News Links, May 2008
May 29, 2008
US-NATO Occupation of Afghanistan:
US Occupation of Iraq:
34 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to Initial May 29, 2008 News Reports
Scott McClellan Denounces Bush for Misleading US Into Iraq War, Condy Rice Still Defends the War
Obama blames Iraq war for U.S. current economic woes
Political parties, media worldwide slam U.S.-led war in Iraq
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Palestinian Killed, Dozens Kidnapped by Israeli Occupation Forces in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Archbishop Tutu's UN Fact-Finding Mission Meets with Al-Mezan Delegation in Gaza
UN says number of Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank on the rise
Gaza Caretaker Government: We hope Egypt's decision to allow in fuel will be implemented
World:
Nepal declared republic, monarchy abolished
Crude prices rise back above 130 dollars, attack on Nigerian oil pipeline confirmed
Microsoft's Windows 7 made for touch-screen, cedes book scanning and search to Google
May 28, 2008
Hu Jintao Meets KMT Chairman Wu Poh-Hsiung
US Occupation of Iraq:
US Soldiers, 15 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to Initial May 28, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
2 Palestinians Killed, 9 Injured in Israeli Attacks on Gaza Strip
Israeli Occupation Government Decides to Demolish 3,000 Palestinian Homes in the West Bank
May 27, 2008
Phoenix probe sends 1st pictures from Mars' north pole
Lee Myung-Bak in Beijing to Upgrade Chinese-Korean Relations to Strategic Partnership
US Occupation of Iraq:
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Israeli Occupation Forces Atrocities in Palestine, May 27, 2008
Carter Urges 'Supine' Europe to End Gaza Embargo, Reminding that Israel has 150 Nuclear Weapons
The Israeli occupation army steals historical artifact from the northern part of the West Bank
May 26, 2008
Mars Phoenix Lander makes successful landing
China preparing to drain swelling quake lake
US Occupation of Iraq:
US Soldier, 2 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to Initial May 25, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Archbishop Tutu Heads UN Fact-Finding Commissions to Gaza, to Investigate Beit Hanoun massacre
Israeli occupation forces kidnapped more than 2,700 Palestinians, so far in 2008
Israeli peace activist wounded during a protest against roadblocks in Hebron
Red Cross urges Israel to reinstate family visits for Gazan detainees
May 25, 2008
Michel Sulaiman Elected President of Lebanon
Warren Buffett Sees Deeper and Longer US Recession
US Occupation of Iraq:
US Soldier, 2 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to Initial May 25, 2008 News Reports
14 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, 23 Executed by Death Squads, According to May 24, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Poison Gas Envelope Sent to Palestinian Prime Minister's Office, Two Guards Hospitalized
May 24, 2008
Xenophobic attacks indicate deep-seated South African problems
US Occupation of Iraq:
14 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, 23 Executed by Death Squads, According to May 24, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Norman Finkelstein imprisoned, deported, and banned re-entry to Israel
May 23, 2008
China earthquake death toll rises to 55,740
Medvedev Visits China to Strengthen Strategic Sino-Russian Relations
NATO Soldier, 2 Afghani Civilians Killed in a Protest Against Desecration of the Holy Qur'an
Roadside Bomb Kills Four AU Peacekeepers in Mogadishu
US Occupation of Iraq:
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
5 Palestinians Killed, 25 Kidnapped in Israeli Occupation Forces Attacks on Gaza Strip
Sinai Shepherd Killed, Taxi Driver Shot at Head, 4 Kidnapped by Israeli Occupation Forces
May 22, 2008
US Occupation of Iraq:
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Palestinian Killed, 14 Injured by Israeli Occupation Forces During a Peaceful Protest East of Gaza
Israeli occupation forces destroy the eastern agriculture sector, the food basket of Gaza Strip
Hamas will mull Israeli response before announcing outcome of ceasefire talks
May 21, 2008
Senator Obama Keeps his Lead After Kentucky-Oregon Primaries, Speaks in Iowa About Changing America
Arab News:
