Headlines for 04-03-08

Saudi Arabia is prime source of terror funds, U.S. says Saudi Arabia remains the world's leading source of money for Al Qaeda and other extremist networks and has failed to take key steps requested by U.S. officials to stem the flow, the Bush administration's top financial counter-terrorism official said Tuesday


Iran installs advanced nuclear centrifuges diplomats said.


NATO approves US missile defence shield plans NATO has approved US plans for part of a controversial missile defence shield to be stationed in the Czech Republic, but Russia is strongly opposed to the plan.


Report warns of Saudi Arabia and Turkey possibly joining in a nuclear arms race The report says the Saudis would most likely develop nuclear weapons if Iran acquires them. High-level American diplomats in Riyadh say an Iranian nuclear weapon frightens the Saudis "to their core."


Clinton on The Sidelines of Efforts To End The Iraq War


Maryland Senate passes Iran bill Maryland's Senate passed an Iran divestment bill.



Al Qaeda #2: We'll Attack Iran


Israel fears Syrian army moves may signal Hezbollah attack According to defense sources in Israel, the Syrians are preparing for the likelihood that Israel's response to a Hezbollah attack will be severe and may result in a regional confrontation.


McCain Calls for U.S. Military Buildup Without Draft McCain didn't give a specific goal for a military expansion or mention the potential price tag.


Israel dismisses "tensions" following Syrian reserve call-up Israeli government and military officials unanimously rejected speculations that Syria was preparing for an offensive against Israel, and said Israel was not preparing one either.


Are You Listening, Joe Lieberman? Sen. Joe Lieberman, another McCain backer, not only spoke to Christians United for Israel's big gathering last summer, he compared Hagee to the biblical Moses as someone who "has become the leader of a mighty multitude in pursuit of and defense of Israel."


New bill prohibits economic ties with Iran