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A March '05 publication by the US Army confirms that US soldiers used white phosphorus offensively in the Battle of
Fallujah. This directly contradicts statements made by the U.S. Department of Defense and by the US State Department.
The crew onboard Navy tanker HMNZS ENDEAVOUR experienced a wild ride during a recent replenishment at sea with frigate
HMNZS TE KAHA in Western Australian waters.
Teenage fashion icons Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen are among a star-studded line-up of personalities to be honoured
in the 2005 Accessories Council Excellence Awards (ACE Awards).
A video doco by Sigfrido Ranucci entitled "Fallujah: the Hidden Massacre," provides evidence that White Phosphorous - a
new form of napalm - was used against Fallujah. WARNING: This video contains graphic and possibly disturbing footage.
The Scoop Team has compiled reportage of Rod Donald's recent career and also coverage of his funeral, cause of death,
and tributes. This ensemble remembers the Zimbabwe Cricket Tour issue, his speeches on FTAs and justice. Includes audio
and video.
Christchurch pathologist Martin Sage has today released his finding in the cause of Rod Donald's death. In a letter to
Mr Donald's partner Nicola Shirlaw he said in his opinion the cause of death was viral myocarditis.
Nandor Tanczos will be taking a seat as a Member of Parliament for the Green Party of Aotearoa / New Zealand.
With the announcement yesterday that New Zealand has the lowest unemployment level in the OECD, serious questions need
to be asked about the nature of New Zealand employment.
Have you heard about the National Animal Identification System (NAIS)? The radio ads feature a “farmer” telling us how
hard it is to make a living farming today - harder than it was for Momma and Daddy. Worse yet, now we’ve got the risks
of all ...
The fighting in Fallujah, Iraq has led to a number of widespread myths including false charges that the United States is
using chemical weapons such napalm and poison gas. None of these allegations are true.
I've been digging into one of the justifications for invading Iraq proffered by the Bush crew over the last two years.
Bear with me, as this gets into chemistry.
Haka or no Haka... Ireland's blogger, Mick Fealty of www.sluggerotoole.com , writes that Wales apparently continued the
PsyOps last Saturday (to little avail) when they made the All Blacks perform the Haika between the anthems rather than
after both ...
Green Party co-leader Rod Donald died suddenly on Sunday November 6 2005. Scoop here presents video snippets from his
funeral, held at Christchurch's Cathedral on Thursday, November 10 2005.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet pays tribute to set and costume designer Kristian Fredrikson by dedicating its current tour
of The Nutcracker, which he designed, to the theatre great who died earlier today.
Task Force 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry’s (TF 2-2 IN’s) fire support element (FSE) operated as a mini-brigade FSE during
the Battle of Fallujah. The FSE coordinated the combat effects of Army, Air Force and Marine assets more autonomously
than the traditional, ...
Readers of last week’s distilled wisdom from the worldwide headquarters of mccully.co were treated to the exclusive
revelation that TVNZ advertising revenues were down by 10% in the last quarter. The news sent shock waves through the
TVNZ boardroom. ...
Kennedy's statement on the administration's efforts to exaggerate threats in their march to war in Iraq - and as
Chalabi, the Pentagon's favorite Iraqi dissident, visits DC - he reminds the Senate of Chalabi's own words. (As prepared
for delivery.)
Powerful new evidence emerged yesterday that the United States dropped massive quantities of white phosphorus on the
Iraqi city of Fallujah during the attack in November of 2004. The attack killed insurgents and civilians with appalling
burns that are the ...
The former frigate HMNZS Wellington will be sunk off Houghton Bay on Saturday 12 November 2005, at 3pm, weather and sea
conditions permitting. Crowds of spectators are expected to head to the South Coast to watch the sinking (about 800m
from land) ...
Tarek Cherkaoui reports that bombings in Amman will undermine the Jordan economy since it extensively relies on tourism & foreign investment. The attacks have shattered a long time perception that Jordan is among the safest countries in the
region.
Prime TV's Paul Holmes interviews Dr Richard Fisher on Embryo Donation + Also, Jeannette Fitzsimmons and Sue Bradford
speak about on Rod Donald. This video stream has been made possible thanks to www.primetv.co.nz and www.r2.co.nz
Auckland, New Zealand. - November 11, 2005 - The broadband wireless market's most experienced and most advanced
operators and vendors from 22 countries gathered this week at the Fourth Global UMTS TDD Alliance Summit in New Zealand.
An Air Force C130 Hercules is scheduled to depart for the Antarctic on the 14 November 2005 at 10am from Christchurch
International Airport. This is the first Air Force flight for the 2005/06 Antarctic summer.
Dinosaurs were wiped out millions of years ago, but it seems they are back and just in time for a Kiwi Christmas!
On Doctor’s advice, Susan Wood will not be appearing on Close-Up tonight. Susan has raised a range of issues with TVNZ
on how to restore the relationship of trust and confidence, and on resolving outstanding issues arising from the
Employment Relations ...
Allegations keep cropping up in the press that CIA professionals are undermining the administration. In at least one
sense, I suppose, this is true. For when an administration embarks on a war justified by little or no intelligence,
speaking truth can be regarded ...
With more than 770 million adults living without basic literacy skills, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is calling on governments and donor countries to contribute more resources towards the
Education ...
Claims by the Health Ministry and the anti-smoking lobby the smoking ban is working well would have much credence, but
only if one ignores the fact that some licensees do not acknowledge the smoking ban actually exists and applies to their
hotels.
Preparing for and combating the threatened bird flu pandemic would be tough enough under the best of circumstances. But
the circumstances the United States has to deal with include the reality that the country, more than any other on earth,
is privately ...
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today expressed his disappointment that John Key had become just another National Party
hack reacting to every event with hysterically silly accusations.
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