Yearly Archives: 2002

WASHINGTON – Low levels of sarin nerve gas affected behavior and organ functions in laboratory animals at least a month after exposure, suggests new research that may provide clues to the mysterious illnesses of Persian Gulf War veterans. In separate … Continue reading →

December 22, 2002 Kuwait City, Kuwait Attacks on American forces in Kuwait are being covered up and played down because of concerns that further disclosures will destabilise military preparations for war against Iraq. Incidents have either gone unreported or have … Continue reading →

American officials and private weapons specialists say the list identifies 31 major foreign suppliers — including two based in the United States, both now defunct — as well as the exact chemicals and tonnages that were shipped to Baghdad. The … Continue reading →

Like a runaway train racing down a slippery track destined for a crashing living hell; America, under the leadership of George W. Bush, rushes headlong into what many believe will be the most apocalyptic war that the world has ever … Continue reading →

December 20, 2002 People who don’t know the Middle East sometimes wonder why Arabs mistrust the United States. Perhaps an old story – from another time when people were worried about war and oil prices – will explain some of … Continue reading →

U.S. SEN. PATTY MURRAY — SENATOR ASKS STUDENTS TO PONDER December 19, 2002 U.S. Sen. Patty Murray was in Vancouver on Wednesday challenging high school students to answer these questions: What is behind terrorist Osama bin Laden’s popularity in some … Continue reading →

The sergeant was puzzled. His vision was dimming. His nose began to run and then there seemed weight on his chest and he struggled to breathe. His squad of riflemen deployed in the desert of southern Iraq watched in horror … Continue reading →

Here is the leaked list of US corporations alleged to have provided weapons of mass destruction to Iraq: A – nuclear, K – chemical, B – biological, R – rockets (missiles) 1) Honeywell (R,K), 2) Spektra Physics (K), 3) Semetex … Continue reading →

Last week brought yet another terrifying headline from an American newspaper: “US suspects al-Qaida got nerve agent from Iraqis”. The 1,800-word story in the Washington Post last Thursday got off to a reasonably promising start by saying: “The Bush administration … Continue reading →