Headlines for 09-20-07

US to push for support on new Iran sanctions The US and European states are preparing to consider additional sanctions against Iran to punish Tehran for failing to comply with UN demands to allow more time for negotiations on a possible third round of UN measures, diplomats said.


Iranian officer 'seized in Iraq' "This individual has been involved in transporting improvised explosive devices," the American military said.


Iran after nukes, but we don't want war: Sarkozy President Nicolas Sarkozy insisted Thursday that France did not want a war with Iran over its nuclear programme, while directly accusing Tehran of seeking to develop atomic weapons.


Making a killing: how private armies became a $120bn global industry A high-ranking US military commander in Iraq said: "These guys run loose in this country and do stupid stuff. There's no authority over them, so you can't come down on them hard when they escalate force. They shoot people."




Pressure to arrest Ahmadinejad Israel's friends are calling for the arrest of Iran's president in advance of his arrival next week in New York City


Israel can beat any enemy: defence minister "We can win in every situation, even when the sound of war comes from Syria or when Iran readies its weapons," he said.


Arabs push through U.N. watchdog vote against Israel


Carter: Iran No Threat to Israel Now "Iran is quite distant from Israel," said Carter, 83. "I think it would be almost inconceivable that Iran would commit suicide by launching one or two missiles of any kind against the nation of Israel."


Giuliani says NATO should admit Israel, Japan Giuliani for President...of ISRAEL!


'Dozens died in Syria-Iran missile test' This 'report' sounds like more propaganda in the effort to include Syria when the US attacks Iran.


Fury as Netanyahu confirms Syria strike An anonymous official said to be close to Mr Olmert was quoted in the Haaretz newspaper as saying: "Bibi's slip of the tongue borders on national irresponsibility. Once again Netanyahu couldn't restrain himself and he ran to tell the guys."


Brazil offers hope to Iraq refugees It is the second time in 60 years that they and their families have been refugees. They fled British-mandate Palestine after the formation of Israel and eventually ended up in Iraq, where they were welcomed by the former government and given generous financial support



Moran Should 'retract His Remarks' About Israel Lobby, Hoyer Says Moran, a Virginia Democrat, got himself in hot water last week telling a Jewish magazine that the pro-Israel lobby, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, was enormously influential in pushing for war in Iraq. He also said AIPAC's "ties to certain newspapers and magazines and individuals in the media are substantial and intimidating."



Iranian visit to Ground Zero denied Jewish leaders welcomed a decision to deny Iran's president a visit to Ground Zero.


Bush warns N. Korea on nuclear export In a press conference Thursday, Bush refused four times to comment on allegations that Israel struck deep into Syrian territory two weeks ago, targeting nuclear material shipped to Syria by North Korea. However, the president said he was willing to comment in general on allegations that North Korea exports its nuclear know-how, contrary to an emerging agreement in its talks with the international community.
Israel to Bush: "Bark like a dog". Bush: "Woof!"


U.S. talking about isolating Iran "The reason why is, is because it's very important for us to take the threats coming out of the mouth of the president of Iran very seriously," Bush said, adding that Mahmoud Ahmedinejad constantly talks about using force on Israel, "and Israel is our very firm and strong ally."


MIDEAST-US: The Long Propaganda War Wittes suggests that the U.S. use the Israeli-Palestinian peace process as an opportunity to build a coalition to counter Iranian clout that would include Israel and moderate Arab states allied or friendly with the U.S. Again, the current administration's bumbling efforts to hastily set up a meeting for mid-November between Israel and some Arab states is already mired in doubt about what specific progress will be made, dimming hopes for a lasting and effective coalition


NY university urged to cancel Ahmadinejad speech


Jewish congressmen slam Moran Sixteen Jewish Democrats in Congress slammed a colleague who blamed AIPAC for the Iraq war.