Archived Antiwar.com Home Page from September 13, 2005

Highlights

Sarai State of Affairs: Ivan Eland

Abusing America's Fear of Terrorism: Juan Cole

WMD Postmortem: Gordon Prather

Preemptive Nuclear Strikes?: Jim Lobe

Gitmo Cases May Go to Civilian Courts: W. Fisher

Quotable

It's more humane to cure your enemies than to kill them.

– Hugh Mann

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News

Updated September 13, 2005 - 10:52 PM EDT

	US: 'Patience Running Out' With Syria
	Talabani: US Can Withdraw 50,000 Troops
	*US Applies Capricious Justice in Iraq*
	Election 5 Weeks Away, Constitution No Closer
	Pentagon Foresees Preemptive Nuclear Strikes
	Bush Hits Career Low in Approval

Viewpoints

	Abusing America's Fear of Terrorism by Juan Cole
	Britain Now Faces Its Own Blowback by Michael Meacher
	What Victor Davis Hanson Does to History by Werther

	Katrina Unwags the Dog by Laura Rozen
	Defenseless on the Bayou by Dave Kopel
	WMD Postmortem by Gordon Prather
More Viewpoints

Spotlight

A War Over Meaning
by Robert Jay Lifton & Greg Mitchell

Katrina Relief

Fukuyama on the Neoconservatives

Death, destruction, fabulous opportunities

Frontline

	Bush Appoints New FEMA Chief
	Support for War in Iraq Dips Among Christians
	Americans: Iraq War Affected Katrina Response
	US 'Losing Ground' in Iraq, Say Americans
	Arms Fair Criticized for Using Iraq War to Market Weapons
	Tymoshenko Predicts Regaining Ukraine Post
	Afghan Poll Body Bars 28 More Candidates
	Roberts Objected to Iran-Contra Funding
	Gitmo Cases May Go to Civilian Courts

Iraq Mounts New Raid on Guerrillas in Tal Afar

The War Goes On

	Baghdad Car Bombing Kills 1, Injures 17
	Iraq Insurgents Offer Bounties for Officials' Deaths
	Rockets Cause Minor Damage to US Consulate in Basra
	Iraq PM Jaafari Visits Rebel Town of Tal Afar
	US Denies Poison Gas Accusation by al-Qaeda in Iraq
	Security Incidents in Iraq, Sept. 13
	Security Incidents in Iraq, Sept. 12
	Iraq Last Week

Hostages in Iraq

	Kidnapped Turk in Iraq Freed
	Militants Hold Lebanese Man for Alcohol Sales to Occupying Troops in Iraq
	Hostage Held in Iraq Makes Internet Plea

Iraq Today

	Saddam's Lawyer: Upcoming Trial a Political Gimmick
	Iraq Dangles Contracts in Return for Russian Friendship
	Kuwait Seeks Death Penalty for Saddam

Iran

	Iran's Strength Is Becoming Bigger Problem for US
	Iran and Russia in Nuclear Talks
	Iran Insists on Right to Make Nuclear Fuel

Middle East

	Saudi Arabia to Set Up Government Rights Watchdog
	Yemen in Security Pact With Bahrain
	Minister: Yemen Curbed al-Qaeda Attacks at Home

Egypt

	Egypt Rights Groups Lists Litany of Election Flaws and Abuses
	Egypt Denies Killing Palestinian on Gaza Border

Turkey

	Turkey Arrests Man in Possible Assassination Attempt
	Kurdish Rebels Kill Five Turkish Soldiers

Taking Back Gaza

	Next Step Is Statehood, Says Abbas
	Palestinians Celebrate Freedom in Gaza
	Palestinians Take Over Settlements
	Palestinians Rush Into the New Gaza
	Palestinians Celebrate New Era in Gaza Strip
	Palestinians Savor the Return of Gaza
	Gaza Looters Settle Old Scores
	PA Begins Demolition of Empty Gaza Synagogues
	Jordan: Gaza Will Become Prison Unless Crossing Points Opened
	Reporters Banned From Gaza

Palestine

	Gloom in West Bank Despite Israel's Gaza Pullout
	Hamas Vows Resistance Will Go on After Gaza Pullout
	Palestinian Shot at Egypt-Gaza Border

