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February 2012China calls US critique on Syria "super arrogant"Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 China calls US critique on Syria "super arrogant" China has hit out at comments by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on its stance on Syria. West wants Assad out, democracy or not Syrians voted Sunday on a draft constitution that calls for multi-party rule and parliamentary elections, and puts in place a presidential limit of two seven-year terms. The result of the vote will be announced today. The opposition, with the West's support, has resisted the vote. Deaths in Syria: Counting them (politically) correctly High casualty numbers in Syria are reported daily by the media, even though a blackout makes them unverifiable. Things became murkier after a human rights site, which enjoyed frequent citations, split in two and began giving conflicting reports. EU ministers recognise Syrian National Council as legitimate representatives THE EUROPEAN UNION'S foreign ministers have formally recognised the Syrian National Council as a legitimate representative of the people, as they agreed a series of new trade sanctions against the Syrian government and some of its ministers. UK Gov Ignore Pro-Assad Civilians; But Al Qaeda Confirmed In Opposition Iraq says will not back Syrian regime "at any cost" Baghdad supports the aspirations of the Syrian people and will not back the Damascus regime "at any cost," a Saudi newspaper on Monday quoted a high-ranking Iraqi official as sayin Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey supply arms to the troops of Syrian opposition Armed groups of Syria's opposition from the rebel force known as the Syrian Liberation Army get more and more weapons from abroad, a source in Russia's secret services told Itar-Tass on Friday. Saudi scholar's fatwa to kill Syrian President A well known Saudi Islamic scholar Sheikh Ayedh Al Qarni issued a fatwa on Sunday to kill Syrian President Bashar Al Assad. 'US to announce aerial blockade on Syria' US readies for possibility of intervention without UN resolution, Asharq Al-Awsat reports, citing US military official; plan to include humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees on Turkey's border Putin: An attack on Iran's nuclear facilities will cause 'catastrophic' outcome In article published in Russian newspapers ahead of a presidential vote next week, Russia's Prime Minister says will oppose any UN resolutions on Syria that could be interpreted as a signal for military interference. Exploding the Myth of the Iranian Bomb How much evidence is there that Iran is developing deadly WMDs, as Western leaders constantly claim? Not much at all. None, in fact. Revealed: US plans to charge Assange UNITED STATES prosecutors have drawn up secret charges against the WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, according to a confidential email obtained from the private US intelligence company Stratfor. WikiLeaks: Disgraced Judge Said He Was Targeted for Investigation After Ruling Against Halliburton Wikileaks Reveals Privately Run CIA's Dirty Secrets Wikileaks has published five million emails from Stratfor, an intelligence company based in Texas that, looking at their practices, appears to be America's very own privately run CIA. According to Wikileaks, their deals would also include the use of privileged information to make money in financial markets. WikiLeaks Emails: Coca Cola Probe Reveals Secret FBI Investigation of PETA Coke Feared PETA, 'Anarchists' Would Disrupt 2010 Olympics Israel, Kurdish fighters destroyed Iran nuclear facility - email released by WikiLeaks In exchange released by website, worker at Stratfor intelligence firm doubts validity of a source claiming an Israeli ground force had already wiped out Iran's nuclear infrastructure. NYPD Uses White House Money to Spy on Muslim Communities The funds were allocated for drug enforcement, but were instead used to fund unconstitutional surveillance programs. Turkey offers to help rebuild Libya Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey fully supports Libya's transition to democracy and will help rebuild its damaged infrastructure. Lockerbie relatives urge inquiry into 'suppressed evidence' New material revealed in book is said to raise doubts about the conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi NATO Airstrike Kills 3 Afghan Civilians A US-led NATO airstrike carried out by French troops has claimed the lives of three Afghan civilians, including two children. Russia seeks major role in Mideast politics Moscow and its Brics partners need to establish a new multilateral mechanism for regional security Insinuation as War Propaganda In 2002 and early 2003, the Bush administration made its case for war with Iraq. There were assertions given about Saddam's maintenance of weapons of mass destruction and ties to al-Qaeda. What was never said explicitly, however, was that Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11. Yet by late 2003, seventy percent of polled Americans thought Saddam Hussein was personally behind 9/11. Bush's Republican voters were especially convinced of this. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, TAKE TWO Posted: Saturday, February 25, 2012 WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, TAKE TWO... (Drudge Report) Exclusive: State Department quietly warning region on Syrian WMDs The State Department has begun coordinating with Syria's neighbors to prepare for the handling of President Bashar al-Assad's extensive weapons of mass destruction if and when his regime collapses, The Cable has learned. US, EU, Arab States Push for UN 'Peacekeeping' Forces in Syria If Syrian authorities agree to a ceasefire, UN troops will be sent in. Otherwise, Western powers insinuate military aid to opposition Obama on Syria: U.S. can't be a bystander As fighting continues in Syria, President Obama indicted that the U.S. could beef up its role there, saying the U.S. cannot be a "bystander" as Syrian President Basha al-Assad continues the "slaughter of innocents." Syria Opposition Group Boycotts Tunis Meeting, Rejects Escalated Militarization A Syrian opposition group announced it was boycotting the international "Friends of Syria" conference in Tunis, as it complained of exclusion and fearing escalated militarization. Syria rebels get arms from abroad: opposition source Hamas ditches Assad, backs Syrian revolt Leaders of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas turned publicly against their long-time ally President Bashar al-Assad of Syria on Friday, endorsing the revolt aimed at overthrowing his dynastic rule. US senators discusses held contractor with Raul Castro A senior US senator has met with Cuban President Raul Castro over the ongoing detention of an American contractor. U.N. sees spike in Iran's uranium production Iran not co-operating on nuclear programme, says IAEA Iran: IAEA report proves "peaceful nature" of nuclear programme Iran on Friday said the report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its nuclear programme proves it is of a peaceful nature, Tehran's envoy to the UN nuclear watchdog, Ali-Asqar Soltanieh said. Israel claims Iran able to target US in 2-3 years Israel believes that within 2-3 years Iran will have intercontinental missiles able to hit the United States, an Israeli minister said in remarks aimed at raising awareness of the threat it believes a nuclear Iran would pose to the world, Reuters reported. Calm Down. Iran's