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Infant victims of depleted uranium weapons

VICTIMS OF URANIUM MUNITIONS USED BY THE US FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN: Creative-i /23 March 2010, Warning – Horrific Images aution: The images presented here are so horrific that it had me in tears just dealing with the ‘technics’ of uploading them. As with the Gaza victims file, I have left them off the Home Page. If you wish to view them click on the Continue Reading link. And I urge folks to do something about this, how can we stand aside? It is after all, being done in OUR name….. Continue reading →

March 23, 2010 Posted by | Afghanistan, depleted uranium | , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

War veterans demand focused study on depleted uranium’s health effects

The veterans want help with their health conditions and treatment now. Their pain is real physiological damage.

Depleted Uranium Research-DU affects DNA, Veterans Today, March 20, 2010 by Denise Nichols · -More Research Indicated To Assess Health Risk. The research on depleted uranium comes out of French researchers that examined the manner DNA is affected by enriched and depleted uranium. Continue reading →

March 22, 2010 Posted by | depleted uranium, MIDDLE EAST | , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Depleted uranium used by Israel in Gaza

Israel used depleted uranium ammo during last war in Gaza – experts, The Voice of Russia, Mar 19, 2010, Israel used depleted uranium ammunition during its Cast Lead military operation in Gaza in the winter of 2008-2009. According to the Al-Hayat newspaper, this follows from forensic studies of Palestinians’ bodies by Italian experts. Continue reading →

March 20, 2010 Posted by | depleted uranium, Israel | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nuclear power plants employed a terrorism suspect

American terrorism suspect arrested in Yemen worked for nuclear plants- POLITICO.com, by Laura RozenMarch 11, 2010 A Somali-American terrorism suspect arrested in Yemen worked for U.S. nuclear power plants in New Jersey from 2002-2008, the Associated Press reports: A spokesman for a group of nuclear power plants in New Jersey says a U.S. man charged in Yemen with being a member of al-Qaida had previously worked at the plants. PSEG Nuclear spokesman Joe Delmar says Sharif Mobley worked as a laborer for several contractors at its three plants on Artificial Island in Lower Alloways Creek from 2002 to 2008 carrying supplies and doing maintenance work….. Nuclear reactors remain a tempting target for terrorists, requiring ever vigilant security measures.

Yemeni officials confirmed on Thursday that Mobley is in custody. AP: American terrorism suspect arrested in Yemen worked for nuclear plants – Laura Rozen – POLITICO.com

March 13, 2010 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, safety | , , | Leave a comment

Middle Eastern countries being sold short on nuclear disarmament

Israel which is strongly suspected of having a nuclear arsenal has refused to sign the NPT, as have both India and Pakistan, which have carried out weapons tests.

Mideast feels ‘tricked’ by nuclear arms treaty, (AFP) – Google News 11 March 2010, GENEVA — Middle Eastern countries feel tricked by the 40-year-old nuclear non proliferation treaty, an Egyptian diplomat warned on Wednesday, less than two months before crucial talks on the arms control deal. Continue reading →

March 11, 2010 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, weapons and war | , , , , | Leave a comment

Israel pushing for Iran nuclear sanctions

Israel tries to jump-start calls for Iran nuclear sanctions

Washington Post Staff Writer
March 9, 2010, Israeli officials are beginning to signal impatience with the slow pace of diplomacy aimed at restraining Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Continue reading →

March 10, 2010 Posted by | Israel, politics international | , , , , | Leave a comment

Depleted uranium causing cancers in U.S. soldiers in Iraq

I believe in my heart that the cancer is a by-product of when my daughter was exposed to depleted Uranium in Iraq.”

