Saturday, May 17, 2008

Headlines for 05-16-08

US unveils deals with Saudi on nuclear power, oil protection


US warns China over weapon links in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan The United States has warned Beijing over reported use of Chinese weapons by insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the Asian giant's continued sale of arms to Iran, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte said.


World powers work out details of new offer to Iran Six world powers have completed the details of a "refreshed" offer they will present to Iran in an effort to persuade it to halt its controversial nuclear activities, a US official said Friday.



Iraq victory within four years: McCain


President Bush Unable to Win Saudi Support on Gas Prices, Oil Production


U.S. sees need for "tangible action" on Iran: Israel Regev described diplomatic efforts so far to exert pressure on Iran as "positive," but added: "It is clearly not sufficient and it's clear that additional steps will have to be taken."


Paulson headed to Mideast later this month Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will visit four nations in the Middle East later this month to discuss foreign investment, the fight against terrorist financing and Iran.


What's next for the Ron Paul revolution?


Bush skirted main goal in Middle East in favor of threatening Iran In 22 minutes, Bush offered one of the strongest demonstrations of support for Israel ever made by an American president. And he reawakened lingering hopes among hawks in Israel or the United States for a U.S. military strike to thwart Iran's nuclear program.


Bin Laden warns Israel is target "Sixty years ago, the Israeli state didn't exist. Instead, it was established on the land of Palestine raped by force," he said. "Israelis are occupying invaders whom we should fight."


Lies of Aggression It is members of the Bush Regime and US generals who continue to lie through their teeth about Iranian support for insurgents, for which they can supply no evidence, and about Iranian nuclear weapons programs, for which the IAEA inspectors can find no sign


Obama says Bush policies strengthened Iran, Hamas Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama said on Friday President George W. Bush's "failed policies" had strengthened U.S. enemies like Iran and Hamas.


McCain Accused Of Hamas Hypocrisy In an interview on Sky News two years ago, McCain told James Rubin he was willing to negotiate with the militant Palestinian group Hamas.


Eisen: Iran war would drain Israel Open conflict with Iran would be a defeat for Israel, an Israeli government spokesperson said in Dublin.


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