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Foxs 24 fans far-right propaganda
February 2, 2007The Fox Television Network series “24” is an incredibly brazen example of the ultra-right-wing’s use of that medium to spread fear to win support for its political agenda and for President Bush. In its four-hour, two-night...
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Beautiful films
February 2, 2007Some of the world’s most beautiful humanist films have been made in a country demonized by Western media. “Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution” is a penetrating study of the history of Iran, the world’s first Islamic Republic,...
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The Decider strikes again
February 2, 2007“I’m the decision-maker,” Bush the Younger was quoted as saying last week, rejecting congressional critics who lambaste his “surge” escalation of the Iraq war. In spite of his State of the Union efforts to appear conciliatory,...
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WORLD NOTES
February 2, 2007India: Major economic growth projected According to a recent Goldman Sachs report, India will become the world’s fifth largest economy within 10 years, moving ahead of Italy, France and Great Britain. India may reach second place...
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Nairobi forum demands release of Cuban 5
February 2, 2007The World Social Forum in Nairobi concluded Jan. 25 with the approval of a motion in support of the world campaign for the release of the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters held in U.S. prisons. Antonio Guerrero,...
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