Missiles Can't (and Won't) Hit the East Coast Israel is claiming that Iran is this close to developing a missile that can hit American soil. But missile and intelligence experts say Tehran has a long, technically complex road to travel before it can threaten Manhattan. Mainscream Media: Iran hysteria stirring up in US Despite War Drums, Experts Insist Iran Nuclear Deal Possible U.S. Agencies See No Move by Iran to Build a Bomb Even as the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said in a new report Friday that Iran had accelerated its uranium enrichment program, American intelligence analysts continue to believe that there is no hard evidence that Iran has decided to build a nuclear bomb. EU ban on Iran oil may be bonus to Tehran's fields Europe's ban on Iranian oil, aimed at piling pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme, may end up breathing new life into the country's ageing oilfields, Western and Iranian oil experts said on Friday. Death toll rises to 24 from Afghan anti-US protests Anti-US protesters tried to storm a US consulate and march on NATO headquarters in Kabul on Friday as violent demonstrations over the burning of Korans pushed into a fourth day, killing 24 people. Gingrich: Obama Should Not Apologize for Koran Burning Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said President Obama "surrendered" Thursday when he apologized to the Afghan government for the burning of several Korans at an American military base near Kabul. German army pulls out of Afghan base over Qur'an unrest Deadly violence as commander warns against 'vengeance' A large crowd swarmed a military base and numerous demonstrations turned deadly Friday in Afghanistan, the fourth day of fallout after NATO troops burned Qurans at a military base, officials said. Malaysian Muslims denounce burning of Koran in Afghanistan Pakistan calls on Taliban to hold peace talks Thousands of tribesmen protest US drone strikes MIRANSHAH: Thousands of tribesmen on Thursday rallied against US drone attacks in Pakistan's tribal belt, demanding compensation for damage and losses, witnesses said. Families of slaughtered children to sue the CIA President Barack Obama condoned America's drone program last month, dismissing allegations that it's caused more harm than good. In Pakistan, the families of civilians killed in these strikes are pleading with the UN to tell America otherwise. A licence to kill —Saad Hafiz Judging from the recent polls, American voters seem pretty gung-ho on the use of unmanned drones to go after terrorists, which makes it unlikely that the US will agree to stop or scale down drone operations in Pakistan, especially in an election year At least 55 killed in wave of bombings across Iraq A wave of bombings across Iraq killed dozens of people Thursday morning, security officials said, in a grim indication of the strength of the insurgency two months after the U.S. military completed its withdrawal. Two British journalists held in Libya Prisoner of Zintan: Gaddafi son in Libyan limbo In a secret location, somewhere among the sandstone and concrete buildings of the straggling mountain town of Zintan, Libya's most prominent prisoner awaits his fate. Fresh fighting in Sudan's Darfur Fresh fighting in Sudan's Darfur region has killed 12 government soldiers, according to a rebel statement received on Friday, but an official said 10 civilians were the victims. Mali clashes displace nearly 130,000, UN warns Nearly 130,000 people have been displaced by fighting between Tuareg rebels and government forces since mid-January in Mali, the UN has warned. WikiLeaks US army 'mole' Bradley Manning enters no plea at start of his court martial Bradley Manning, the US Army private accused of leaking classified documents to Wikileaks has chosen not to enter a plea at the start of his court martial. Hypnotized into an endless dirty war Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 Bill Gates: We Need Genetically Modified Seeds Gates' yield-increasing claims widely refuted by studies Hypnotized into an endless dirty war America has decided it has the right to kill whoever it wants, whenever it wants. Crisis and the creeping militarization of American society 'Quran burning' triggers Afghan protests Top NATO commander apologises and orders investigation into reported incident as protesters besiege Bagram airbase. Afghan soldier kills two U.S. soldiers Afghan soldier, apparently angry over the burning of Korans at a U.S. air base, fatally shot two U.S. troops and wounded four others, Afghan officials said. Taliban to Afghans: Kill foreigners over Quran burnings The Taliban urged Afghans Thursday to target foreign military bases and kill Westerners in retaliation for burnings of copies of the Quran at NATO's main base in the country as a third day of violent protests began. Obama expresses 'deep regret' over Koran burning US President Barack Obama sent Afghan President Hamid Karzai a letter of apology over the burning of copies of the Koran overseen by a US officer at a US military base, Karzai's office said Thursday. Pat Buchanan: 300 nukes in Israel yet Iran a threat? Ex-IAEA Chief Urges Talks to Defuse Threat of Attack on Iran Even as U.N. inspectors expressed disappointment about the results of their visit this week to Iran, a former chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) urged all parties to make greater efforts to defuse rapidly rising tensions over Tehran's nuclear program to avert war. AIPAC and the Push Toward War Late last week, amid little fanfare, Senators Joseph Lieberman, Lindsey Graham, and Robert Casey introduced a resolution that would move America further down the path toward war with Iran. Lieberman: U.S., Russian warnings against Iran strike will not affect Israel's decision Israel's foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, says in TV interview that Israeli decision is 'not their business'; says security of Israel's citizens is 'Israeli government's responsibility.' Russia says U.S. might use Kyrgyz airbase in Iran strike MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday said it could not rule out that the United States would use the U.S. Manas airbase in ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan for an eventual strike on Iran over its contested nuclear program. Iran "winning" on oil sanctions - top trader An increase in world oil prices has more than compensated Iran for revenues lost to lower crude exports because of sanctions imposed by the West, the head of the world's leading oil trader said Tuesday. Iran Oil Embargo Sends US Gas Prices Soaring Iran Will Never Seek Nuclear Weapons: Leader Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Iranian nation has never sought and will never seek nuclear weapons as it has the capacity to challenge the nuclear-backed influence such powers rely on. Behind the Deepening Crisis with Iran: The Real Story Versus the Cover Story Out Of Their Own Mouths This is an excerpt of a report given to the Senate Armed Services Committee by the Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, on 16 Feb 2012 and is the clearest indication that the US knows Iran does NOT have a nuclear weapons program: Libya 2.0 - US Ready to "Help" Arm Syrian Rebels THE US has opened the door to military assistance for Syria's rebels as intelligence sources revealed the Free Syrian Army is acquiring sophisticated weapons systems, including Russian anti-tank missiles, from sympathisers and officers in President Bashar al-Assad's military. Arab League As An Anti-Arab Weapon