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On AlterNet: jordan

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "jordan"

Can Iraq Vets Help Heal the Wounds of War?

Can Iraq Vets Help Heal the Wounds of War?

Karin Zeitvogel, Huffington Post. August 12, 2008.
In impoverished refugee outposts, veterans and victims of the Iraq war find unlikely common ground.

Maliki Bombshell: U.S. Should Set a Timetable for Withdrawal

Maliki Bombshell: U.S. Should Set a Timetable for Withdrawal

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. July 8, 2008.
In a stunning move, the Iraqi PM floats the idea of a timetable, while Bush -- and McCain -- continue to insist on indefinite occupation.

As More Nations Close Their Doors, Iraqi Refugee Crisis Reaches

As More Nations Close Their Doors, Iraqi Refugee Crisis Reaches "Tragic Proportions"

Kim Sengupta, Independent UK. June 19, 2008.
The world community, especially the West, is erecting fresh obstacles to prevent Iraqi refugees from settling across its borders.

Blackwater's Private CIA

Blackwater's Private CIA

Jeremy Scahill, The Nation. June 9, 2008.
The notorious mercenary company now offers spy "services" to Fortune 500 companies, for the right price.

Having Laid Waste to Their Country, U.S. Indifferent to Iraqi Refugees

Having Laid Waste to Their Country, U.S. Indifferent to Iraqi Refugees

Adam Doster, In These Times. April 30, 2008.
For the Bush Administration, admitting that Iraq is in the throes of a humanitarian crisis disrupts the narrative that the war is winnable.

Iraq Refugee Problem Still a Growing Crisis Despite Denials

Iraq Refugee Problem Still a Growing Crisis Despite Denials

Dahr Jamail, Maki al-Nazzal, IPS News. March 3, 2008.
More Iraqis continue to flee their country than the numbers returning, despite official claims to the contrary.

Huckabee Claims Iraq WMD Were Hidden Like

Huckabee Claims Iraq WMD Were Hidden Like "Easter Eggs"

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: Election 2008. January 25, 2008.
During the GOP presidential debate last night, Huckabee suggested that Iraq did have WMD, but that they were moved prior to the war.

Victoria's Secret: It's Slave Labor and So-Called

Victoria's Secret: It's Slave Labor and So-Called "Free Trade"

Jonathan Tasini, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. November 27, 2007.
Jonathan Tasini: The National Labor Committee has found some appalling conditions at Victoria's Secret production facilities in Jordan.

Why the Pentagon Doesn’t Want Me to Testify About Abu Ghraib

Why the Pentagon Doesn’t Want Me to Testify About Abu Ghraib

Sam Provance, AlterNet. August 31, 2007.
No U.S. Army officer or defense official is likely to be held accountable for the torture, "ghost" prisoners, and other abuses at Abu Ghraib.