Syria Confirms Indirect Talks with Israel Via Turkey
22 Sudanese Soldiers Killed in Abyei Clashes with SPLA
US Occupation of Iraq:
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Palestinian Killed, Seven Kidnapped on Wednesday, 5 Killed on Tuesday by Israeli Occupation Forces
Children suffer malnutrition, doctor dies due to the brutal Israeli siege of Gaza Strip
Investment conference begins in Bethlehem
May 20, 2008
Brazilian-Russian Nuclear Cooperation, Lavrov Discusses Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict
US Occupation of Iraq:
Obama Enters Kentucky-Oregon Primaries Closest to the Democratic Presidential Nomination
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
McCain's Nightmare: Israel and France Have Been Holding Secret Talks With Hamas
2 Palestinians Kidnapped by Israeli Occupation Forces, a Man Shot by Illegal Settlers in Hebron
Ahmed Bahar says extending presidential tenure till end of PLC term against the law
May 19, 2008
Myanmar Mourns Cyclone Victims, Death Toll Rises to 77,738
China Mourns Earthquake Victims, Death Toll Rises to 34,073
Crude Oil Prices $127 Per Barrel at NYMEX, $119 as OPEC's Weekly Average
US Occupation of Iraq:
US Soldier, 13 Iraqis Killed Monday, 19 Killed Sunday, According to May 19, 2008 News Reports
Quiet US Confession: Weapons Were Not Made In Iran After All
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Abbas Criticizes Bush Biased Position, Contemplates Resignation
19 Palestinians Kidnapped by Israeli Occupation Forces, Shepherds Attacked by Settlers
Palestinian patient dies in Gaza, death toll due to continued Israeli siege stands at 158
May 18, 2008
China quake death toll rises to 32,476, rescue efforts continue, quake creates three lakes
Strong quake hits Indonesia's Sumatra
US Occupation of Iraq:
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Palestinians factions to Blair The resistance is a red line no one can overstep
May 17, 2008
US Occupation of Iraq:
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Hamas Blair's comments show international meddling in Palestinian internal politics
Karen Abu Zaid Gaza is experiencing its own unique Nakba
May 16, 2008
US Occupation of Iraq:
Video: Barack Obama Responds to Bush-McCain Attacks About How to Deal With Iran and Hamas
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
May 15, 2008
US Occupation of Iraq:
13 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to Initial May 15, 2008 News Reports
Iraq Has the Largest Oil Reserves in the World, 350-525 Billion Barrels, and US War Planners Knew it
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Palestinians Commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Catastrophe, Nakba
Thousands of Palestinians demand right of return in Ramallah demonstration
Abbas marking Nakba Israel's security is dependent on our security and independence
Ahmed Bahr Whoever relinquishes the right of return is a traitor
Hamas: Bush's visit is blatant defiance of the Palestinian people's feelings
May 14, 2008
14,866 Chinese Killed in Sichuan Earthquake, Beichuan County Devoured by the Quake
Myanmar cyclone death toll rises to 34,273, survivors brace for a second cyclone
60 people killed by serial blasts in Jaipur, India
4,000 JPMorgan employees worldwide face job loss
FBI U.S. housing market ripe for mortgage fraud
US Occupation of Iraq:
Iraq Has the Largest Oil Reserves in the World, 350-525 Billion Barrels, and US War Planners Knew it
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
May 13, 2008
May 12, 2008
Earthquake measuring 7.8 Richter scale hits SW China, buries nearly 900 students in Sichuan Province
Egyptian mediator has high expectations for Gaza-Israel truce
Day 5 of Lebanese Fighting Light Clashes Continue in Druze Areas
US Soldier, 11 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to Initial May 12, 2008 News Reports
May 11, 2008
Palestinian Killed in Gaza, 16 Injured in the West Bank by Invading Israeli Occupation Forces
US Soldier, 47 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to May 11, 2008 News Reports
May 10, 2008
Israeli air strikes kill five Palestinians in Rafah and Khan Younis
US Soldier, 34 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to Initial May 10, 2008 News Reports
Lebanese army revokes government moves against Hizbollah, 29 Killed in 4 Days of Fighting
