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A Note on the American Psyche

In one of my stories last year I reviewed Shock Doctrine by fellow Canadian Naomi Klein. She recounted in depressing detail the horrors visited on other nations by American policies—almost always on behalf of business.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - With all the negative commentary on my “Shutdown” piece, I would just like to clear the air on what I write and why I write it.

Note: Rather than qualify every statement let me make clear that when I say “Americans”, I mean most or the vast majority of American citizens, but not all.

Nowruz, Iranians` Message of Peace and Friendship for the World

Nowruz celebrates the beauties of life and reminds us that we should enjoy these beauties before we lose the chance.

(TEHRAN) - During the final days of the year, the lifestyle of the Iranian people becomes quite different than the other days and months of the year.

The most remarkable feature of this difference is the immense dynamism and bustle of the people.

Worldwide Sanctions Can Erode Israel`s Fanaticism: Dr. Lawrence Davidson

Dr. Davidson joined Kourosh in an exclusive interview to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, the collective uprising of the Arab world, Egyptian and Tunisian revolutions of 2011.

(TEHRAN / WEST CHESTER) - Born in 1945 in Philadelphia PA, Dr. Lawrence Davidson is professor of history at West Chester University in West Chester PA. His academic work is focused on the history of American foreign relations with the Middle East.

He also teaches courses in the history of science and modern European intellectual history.

Iran Designed and Built Jet Fighter `Saeqeh` Enters Air Force Service

Iran Announces first all-Iranian aircraft squadron.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Iran takes a unique step forward in the world of military aviation with the announcement of the country's first jet fighter squadron comprised of all Iranian aircraft. The Saeqeh jet fighter; Iranian built and designed- now has become part of Iran's Air Force.

Saeqeh means 'Thunderbolt' in Iran and that name was applied to what was undoubtedly one of the best American WWII fighters, the P-47 Thunderbolt which had a ridiculous amount of horsepower toward the end of the war.

From the Axis of Evil to the Least Popular Country

Governments come and go; rulers get elected and then end disappear. What remains on the ground is truth and honesty, the features which the Iranian people have always been renowned for.

(TEHRAN) - A poll recently conducted by the BBC World Service in 27 countries shows that Iran is considered to be the least popular country of the world, followed by North Korea, Pakistan and Israel.

Clinton Admits No `Real News` in US Media

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton admits...

(TEHRAN Press TV) - Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, Clinton said Washington is losing the "information war" in the world.

U.S. Human Rights Policy is Self-Serving and Duplicitous: George Katsiaficas

In my view, the synchronicity of revolts and occupation of public space that began in 1968 is continually widening its circles. - George Katsiaficas

(TEHRAN / GWANGJU) - George Katsiaficas is a renowned university professor, sociologist, author and activist. He is a visiting American Professor of Humanities and Sociology at Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea where he teaches and does research on the 1980s and 1990s East Asian uprisings.

He specializes in social movements, Asian politics, the U.S. foreign policy, comparative and historical studies and has written numerous books in these fields.

Salem-News.com Writers on Press TV:
`Gaddafi using mercs to attack people`

Press TV interview with Dr. William Cook of the University of La Verne in California and Tim King, a journalist from Salem-News in Salem, Oregon.

(TEHRAN / SALEM / LAVERNE PRESS TV) - Cook made the remarks in an interview with Press TV in which he discussed Gaddafi's weakening hold on power and his decision to massacre the citizens of his own country.

Tim King, a journalist with the media outlet Salem News, which is based in Salem Oregon, also participated in the interview, which touched on a number of issues, such as the prospects for a rough transition to democracy in Libya after years of despotic rule.

ME Revolts Threaten US Military Bases

The recent uprisings in Arab states have raised serious concerns in the US over the major reliance of its military operations on its bases across Persian Gulf's Arab nations.

(TEHRAN PRESS TV) - About 27,000 American troops are deployed at US military bases in numerous Arab countries in the region, including Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, AFP reported.

As the Bahraini government brutally cracks down on the country's pro-democracy protesters, at least 4,000 American troops are stationed there as part of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters.

Scirocco of 2011 Blows Down the House of Cards

Apparently, the rats are jumping off the sinking ship.

(TEHRAN) - The winds of change are definitely blowing across the Arab world like the scirocco that arises in the Sahara and blows across North Africa.

And this time, it seems the political scirocco of 2011 is blowing down the house of cards in a number of countries.