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Sudanese President Rejects Genocide Claims

Staff / Truthdig Jul 15, 2008 Although an International Criminal Court prosecutor has accused Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir of genocide in Darfur, Bashir begs to differ and Sudan is refusing to cooperate with the court. Meanwhile, some United Nations representatives are preparing to leave Sudan as concerns build about a potential violent backlash to the charge. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Saudi Arabia Calls American Occupation ‘Illegitimate’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 30, 2007 One of Bush's biggest buddies in the Mideast, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, described the Iraq war as an "illegitimate foreign occupation" while pleading for Arab unity. His remarks came during a summit of the Arab League, which plans to approach Israel with a renewed diplomatic effort. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Invitation to Iraq Summit Lost in the Mail

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2007 The Iraqi government has invited Bush administration antagonists Iran and Syria to Baghdad for security talks, which might also include the Arab League and the United Nations. The United States has not received an invitation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Killing As Many As Possible Before the Cease-Fire

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2006 The brutal logic that Israel and Hezbollah are following goes like this: Inflict as many deaths on the enemy as possible in the next few days -- in order to strengthen your hand before sitting down at the bargaining table. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )