Truthdigger of the Week: Glenn Greenwald

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2012 We tip our hats this week to journalist and Salon columnist Glenn Greenwald for having the guts and the smarts to point out certain jarring inconsistencies in the Obama administration's treatment of alleged WikiLeaker Bradley Manning versus accused Afghanistan shooter Staff Sgt Robert BalesWe tip our hats to the Salon columnist for having the guts and the smarts to point out inconsistencies in the Obama administration's treatment of alleged WikiLeaker Bradley Manning versus accused Afghanistan shooter Staff Sgt. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘The Dictator’ Meets the Super Bowl

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2012 Say what you will about Sacha Baron Cohen's ribald and untoward brand of comedy, but he has at least one thing going for him in his latest big-screen venture, "The Dictator": good timing. Speaking of which, here's a glimpse of what Super Bowl ad-watchers will see from Baron Cohen's camp this Sunday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Baron Cohen Rides Again in ‘The Dictator’

Staff / Truthdig Dec 16, 2011 Is it too soon? It never seems to be for British prankophile Sacha Baron Cohen, whose summer 2012 cinematic effort, "The Dictator," goofs on certain global leaders who may or may not still be with us. Judging from the film's newly released trailer, it remains to be seen whether Baron Cohen has another "Borat"-sized hit on his hands, but he hasn't lost his edge. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Turkish PM: Step Down, Assad

Staff / Truthdig Nov 23, 2011 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's list of international supporters is dwindling, and he can strike another off the list now that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has joined the chorus calling for Assad's resignation In a strongly worded statement, Erdogan invoked some striking figures from (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Libya Plays Into NATO’s Identity Crisis

William Pfaff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2011 The enthusiasm that has been inspired in NATO circles by the organization's success in overturning the Gadhafi regime in Libya provides a demonstration of how badly NATO still feels the need for a justification of its continued existence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Model and Mutassim Gadhafi

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2011 Given what we now know about Moammar Gadhafi's obscene fortune, it's not surprising to hear that his son, Mutassim -- the one who died on the same day as his father -- had lavish spending habits, or that he liked to spread the wealth while courting (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

So Much for Progress in Syria

Staff / Truthdig Nov 3, 2011 Just a day after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appeared to concede to an Arab League-brokered plan to decrease violence between government forces and protesters, it was clear that the opposition was right in maintaining a skeptical stance. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Monster

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Nov 1, 2011 I stopped believing in monsters on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, when my stepfather came downstairs for dinner wearing black dress pants, a white collared shirt, a pair of freshly polished black leather shoes and only one sock.What will always make a monster appear even more monstrous is his ability to be magnanimous, even lovable, toward those most often targeted by his abuse. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

NATO Declares Libya Mission Officially Over

Staff / Truthdig Oct 31, 2011 On Monday, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen paid a visit to Libya to announce the end of the military campaign that began seven months ago and culminated in the death of Col. Moammar Gadhafi on Oct. 20. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Boo Who?

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Gadhafi, Son and Aide Buried in Secret Site

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2011 Putting a ceremonial end to a 42-year era in Libya, the nation's late leader Col Moammar Gadhafi was laid to rest, along with his son Muatassim and his defense minister, Abu Bakr Younis, in an undisclosed location The three died after their capture last Thursday and (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: End of an Era in Iraq and Libya

Staff / Truthdig Oct 22, 2011 This was a big week in international news, with the death of Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi and President Obama's announcement that U.S. troops will be leaving Iraq before 2012. And let's not forget the latest unrest in Greece, stemming from the passage of a highly contested austerity bill by that country's parliament. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )