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In this edition of the show Susan interviews Karen Greenberg, author of The Least Worst Place. In her recent book The Least Worst Place, she offers a gripping narrative account of the first one hundred days of Guantanamo. Greenberg, one of America's leading experts on the Bush Administration's policies on terrorism, tells the story through a group of career officers who tried and ultimately failed to stymie the Pentagon's desire to implement harsh new policies in Guantanamo and bypass the Geneva Conventions. She outlines how the US has systematically violated all rules and norms of the Geneva Conventions and has made Guantanamo a lawless prison camp. In this narrative of the earliest days of the post-9/11 era centers on the conflicts Gitmo-based Marine officers confess about faulty intelligence. Ultimately from Bush to Obama transparency is replaced with secrecy, military protocol with violations of basic operation procedures, and humane and legal detainee treatment with harsh interrogation methods and torture. Greenberg's riveting account puts a human face on this little-known story, revealing how America first lost its moral bearings in the wake of 9/11

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The United Nations has rated the floods in Pakistan as the greatest humanitarian crisis in recent history with more people affected than the South-East Asian tsunami and the recent earthquakes in Kashmir and Haiti combined. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/7935485/Pakistan-disaster-is-the-worst-in-the-UNs-history.html

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The best among us is those who can positively help each other learn from mistakes, to have the constructive conversation that supports our growth in this life. Imām ʿAlī (ʿa) has said, \"Your worst friends are those who flatter and praise you and hide your defects from you.\" This video is inspired by the upcoming publication by Al-Kisa Foundation titled \"150 Life Lessons from Noble Narrations\", your donation will help sponsor this book. Visit https://bit.ly/noblelessons

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In 2009 were going to see the worst economic collapse ever the Greatest Depression says Gerald Celente US trend forecaster He believes its going to be very violent in the US including there being a tax revolt

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[12 July 2012] Bosnia marks 17th genocide anniversary in Srebrenica - English July 11th is the day Bosnia and Herzegovina is marking the 17th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica . In July 1995 the Bosnian Serb army staged a brutal takeover of this small town and its surroundings, killing more than 8000 persons. This was the site of the worst case of genocide in Europe since the World War II. Ivana Setic, Press TV, Sarajevo

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The death toll in Latvia\'s worst disaster in decades is rising. It has been announced that at least 51 people died when the roof of a supermarket collapsed on shoppers in the capital, Riga. Rescuers are still pulling bodies from the rubble as hopes of finding more survivors are dwindling over 24 hours since the incident occurred. The roof of the Maxima supermarket collapsed late on Thursday when it was full of shoppers. The cause of the deadly tragedy has not been determined yet, although the police have opened a criminal investigation focusing on the construction of the building. The Latvian government has declared three days of mourning starting on Saturday and will hold a national moment of silence on Monday.

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Peugeot-Citroen was the worst affected French company when the U-S and its allies imposed sanctions against Iran in 2012. Until then, the car-maker had been sending spare parts to its former partner Iran-Khodro. When it stopped doing so, it entered a period of deep crisis which led to thousands of job cuts in the company. In a country facing record high unemployment, this was a shock. With the new deal between Iran and five permanent members of the U-N Security Council plus Germany, the sanctions on Tehran are eased, bringing a mix of respite and caution to labor unions. Peugeot Citroen\'s share prices rose just a day after the ease on sanctions was announced. Before the sanctions, the company was the biggest player on Iranian roads. Peugeot has recently announced it is hiring a new chairman in 2014. But labor unions are skeptical if Carlos Tavares can really turn around the car-maker\'s fortunes. In the coming days, Tehran will host the first international car makers\' conference on Iranian auto-industry. And that is where French car brands will find out, if they will dominate Iranian roads as they once did.

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Europe is shuddering under the threat of its worst storm in years. Hurricane-force winds lash mainland Europe, leaving five people dead or missing. Travel and transport are disrupted, with thousands forced to flee their homes. So far, Britain seems to be bearing the brunt, with 15000 homes evacuated. The Thames Barrier, designed to protect London from flooding, will remain shut on Thursday night. Across Britain, more than 100-thousand homes are without power. Prime Minister David Cameron has held two emergency meetings to discuss the situation. Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden are on alert. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across northern Europe while rail and ferry services are shut down.

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US President Barack Obama is ending his fifth year in office matching the worst public approval ratings of his presidency. A new poll shows that Obama\'s approval rating has hit a new record low. The poll, conducted by ABC News and the Washington Post, shows that just 43 percent of US citizens currently approve the president\'s job performance down 11 points from this time last year. The poll has put the US president\'s disapproval at 55 percent up from 42 percent last year. That\'s the highest unpopularity mark in Obama\'s presidency so far. Political analysts say the US president\'s controversial healthcare law, known as the Obamacare, and his weak national security strategies are some of the main reasons for his waning popularity

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The Union of the Metal Industry Workers in the blockaded coastal enclave has announced that there are around seven thousand workers currently unemployed due to the Israeli blockade and Egypt\'s closure of the borders. About %90 of Gaza factories, 3900 factories, are shut down due to the blockade. Factories have been shuttered due to the shortage of machinery, raw material, and the ongoing power crisis.

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We find in some prophetic traditions that in the end times, the best of the people to walk the earth would be scholars and clergymen of the Muslim Ummah; and at the same time, the worst of the people to walk the earth would be scholars and clergymen of the Muslim Ummah. See what Imam Khomeini has to say regarding the latter.

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Clarifying the Islamic concept of Gheebah (backbiting), which is one of the worst of sins - yet it is often taken lightly! BEFORE explaining this sensitive and tricky subject, the BISKIT guy explains 3 common places where people think it’s gheebah… but it’s actually NOT! Pay attention: you don’t want to miss the fine print! #BISKIT #Islam #Love #Compassion #Mercy #IslamicTeachings #Phone #SocialMedia

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We have all witnessed how American officials have tried to \"help\" various nations across the world manage their affairs. With this in mind, what is one of the worst conditions for any country, anywhere across the world? The Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, addresses this question with a short, yet profound answer. It\'s time for regional nations and nations all across the world to become independent and think about the betterment of their own people.

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We have such a misunderstood concept of who truly are our friends. And along these lines, what does Imam Redha (A) say about something that we need to take time out for? What is the importance of associating with brothers that are trustworthy? What is an Islamic quality of a good friend? Is it okay to go easy on ones self when it comes to our flaws? What are we taught in Islam as far as taking constructive criticism is concerned? Who is truly our worst enemy? Finally, what are a few steps for us to begin reforming ourselves? Ustad Agha Alireza Panahian speaks about how \"Your True Friend Will Tell You Your Flaws\".

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Annual protest marking the 4th year anniversary of the illegal western armed Saudi war on Yemen the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, we call again on the Canadian government to Immediately STOP arming the Saudi war criminals, we will submit a letter with a wide range of endorsements as we do every year supporting our battle, Canada & Canadians can’t continue to be accomplices in the clear war crimes committed daily on the Yemeni nation, the worst humanitarian crisis in the world according to the UN and many credible orgs in the world!