Friday, March 7, 2008

Headlines for 03-06-08

Iran team leaves without US talks on Iraq An Iranian delegation left Baghdad for home on Thursday without holding talks with officials from archfoe the United States on the security situation in Iraq, an Iranian official said.


Congressman Ron Paul's Statement on Gaza Bill As one who is consistently against war and violence, I obviously do not support the firing of rockets indiscriminately into civilian populations. I believe it is appalling that Palestinians are firing rockets that harm innocent Israelis, just as I believe it is appalling that Israel fires missiles into Palestinian areas where children and other non-combatants are killed and injured.......Additionally, this bill will continue the march toward war with Iran and Syria , as it contains provocative language targeting these countries.


Bush told to end threats to Iran over weapons There for 11 days, he said most Iranians he met admire the United States - and dislike their own president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.


Paulson says Iranian banks engaged in deception


Who leaked the details of a CIA-Mossad plot against Iran?


Syria, Iran vow to bolster ties to confront US and Israel Regional allies Syria and Iran voiced their determination on Thursday to bolster their economic and political ties to overcome their common foes, Israel and the United States.


US raises security precautions for ships arriving from Syria Authorities fearing alleged Syrian links with terrorism are increasing security for ships sailing into US ports after making calls in Syria, an official said, as Washington raised pressure on Damascus.


US puts ships from Syria on watchlist The United States has put ships making port calls in Syria on a watchlist, an official said Thursday, as Washington ratcheted up the pressure on Damascus over its alleged links with terrorism.


(Some) Jews Against Obama During the past few months a small group of neoconservative Jews, many of whom hold key positions in the world of official Jewish institutions, have been working to undermine the presidential candidacy of Barack Obama with a series of carefully planted character assassinations and deliberately misleading innuendo.


Paul beats back primary challenge Paul and Kucinich are also known to be sharply critical of assistance to Israel, with Kucinich calling for an evenhanded approach to peacemaking and Paul arguing against U.S. involvement in overseas conflicts. Another score for the good guys.


US embassy fears attacks on citizens in Lebanon "There is a general concern that extremist groups may be planning to attack US citizens and interests in Lebanon," the US embassy said in a statement dated March 4, posted on its website and circulated to US citizens. I should point out the story about the two other warships moved off the coast of Lebanon from yesterday's news batch.


Howard speaks as he wins neocon award The former Liberal prime minister received the Irving Kristol Award from the American Enterprise Institute at a large black-tie dinner at the Washington Hilton in the US today.



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