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[1] From: Sukla Sen <suklasen@yahoo.com> Date: Sat Sep 24, 2005 Subject: After N. Korea Bushism Beats Another Retreat http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/22/AR2005092202131.html Facing Opposition, U.S. and E.U. Backpedal on Iran Action By John Ward Anderson Washington Post Foreign Service Friday, September 23, 2005; Page A17 VIENNA, Sept. 22 -- The European Union and United States backpedaled Thursday in their drive to have Iran referred to the U.N. Security Council for nuclear treaty violations, following strong opposition from other countries on the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N.'s nuclear monitoring group. Russia, China and members of the 115-nation Non-Aligned Movement said during a closed board meeting that they opposed a draft E.U. resolution backed by the United States to escalate pressure on Iran through a Security Council referral. That prompted the E.U. to float a second, somewhat softer resolution, but it, too, quickly came under fire. E.U. diplomats were scrambling Thursday night to gauge which of the two resolutions had greater support and whether to force a potentially divisive vote before the board meeting's scheduled end on Friday. The E.U. and United States contend Iran engaged in a covert, 18-year program to develop nuclear technologies, including nuclear weapons, and should be reported to the Security Council. That body could impose sanctions or otherwise try to force Iran to fully disclose and curtail its illicit activities. Iran responds that it is working only toward developing peaceful nuclear energy, and notes that independent inspections have found no evidence of nuclear weapons development. Iranian officials say the E.U. and U.S. allegations are politically motivated. At a meeting this week of the IAEA's 35-member board, the opposing sides launched intense lobbying campaigns. The E.U. and United States argue that doing nothing against Iran will undermine efforts to stem nuclear proliferation. Backing down now could hurt their credibility, diplomats and analysts here said. At Thursday's meeting, the representative from Russia, which is helping Iran build a $1 billion nuclear reactor, was "adamant" against referring Iran to the Security Council, according to a diplomat who attended the closed-door meeting and spoke on condition of anonymity. A Russian reportedly called such a move "counterproductive." Russia also opposed -- and thus seemed to doom -- the E.U.'s second draft resolution. The Reuters news agency said that resolution proposed finding Iran in "non-compliance" with its nuclear obligations but delaying any referral to the Security Council. China's representative on the board advocated settling the issue by "diplomatic means" and "continued dialogue." Both China and Russia hold Security Council vetoes. A statement by the Malaysian ambassador, Rajmah Hussain, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, a Cold War-era grouping whose members avoided taking sides with the superpowers, completely dismissed the E.U.'s arguments against Iran, which is also a member of the movement. Diplomats here said many countries in the movement were sympathetic to Iran's claim that it was being subjected to "nuclear apartheid" by big powers that want to keep developing countries from acquiring nuclear technology. Individually, however, some members of the movement delivered more measured statements, diplomats said. Many called on Iran to suspend its recent resumption of uranium conversion. India and South Africa said in their statements that the board should seek a consensus, a signal that the E.U. should not force an up or down vote on the matter, but work out a compromise. -------------- [2] From: rkurian1@vsnl.com Date: Sun Sep 25, 2005 Subject: The Inevitable War with Iran.. Mike Whitney : The Inevitable War with Iran : If Washington wants a war with Iran, then there'll be a war with Iran. That's the great lesson of the Iraq war; once the decision is made, there's no turning back. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article10366.htm --------------------- [3] From: rkurian1@vsnl.com Date: Mon Sep 26, 2005 Subject: Robert Fisk on Britain's part in the Iraq war Blame Iran. What we were actually doing in Basra was to turn a blind eye on abuse, murder and anarchy By Robert Fisk A familiar bleat is rising from the sheep pen. "Outside powers" are interfering in southern Iraq. Thirty-five years ago, it was the Irish Republic that was assisting Britain's IRA enemies. Now it is Iran that is supposedly urging the Shia of Basra to revolt. In other words, it's not our fault--yet again, it's the bloody foreigners what's to blame. