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While Mideast Burns: Blair Works, Bush Vacations

Staff / Truthdig Aug 5, 2006 British Prime Minister Tony Blair just delayed his vacation to continue working toward a UN cease-fire agreement in the Mideast President Bush, however, just landed in Crawford, Texas, for a 10-day vacation (h/t: ThinkProgress) Last year, Bush was staying put in Texas while Katrina was destroying New Orleans Sort of reminds you of the Roman emperor Nero . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

AP: ‘No End in Sight’ for Mideast War

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2006 As 8,000 Israeli troops pour over the Lebanese border and Hezbollah militants launch a record 230 rockets into Israel, the studiously neutral Associated Press concludes that there is no hope for a short-term cessation to the hostilities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart’s Plan for Peace in the Middle East

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2006 During an interview with Vali Nasr on Tuesday, "The Daily Show" host grew frustrated with the increasing violence in the Middle East and offered his own plan for peace in the region. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

56% Want Deadline for Leaving Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Jul 27, 2006 According to a new New York Times/CBS poll, 56% of Americans support a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Of that group, more than half support a withdrawal even if it leads to insurgent control of the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Annan: Hostilities Between Israel and Hezbollah Must Stop

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2006 U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan demanded a cease-fire while also condemning Hezbollah and attacking Israel for "excessive use of force." The European Union made similar demands for a cessation of violence and pledged 10 million euros in aid. Bombed-out roads in southern Lebanon are hampering aid efforts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )