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Today on Flashpoints:
Iraq under siege, we’ll have two reports from the ground
on the ongoing bloody occupations in Baghdad, Kufa and Najaf;
plus, protesters and police gear up for the Republican National
Convention in New York City as civil rights activists battle
the New York Courts for the right for free speech and assembly;
and from New York the Knight Report;
5:01 PM PST
The Knight Report: American munitions damage the wall of the
1500 year old Holy Shrine of remain deadlocked. Isreal takes
more land for Jewish houses in Palestinian West Bank and anticipate
receipt of more Iraqi oil through a new pipeline.
5:07 PM PST
Report from Baghdad: Salam
Talib, Pacifica correspondent reporting from on the ground
is interviewed by FP Nora Barrows-Friedman. U.S. troops using
firepower from the ground and the air in Najaf.
5:22 PM PST
Report from Baghdad and Najaf: Helen
Williams, Welsh peace activist with Red Cross. Living
in a small apartment among Shia, Muslim and Christian Iraqi
people since November. I live 50 meters from a church bombed
three weeks ago. The bombing pulled the community together
in their disgust and anger at what has happenned. She discusses
her recent experiences in Najaf as she came under attack while
giving medical help and attempting to deliver much needed
water.
5:46 PM PST
Musical Break: The Madness of War - Ultranada
5:48 PM PST
Republican National Convention and Protesters: Solange Echeverria
interviews Bill Hackwell, International
Answer Coalition. NYPD couches civil disobedience as a
violent activity. Police practice their intimidation tactics
to avoid protest and criticism of the Bush Administration.
"We are prepared to arrest and detain over 1000 protesters
per day". First Amendment rights are being challenged
in NY Central Park. Permits, court tactics and media intimidation.
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