Israel

	In a Change, World Leaders Clamor for Meetings With Sharon
	Israel Still Calls the Shots After Pullout
	Musharraf Praises Gaza Pullout
	Israeli Judge Rules Against Agriculture Ministry for Stealing Palestinian's Sheep
	Breaking Routine in Bil'in

India

	Indian Maoist Rebels Kill 13 Villagers
	India, France to Negotiate Nuke Pact

Pakistan

	Pakistan Offers to Erect Afghan Border Fence
	Pakistan Raids North Waziristan, Near Afghan Border

Sudan

	Timeline: Sudan's Long Path From War to Peace
	Struggle Over Oil Delays Sudan Unity Govt

Somalia

	Unlike Most of Africa, 'Chaotic' Somalia Gets GSM Roaming
	Warlord President's Militias Block UN Aid Work in Somali Town

Africa

	After Shattering Civil War, Liberians See Hope at Polls
	Africa's Peace Seekers: Betty Bigombe
	Ivory Coast's Ex-Leader Returns

United Nations

UN Members Undercut Annan's Reorganization Plan

War on Terror

	'Hank' Steps Out of the Shadows to Take Over US Counter-Terrorism
	British Businessman Jailed for 47 Years for Aiding Terrorists
	UN Struggles to Agree on How to Define Terrorism
	Two Terror Suspects Seized in Mecca
	Blair Hopes to Push New Terror Resolution Through UN
	UK Terror Police Told to 'Single Out' Blacks and Asians
	A Radical Vows to Fight Britain's Expulsion Plan
	Australia's Howard Says Terror Threat Shows Need for Tougher Laws

US Military

	Despite Good August, US Army to Miss Recruit Goal
	Poll: Floridians Less Likely to Enlist in Military With War On
	Marine Corps Unveils High-Tech Humvee
	US Jury Indicts Dutch Citizen for Plotting Attacks on Troops in Iraq

United States

	Bush's Sinking Ratings: A Timeline
	Antiwar Sentiment Swells in Florida, With Many Wanting Troops Home Within Year
	Hundreds Join Sheehan in Pittsburgh (PA) Rally Against Iraq War

Syria Beseiged

	Syria Agrees to UN Questions About Hariri Killing
	Syria Reluctant to Hand Over Hariri Suspects
	Syria Denies Allowing Militants Into Iraq

Afghanistan

	NATO Chiefs to Mull Options in Afghanistan
	Former Afghan Ambassador Released From Gitmo
	'Suicide Bombers' Held in Kabul
	Afghan Candidate Calls for Expulsion of NGOs
	Afghanistan: Concern About Keeping the Gun Out of Sunday's Election
	Donkeys, Camels Help Afghani Vote

Katrina Aftermath

	Orleanians Stream In, Stay Despite Evacuation Order
	New Orleans Continues to Stir Back to Life
	45 Bodies Found at New Orleans Hospital

Australia

	American Peace Activist in Australia Held in Solitary Awaiting Deportation
	Australian Senator: US May Have Pressed for Arrest, Deportation of Peace Activist
	Australia Opposition Leader: Peace Activism Is No Reason for Deportation
	Aussies to Hire 500 More Full-Time Spies

China

	Debate Polarizes Over China's 'Peaceful Rise' Policy
	Howard Urges US to Not Be So Hostile Toward China
	China Eases State Secrets Control

Northern Ireland

	Violence Flares in Northern Ireland
	Bombers and Roadblocks Take Belfast Back to Darkest Days
	Protestants Riot in N. Ireland for Third Day

Europe

	Archbishop of Greece: 9/11 Was 'Divine Wrath'
	Croatia Reopens War Crimes Trial
	France, Britain Strike Turkey Deal
	Questioning EU's Will, US Panel Backs NATO
	UK Seeks Emergency Rationing Powers as Gas Stations Run Dry

Americas

	Truce Between Bolivian Troops, Coca Growers Set to Expire
	US Bars Cuba From UN Conference
	Iran, Venezuela to Plan Cement Factory Project

Asia

	North Korea Nuclear Talks to Resume
	Russia Struggles to Keep Grip in Caucasus
	Kyrgyz Nomads Embrace Voting in Afghan Election
	EU Peace Monitors on Way to Aceh