Elementary arithmetic routinely holds keys to much more complex political algebra. At the moment, for example, it appears that fairly simple regards explain the bizarre conduct of the Arab League which, contrary to reasonable expectations, aligned itself with the West in destabilizing Syria and keeping Bashar Assad under pressure. Russia: 'We won't go to Syria summit' Russia said today that it would not attend a planned "friends of Syria" meeting this week because its organisers haven't invited Syrian government representatives. Russia, Iran: Resolve Syria crisis without "external interference" Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called Wednesday for a speedy resolution of the crisis in Syria 'without external interference.' What Does The Civil War in Syria Really Mean for Iran, Russia and China? Iraq insurgents reject sending arms, fighters to Syria Two Islamist militant groups in Iraq have rejected a call by al Qaeda to aid Syrian rebels in their revolt against President Bashar al-Assad, saying sending weapons and fighters across the border would only worsen the conflict. State Dept.: Pakistani Taliban 'Not Welcome' at Truce Talks Clinton to Press Pakistan on More Offensives in Visit US likely to resume drone strikes in Pak under new conditions The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is likely to resume drone strikes that were apparently halted following the deadly November 26, 2011 NATO airstrike on Pakistan's border posts. Saudi Shiites denounce violence against protesters Shiite Muslim dignitaries in predominantly Sunni Saudi Arabia denounced on Wednesday the use of violence by authorities in dealing with protests in the mostly Shiite east of the country. UK to double military aid for Somalia British backing for African forces tackling Islamist insurgents will be doubled today as more than 50 countries head to London to discuss ways of stabilising the country. More than 100 killed in south Libya clashes: Tribes Fierce clashes between two tribes in Libya's remote southeastern desert have killed more than 100 people over the past 10 days, tribal sources said on Tuesday. Libyan leader acknowledges government is powerless to control militias Libya's leader acknowledged Tuesday that his transitional government is powerless to control militias that are refusing to lay down their arms after ousting Moammar Gadhafi as it struggles to impose control over the oil-rich North African nation. Let Your Life Be a Friction to Stop the Machine A brief and crucial history of the United States We need to know who funds these thinktank lobbyists The battle for democracy is becoming a fight against backroom billionaires seeking to shape politics to suit their own interests. Iran 'stops oil exports' to UK and France Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 Iran 'stops oil exports' to UK and France Move follows EU decision to stop importing crude from Iran from July 1 over its disputed nuclear programme. Iran stops oil sales to British and French firms Iran has stopped selling crude to British and French companies, the oil ministry said on Sunday, in a retaliatory measure against fresh EU sanctions on the Islamic state's lifeblood, oil. The Assassination of Iranian Scientists: In What Way is Iran a Threat to Israel? Syria has made a curious transition from US ally to violator of human rights In the war on terror America was happy to send suspects to Syria. Now the US cries torture Western intervention in Syria will do more harm than good After decades of selling arms to dictators in the Middle East, the west's talk of humanitarian intervention rings hollow. Escobar: Al-Qaeda agents worm into Syrian rebel army Guns & Glory in Syria: Al-Qaeda, US recipe for disaster The US spy chief has told the Congress President Bashar Al-Assad is fighting against Al-Qaeda of Iraq. James Clapper is the first top US official to acknowledge US might indirectly support insurgents. Iran, Russia naval presence in Syrian waters message to US: MP A senior Iranian lawmaker says the presence of Iranian and Russian naval forces in Syria's coastal waters is a clear warning to the US to refrain from any possible military adventurism. Turkey denies claims intelligence officers captured in Syria Torture, Assassination, and the American Way of Life As most everyone knows, the CIA has been assassinating people practically since the time it was formed in 1947. By and large, however, the CIA kept its assassinations secret. Americans, for their part, had a feeling that such things were being done but didn't ask any questions. Iraq accuses some Arab states of helping fund terror Thousands rally in support of Russia's Putin Demonstrations held in cities across country in support of prime minister, ahead of presidential poll next month. Abolishing the Palestinian Authority an urgent prerequisite to liberation Jeff Halper calls for the abolition of the Palestinian National Authority, which he argues is nothing but a smokescreen to enable Israel to ethnically cleanse itself while the world and Palestinian quislings are preoccupied with the pursuit of the mirage of a two-state solution, something in fact rendered utterly unachievable by Israel's colonization of the Palestinian territories. S Korea holds military drill defying North Live-fire drills conducted near disputed Yellow Sea border despite threats of retaliation from Pyongyang. Mexico's president to U.S.: 'No more weapons' Mexico's president called on U.S. officials to stop gun trafficking across the border Thursday, saying the move would be the best thing Americans could do to stop brutal drug violence. Greece shows us how to protest against a failed system The rage displayed in Greek cities against austerity measures inspires all who are suffering for the benefit of banks and the rich. US Govt fully respects Pakistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP): Acting Ambassador of the United States in Pakistan, Richard Hoagland on Sunday said that the US government fully respects Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Algeria seizes missiles smuggled from Libya: source You May Already Be an FBI Terror Suspect: 85 Things Not to Do Communities Against Terrorism enlists everyday busybodies to spy on us. BBC to apologise for news fixing Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 BBC spent £350,000 on legal battle to keep report on its 'biased' Middle East coverage secret Report examined corporation's coverage of Israeli-Palestinian conflict BBC to issue global apology for documentaries that broke rules The BBC will today apologise to an estimated 74 million people around the world for a news fixing scandal, exposed by The Independent, in which it broadcast documentaries made by a London TV company that was earning millions of pounds from PR clients which it featured in its programming. Officials: US drones monitoring clashes in Syria "A good number" of unmanned U.S. military and intelligence drones are operating in the skies over Syria, monitoring the Syrian military's attacks against opposition forces and innocent civilians alike, U.S. defense officials tell NBC News' Jim Miklaszewski. Friendly advice: France, UK to command ousting of Assad? Coordinating help for Syrian opposition was high on the list in Paris talks between the French and British leaders on Friday. Anti-government troops lack unity and training, so sending military advisors could change the situation, the sides agreed. Iran Nuclear Coverage Echoes Iraq War Media Frenzy Military strikes expected! Weapons inspectors