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US funding for Afghanistan's "reconstruction"

jeudi 4 février 2016 à 01:00

The US is still funding "reconstruction" in Afghanistan, but due to the Taliban's increasing activity, in many cases there is no way to check what work is really being done.

Could inspectors use little drones?

That's not a serious question, since we know this "reconstruction" often just feeds corruption. Maybe it would be more effective to give the equivalent of 10 dollars to every person in Afghanistan.

EU criticized for attacking tax-dodging

jeudi 4 février 2016 à 01:00

A US official criticized the EU for attacking tax-dodging by US companies.

That official is evidently on the side of the plutocrats. Vote for Sanders and get him replaced with someone who will work for the people (of the US and other countries).

French journalists arrested in Burundi

jeudi 4 février 2016 à 01:00

Burundi's dictatorship arrested two French journalists. Under pressure from France, it freed them, but still keeps their recording equipment.

Why Bernie can deliver

jeudi 4 février 2016 à 01:00

Why Bernie Can Deliver on Promises of Change, While the Sensible Centrists Can't.

"Sensible" middle-of-the-road Democrats such as Clinton won't even try to change the things that are deeply wrong with the US, such as plutocracy.

Tories' cuts reduce hospital staff

jeudi 4 février 2016 à 01:00

The Tories' spending cuts are making hospitals reduce staff.