George Bush's secret order to send special forces into Pakistan

Fear of escalating regional conflict � White House seeks British backing

A secret order issued by George Bush giving US special forces carte blanche to mount counter-terrorist operations inside Pakistani territory raised fears last night that escalating conflict was spreading from Afghanistan to Pakistan and could ignite a region-wide war.

The unprecedented executive order, signed by Bush in July after an intense internal administration debate, comes amid western concern that the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan ... Full Story »

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The Guardian reports on another bush violation of international law as he sends troops into Pakistan. How many countries did Germany invade?

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