Somalia faces 'all-out war' as neighbours intervene

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"An "all-out war" between Somalia's government and Islamists is brewing due to the presence of thousands of foreign troops, according to the UN. A confidential report obtained by the AP says that Ethiopia, Uganda and Yemen are supporting the government, while Iran, Libya, Saudi Arabia and Gulf states are supporting the Islamic movement."

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UK Paper Says U.S. Created Death Squads That Rule Iraq

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"Sectarian war is now regarded as a greater obstacle to any semblance of peace returning than the insurgency. Yet, ironically, the death squads are the result of US policy. At the beginning of last year, the Pentagon was reported to have decided to train Shia and Kurdish fighters to carry out "irregular missions" as part of the "Salvador Option"."

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NYC Real Estate Agent Revealed as Haitian Warlord

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"A Haitian warlord who had been living in New York City as a real estate agent was ordered by a U.S. court on Tuesday to pay $19 million to three women who say they were raped and had their breasts slashed by his men. U.S. District judge found that Emmanuel "Toto" Constant was liable for torture, attempted extra-judicial killing and other crimes."

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Test screens at Newark Airport fail to find 'bombs and guns'

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"Screeners at Newark International Airport failed 20 of 22 security tests conducted by undercover U.S. agents last week, missing an array of concealed bombs and guns at checkpoints throughout the hub's three terminals. The tests, conducted Oct. 19 by TSA "Red Team" agents, also revealed significicant failures by screeners to follow procedues."

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Don't forget Darfur. People are dying.

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""Every day, the 2.5 million people chased from their homes in Darfur face the threat of starvation, disease, and rape, while the few lucky enough to remain in their homes risk displacement, torture and murder." I donate, I blog do everything I can to help, but please, please help."

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Pyongyang threatens war if S.Korea joins sanctions

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"SEOUL - North Korea warned South Korea on Wednesday against joining U.S.-led sanctions against Pyongyang and said it would take action after any such move by Seoul. South Korea's participation in sanctions would be seen as a serious provocation leading to a "crisis of war" on the Korean peninsula, a North Korean spokesman said."

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Europe Warns China on Trade Practices

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"At least the EU gets it. While the U.S.does nothing to stem a growing trade deficit with China."

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