Headlines for 11-09-07

Iran says US must ask directly for new Iraq talks


US releases nine Iranians in Iraq


Hagel Calls Giuliani, Clinton 'Cowboys' for Comments on Iran


Big Brother Spying on Americans' Internet Data? I would assume that is the case for anybody that is anti-neocon/Israel_lobby. We are a threat to their chokehold on the American government - a very dangerous prospect to them.


Signs of Detente? the most interesting reaction came from within the Pentagon itself, including Gates? remarks last Thursday and reports that CentCom commander Adm. William Fallon, who has made it abundantly clear that he strongly opposes a military attack on Iran, had responded favourably to Hagel?s letter to Bush.


Spooks refuse to toe Cheney's line on Iran Former CIA officer Philip Giraldi provided a similar account, based on his own sources in the intelligence community. He told IPS that intelligence analysts have had to review and rewrite their findings three times, because of pressure from the White House. Do not cave in to the neocons. Rebel with all you got.


Canadian deported to Syria presses U.S. appeal A Canadian who said U.S. authorities deported him to Syria where he was tortured should have been able to contest the order in a U.S. court, his lawyer told an appeals court on Friday.


Bolton: US should support Musharraf On Iran, Bolton criticized the Bush administration for deferring to European efforts to try to persuade Tehran to give up its alleged quest for nuclear weapons. And he expressed little faith in diplomacy or U.N. sanctions from "dissuading Iran from its present course."




Palestinians at the Iraq-Syria border We continue seek better solutions, including resettlement options, for the refugees ? both within and outside the region. Earlier this year, we appealed for specific support and urgent medical resettlement for vulnerable and sick children in Al Waleed camp as they are unable to find medical treatment in Iraq.


US intelligence will help rid northern Iraq of PKK: Erdogan


Is a vote for Rudy a vote for war? By Patrick J. Buchanan ** A second member of Rudy's team is Martin Kramer, an Israeli-American who, according to Ken Silverstein of Harper's, "spent 25 years at Tel Aviv University and whose Middle East policy can best be summarized as, 'What's best for Israel?'" Silverstein calls Rudy's eight-man advisory group "AIPAC's Dream Team" ? AIPAC being the Israeli lobby, two of whose leaders go on trial in January for espionage against the United States.


Israel, US meet to discuss common Middle East strategy Earlier, Minister Shaul Mofaz spoke to reporters regarding joint America-Israeli efforts vis-à-vis Iran and said: "We're progressing with the strategy that was put in place and we are raising the level of sanctions incrementally. There are more severe measures that can be taken against Iran, its leadership and its economy. It is important to exhaust all these possibilities before we resort to the use of force," Mofaz told reporters.


ADL Delegation Meets with Russian Foreign Minister They urged Russia to join with the other permanent members of the Security Council in quickly seeking a new round of tougher sanctions against Iran.


US to purchase $700m worth of arms from Israel The purchase of weapons from Israel is not part of Israel's annual defense aid from the United States, which amounts to $2.4 billion and is expected to grow in 2009 to an annual average of $ 3 billion for the following 10 years


Israel, US to set up joint committees on Iran: report American foreign policy - long ago outsourced to Tel Aviv. Their 'primary threats' become OUR 'primary threats'.


U.S., Israel discuss Iran, Hezbollah In a separate statement, Israel said the sides agreed to set up two sub-groups, one focused on rallying support for sanctions against Iran and the other on sharing intelligence on Iran.


U.S. Presidential Hopefuls Running after Jewish Voters The candidates know that "they cannot be a serious contender for the Presidency if they do not stand strong on Israel," declared Hillel Schenker, Vice Chairman of Democrats Abroad, an organization for American citizens in countries outside the United States. Note the source.


Politics represents root cause of terror, Muslim leader says


Agent: Terror probe lacking


Kantor urges Merkel on Iran The European Jewish Congress president has urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel to up the ante on Iran.