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Stories from 2002-09-09

How to Squander Moral Capital

Todd Gitlin | Mother Jones | September 9, 2002

"In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, the world expressed its sympathy and solidarity with America. One year later, the Bush administration's illogic and arrogance have pumped new life into anti-Americanism." [more]

Analysis: Little New in Iraq Report

Paul Reynolds | British Broadcasting Corporation | September 9, 2002

"It concludes that, other than an ambition to rebuild a nuclear capability, Saddam Hussein still has chemical and biological weapons and that he has some Scud missiles that could hit neighbouring countries. However, it provides no evidence that he has managed to build rockets which could reach Europe." [more]

More Saudi funds return home

STAFF | British Broadcasting Corporation | September 9, 2002

"It was the fourth successive quarter in which Saudi funds were repatriated and marks a substantial increase since the 11 September attacks, the resulting crackdown on the Islamic financial systems and the lawsuits threatening to freeze assets. . But the shift also coincides with the global stock market slump and turbulent oil prices." [more]

Report: Congress Was on Sept. 11 List

STAFF | Associated Press | September 9, 2002

"Mohammed said planning for the attacks began 2 1/2 years before Sept. 11 and that the first targets considered were nuclear facilities." [more]

Ten Reasons Why Many Gulf War Veterans Oppose Re-Invading Iraq

Anonymous | AlterNet | September 9, 2002

"4. The Gulf War battlefield remains radioactive and toxic. Scientific research funded by the military and released two years ago links exposure to depleted uranium (DU) ammunition with cancer in rats. Solid depleted uranium bullets, ranging in size from 25mm to 120mm, are used by U.S. tanks, helicopters and planes to attack enemy tanks and armored personnel carriers. The Gulf War battlefield is already littered with more than 300 tons of radioactive dust and shrapnel from the 1991 Gulf War. Another war will only increase the radioactive and toxic contamination among U.S. soldiers. As of today, U.S. troops are not fully trained about the hazards of depleted uranium contamination, even though Congress enacted a law in 1998 requiring extensive training, especially for medical personnel." [more]

UK Muslims 'mistrust' TV news

STAFF | British Broadcasting Corporation | September 9, 2002

"Increased access to the internet and non-western news outlets like Qatari satellite channel al-Jazeera have made viewers question information given by mainstream outlets." [more]

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