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Unusually Large Movements of US Warplanes Overhead in Scotland.

features list | 01.11.2003 00:00 | Anti-militarism

Since Saturday, the 1st of November, people in the Highlands of Scotland have been witnessing large movements of US warplanes overhead. [1,2,3].

Experienced observers say the large numbers are reminiscent of those that preceded the bombing of Iraq in 1998 and military strikes on Libya in the 1980s as well as the first Gulf War.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, or NATO,held a summit in Edinburgh, Scotland, the 6-7th of November. Spontaneous protests took place in small numbers. Increased security is in the area.

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  1. Syria ?? — GL
  2. Warplanes resume bombing in Iraq — nobody
  3. CND deny story — broken yolk
  4. response from Scottish CND — question asked
  5. usefull links — fwd
  6. Check your facts people — eagleEye
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