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article10384.htm ---------------------- [4] From: Sukla Sen <suklasen@yahoo.com> Date: Mon Sep 26, 2005 Subject: 300,000 Surround White House in Largest Antiwar Protest Since War Began We all did it! 300,000 Surround White House in Largest Antiwar Protest Since War Began Dear Friends, With the support of everyone in the antiwar movement around the country, the September 24th demonstration was a magnificent success. We had hoped for 100,000 people, and more than 300,000 joined the protest. We received media coverage all around the world. The article below, from the Washington Post, took up the front page of the newspaper above the fold. The ANSWER Coalition initiated this demonstration on May 12, 2005 under the slogans "Stop the War Against Iraq" and "End Colonial Occupation from Iraq, to Palestine, to Haiti and Everywhere." We also later connected the war in Iraq with Bush's criminal neglect in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. On May 12, we also proposed to the United for Peace and Justice that our two coalitions enter into a united front for the purpose of maximizing the broadest possible turnout in the streets. We believe that the final agreement to organize a joint rally and joint march was in the best interests of launching a wider struggle against the war-makers. Antiwar Fervor Fills the Streets Demonstration Is Largest in Capital Since U.S. Military Invaded Iraq By Petula Dvorak Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, September 25, 2005 Tens of thousands of people packed downtown Washington yesterday and marched past the White House in the largest show of antiwar sentiment in the nation's capital since the conflict in Iraq began. Read the rest of the article... A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Act Now to Stop War & End Racism http://www.ANSWERcoalition.org info@... National Office in Washington DC: 202-544-3389 New York City: 212-533-0417 Los Angeles: 323-464-1636 San Francisco: 415-821-6545 ----------------------------- [5] From: "Arif N. Khan" <ank2000pk@yahoo.com> Date: Mon Sep 26, 2005 Subject: Fwd: [Pakistan Post] Rape of Reality I agree with Sister Saadia. In the United States, 1.3 women are raped every minute. That results in 78 rapes each hour, 1872 rapes each day, 56160 rapes ech month and 683,280 rapes each year. 1 out of every 3 American women will be sexually assulted in her lifetime. Source: http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~ad361896/anne/cease/rapestatisticspage.html Arif saadia73 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: To: pakistanpost@yahoogroups.com From: saadia73 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 03:25:29 -0000 Subject: [Pakistan Post] Rape of Reality Certain political opportunists and the elements un-friednly to Pakistan and Islam are not only distorting but also demanding President Musharraf to tender apology for his statement to Washington Post in which he had criticized the role of certain NGOs for damaging image of Pakistan abroad and expoliting a few rape victims. The fact is Musharraf did not accuse all NGOs or rape victims and he was very mild. Much harder criticism of a few selfish and greedy NGOs and foreign journalists has appeared on Internet. Asylum seekers who go to the West on false pretensions and fabricated stories demonizing Pakistan society need to be checked. According to information available on the Internet, Pakistan has much lower incidence of rape both in terms of ratio to population as well as the number of such crimes and our laws are harsher than most countries. During past five years on the average only 1100 cases per year were reported in Pakistan as compared to over 30, 000 per year in India. In the United States, 1.3 women are raped every minute. That results in 78 rapes each hour, 1872 rapes each day, 56160 rapes ech month and 683,280 rapes each year. According one Indian web site, "-- one woman is molested every 26 minutes. These statistics refer to the reported cases. Whereas, if the unreported cases were to be included, it would be a matter of seconds- rather than minutes. Most cases are not reported by victims because of various reasons such as family pressures, the manner of the police, the unreasonably long and unjust process and application of law; and the resulting consequences thereof" However, the manner in which the anti- Pakistan and anti Islam media has been projecting the cases of Mukhtaran and one or two other victims, clearly indicated that it was part of the scheme to malign Pakistan as the most corrupt nation and a birthplace of terrorists, extremists and bigots. We were sorry to see that at least one or two NGOs were cooperating with these elements. And some patriotic Pakistanis condemned such NGOs in Internet forums. We support the suggestion to amend Hudood Ordinance and reforms in law enforcement and judiciary to ensure justice without any discrimination or delay for which great emphasis laid on Holy Quran. We also feel that the rape victims be encouraged to report such crimes and the some sort of legal aid program be developed for such families. Mrs. Saadia Zuberi Moderator/Owner, Pakistan Post Internet Discussion Group- Over 2500 members since 1998 http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/pakistanpost Note: For source of the figures quoted please go to: http://www.netvert.biz/paklink/paklink217.html Arif N. Khan http://www.netvert.biz/wordpower http://www.geocities.com/pinclub ------- |
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