called in! A murky al Qaeda connection! And Cheney says time's up for Ira... Wait. Haven't we seen this movie before? Iran Planning An Attack In America? Congressman Peter King Engineering Consent For An Attack On Iran. US officials believe military action likely Officials in key parts of the Obama administration are increasingly convinced that sanctions will not deter Tehran from pursuing its nuclear programme, and believe that the US will be left with no option but to launch an attack on Iran or watch Israel do so. International bank clearinghouse ready to evict Iranian finance institutions BRUSSELS — A financial clearinghouse used by virtually every country and major corporation in the world agreed Friday to shut out Iran from its respected network, an unprecedented escalation of global economic pressure to halt Iran’s suspected drive for nuclear weapons. Britain fears new Cold War over Iran IRAN'S nuclear ambitions could trigger "a new Cold War" more perilous than that between the West and the Soviet Union, British Foreign Secretary warned. Lawmaker presses UK to rule out force against Iran A British legislator who fears rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program could spill over into military action is seeking a parliamentary vote on his call for the British government to rule out the use of force against Iran. It's Time We Recognised the Blair Government's Criminality The suppression of Blair's criminality and that of his administrations is described in Gareth Peirce's Dispatches from the Dark Side: on torture and the death of justice, published in paperback this month by Verso. Pakistan won’t help US attack Iran, says Zardari Pakistan will not assist the US if it attacks Iran, Islamabad Friday assured Tehran. Pakistan's president vows to continue with Iran pipeline deal despite US sanctions warnings 31 killed in bombing near Pakistan mosque, protests Islamabad - A bomb exploded outside a Shiite mosque on Friday killing at least 25 people, and six more died in the protests that followed in Pakistan's north-western tribal region along the Afghan border, officials and witnesses said. Latest U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan kill 21 suspected militants MIRNSHAH, PAKISTAN : At least 21 suspected militants were killed on Thursday when U.S. drones carried out two airstrikes in northwest Pakistan's tribal region, Pakistani intelligence officials said. Several others were injured. The Islamist Plot: The Untold Story of the Libyan Rebellion Although the rebellion was initially presented in the Western news media as a "protest movement," it is clear from both video evidence and firsthand accounts that the "protests" were extremely violent from the start. Libya marks anniversary of revolt which ousted Gaddafi Libya one year on: The battle against cluster bombs, landmines and UXO Friday 17 February marks the one-year anniversary of the 'Day of Revolt' in Libya, the symbolic beginning of the rebellion against Gaddafi. MAG and other development organisations now face a different battle: keeping communities safe. Syria's Assad to 'End' One-Party Rule Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2012 Honduras in Flames Tuesday night, February 14, at least 357 prisoners died in a fire at La Granja penitentiary in Comayagua, Honduras, in one of the worst prison fires in the past century. The fire, though, is only the latest deadly outcome of the larger politically-driven firestorm that is Honduras today. The Comayagua fire must be understood in the context of the near-total breakdown of the Honduran state since the June 28, 2009 military coup that overthrew democratically-elected President José Manuel Zelaya. Hundreds killed in fire at prison in Honduras Trapped inmates screamed from their cells as a fire swept through a Honduran prison, killing at least 300 inmates, authorities said Wednesday. UN/Arab League "Peaceful Syria Protestor" Exposed As A Terrorist US officials tie terror group to Syrian bombings Top U.S. intelligence officials pointed to al-Qaida in Iraq on Thursday as the likely culprit behind recent bombings in Syria, the deadliest attacks against the Syrian government in the 11-month uprising. U.S. officials: Al Qaida behind Syria bombings WASHINGTON — The Iraqi branch of al Qaida, seeking to exploit the bloody turmoil in Syria to reassert its potency, carried out two recent bombings in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and likely was behind suicide bombings Friday that killed at least 28 people in the largest city, Aleppo, U.S. officials told McClatchy. Amid violence, Syria's Assad sets date for vote on new constitution Syria's new constitution would enshrine freedom of speech and worship, along with other basic liberties, and end the current monopoly on power held by President Bashar Assad's Baath party, which has ruled for four decades. Syria's Assad to 'End' One-Party Rule France presses for Syria aid corridors at U.N. France said Wednesday it wanted the U.N. Security Council to set up humanitarian corridors in Syria to alleviate civilian suffering and that it was negotiating with Russia on a new U.N. resolution on the conflict. FM: Turkey backs Saudi initiative at UN, putting pressure on Assad Muslim group boss: No Syria military intervention The international community must rule out military intervention as a solution to the Syrian crisis, the leader of a global Islamic group said Wednesday. US closely watching Syrian chemical weapons The U.S. and its allies are closely monitoring Syria's large stockpiles of chemical arms and portable anti-aircraft missiles, a State Department official said Wednesday, amid concerns that the country's unconventional weapons could fall into the hands of terrorist or militant groups while the 11-month-old uprising continues. Al-Qaeda in Syria Accused of 'Hijacking' Revolution Zawahri Cashing in On Anti-Assad Anger, But He's Not the Only One Iran Propaganda Debunked in Less Than 7 Minutes Are you afraid of getting nuked in your jammies? Iran places indigenous fuel rods into Tehran reactor Iran activates 3,000 new centrifuges Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Tehran has added 3,000 new generation centrifuges to its Natanz facility, increasing the production of 3.5 percent enriched uranium by 50 percent. NYT: 'Scrutiny' of Iran's Nuke Sites Means Bombing Them The media coverage of Iran is terrible, and seems to be getting worse--see Glenn Greenwald's latest piece on the ABC and NBC nightly newscasts. Japan PM to Barak: Israel must not strike Iran over nuclear program During visit to Japan, Ehud Barak says international community must work together to impose sanctions on Iran. U.S. Public Takes Strong Stance Against Iran's Nuclear Program The public supports tough measures – including the possible use of military force – to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Nearly six-in-ten (58%) say it is more important to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, even if it means taking military action. Iran oil ministry denies state media reports on EU oil stop Iran's Oil Ministry denied state media reports on the Islamic state stopping its crude exports to six European countries on Wednesday. NATO expresses regret for airstrike that killed 8 young Afghan civilians Civilian casualties have long been a source of friction between the U.S.