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News
Updated May 12, 2014 - 11:25 PM EDT
'Landslide' Victory in East Ukraine Referendum
 
  Ukraine's Strategy to Disrupt Vote: Open Fire on Crowds
  Ukraine Troops Seize Ballots Already Cast
Report: 400 US Mercenaries in Ukraine
 
  US Court Ends Ban on Purchasing Russian Rocket Engines
Al-Qaeda Seizes More Territory in Eastern Syria
 
  Rebels Warn: Al-Qaeda's Nusra Front May Take Syria's South
US Drone Strike Kills Six in Southeast Yemen
 
  8 Stories of Civilians Killed by US Drones in Yemen
  South Yemen Suicide Car Bombing Kills 11 Police, Wounds 15
  CIA Agent, Commando 'Getting a Haircut' Before Yemen Killings
Israel Ministers Pass Bill Blocking Prisoner Swaps
 
  Newsweek Reporter Stands by Israel Spying Allegation: Facts Are Facts
Iraq: 178 Killed as Militants and Soldiers Attack Each Other
Abdullah Gets Key Endorsements for Afghan Runoff
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Ignorance: the War Party's Strength  by Justin Raimondo
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