Chemical Attacks

Media perpetuates unsubstantiated chemical imbalance theory of depression

harminka — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:02:32 -0600

The theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance is often presented in the media as fact even though there is little scientific evidence to support it, according to a new study co-authored by a Florida State University visiting lecturer.

Iraqi Court Sentences 'Chemical Ali' To Death

Dinka — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:02:00 -0500

An Iraqi court has issued a death sentence to the man who has been widely known as "Chemical Ali" for masterminding the mass slaughter of ethnic Kurds in the late 1980s.

Car Bomb In Al-Ramadi Kills At Least 25

Dinka — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:15:38 -0500

A car bomb exploded in the Iraqi city of Al-Ramadi today, killing at least 25 people and spraying the area with chlorine. It was the latest insurgent attack using the deadly chemical. More than 30 people were reported injured.

Iraq Police Avert New Chemical Attack

Dinka — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:15:27 -0500

Police have detained a man as he was trying to detonate a truck rigged with two tons of explosives and several thousands liters of chlorine in western Iraq.

Iraqi Victims of Halabja Chemical Attack Still Suffer 19 Years Later

Dinka — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:21:01 -0500

Iraqi Prosecutors Show Memos Linking Saddam to Chemical Attacks

Dinka — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:47:34 -0600