The truth behind the 'war on terror' is that it is part of Western powers' imperialistic quest to secure natural resource reserves for their corporations.

Not only did the march have the traditional left but also, for example, there was the Muslim community, sections of the Jewish community, Liberal Democrats, even some Tories.

The 2 million of us who marched against the Iraq invasion 10 years ago created a force that is still shaping politics and society.

Why did the anti-war movement become such a vehicle for women's political action, and what does that tell us about the position of women today?

The idea of fighting for Queen and Country is held tight by those who never have and never will actually fight, says former SAS soldier Ben Griffin.

As Cameron toured the North African region speaking of tackling terrorism, open democracy and eradicating poverty, most journalists failed to point out some very basic facts.

Take some comfort from the thought of those spanking new ships and aircraft carriers roaming the seas, and those drones and planes in the skies keeping us safe.

Of all people on the planet, there is nobody with less authority to accuse others of supporting "brutal Arab dictators in the world" than David Cameron and his Nato allies.

The suggestion that the transformation of Mali into a 'mess' and a 'global threat' might have been a 'cock up', constitutes the outer limits of acceptable criticism for the BBC.

John Pilger: Welcome to the Shammies - media awards that recognize unsung talent

The Shammy judges were especially impressed by a spirited campaign to rehabilitate Tony Blair. The winner will receive the coveted Jeremy Paxman Hoodwink Prize.

Ex-soldier Joe Glenton says portraying all soldiers fighting in Afghanistan as 'heroes' is used by politicians and generals to justify wars which are opposed by the majority of the British public.

British university UCL says ISRS the think tank of arms dealars and warmongers, launched by Tony Blair in October 2012, is an "attractive addition... to pragmatic learning".

So Happy Xmas, and may the God of peace and justice keep you safe from the elite militarists who are already scheming their way towards new disasters.

US interrogators were supplied with "knowingly false information" by the UK security services, including the allegation that Shaker Aamer was paid directly by Bin Laden.

She was proud to be a soldier, but did Corporal Channing Day expect when she joined the British army that she would be sent to fight in illegal or unjustified wars of occupation?

Cameron has just returned from selling weapons to the Gulf States, in preparation for wars with Iran and/or Syria that may prove to be even bloodier and more catastrophic than their predecessors.