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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 )

U.S. and France Agree on Mideast Cease-Fire Plan

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2006 The draft Security Council resolution seeks an immediate halt to fighting in Lebanon, and calls for the mobilization of international peacekeepers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

An Asinine GOP Era Comes to a Close

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2006 French fries and French toast are back on the menu on Capitol Hill -- nearly three years of being tagged with the substitute moniker "Freedom." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tour de France Winner Flunks Drug Test

Staff / Truthdig Jul 27, 2006 Floyd Landis tested positive for high levels of testosterone, which Landis claims is either a mistake or the result of natural bodily processes. He was tested after his near-superhuman comeback win on an Alpine stage of the race, which the New York Times called perhaps the greatest single-day push in Tour history. If this accusation proves true, Wheaties may have to find a new cover boy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Rattles Nuclear Saber on Iran

Staff / Truthdig Apr 18, 2006 Bush tells reporters "all options are on the table" when asked if he is planning a nuclear strike against Iranian nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, Iran's president vowed that his nation would "cut off the hand of any aggressor." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )