OTTAWA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - An official Canadian government document has put both the United States and Israel on a watch list of countries where prisoners run the risk of being tortured, CTV television reported on Thursday.
The revelation is likely to embarrass the minority Conservative government, which is a staunch U.S. ally.
The document mentions the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba where a Canadian man is being held. CTV said the document was part of a course on torture awareness given to Canadian diplomats to help them determine whether prisoners they visited abroad had been mistreated. It said the document mentioned U.S. interrogation techniques such as "forced nudity, isolation, and sleep deprivation."
Other countries on the watch list include Syria, China, Iran and Afghanistan, CTV said.
THE HAGUE -- The Dutch Defense Ministry on Wednesday summoned the U.S. ambassador as other American allies denounced criticism of NATO forces in Afghanistan by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.
The U.S. ambassador, Roland Arnall, met with ministry officials to offer a "clarification of the comments" by Gates, said chief State Department spokesman Sean McCormack.
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Although he did not criticize any country individually, Gates said he had raised the concerns at a meeting last month of NATO countries with troops in southern Afghanistan. Those forces are predominantly British, Canadian and Dutch.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A United Nations official who has toured parts of Louisiana and Mississippi devastated by Hurricane Katrina says the thousands of victims of the storm resemble poor people displaced by natural disasters in other parts of the world.
"Whether you're displaced in a rich country or a poor country, what remains the same is you need to get the help, the assistance of the authorities, of the communities, to be able to restart a normal life, and the people I have met are not there yet," said Walter Kalin, the UN secretary general's representative on the human rights of internally displaced persons.
Saudi Oil Minister Ali Ibrahim Naimi refused Bush’s request for more oil. Bush who was whimpering about high cost of oil pleaded with the Saudis to increase oil output. With the American economic system failing and the U.S. dollar virtually worthless on the world stage, Bush is worried. President Bush, with his Left Behind Christian philosophy, appeared not only utterly inept in his bid to pander to the Saudis, but challenged cognitively in his understanding of global affairs.
Quote by Raine: I saw that segment on KO last night... This is not the Bill clinton that I have known and loved.
I do not like what I am seeing from him at all.
Quote by wickedpam: Okay I'm just hearing about these rebate things again - where the hell is the government going to get the money to give everyone making under 85,000 about $800? Is this going to be like the $300 we got the last time, the one that was an advance on your future IRS refund and you have to pay taxes on it?
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam: Okay I'm just hearing about these rebate things again - where the hell is the government going to get the money to give everyone making under 85,000 about $800? Is this going to be like the $300 we got the last time, the one that was an advance on your future IRS refund and you have to pay taxes on it?
That would be my guess. It's not a tax rebate, it's a loan against future taxes.
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam: Okay I'm just hearing about these rebate things again - where the hell is the government going to get the money to give everyone making under 85,000 about $800? Is this going to be like the $300 we got the last time, the one that was an advance on your future IRS refund and you have to pay taxes on it?
That would be my guess. It's not a tax rebate, it's a loan against future taxes.
That's kinda what I'm figuring. And everyone is only focusing on the fact that they would get like $800 so they could run out and blow it on something they don't need but they want.
Quote by starling310: *sigh* . . . . what an awesome first lady she would be. . .
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam: Okay I'm just hearing about these rebate things again - where the hell is the government going to get the money to give everyone making under 85,000 about $800? Is this going to be like the $300 we got the last time, the one that was an advance on your future IRS refund and you have to pay taxes on it?
That would be my guess. It's not a tax rebate, it's a loan against future taxes.
That's kinda what I'm figuring. And everyone is only focusing on the fact that they would get like $800 so they could run out and blow it on something they don't need but they want.
In my case, it would be used to pay off bills.
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Quote by livingonli:In my case, it would be used to pay off bills.Quote by wickedpam:That's kinda what I'm figuring. And everyone is only focusing on the fact that they would get like $800 so they could run out and blow it on something they don't need but they want.Quote by BobR:That would be my guess. It's not a tax rebate, it's a loan against future taxes.Quote by wickedpam: Okay I'm just hearing about these rebate things again - where the hell is the government going to get the money to give everyone making under 85,000 about $800? Is this going to be like the $300 we got the last time, the one that was an advance on your future IRS refund and you have to pay taxes on it?
Quote by TriSec: Shelagh, do you have the kind of car that the lights stay on if you take out the key?
I wouldn't worry about the battery too much...as long as the engine and alternator are OK, you should be fine to drive with the headlights on all the time.
Before I had a car with daytime running lights, I used to do that routinely with no ill effects, other than people telling me I had my headlights on...
Quote by velveeta jones: BobR's blog is great, so right on target. I never thought I see the day when it is embarressing to be an American............not going oversee's for awhile!
