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With Libya, Sec. Gates Puts His Foot Down

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2011 There's a lot of talk coming out of Washington, but Defense Secretary Robert Gates assured Congress on Thursday that the Pentagon's mission in Libya is "much more limited" than regime change and said American troops would not be sent to the country, even in a training capacity, "as long as I’m in this job." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cheney’s Goal Portrayed as Regime Change Across Mideast

Staff / Truthdig Jun 11, 2008 In this clip from The Real News, featuring an interview with Colin Powell's former chief of staff, Larry Wilkerson, we learn that Iranian officials made an offer back in 2003 to negotiate with the Bush administration about all the important issues causing friction between Tehran and Washington. But we also learn that Dick Cheney was opposed to "talking to evil, period" -- and had certain other reasons for refusing Iran's overture. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Three Different Takes on the Zimbabwean Presidential Battle

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2008 Last month's election in Zimbabwe is yet to be resolved. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai believes he defeated President Robert Mugabe fairly, but a recount and a runoff may happen before the contest is finally decided. Meanwhile, opposition supporters say Mugabe's party is attacking them as he holds on to power. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Former Iraq VP’s Dying Wish Granted

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2007 U.S. and Iraqi authorities have honored the final request of former Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan: to be buried next to Saddam Hussein. After Ramadan's execution Tuesday, his remains were flown to Tikrit, where hundreds of mourners were gathering. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )