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Stories from 2004-07-27

Four Of Seven French Nationals Held At Guantanamo Transferred To France

STAFF | Agence France-Presse | July 27, 2004

Their transfer had been requested by the French anti-terrorism prosecutor Jean-Louis Bruguiere, who has been investigating the men since November 2002 on possible terrorism charges, and was approved after France gave guarantees that they will face judicial proceedings. [more]

Humphrey Redux?

Jack Beatty | Atlantic Monthly | July 27, 2004

"Kerry is trying to appeal to voters who still support Bush's policy in Iraq; at the same time, dispensing the moonshine that the Europeans, at the magic words 'President Kerry,' will send their troops to Iraq so they can be blown up by car bombs just like ours, he is also trying to appeal to the plurality who want out soon. This is called having it both ways, as the Republicans will go broke explaining to undecided voters." [more]

Patriot Act Used To Enforce Copyright Law?

STAFF | Slashdot | July 27, 2004

His online friendship with other Stargate fans across the globe was portrayed as an international conspiracy against the MPAA. And perhaps most disturbing of all, it was later revealed that the FBI invoked a provision of the USA Patriot Act to obtain financial records from his ISP. [more]

Qorei Stays On As Palestinian Premier, Ends Standoff With Arafat

STAFF | Agence France-Presse | July 27, 2004

Qorei's announcement, which came 10 days after he tendered his resignation, followed extensive mediation efforts by MPs who said they had secured an agreement by Arafat to implement reforms and crack down on corruption. [more]

Report Omits Key Player—Foreign Policy

Ivan Eland | Independent Institute: Center on Peace and Liberty | July 27, 2004

In his statement upon release of the commission’s report, Thomas Kean, the commission’s chairman, incorrectly opined that the terrorists hate America and its policies. Even al Qaeda does not hate America per se... [more]

Analysis: Rich, Poor Countries' Rift Still Dogs World Trade Bargaining

STAFF | Agence France-Presse | July 27, 2004

Officials have warned that failure to secure a compromise by Friday could set back efforts to pry open multi-billion dollar agriculture markets, especially for poor countries, by years. [more]

WTO Proposal Said To Threaten Food Aid Programs

STAFF | United Nations Wire | July 27, 2004

Food aid advocates and U.S. senators have said that a line of text in the proposed World Trade Organization's Doha Round trade agreement, which could potentially be approved this week, is threatening international in-kind food aid programs. [more]

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