-led international force and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who condemned the bombing and sent a delegation to the scene to investigate. Somali president asks for lifting of arms embargo Somalia's president asked the United Nations on Wednesday to lift the arms embargo against his country, saying the recent merger between al-Qaida and al-Shabab has made the dropping of the arms ban necessary. Washington's War in Yemen Backfires Washington's Insouciance Has No Rival Is Obama a hypocrite or merely insouciant? Or is he an idiot? According to news reports Obama's White House meeting on Valentine's day with China's Vice President, Xi Jinping, provided an opportunity for Obama to raise "a sensitive human rights issue with the Chinese leader-in-waiting." Taliban says U.S. to repeat Soviet defeat in Afghanistan The Taliban used the 23rd anniversary of the humiliating Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan on Wednesday to taunt the United States that it would suffer the same fate as preparations to hand over security to a shaky government are underway. Pakistan to receive $ 2.4 billion USAID's FY 2013 budget released; Pakistan to receive $ 2.4 billion Pakistan climb down over NATO routes NATO is being allowed to use Pakistani airspace and land routes to move food supplies to troops in Afghanistan though border crossings were closed after a cross-border air strike last year, Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said on Tuesday (February 14). Libyans fight back against U.S.-NATO puppet regime US increases Israeli military aid to $3.15 billion The budget proposal increases regular military aid to $3.15 billion from $3 billion this year, in line with the 2007 aid formula reached between the two countries. State Media Says Iran Will Cut Oil to 6 European Nations Flashback: Galloway discusses Israel and Iran George talks to a caller about the rumours that Israel, as a proxy of the USA, are planning on attacking Iran's nuclear factories with low-yeild, nuclear, "bunker-buster" missiles, and the consequences of such an attack. The Covert US War Against Syria Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Protesters march towards Bahrain capital, block road Hundreds of Bahraini protesters marched from the outskirts of Manama towards the city centre on Monday, blocking a main highway on the eve of the Feb. 14 anniversary of a pro-democracy revolt later crushed by the government. With Bahrain home to 5th Fleet, US faces dilemma over crackdown on protests JUFFAIR, Bahrain - First came the chants: Frenzied teenage voices full of fury, fear and collective courage, demanding democracy from a regime reluctant to give an inch. Arab League calls for joint mission with U.N. in Syria The Covert US War Against Syria People may have noticed that the official narrative concerning Syria changes on a daily basis – except for continuing to heap contempt and scorn on the Russians and Chinese for their Security Council veto. To be frank, this veto makes more and more sense as events on the ground unmask US culpability in the civil war in Syria. Clinton: We need Assad's consent to put troops in Syria Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had a clear and unified message coming out of their meeting in Washington, D.C. Monday: They are looking for a political solution in Syria and won't consider putting international troops there unless the Syrian regime agrees. The Real Opposition in Syria is Not the Syrian National Council or Free Syrian Army It's a grave mistake to put all opposition in one group. Some are worse than the regime, some as bad, others are smart, savvy with a plan. Of course you only hear in the news (and sometimes though selective attention as Alex calls it) about those pushed by the different powers (Qatar, France, Saudi, etc.) like the Syrian National Council (SNC) and the Free Syrian Army (FSA), because they best fit the agenda of the sensationalist media. The Arab League has misjudged its actions on Syria In isolating the Assad regime, the Arab League risks polarising allegiances – with the potential for escalation. US proposes $2.4 billion aid to Pakistan WASHINGTON: Obama administration Monday proposed $2.4 billion in financial aid to Pakistan for the fiscal year 2012-13 while unveiling its annual budget of $3.8 trillion that calls for tax hikes on the rich. Chabadniks in India deny espionage charge Chabadniks in the southern Indian city of Kochi on Tuesday vehemently denied a report that appeared in local media earlier in the day accusing them of being part of an Israeli covert operation. Israel blames Iran for India and Georgia bombing attempts; Tehran denies role Israel accused Iran of responsibility for twin bombing attempts aimed at Israeli embassy personnel in New Delhi and Tbilisi, Georgia, on Monday, fueling a growing confrontation over Iran's nuclear program. Report: Iran summons Azerbaijan envoy over alleged Mossad activity Israeli Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities Easier Said Than Done False Fears About a Nuclear Iran Nato admits Afghan children killed Kabul - The US-led Nato force in Afghanistan on Monday conceded that several children died during a bombing raid last week in the northeast province where French troops are based. Revolutionary militias in western Libya unify Representatives of about 100 militias from western Libya said Monday they had formed a new federation to prevent infighting and allow them to press the country's new government for further reform. Somalia: U.S. Ponders Re-Arming Amisom Amid Terror Groups Merger The United States is considering additional assistance to the African Union military mission in Somalia (Amisom) in the wake of an announced merger between Al-Shabaab and Al-Qaeda. 'Greece doomed, economy total farce & fiction!' A Death Sentence for Greece What's Inside the New "Austerity Measures" Greek lawmakers approve austerity bill as Athens burns Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 Greek lawmakers approve austerity bill as Athens burns The Greek parliament approved a deeply unpopular austerity bill to secure a second EU/IMF bailout and avoid national bankruptcy, as buildings burned across central Athens and violence spread around the country. Arab League proposes peacekeeping force, support for Syrian rebels Al-Qaeda chief urges outside help for Syria rebels The head of al-Qaeda is calling on Muslims across the Arab world and beyond to support rebels in Syria who are seeking to overthrow President Bashar Assad, and says they cannot depend on the West for help. Arming the resistance can only increase the blood-letting Patrick Cockburn: All the evidence points to sectarian civil war in Syria, but no one wants to admit it Bahrain puts security forces on high alert before uprising anniversary Bahrain deployed thousands of security forces Sunday to confront anti-government protesters ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Shiite-led uprising that seeks to loosen the ruling Sunni dynasty's monopoly on power. Germany: Israeli military strike on Iran unlikely to succeed In interview to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper, German defense minister says an Israeli attack on Tehran's nuclear facilities would cause 'obvious political damage.' Abbas: No Israel talks without settlement freeze PA leader tells Arab League he will resume UN statehood bid if Bibi rejects conditions for jumpstarting process. PMO: He's turning his back on peace. Pakistani Taliban decry attacks against military Terrorists have called on fighters to honour an agreement not to attack the Pakistani military in the most important sanctuary for the Taliban and al Qaeda along the Afghan border. Gaddafi's