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By Dave Lindorff

Let s dispense with the euphemistic term 'contractors,' which is meant to bring to mind the image of a couple of overweight construction workers. In Iraq, and especially in lawless areas like Anbar at that time, 'contractor' means 'mercenary'...

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30010.htm



Iraq Disaster

On the eve of the attack there were still over twice as many functioning healthcare clinics and hospitals as there are today, and nearly five times as many doctors working in them.

http://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2011/12/iraq-disaster/



China warily watches U.S. withdrawal from Iraq

The worry here is that an American military free of the nearly nine-year-long commitment to Iraq might now be freer to focus attention on the Asia-Pacific region, which China considers its back yard

http://wapo.st/u7CLcq



US Client State: Australia and South Korea Forge Deal for Closer Military Cooperation

South Korea strengthened military ties with Australia as the two nations formally agreed on Wednesday conduct more joint exercises.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/267478/20111215/australia-s-korea-forge-deal-closer-military.htm


From Information Clearing House

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Protest Heightens Against Military Base at South Korea s Island of World Peace

Matthew Hoey, Truthout: 'For international peace activists, the Save Jeju Island campaign is what many have been waiting for: An entirely winnable cause for peace with significant international implications. The Jeju Island naval base project is not only highly symbolic, but also quite dire in its potential impact on global security.'

http://www.truth-out.org/protest-heightens-against-military-base-south-koreas-island-world-peace/1323972026



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http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/topics/China/
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