Saturday, February 23, 2008

Headlines for 02-22-08

'Very strong case' for new Iran sanctions: Rice


ANALYSIS-Russian energy ties with Iran send U.S. a message As the United States warns the world away from business with Tehran, Moscow's tightening ties to Iran's energy sector underline Russia's differences with Washington over Iranian nuclear plans and Kosovo's independence.


The new invasion of Iraq A new crisis has exploded in Iraq after Turkish troops, supported by attack planes and Cobra helicopters, yesterday launched a major ground offensive into Iraqi Kurdistan.


'Dozens dead' in Turkish assault Turkey's army says its ground offensive in northern Iraq has left five soldiers and dozens of Kurdish rebels dead.


US will back new Iran sanctions US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has said there is a "very strong case" for a third round of sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear programme.


Iran nuclear plans of 'serious concern': UN body But the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also said Iran had increased cooperation with UN inspectors in the past few months.


IAEA report bolsters case for new Iran sanctions: US diplomats


New US info on Iran nuclear program For the second time in recent weeks, Washington has given the U.N. nuclear watchdog information on what it says were Tehran's attempts to make atomic weapons, but much of it is of doubtful value, diplomats said Thursday.


State official: Act against Tehran before it's too late Ynet learns Israel intends to demand UN Security Council assemble to debate third round of sanctions against Islamic Republic after release of IAEA report.


Iranians spar with Israel at UN


Israel to vanish, says Hezbollah Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has told thousands of supporters at a rally in Lebanon that the disappearance of Israel is inevitable.


New U.S. administration won't mean new Mideast policy All the candidates loudly support the security of Israel, which regards Iran's nuclear capacity as a strategic threat. To cede ground to Iran in Iraq could harm Israeli interests, justifying the candidates' eventually backtracking on withdrawal.



Snake Oil Sellers of the Christian Right? The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs came under heavy criticism earlier this month from Muslim and religious freedom advocacy groups after it invited to a conference three self-professed "former terrorists" with strong links to the Christian right. How many 'ex-terrorists' get to enter the United States (as opposed to being jailed/deported), let alone get to tour the place, giving speeches on campuses nationwide? They are shilling for the Israeli lobby.


Israel's Olmert to talk business and Iran in Tokyo


Hezbollah vows to avenge Moughniyah's killing


Hezbollah accuses Israel of seeking war


Iraq, Israel and WMD dossier

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