despite Netanyahu’s Promises
Gilbert Mercier at 5:32 PM No comments:

Niger: President Tandja Wants A Permanent Grip On Power

Niger: President Tandja Wants A Permanent Grip On Power
Gilbert Mercier at 5:31 PM No comments:

Could Votes Against Sotomayor Make The GOP A ‘Permanent Minority’ Party?

Could Votes Against Sotomayor Make The GOP A ‘Permanent Minority’ Party?
Gilbert Mercier at 5:30 PM No comments:

Ahmadinejad’s Absurd Defiance: “Iran Will Resist Oppressive Power”

Ahmadinejad’s Absurd Defiance: “Iran Will Resist Oppressive Power”
Gilbert Mercier at 5:29 PM No comments:
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