On July 22, 1987, PalestineÂ’s most famous cartoonist, Naji Salim al-Ali, was shot in London an by unknown assassin. He lapsed into a coma and died five weeks later on August 29.
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Five months into a Baghdad-centred “security crackdown”, US officials continue to claim that the 160,000 US troops occupying Iraq are making “progress” in reducing “sectarian violence” in the war-ravaged country. But, according to a July 26 Associated Press tally, at least 1759 Iraqis were killed in war-related violence in July — a 7% increase on the 1640 who were reported killed in June.
Dream Days at the Hotel Existence
Powderfinger
UMI, 2007
11 tracks, $22.99
Powderfinger
UMI, 2007
11 tracks, $22.99
Two events took place in Brisbane to commemorate one of the bitterest industrial disputes in AustraliaÂ’s history. A forum held by the Brisbane Labour History Association, and a musical theatre production Red Cap explored the events of the 1964-65 Mt Isa minersÂ’ strike that put the north Queensland town on the map, galvanising the community in support of the miners.
As It Happened: Fidel Castro — During the 20 years after the Bay of Pigs invasion, Cuba became a prime example of a socialist state, with free education and free health services for its population. SBS, Friday, August 10, 8.30pm.
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