Author Archives: Mash

Blogathon 2006

Posted on July 28, 2006 by Mash

It’s almost time! Blogathon 2006 starts Saturday morning at 9 a.m. (EST). We (Bloggers Against Torture) have raised $970 so far for Amnesty International USA thanks to generous contributions from our readers. We are just short of the $1000 mark … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Postpones Mirza Tahir Hussain’s Execution Again

Posted on July 28, 2006 by Mash

[Hat tip to Beagle for bringing this to my attention in a comment.] The Pakistan High Commission in London confirmed, on the day a protest was scheduled at its doorstep, that Mirza Tahir Hussain’s execution has been stayed again for another … Continue reading →

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Postcards From The Kill Zone

Posted on July 28, 2006 by Mash

The small Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil has in recent days been the scene of much violence between Israel and Hezbollah. However, in times of peace, this town is quite picturesque. Bint Jbeil also has a web site. It is … Continue reading →

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Israel Looks For An Exit

Posted on July 28, 2006 by Mash

Ehud Olmert’s two-week misadventure in Lebanon is coming to a close. The unexpected ambush in the town of Bint Jbeil and the shelling of the UN observation post may have become catalysts for a draw down of the conflict. These … Continue reading →

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As The Poodle Scratches

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Mash

    As the Bush Administration rushes more bombs to the Middle East before those pesky peaceniks force a ceasefire, it appears that the Poodle just discovered that it is a poodle: British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has protested to … Continue reading →

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