Former Marine tells military court that 19 Afghan civilians were “needlessly killedâ€, violating laws of war:
- Afghan Civilians Were Killed Needlessly, Ex-Marine Testifies (New York Times)
Independent journalist Dahr Jamail argues sectarian violence in Iraq is largely driven by policies enacted by the occupation:
- The Myth of Sectarian Violence in Iraq (Alternet)
President Bush lands in Tel Aviv to begin his push for Mideast peace, while upping pressure on Iran:
- Bush Begins Week in Mideast (New York Times)
- President Calls Action of Iranian Boats ‘Provocative’ (Washington Post)
Pakistan’s readies itself for another round of violence as Sunni extremists may try to exploit Shi’a mourning during the month of Muharram as a pretext for attacks…
- Pakistan Braces for Second Wave of Violence (Reuters/Washington Post)
…meanwhile analysts note that pro-Taliban religious parties are losing support due to empty sloganeering, alleged corruption, ideological extremism and sympathy from Bhutto’s death:
- Islamic Parties Lose Support in Pakistan (McClatchy)
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