Germany has banned the cultivation of GM corn, claiming that MON 810 is dangerous for the environment. But that argument might not stand up in court and Berlin could face fines totalling millions of euros if American multinational Monsanto decides to challenge the prohibition on its seed.Activists fly a kite to protest against the cultivation of genetically modified maize. … [Read more...] about Germany Bans Cultivation of GM Corn
Anatomy of Bush’s Torture ‘Paradigm’
Published on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 by Consortium News by Ray McGovern The prose of the recently leaked report of the International Committee of the Red Cross on torture seems colorless. It is at the same time obscene - almost pornographic.The 41-page ICRC report depicts scenes of prisoners forced to remain naked for long periods, sometimes in the presence of women, often … [Read more...] about Anatomy of Bush’s Torture ‘Paradigm’
You Are Being Lied to About Pirates
Published on Monday, April 13, 2009 by Huffington Postby Johann HariWho imagined that in 2009, the world's governments would be declaring a new War on Pirates? As you read this, the British Royal Navy - backed by the ships of more than two dozen nations, from the US to China - is sailing into Somalian waters to take on men we still picture as … [Read more...] about You Are Being Lied to About Pirates
War Crimes: Spanish Judge goes after Bush criminals
Chill the Champagne The Bush Six to Be Indicted By Scott Horton (ICH) April 14, 2009 "Daily Beast" -- Spanish prosecutors will seek criminal charges against Alberto Gonzales and five high-ranking Bush administration officials for sanctioning torture at Guantánamo. Spanish prosecutors have decided to press forward with a criminal investigation targeting former U.S. Attorney … [Read more...] about War Crimes: Spanish Judge goes after Bush criminals
The Iraq War Goes On
Number Of Iraqis Slaughtered Since The U.S. Invaded Iraq "1,320,110" www.justforeignpolicy.org/iraq/iraqdeaths.html Number of U.S. Military Personnel Sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America'sWar On Iraq 4,272 https://icasualties.org/Iraq/index.aspx The War in Iraq Costs $659,969,106,250 See the cost in your community https://www.costofwar.com/ … [Read more...] about The Iraq War Goes On