May 8, 2008
Nassrullah-Hariri TV Dialog to End Beirut Clashes Between Government and Opposition Forces
Russian parliament approves Putin as prime minister
US Democrats miss crucial chance to wrap up presidential nomination race
US Occupation of Iraq:
9 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to May 8, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
National Day of Mourning to Commemorate Palestinian Nakba Today
Israeli occupation army leaves Khan Younis, 2 killed, 20 injured and 40 kidnapped
4 Palestinians injured in missile strike on car in Jabalia
Ban Ki-Moon: Problem of Palestinian refugees should be solved
Work of UN employees impeded by delays at Israeli occupation checkpoints
May 7, 2008
Brack Obama Closer to Democratic Presidential Nomination After North Carolina and Indiana Primaries
China-Japan Joint Statement: New Mutual Consensus
Dmitry Medvedev Sworn in as Russian President, Putin Nominated as Prime Minister
OPEC Daily Oil Prices $114.75, NYME $122 Per Barrel
China to issue $4 billion in 30-year T-bonds
US Occupation of Iraq:
US Soldier, 12 Iraqis Killed, According to Initial May 7, 2008 News Reports
US Soldier, 47 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to May 6, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
World's Biggest Key Symoblizes Palestinian Refugees' Right of Return
Ehud Olmert to Resign or Leave Next Week, as Corruption Investigation Intensifies
May 6, 2008
Nearly 22,500 killed in violent cyclone in Myanmar
US Inks Nuclear Energy Deal With Russia, Urges Russia's Restraint Over Tension With Georgia
Warren Buffett Says US Financial Pain Largely Self-Inflicted
Crude Oil Hits $121, Will Be $150-$200 Shortly, OPEC Daily Prices Back to $111.6
US Occupation of Iraq:
US Contractors Sued Over Abu Ghraib Torture
US Soldier, 47 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to May 6, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
In celebration of memorial day, Israeli occupation government imposes full closure on the West Bank
Israeli occupation government goes against roadmap agreement; approves illegal settlement of Modi'in Illit
Water crisis looming in Gaza due to Israeli blockade
May 5, 2008
At least 15,000 killed in violent cyclone in Myanmar
Asian countries agree to pay $80 billion for regional foreign reserve swap
Bolivian President, Evo Morales, Says Satan Cuz Autonomy Referendum Illegal
Brazil to continue biofuel production amid food crisis
Yahoo: What's next after Microsoft withdraws?
Iron Man, the Holywood Version of the Pentagon's Tallon, Kicks Off
US Occupation of Iraq:
Iran Sees Talks With US on Iraq Useless
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
UNRWA will suspend operations in Gaza on Monday night due to Israeli fuel embargo
May 4, 2008
US Occupation of Iraq:
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Palestinian Killed, Son, Wife, Nephew Injured by Israeli Occupation Terrorist Soldiers in Khuza'a
World:
Microsoft withdraws offer for Yahoo
May 3, 2008
US Occupation of Iraq:
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Olmert Interrogated by Israeli National Fraud Unit !!!
Worlld:
Microsoft, Yahoo meet, intensify talks to avert hostile takeover
May 2, 2008
US Occupation of Iraq:
2 US Soldiers, 47 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to May 1, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
Abbas to Bush: Find someone else other than me, if you want to appease Olmet
Egypt hands over Hamas' ceasefire draft to Israel, commitment should be mutual, says Khaled Al-Batsh
Israeli occupation forces withdraw from Al-Farahin, kidnap 40 Palestinians
US:
CAIR-Texas Seeks Probe of Unusual Death of Peace Activist Riad Hamad
May 1, 2008
US War in Somalia:
US Missile Strike Kills 10 Somalis, Including Leader Resisting Ethiopian Occupation, Aden Haji Ayro
US Occupation of Iraq:
2 US Soldiers, 47 Iraqis Killed in War Attacks, According to May 1, 2008 News Reports
Israeli Occupation of Palestine:
3 people, including a farmer, killed in separate Israeli occupation army attacks on Gaza
30 Palestinians Kidnapped in Khan Younis, 16 Kidnapped in the West Bank by Israeli Occupation Forces
Unemployed workers in Gaza stage May day protest against Israeli embargo
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