Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Headlines for 11-20-07

Paul finds fans in Nevada No Republican in the field has drawn larger crowds in the state, which is poised to play a key role in choosing the nominee. Nevada will hold the third GOP caucus in the nation on Jan. 19.


Former aide blames Bush for leak deceit Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan blames President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney for efforts to mislead the public about the role of White House aides in leaking the identity of a CIA operative


Iran agrees new talks with US on Iraq Iran said on Tuesday it has agreed to a new round of talks with the United States on improving security in Iraq, despite mounting tensions between the two arch foes over Iran's nuclear drive.


More US special forces to aid fight against insurgents The US is seeking to beef up Pakistan's counter-insurgency efforts in the tribal areas along the border with Afghanistan by expanding an American special forces team in the country to train the Frontier Corps and recruiting local militias to take on the insurgents.


Focus Grouping War with Iran **


Democracy vs. security by Patrick J. Buchanan


Bush, Putin, discuss upcoming Middle East meeting US President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the upcoming US-hosted Middle East peace conference and US missile defense plans, the White House said.


Iraq to offer Syria funds for refugees


Hailstorm sets off bomblets in Lebanon The season's first hailstorm Tuesday was a blessing in disguise for cluster bomb-infested parts of southern Lebanon, triggering blasts from previously unexploded bomblets. No injuries were reported.


Syria wants Golan on agenda at Middle East talks

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