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UK disputes Bush's use of 'waterboarding' to save lives
Counter terrorism experts in the UK have disputed claims made by George W Bush in his memoir that acts of torture against terror suspects after 9/11prevented attacks in Britain.In his book, the former US president says he personally authorised what's called 'waterboarding' as a form of torture- which is a crime under international law.'Damn Right' ...
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'Waterboarding' saved British lives: George Bush
Former US President George W Bush has vigorously defended "waterboarding" of terror suspects by the CIA, claiming the interrogation technique, which simulates drowning, saved several British lives by preventing attacks on Heathrow airport and Canary Wharf, the business hub of London.In an interview with 'The Times', publicising his new book Deci...
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Bestseller already? George Bush to tell all
George W Bush will end a self-imposed silence about his presidency in an NBC prime-time special on Monday, the eve of the release of his memoir, Decision Points. That the interviewer will be Matt Lauer, the co-host of the "Today" show, reveals calculations by Mr Bush and his advisers, as well as a campaign by NBC.In the past, the first inter...
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Bush to speak with Winfrey, Leno, others
The world will soon be hearing a lot from former American President George W. Bush.After relative silence since leaving office in 2009, Bush will be on the air throughout next week and beyond in promotion of his memoir, "Decision Points," which comes out Tuesday. Along with previously announced TV appearances with Matt Lauer and with Oprah Winfrey,...
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Bush memoirs: What gives him a 'sickening feeling'
George W Bush's memoir "Decision Points" could well have been titled "The Decider Decides": it's an autobiography focused around "the most consequential decisions" of his presidency and his personal life from his decision to give up drinking in 1986 to his decision to invade Iraq in 2003 to his decisions regarding the financial crisis of 2008. It i...
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UK disputes Bush's use of 'waterboarding' to save lives
Counter terrorism experts in the UK have disputed claims made by George W Bush in his memoir that acts of torture against terror suspects after 9/11prevented attacks in Britain.In his book, the former US president says he personally authorised what's called 'waterboarding' as a form of torture- which is a crime under international law.'Damn Right' ...
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'Waterboarding' saved British lives: George Bush
Former US President George W Bush has vigorously defended "waterboarding" of terror suspects by the CIA, claiming the interrogation technique, which simulates drowning, saved several British lives by preventing attacks on Heathrow airport and Canary Wharf, the business hub of London.In an interview with 'The Times', publicising his new book Deci...
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Bestseller already? George Bush to tell all
George W Bush will end a self-imposed silence about his presidency in an NBC prime-time special on Monday, the eve of the release of his memoir, Decision Points. That the interviewer will be Matt Lauer, the co-host of the "Today" show, reveals calculations by Mr Bush and his advisers, as well as a campaign by NBC.In the past, the first inter...
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Bush to speak with Winfrey, Leno, others
The world will soon be hearing a lot from former American President George W. Bush.After relative silence since leaving office in 2009, Bush will be on the air throughout next week and beyond in promotion of his memoir, "Decision Points," which comes out Tuesday. Along with previously announced TV appearances with Matt Lauer and with Oprah Winfrey,...
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Bush memoirs: What gives him a 'sickening feeling'
George W Bush's memoir "Decision Points" could well have been titled "The Decider Decides": it's an autobiography focused around "the most consequential decisions" of his presidency and his personal life from his decision to give up drinking in 1986 to his decision to invade Iraq in 2003 to his decisions regarding the financial crisis of 2008. It i...
