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FDU-INKINGI Urges President Kagame to Stop Harassment of Political Opponents

We call for an end to harassment, evictions, intimidation against honest and innocent Rwandans, especially those of the democratic opposition.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The United Democratic Forces of Rwanda (UDF) (French: Forces Democratiques Unifiées (FDU INKINGI) urge Paul Kagame to put an end to acts of provocation against political opponents, using the security services.

The FDU INKINGI strongly condemns once again the leadership of the RPF and government...

Infantry Deaths: Pres. Truman`s Atomic Bombs and Pres. Obama`s Drones

The bomb and drones both save infantry lives.

(PORTLAND, OR) - After barely surviving General Patton's Army in WWII, I and my infantry division was scheduled to attack Japan where infantry deaths were predicted to be about one million as the Japanese were going to attack troop transports with kamikaze suicide pilots.

We infantry couldn't possibly survive that. President Truman probably saved a million infantry lives.

Getting to Know Us: A Memo to U.S. Adversaries

Our recent history involves a lot of the tail wagging the dog.

(PORTLAND, OR) - One of the first things you need to know about the U.S. is how difficult it is for us to tolerate ambiguity—especially when untangling our own motives.

8 NATO Service Members Died in Afghanistan Last Month

Casualties of the insurgent groups have also dropped.

(KABUL Xinhua) - Up to eight soldiers with the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) had been killed in Afghan war in January this year, the lowest casualty in a month over the past four years.

Harnessing the Imagination

The imagination is the source of creativity, problem-solving, planning, and of setting our course in this world if we use it correctly.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - One of the most dismal futuristic images I've seen was recently painted by Chris Hedges in the opening of an article he entitled A Time for "Sublime Madness". Here it is:

"The planet we have assaulted will convulse with fury. The senseless greed of limitless capitalist expansion will implode the global economy..."

Another Navy SEAL, Another Violent Death

Marine Arrested in Shooting Death of Navy SEAL Sniper Chris Kyle reportedly suffers from PTSD.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - I thought I was going to be sick tonight when I heard about the murder of former Navy SEAL and best-selling author Chris Kyle.

The suspect? A Marine who reportedly suffers from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). That's just a horrible thing to report, and a second person was also reportedly killed along with Kyle

Strategies of Containment

We need media that inform the working class rather than delude it.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - Many of us on the left have been kettled at demonstrations.

Surrounded by a wall of police, protestors are prevented from reaching their goal.

Military and Medical Experts Explore Meditation to Combat Epidemic of Military Suicides

“Overcoming PTSD and Preventing Suicides: An Evidence Based Approach through Meditation in the Military”

(NEW YORK) - Suicide is now the leading cause of death in our armed forces.

The David Lynch Foundation will host, “Overcoming PTSD and Preventing Suicides: An Evidence Based Approach through Meditation in the Military,” a panel and luncheon addressing the suicide epidemic in our armed forces.

Unsung American Heroes Series... Allan Greenberg or... A Farewell To Yonkers

I dunno, but I been told North Korea's mighty cold... - Ancient G.I. refrain

(DAYTONA BEACH, FL) - The platoon sergeant announced that it would be a 40-mile route march. With full field pack, bedroll, steel pot and rifle. It wasn't combat, just yet, although the company – except for me – within six weeks would be in the midst of a bitter Korean winter.

Karzai Warns Of Foreign Interference In Peace Talks

A High Peace Council exists to negotiate with Taliban.

(KABUL Radio Free Afghanistan) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai says peace efforts with the Taliban should go through the Afghan High Peace Council.

Karzai warned political opponents against negotiations that bypass the government.