Word: arabism
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...videos seem to show Iraqis fraternizing with Australian troops-potentially jeopardizing the locals' safety. Others show soldiers exposing themselves and wielding pistols in apparent breach of safety protocols. In one image, a soldier points a pistol at the head of a kneeling man, possibly another Australian soldier, dressed in Arab robes and headdress. A former Military Police officer who reviewed the videos for Time described their content as not only disgusting but in breach of military procedure and operational security. "To post that kind of stuff on the Internet is quite derogatory to the uniform,'' says the man, who asked...
...While Rip It Up includes images from U.S. military operations, it chiefly shows Australians on operations and in their barracks-and includes the image of the soldier aiming at a crouching man in Arab dress. Another video, 3 Troop, shows images of a soldier apparently practicing quick-draw techniques with his pistol; the sequence ends with him pointing the gun directly at the camera. While evidence of lax weapons-handling practices emerged at the current military inquiry into Kovco's death, questions remain over whether the commission conducting the inquiry was aware of all relevant soldier-made videos. As well...
...Backlash Against Iran's Role in Lebanon The notion that Iranian dollars are going to Lebanese Shi`ites is fueling animosity between the Persian community and the Arab world...
...Stamford Bridge, England Ghosh's story made me believe there are only two ways to deal with the mess in Iraq. One is withdrawal of all the troops and letting the Iraqis sort it out, which is unacceptable. The other is partition with cooperation from the other Arab countries. It would be nice to think this proposal alone would stir the Iraqi Parliament into finding a solution. Maira Empey Chelmsford, England Ghosh offered an amazing view of hell on earth. I grew up in Ireland during the Troubles and know the anguish one experiences during times like that...
...state's history. David Strempel Como, Italy How Much Risk Can We Take? You asked, "What Will It Take To Make Us Feel Safe?" [Aug. 21] I would feel safe if Britain detached itself from U.S. foreign policy; if the West and Israel stopped bombing and humiliating the Arab states; if the Palestinians were given their own state and it was supported by the West to the same degree as the state of Israel is supported; if we stopped demonizing Iran and Syria; if we opened a meaningful and respectful dialogue with the states of the Middle East...