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Thursday, November 1, 2001
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As US Carpet Bombs Afghanistan and the Media White-Out of Alternatives to War Continues, an Hour with the "Father of Peace Studies," Johan Galtung
The London newspaper The Guardian reported yesterday on its front page that British support for the war against the Taliban has significantly dropped in the past two weeks, and a majority now believe there should be a halt in the bombing to allow aid convoys into Afghanistan. [includes rush transcript]
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As U.S. Carpet Bombs Afghanistan and Civilian Deaths Climb, a Debate: Is It Possible for The U.S. to Wage a Just War?
US bombers launched new strikes on Taliban front line positions in the north of Afghanistan today, a day after the Pentagon confirmed it was using B-52 aircraft to carpet-bomb Taliban forces.
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A Woman in Britain Seeking Reconciliation with the Ira Activist Who Killed Her Father, Amember of Parliament, in a Bomb Blast Seventeen Years Ago
The attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon left thousands of families reeling with the pain of loss, alonging to see those responsible brought to justice, and questions about whether war will ease their suffering. Hereon Democracy Now! we have sought to bring you the voices of those who lost loved ones in the September 11 attacks,yet have spoken out against the Bush Administration’s march to war.
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As Pakistani and Afghan Refugees Flee the US-Led Attacks, a Boat Carrying Refugees Along Theaustralian Smuggling Route Sinks, Killing Hundreds
Last week, a wooden boat reportedly carrying illegal immigrants to Australia sank off Indonesia’s coast, killing morethan 350 people. The refugees were mostly Iraqis, but also Iranians, Afghans, Palestinians, and Algerians. Each hadpaid several thousand dollars for the journey from Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, along the smuggling route toAustralia. UN officials say only 45 survivors were pulled from the water, of over 400 on board. According tosurvivors, hundreds of mainly women and children were trapped in the vessel’s hull when it swiftly went down, whileothers drowned after floating for hours.
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By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan
Gen. John Allen, commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, spoke Wednesday at the Pentagon, four stars on each shoulder, his chest bedecked with medals. Unlike Allen, many decorated U.S. military veterans left the streets of Chicago after the NATO summit without their medals.
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In an extended interview, David Bronner, president of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, discusses the history of the company, why they put sustainability and social justice ahead of profits, the organic and GMO labeling movements, the U.S. war on hemp, and why they refuse to sell out. [includes rush transcript]
Human Rights Watch’s Kenneth Roth examines why the U.S. has not pressured Bahrain to release pro-democracy activists. He also discusses Syria and the conditions in Israeli jails and courts that prompted 1,550 Palestinian prisoners to go on a hunger strike. [includes rush transcript]
