"In the coming days, we are going to see some quite startling disclosures about Russia, the nature of the Russian state, and about bribery and corruption in other countries, particularly in Central Asia. We will see a wrath of disclosures about pretty terrible things going on around the world."— Investigations Executive Editor David Leigh of the Guardian, one of three news organizations given advanced access to the US State Dept. cables by WikiLeaks. (democracynow.org)
Guardian editor on Wikileaks/Cablegate: "Terrible" disclosures coming
A reminder that the news does not reflect reality
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Immigration consultant fraud leaves Chinese family broke
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Former Army reservist admits firebombing Pennsylvania governor's home on Passover
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