son 'on house arrest' in Niger Authorities in Niger have put Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, under house arrest after he said in a television interview that an uprising was imminent in his homeland, a Libyan official says. Libya demands Niger hand over Gaddafi's son Tripoli presses for Saadi Gaddafi's extradition, after former dictator's third son calls for new Libya uprising. Whitney Houston obituary Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48 Singer and actress Whitney Houston, one of the most celebrated female acts of all time, is found dead in Los Angeles at the age of 48. Whitney Houston dies aged 48 Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behaviour and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. Whitney Houston obituary She was also the first black woman to break through the colour bar at the all-important MTV, which hitherto had played white artists almost exclusively. Younger Castro steers Cuba to a new revolution Oil, foreign investment, free enterprise, and golf courses are on their way Eight arrests as Murdoch 'throws staff to the wolves' Five senior 'Sun' journalists, two MoD staff and a police officer taken in dawn swoop as new front opens in bribery scandal Whitney Houston dies Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies Los Angeles: Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. Whitney Houston died in Beverly Hills hotel room Whitney Houston Dies, Grammy Party Now Memorial Exclusive: Whitney Was "Fine" and in "Great Mood": Musical Director Argentina accuses UK of deploying nuclear weapons near Falkland Islands Row escalates as Argentinian foreign minister lodges formal protest with UN, but Britain insists militarising claim is 'absurd' Will.i.am: Obama isn't a 'magic man' Will.i.am said he hoped to raise $1 million for his charity that benefits needy students at a concert Thursday night. Instead, he raised $5 million. Saadi Gaddafi warns of uprising in Libya: TV Muammar Gaddafi's son Saadi warned on Friday of an imminent uprising in Libya, saying he was in regular contact with people in the country who were unhappy with the authorities put in place after the ousting and killing of his father. Chemical Weapons and Iranian Invasions: Syria Hysteria Turns to Wild Rumors In past examples (notably Iraq) the clearest indication of a forthcoming war have been when the reports on the ground turned from exaggerations to hysteria to downright absurdity. Having quickly reached the Syria hysteria moment, we are starting to see the absurdities beginning. How To Start a War: The American Use of War Pretext Incidents The following article by Richard Sanders published in May 2002, prior to the onslaught of the Iraq war, carefully documents the History of War Pretext Incidents. Syria as Tonkin Gulf for Attack on Iran? Michael Lofgren, an old friend who recently retired after a long career analyzing House and Senate national security budgets, has an excellent piece in the Huffington Post, in which he admits that after dismissing the decades of scare reports on Iran by the warmongers he is suddenly a bit more worried about a possible attack on Iran. Crimes in Syria committed by terrorists backed by Western and Arab countries The Syrian Foreign Ministry sent last night a message to the United Nations, the Islamic Cooperation Organisation and the Arab League, concerning the terror acts in Aleppo. Russia accuses West of arming Syrian rebels Russia urges AL to verify reports about foreign troops in Syria Russia on Friday called on the Arab League (AL)'s monitoring mission in Syria to check on reports alleging that foreign troops were deployed in the Middle East country. 'Foreign military presence in Syria raises ghost of Libya' Russian lawmakers declared their unanimous support for Moscow's official position on Syria, which one Duma member says may have been infiltrated by foreign military. Russia Says Syrian Opposition Bears 'Responsibility' For Ending Crisis Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's assurance to Russian officials that he will hold a constitutional referendum means that the Syrian opposition now "bears full responsibility" for ending the violence there. Jihadists, weapons 'moving from Iraq to Syria' Jihadists are moving from Iraq to Syria and arms are also sent across the border to opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Iraq's deputy interior minister said in an interview with AFP on Saturday. Syria unrest: Aleppo bomb attacks 'kill 28' At least 28 people have been killed and 235 wounded in two bombs targeting security compounds in Syria's second city of Aleppo, state media report. Report: Free Syria Army claims Halab blasts French television reported Friday that the Free Syria Army had claimed responsibility for the twin car-bomb explosions that killed 25 people and left 175 wounded. (Roi Kais) Free Syrian Army blames Assad for Aleppo bombing After an apparent admission on FRANCE 24 by a senior member of the Free Syrian Army, the organisation's overall commander has denied his group had set off twin blasts that claimed some 25 lives in the city of Aleppo. Syria: US says military options 'may not be avoidable' Remember the fake "dying babies" story in Iraq? Now they are in Syria Gunmen kill senior Syrian official Gunmen shot dead a senior Syrian military doctor outside his home in northern Damascus, the state news agency SANA said. US Congress Pulsates With War Fever The war of words between the US, Israel, and Iran intensifies by the day. Activists Report Death of Second Protester in Saudi Arabia The police in Saudi Arabia killed a protester Friday for the second time in two days during demonstrations in the oil-rich eastern province of Qatif, where a majority Shiite population has long complained of discrimination by the Sunni Muslim majority, according to activists and a state news report. 'Israel funds MKO; MKO funds US politicians' A senior political analyst says numerous prominent US political figures are receiving "substantial fees" from the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) that is in turn funded by Israel. US Implausibly Denies Role in Israeli Terror Squads US funds, shelters, arms, and trains MEK terrorists for years, now attempting to pawn full responsibility off on complicit Israeli government. US admits Israel is arming and training terrorist groups in Iran Karzai condemns NATO airstrike that killed eight Afghan children Afghan President Hamid Karzai "strongly condemned" a NATO airstrike that killed at least eight children in eastern Afghanistan, a palace statement said Thursday, DPA reported. Libya Begets Syria? Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2012 Human rights abuses: US committee hears grievances of Balochistan WASHINGTON: In the packed Room 2200 of the Rayburn Office Building, members of the House Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations began hearing human rights activists and scholars detail human rights abuses in Balochistan. U.S. drone strike kills four in NW Pakistan - officials A U.S. drone attack in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal region near the Afghanistan border killed four suspected militants on Thursday, intelligence officials said, the second such attack in two days. Iraq: 65 Executions in First 40 Days of 2012 Iraqi authorities should halt all executions and abolish the death penalty, Human Rights Watch said today. Since the beginning of 2012, Iraq has executed at least 65 prisoners, 51 of them in January, and 14 more on February 8, for various offenses. Violence in Bahrain escalates ahead of February 14 anniversary Obama Sends Bahrain Arms Despite Repression Let's veto the West's moral posturing on Syria There is more logic to Russia's and China's veto of the UN resolution condemning Assad than there is to William Hague's sixth-former antics. China defends Syria veto in People's Daily article China's leading Communist party newspaper has defended Beijing's rejection of a United Nations resolution calling for Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, to resign. The People's Daily said western campaigns in Libya, Afghanistan and Iraq showed the error of forced regime change. Intervention in Syria will escalate not stop the killing Russia and China blocked a bid to force regime change. But a negotiated settlement is the only way out of civil war US Will Continue to Arm Anti-government Rebels in Syria Libya Begets Syria? A little over a year ago, as members of the Obama administration were pondering military intervention in Libya, skeptics (including The Skeptics) pressed them to explain how that situation differed from other comparable cases elsewhere in the world. If Libya, why not Yemen? Why not Bahrain? Why not Syria? We may soon learn the answer to that last question. And their too-permissive—or merely haphazard—approach a year ago might pave the way for an intervention in Syria that would be ill-advised, if not disastrous. EU threatens new sanctions on Syria Egypt says US threats to cut aid won't work Cairo says it won't back down in dispute with US over crackdown on nonprofit groups; Egypt won't change course 'because of some aid,' prime minister says 'Your days are numbered,' U.S. official tells al-Assad Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 US Iran Policy in 'Lockstep' with Israel? It's a relief to know that President Obama's "preferred" solution to dealing with disagreements with Iran is diplomacy, as he said yesterday in an interview on NBC TV, but at the same time, it's profoundly disturbing that he is simultaneously saying that, as an AP report on the interview put it: he would "not take options off the table to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons." Israelis should be afraid of their leaders, not Iran For far too long now Israel has been headed by heroes, the kind who don't hesitate to take the country on yet another dangerous, purposeless adventure. We must tell them now, loudly: We are a-f-r-ai-d. 'Your days are numbered,' U.S. official tells al-Assad As violence raged in Syria, U.S. officials made clear Tuesday that the United States has lost patience with President Bashar al-Assad. "Your days are numbered," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said in comments directed at the Syrian leader. "It is time and past time for you to transfer power responsibly and peacefully." From Washington this looks like Syria's 'Benghazi moment'. But not from here Look east and what does Bashar see? Iran standing with him and Iraq refusing to impose sanctions Arab League Report Shows that Syria Has Been Mischaracterized While the Western media act like the Syrian government is wantonly and indiscriminately killing its own people without provocation, an independent investigation has found a different reality on the ground. Russia's Lavrov says al-Assad committed to halting violence Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held Tuesday what he described as 'very useful' talks with embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and said that Damascus was committed to halting the bloodbath in the country. Russian FM: Syria's Assad willing to accept expanded Arab League mission After talks in Damascus, Sergei Lavrov also says Assad had assured him he was 'completely committed' to seeking an end to violence by all sides. UK rules out military action or arming Syrian rebels Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE said they were expelling Syrian envoys Lebanese security officials seize suspicious cargo from US, Brazil Lebanon's security officials say a suspicious cargo containing huge amounts of US dollars, guns, special passports and credit cards have been seized upon arrival in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, from the US and Brazil. How About an International Award for Hypocrisy? If there was such an award, the statements of European and American leaders in the immediate aftermath of Russia and China's veto of the Security Council resolution to end the killing in Syria suggest two most obvious nominees for it. CIA digs in as Americans withdraw from Iraq, Afghanistan The CIA is expected to maintain a large clandestine presence in Iraq and Afghanistan long after the departure of conventional U.S. troops as part of a plan by the Obama administration to rely on a combination of spies and Special Operations forces to protect U.S. interests in the two longtime war zones, U.S. officials said. Yemen: VP launches early presidential election campaign Vice President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi said Tuesday that the February 21 presidential election is the perfect solution to the political crisis that was about to be shifted to a civil war. Palestinians slam selection of Abbas as unity PM "This is a scandal...it turns Abbas into an autocrat with absolute powers," senior Fatah official says. In Afghanistan, a new approach to teaching history: Leave out the wars Educators suggested that the only solution would be to omit the period after King Mohammed Zahir Shah, whose ouster in 1973 ushered in an era of chronic political instability. Among those charged with crafting the new curriculum, there was near-universal agreement. This is What Imperialism Does to Men Top official: drone critics are Al Qaeda enablers Russia and China veto resolution on Syria at UN Posted: Sunday, February 5, 2012 Exposed: The Arab agenda in Syria Here's a crash course on the "democratic" machinations of the Arab League - rather the GCC League, as real power in this pan-Arab organization is wielded by two of the six Persian Gulf monarchies composing the Gulf Cooperation Council, also known as Gulf Counter-revolution Club; Qatar and the House of Saud. Russia and China veto resolution on Syria at UN An Arab and Western-backed resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria has been vetoed at the UN Security Council by Russia and China. Clinton and Lavrov square off over Syria Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov gave opposing public speeches Saturday on what should be done in Syria, and then took their dispute behind closed doors in a heated bilateral meeting, in advance of Saturday's U.N. Security Council action in New York. US 'Disgusted' by Russia, China Veto of UN Resolution to End Violence in Syria ...Russia and China braved Arab and Western fury Obama asks Assad to 'step aside,' condemns mass murder in Homs Syrian government denies reports of army shelling city of Homs Syrian government has denied as baseless reports about shelling the central city of Homs at the hands of the Syrian military forces, the state-run news agency says. Russia as Smokescreen: Cynicism Around Syria Cairo government office torched as protests rage: state TV Egypt's tax authority building in Cairo was set on fire as street protests against army rule raged into the early hours of Sunday, state TV footage showed. Libyan militia accused of torturing to death ambassador to France One of Libya's many new militias has been accused of detaining and apparently torturing to death a former