Cornered US Military Takes to Desperate Tactics in Iraq

"Excerpt: People living in areas where resistance to U.S.-led occupation is mounting are facing increased levels of collective punishment from the occupation forces, residents say."

Report: Taliban Taking Over Again

"Excerpt: LONDON -- The Taliban have regained control over the southern half of Afghanistan and their frontline is advancing daily, a group closely monitoring the Afghan situation said in a report Tuesday."

Neocons Discredit Intel in Haste to Attack Iran

"Excerpt: In the struggle over U.S. policy toward Iran, neoconservatives in the George W. Bush administration spoiling for an attack on Iran's nuclear sites have been seeking to convince the public that the United States must strike before an Iranian nuclear weapons...

Soldier Who Chose Jail Over Iraq Goes Home

"Excerpt: Last week, a 41-year-old U.S. Army sergeant from Hinesville, Ga., was released from prison after serving 13 months of a 15-month sentence for refusing to board a plane bound for Iraq."

What Is Victory?

"Excerpt: President Bush says we must achieve victory in Iraq. What is "victory?" The dictionary defines it as defeating an enemy or an opponent. Under this definition, the problem becomes simply knowing what it means to defeat the enemy."

Baghdad Morgue Overflowing Daily

"by Dahr Jamail"