Author: olivia

The National goes to Gitmo

Some context first. A CBC reporter was allowed access to Guantanamo Bay to do a report. All part of the military’s information warfare no doubt. (I wonder if he tried the glazed chicken…) His report included an...

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Positive news re Pakistan honour rape case

Some positive news today for a change. The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the rearrest of 13 individuals who are responsible for the gang-rape as punishment aka honour rape of Mukhtar Mai/Mukktaran Bibi. From the CBC...

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General admits to secret air war

From The Sunday Times, Michael Smith reports today [link] on a new briefing that appears to show that pre-war bombings in Iraq did occur, and it is an American General who commanded allied air forces during the Iraq war who is...

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Cdn Same Sex Marriage Legislation Update

My first diary – please be kind! For those following the twists and turns of the minority Liberal government as they attempt to get things done in the face of non-confidence votes, another hurdle is fast approaching. The...

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