Quote by starling310: Can I ask a stupid question. . . where is the money for the "Economic Growth Package" going to come from?
State Del. Lionel Spruill introduced a bill Tuesday to ban displaying replicas of human genitalia (rubber testicles on truck hitches) on vehicles, calling it a safety issue because it could distract other drivers.
Under his measure, displaying the ornamentation on a motor vehicle would be a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $250.
Quote by starling310: I hate myself for loving Tom Cruise movies.
Quote by wickedpam:That's the question I brought up. I think it could only be like that supposed $300 we got the last time.Quote by starling310: Can I ask a stupid question. . . where is the money for the "Economic Growth Package" going to come from?
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310: Can I ask a stupid question. . . where is the money for the "Economic Growth Package" going to come from?
That's the question I brought up. I think it could only be like that supposed $300 we got the last time.
Quote by Raine: 1600 dollars for a family he is proposing? OK, let me figure this math out... if I am single, and I get 800 bucks, and my neighbor has a family with 2-3 children.... who gets the better deal? So much for the sanctity of marriage...
Quote by Raine: this man... :rage: Where the hell has he been all this time? The mortgage crisis, the inflation, the massive layoffs, food prices rising, wages dropping, healthinsurance costs soaring, prescrioption prices skyrocketing, school budgets shrinking, War bills piling on... and now... NOW... he says:CONGRESS MUST ACT QUICKLY??!?!?!?!?!??? :rage:
Quote by livingonli: Huckabee attacked by disgruntled squirrel over views on Confederate flag.
Quote by Raine: you wanna fix the ecomony? Stop the corporate welfare. Increase the taxes on the wealthy... MAKE THEM IMMEDIATLY PAY thier fair share!! you wanna fix the economy? End the war!
Quote by Raine: you wanna fix the ecomony? Stop the corporate welfare. Increase the taxes on the wealthy... MAKE THEM IMMEDIATLY PAY thier fair share!! you wanna fix the economy? End the war!
Quote by Raine: better to have a president in a wheelchair, huh there Fred?
Quote by livingonli:Like FDR?Quote by Raine: better to have a president in a wheelchair, huh there Fred?
Quote by Raine:WTF???
Quote by wickedpam:That's more then a little disturbing!Quote by Raine:WTF???
The Associated Press began preparing Britney Spears’ obituary within the past month, Usmagazine.com has learned.
"We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time," AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us.
"I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now," Washington adds. "Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now…but if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared."
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:WTF???
That's more then a little disturbing!
GolfWeek is surprised at the negative response...
Quote by velveeta jones: Help! Need opinions here. My wife says that I am to take her to a movie. She is seeing Cloverfield, should I see that, or go to Juno? Anyone seen Juno? Which to see......which to see........
I'm torn.
Quote by velveeta jones: Help! Need opinions here. My wife says that I am to take her to a movie. She is seeing Cloverfield, should I see that, or go to Juno? Anyone seen Juno? Which to see......which to see........
I'm torn.
Giving through either link will get your donation added to the Friday total. You can get shirts, stickers, signs, etc at the store link - so why not advertise John's campaign while donating to the cause?
If you miss Friday's fund-raising drive still go and donate whenever you are able to - every dollar helps - and you can get nice merchandise for your $5-2300 donation!
THE FIRST $250 you ever give John will be matched by the government - so it's literally like having your donation doubled!
The Bush Era of Lies is coming to an end - we need a president who will be a REAL leader that will bring dignity once again to this great country - John will make a great president of the United States!
GO JOHN GO!
Quote by Raine:
Hell yeah. That is what I am talking about.
Quote by BobR: Did Randi say something about Fred Thompson in assless chaps??
:puke:
Quote by shelaghc: Anyone here in Chicago?
Quote by shelaghc: Anyone here in Chicago?
Quote by TriSec: Alright gang, I'm off to wrangle little boys in cute uniforms.
(Well, that didn't come out right now, did it?)
I'll be around again much later this evening.
:peace:
Quote by shelaghc: If anyone knows anyone in Chicago who might need a mechanic or finds themselves in Chicago needing a mechanic, here' the place to go:
Accurate Imports
Oscar just *created* a switch for me so I can turn my car lights on and off.
Then he refused any payment at all. I wish I'd found these two ages ago. I'd be willing to bet my car would be in far better shape and my wallet would be a little more robust.
Obviously I wouldn't have expected them to do free work all the time, but the prices they quoted me were not only fair, but lower than the mechanic I had been using (until he moved to Wisconsin without letting me know).
If you or a friend goes, tell them the lady who moved to Pittsburgh recommended them so they know I wasn't kidding when I told them I was going to tell everyone I could about them.