News Dump 11-21-2005

Who’s more sincere? China: China says it does not condone torture or forced confessions… or US: We do not torture. — “US,” you say? Good, because if we weren’t, then we’d have no credibility whatsoever when we advise China on the value of political and religious freedom.
More on US-China relations: US more cautious than wary as China’s reach grows
Dick about torture: Powell aide: Torture ‘guidance’ from VP
Habeas Corpses — Torturing people to death is not a serious way to wage war on terrorism.
Filling in the details: Autopsy reports reveal homicides of detainees in U.S. custody
And other news:
Iran Received Black Market Nuclear Designs — from A.Q. Khan
Murtha predicts US troop withdrawal — as an October surprise?
The End of News? — Who killed the news? —