Today I have two stories to tell, but I have two stories alone are worth that much little ... That's why I decided to add some news to these two numbers, often because the numbers can give a better quantitative dimension on the differences but also about the same reality.
1) Prior history: Saddam Hussein's illegal process
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for the annulment of the death sentence against Saddam Hussein because the process was marked by serious irregularities. In a report of 97 pages Mr. accuses the Iraqi government of failing to ensure the independence of judges. Moreover, the rights of defense were violated repeatedly. HRW also criticized the fact that the court has been funded by the U.S. government.
Some numbers: No. of casualties since the war in Iraq (March 19, 2003). Updated on November 22, 2006
Iraqis: U.S. troops 52'624
: 2'867
other soldiers: 246
: 2'867
other soldiers: 246
2) Second story: plan rejected
The governments of France, Spain and Italy have launched an initiative to launch the peace in the Middle East, which provides for a cease fire, an exchange of prisoners and the holding of an international conference. The plan was immediately rejected by the government and the Israeli stanutitense.
Some numbers: number of casualties since the second intifada (28 Sept. 2000). Updated on November 22, 2006.
Palestinians: 4'458
Israelis: 1'045
Other victims: 77
Israelis: 1'045
Other victims: 77
Technorati Tags: Iraq war Bush Saddam Hussein Israel Palestine
In a confidential document, the CIA says that there is no evidence that Iran is working on a nuclear program for military purposes. The White House lashes out against the secret service independently. He revealed the U.S. journalist Seymour Hersh in the current issue the New Yorker magazine. According to the renowned U.S. investigative reporter, "the analysis of the CIA warned the White House concluded that the fact that we have found evidence of Tehran's atomic ambitions means that the Iranians were good at hiding." Hersh been supporting that "someone has already drawn this conclusion."
What have we done wrong to deserve a political class that, neither right nor left, seems to offer at least glimmers of novelty and change? Because the primary is not really Italian choice between different candidates? Why not the politician has 50 years younger?
In the end, awaited by all, has arrived ... The death sentence for Saddam Hussein came quietly, sneaking in two days before the elections in the United States. In addition to highlighting the anger and outrage for a penalty against all ethics I refer instead to the timing of the sentence. It will be a case in the elections but maybe you wanted to call to vote Republican all the fanatics who believe in the global war on terrorism. I will tell you that I'm not surprised that much this story, I do not know if you remember the video of Bin Laden before the last U.S. presidential.