Iraq: An Environmental Cesspool, THE HUFFINGTON POST, R. B. Stuart, 1 March 2010, While the war in Iraq winds down, the cases of soldiers being diagnosed with rare, aggressive forms of cancer post deployment heats up. Not only do soldiers have to contend with side stepping roadside bombs during their tour, but radiological dust from depleted Uranium, Continue reading →

March 2, 2010 Posted by | Iraq, secrets,lies and civil liberties | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Israeli attack imminent, says Ahmadinejad

Ahmadinejad claims Israel will attack within months Caledonian Mercury February 16, 2010 by Andrew McLeod ·Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expecting an Israeli attack in the Middle East in the coming months. Continue reading →

February 17, 2010 Posted by | Iran, weapons and war | , , | Leave a comment

U.S. Britain to face lawsuit over depleted uranium in Iraq

Iraq to sue US, Britain over depleted uranium bombs Pakistan Defence Forum 12 Feb 2010 Iraq’s Ministry for Human Rights will file a lawsuit against Britain and the US over their use of depleted uranium bombs in Iraq, an Iraqi minister says. Continue reading →

February 15, 2010 Posted by | Iraq, Legal | , , , | Leave a comment

Iran defies West and cranks up uranium work

Iran defies West and cranks up uranium work Sydney Morning Herald February 10, 2010
The US has begun circulating ideas for possible sanctions among its closest allies on the UN Security Council and is hoping Tehran’s announcement will convince China that its real purpose is to create a weapon, not the civilian use of nuclear energy.

Calling Iran’s move provocative, a senior US official said the decision to enrich to 20 per cent, if carried out, would suggest that Iran’s ”intentions are not as they stated”………….

Iran uranium enrichment program|Mahmoud Ahmedinejad

February 9, 2010 Posted by | Iran, weapons and war | , , | Leave a comment

Is Iran just playing for time on nuclear weapons?

Iran uranium offer dismissed by Europe as time-wasting The Guardian Julian Borger  3 February 2010 Officials say Ahmadinejad’s offer to export uranium in return for fuel rods was aimed at ducking threat of sanctions Continue reading →

February 4, 2010 Posted by | Iran, politics international | , , , , | Leave a comment

Iran agreeing to UN about sending uranium abroad

Iran says ready to send uranium abroad as UN wants

The Washington Post By NASSER KARIMI

The Associated Press Associated Press Writer George Jahn in Vienna contributed to this report.
 February 2, 2010

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said on Tuesday it was ready to send its uranium abroad for further enrichment as requested by the U.N. Continue reading →

February 3, 2010 Posted by | Iran, politics international | , , , , | Leave a comment

Palestinian conflict a greater threat than nuclear Iran

Ehud Barak defies Benjamin Netanyahu on threat to Israel The Australian January 28, 2010 John Lyons, Middle East correspondent * ISRAELI Defence Minister Ehud Barak says the conflict with Palestinians poses a greater threat to Israel than Iran’s nuclear program – a significant departure from the view of his Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu…………. Continue reading →

January 27, 2010 Posted by | Israel, weapons and war | , , | Leave a comment

Iran using nuclear talks just to “buy time”

Israel says Iran using nuclear talks “to buy time”  Washington TV January 26, 2010

Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Tuesday accused Iran of using talks with world powers on its nuclear program “to buy time”.
Speaking at a conference in Tel Aviv, Barak also called for “focused” and “effective” sanctions against Tehran over its continued defiance of international demands on its nuclear activities. Continue reading →

January 27, 2010 Posted by | Iran, politics international | , , | Leave a comment

China calls for diplomacy in resolving Iran’s nuclear issue

Room exists for diplomatic effort in Iran nuclear issue: Chinese FM English.news.cn 2010-01-21 19: BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — Room for diplomatic efforts still exists in resolving the Iran nuclear issue, a Chinese diplomat said Thursday.Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu made the remarks in response to a question on last week’s nuclear talks and China’s stance over sanctions against Iran.Diplomats from Britain, France, Germany, Russia, China and the United States made no decisions in their talks on the Iranian nuclear issue in a closed-door meeting in New York.

Room exists for diplomatic effort in Iran nuclear issue: Chinese FM

January 26, 2010 Posted by | Iran, politics international | , , , | Leave a comment

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