20 July 2016
The former prime minister is covered for all court costs – including possible multi-million pound damages – related to allegations that he abused his power to take the country to war.
Families of dead soldiers planning to sue Mr Blair have launched a public appeal to get their legal case off the ground, and in less than 24 hours, raised more than £50,000 – enough for lawyers to start work on the case....
Washington (Sputnik) — Tuesday’s announcement (click here) came on the eve of a pledging conference in Washington, DC that is co-hosted by Canada and includes Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and the United States.
"With this pledging conference, the international community has rallied to demonstrate its continued support for Iraq and its commitment to meeting the ongoing needs of the Iraqi people, especially women and youth," the release explained.
Canada’s latest pledge is part of a $1.6 billion commitment to Iraq and the region that was first announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February, the release noted....
Remember how "W" and Cheney stated Iraq with it's oil income could pay for all the country's bills. Right? What happened to oil? Hello?
19 July 2016
The Iraqi government has announced (click here) a two-day mandatory official holiday beginning on Wednesday due to a heatwave.
A statement issued by the Iraqi cabinet said temperatures were expected to soar above 50C (122F). It is the first heat advisory issued by the Iraqi government this summer.
The public holiday will apply to all government workers.
High temperatures in summer are common in Iraq, and endemic electricity outages make life harder for Iraqis when temperatures soar. To cope with the heat, Iraqis either stay indoors or swim in rivers. In some public places, showers are set up for those who want to cool down.
It is not uncommon for such public holidays to be declared when heatwaves hit during Iraq’s long, hot summers.
19 July 2016
By Robert Mendik
Taxpayers will be obliged to pay (click here) all Tony Blair’s legal bills if he is sued by the families of soldiers killed in Iraq.The former prime minister is covered for all court costs – including possible multi-million pound damages – related to allegations that he abused his power to take the country to war.
Families of dead soldiers planning to sue Mr Blair have launched a public appeal to get their legal case off the ground, and in less than 24 hours, raised more than £50,000 – enough for lawyers to start work on the case....