ambassador to France, the latest allegation of brutality to mar the victorious revolutionaries' reputation since the fall of Col Muammar Gaddafi. Fact Checking the Media During an interview last month on CBS' Face the Nation, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta set the record straight on Iran: "Are they trying to develop a nuclear weapon? No." But if you read recent news reports lately, you'd think otherwise. Day of Mass Action to Stop a U.S. War on Iran NO war! NO sanctions! NO intervention! NO assassinations! No war on Iran! No assassinations! No intervention! No sanctions! Demonstrators gather at White House to demand: Lawmakers, "Experts" Spin Tales of Iranian Terror in Latin America Through its ties with Venezuela and other nations in Latin America, Iran is building an anti-U.S. alliance in the Western Hemisphere that poses a direct, imminent threat to the United States, an influential U.S. lawmaker said Thursday. Robert Fisk: An attack on Tehran would be madness. So don't rule it out After invading Iraq over weapons of mass destruction, we plan to clap as Israel bombs Iran U.N. Nuclear Inspectors' Visit to Iran Is a Failure, West Says DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — American and European officials said Friday that a mission by international nuclear inspectors to Tehran this week had failed to address their key concerns, indicating that Iran's leaders believe they can resist pressure to open up the nation's nuclear program. Crack Israeli commando unit formed to target Iranian nuclear programme Assassination Unit set up inside Iran The Chief of world most dangerous intelligence agency, Israeli Mossad recently secretly paid an unpublicised visit to the United States apparently to seek American support for overt and covert operations inside Iran. Are Obama and Netanyahu Trying to Push Iran toward a Nuke? Opponents of war with Iran got a boost the other day from an unlikely source. Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper told a Senate committee, "We do not know … if Iran will eventually decide to build nuclear weapons." Iran to cut oil exports to 'hostile' European states Iran says oil ban will not halt nuclear work Iran's oil minister said the Islamic state would not retreat from its nuclear program even if its crude oil exports grind to a halt, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday. German FM: No military action against Iran Germany's foreign minister says Europe is determined to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran but is warning against military action. Iranian warships dock at Saudi port Iranian naval ships docked on Saturday in the Saudi port city of Jeddah on a mission to project the Islamic republic's "power on the open seas," the Fars news agency reported. Iran mass producing anti-ship cruise missile: TV The Zafar missile, as it is dubbed in the report, "is a short-range, anti-ship cruise missile capable of destroying small- and medium-sized targets with high precision." CIA tactics in Pakistan include targeting rescuers and funerals The findings are published just days after President Obama claimed that the drone campaign in Pakistan was a 'targeted, focused effort' that 'has not caused a huge number of civilian casualties.' India tells Britain: We don't want your aid India's Finance Minister has said that his country "does not require" British aid, describing it as "peanuts". Pranab Mukherjee and other Indian ministers tried to terminate Britain's aid to their booming country last year - but relented after the British begged them to keep taking the money, The Sunday Telegraph can reveal. Nuclear sub on Falklands patrol ... as the flames of fury continue in Argentina 30 years later, Argentines still want 'their' islands back from Britain London's tabloids and British leaders are depicting Argentina as dangerous and belligerent 30 years after its invasion of the Falkland Islands. Argentines say Britain should consider its own history of waging war around the globe, and acknowledge that the islands and seas around them rightfully belong to Argentina. Aggression born of American 'exceptionalism' Posted: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Aggression born of American 'exceptionalism' Most recently, American exceptionalism jumped to the political fore at the start of this century. It did so with a swagger, ironically, because of the 9/11 attacks. In his speech that night, President George W. Bush put forward the United States as "the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world." Taliban will rule Afghanistan again, says leaked US military report Classified document is said to warn that Pakistan is plotting to help reinstall Taliban once Nato-led forces depart. Taliban, US negotiators meet in Qatar KABUL: Taliban negotiators have begun holding preliminary talks with US officials in Qatar on plans for peace negotiations aimed at ending the decade-long war in Afghanistan, a former Taliban official said on Sunday. Rival Libya militias fight gunbattle in capital Rival militias fought a gunbattle near office buildings and a five-star hotel in the centre of the Libyan capital on Wednesday, underscoring how volatile the country still is three months on from Muammar Gaddafi's death. Pakistan slams illegal US drone strikes Islamabad reiterated its opposition on Monday to Washington's illegal drone assassination campaign in Pakistan, branding it "unlawful, counterproductive and unacceptable." Sanctions v. negotiations on Iran Massive U.S. Military Buildup Reported Around Iran Up to 100,000 Troops Ready By March Iran-IAEA nuclear negotiations "constructive", says Tehran Tehran - The three-day negotiations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team with Iran was 'constructive,' Fars semi-official news agency reported Tuesday. Impasse at UN Security Council debate on Syria violence A day of debate at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Syria has ended without agreement. Britain urges UN to unite behind new Syria resolution UN resolution could spur Syria civil war, Russia warns Russian FM: Moscow will veto UN resolution on Syria Syrian opposition figure says Assad, family 'will be killed like Gaddafi' Damascus, Jan 31 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al Assad and his family will meet a bloody end like former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi', as his regime falls from power, a leading member of the opposition movement has warned. 'Syria on its knees – prelude to NATO invading Iran' Drones Over Iraq: When is a Pullout not a Pullout? Iraq detains 16 vice presidential guards BAGHDAD — Iraqi security forces have detained 16 of Tareq al-Hashemi's bodyguards, the interior ministry said, in a move the fugitive vice president said Tuesday was the latest in a string of false accusations. 12 die as US drone rocks Yemen Center for Constitutional Rights Condemns Obama for Admitting Yemeni Interim President to the U.S. U.S. culpable in African atrocities The United States is shamefully implicated in the terror that Charles Taylor, erstwhile leader of Liberia, inflicted on the people of West Africa. Obama defends drone strikes President Obama is defending his use of unmanned drone attacks in Pakistan and elsewhere, saying they have been used to kill more terrorists than civilians. Doctor who led us to bin Laden was CIA agent, says US Imprisoned Pakistani ran fake health scheme to get DNA evidence that al-Qa'ida leader was in house. |
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