Tony Blair Takes Your Questions

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2007 The British prime minister made an unprecedented appearance on Youtube (of all places) to respond to questions from the host of "Labour:vision" and viewers at large. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraqi PM Demands Respect

Staff / Truthdig Oct 28, 2006 Iraq's prime minister, Nouri Maliki, privately chastised the United States' patronizing attitude regarding Iraqi sovereignty, saying he is not "America's man in Iraq." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sectarian Blood Bath Drenches Baghdad

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2006 Over 100 people were killed in a three-day stretch A N Times reporter writes, "Militias now appear to be dictating the ebb and flow of life in Iraq". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi Resigns

Staff / Truthdig May 2, 2006 Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi officially resigned today after weeks of refusing to concede defeat in April 9-10 elections. Berlusconi, the largest media owner in Italy, has had a stranglehold on the country's media, but even an all-out television blitz could not convince the public to ignore a failing economy, which the new center-left government must now revive. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Glimmer of Hope in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2006 Jaafari's decision to step aside as prime minister removes a major obstacle to forming a unity government in Iraq, says the N . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Seven Questions: What’s Next for Iraq?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2006 An Arabic-speaking U.S. reporter in Iraq talks about the possible collapse of the country, and urges American policymakers to make friendly overtures toward Iran. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blair May Tap MP Phones

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2006 The British prime minister is planning on scrapping a 40-year ban on tapping MPs' telephones. The soon-to-be tapped are jolly cross. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ex-Top Soldier: Impeach Blair Over Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Says Blair "should not be allowed to walk away from" going to war on ultimately false grounds | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )