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Iraq

Iran and the West Dilemma !!!

January 27th, 2010Sami, the beduin.

Who followed the MEY posts over the last two weeks, would notice that most of the posts were against Iran and its right to develop nuclear energy. I just wonder WHY? Why an Iranian would denounce his own country and help the West to enslave his people under the false American propaganda of “Human rights” [...]

VideoDeath row in iraq: A non ending heritage

December 5th, 2009Wamith Al-Kassab (Iraq)

Over 900 people on death row in Iraq face imminent execution ,Some of them are likely to have been sentenced after unfair trials but that did not stop The Iraqi authorities from planning the executions of more than 900 people on death row who have exhausted their legal appeals and could be [...]

Iraq new wave of death

August 25th, 2009Wamith Al-Kassab (Iraq)

I read this in the New York Times and thought it may be of interest here:
Insurgents struck at the heart of the Iraqi government on Wednesday in two huge and deadly bombings that exposed a new vulnerability after Americans ceded control for security here on June 30. Nearby American soldiers stood by helplessly — despite [...]

Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Israel and Jordan Compete For Wonders of the World: Get Your Vote On!

December 26th, 2008Green Prophet

Several Middle Eastern countries are competing to have their natural treasures listed on the new “Seven Wonders of the World” online competition. Some friendly competition for a change?
The Lebanese are lobbying that their majestic cave complex will make the list. The Jeita Grotto (pictured above), sits in a river valley near Beirut, and is currently [...]

Iraq after 5 years: a call for solidarity

May 12th, 2008Wamith Al-Kassab (Iraq)

Five years ago the war in Iraq started. We were told we would be living in a free democratic state, that finally, after 3 decades, we would have a saying into were our money and wealth would go. We would develop a free, democratic and prosperous country. As Iraqi activists we were determined to rebuild [...]