BONUS: Ten things we didn't know this time two weeks ago.
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Israeli soldiers put up photo exhibit showing the mistreatment of Palestinians by Israelis.
Yet *another* White House report has to be revised because it's numbers were too optimistic/just fucking wrong. Again, it's either incompetence or deception, and neither is a good option.
Can we expect more medically enhanced food in the future?
LOTTA NEWS:
* Whatta shocker. Administration extends the immunity for prosecution of our troops in Iraq. I'm sure that's just what the Iraqis want.
* Howard Kurtz covers Wolfowitz calling journalists sissies. And the next day, Wolfowitz apologizes. Nice.
* So, if we're running our prisons torture-free these days, why not let in UN inspectors to prove it?
* The campaign against al-Sadr shows the evolution of new ground tactics.
* And while no one is looking, Afghani women register to vote.
* Documents show internal struggle over the torture/interrogation policy. Who knew which side Cheney would end up on?
* Bush remains wildly unpopular overseas, as recent Irish protests show.
* And speaking of, South Africans protest Bush's policies on AIDS. (Courtesy RQ.)
* Cheney energy documents remain sealed, but sent back to lower courts. Man, this Supreme Court isn't going out on any limbs.
* No more Iraqs? Not with this reasoning.
* Families of the soldiers killed in Iraq can now watch the remains' return.
* Ah, technology. What about a new 'liars club' network using cellphones for alibis?
* When is a moon more like a comet?
* Post explains why it dropped the F-word.
Bizarre new spacecraft being built, that may open the doors to a new level of astronomy.
KFC decides against opening up stores in... Tibet.
Jeopardy champion crosses the $500k mark. (I keep having Quiz Show flashbacks.)
Tanzania fights government corruption with... death curses.