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The Show Needn't Go On
michaeltotten.com — This week the Israeli government "announced ":http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3803981,00.htmlit will resume negotiations with Syria without preconditions, and the Syrians "responded in ... (more) The Show Needn't Go On
The Associated Press: US accuses Iran of violating UN arms embargo
google.com — 2 days ago UNITED NATIONS The United States accused Iran Tuesday of violating a U.N. arms embargo by secretly sending weapons to Syria in a cargo ship seized by Israel, a U.S. official said. Britain took a softer line in the U.N. Security Council, ... (more) The Associated Press: US accuses Iran of violating UN ...
Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
pajamasmedia.com — The international community has the ability to take steps against shipments originating from Iran. They have yet to act. (more) Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
Uncovering Syria's Secret Nuclear Site
Uncovering Syria's Secret Nuclear Site
tnr.com — In case you haven't gotten your issue of Der Spiegel this month, the German mag has some very cool details on the intelligence work that led to the discovery--and eventual destruction by Israeli airstrike--of a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor ... (more) Uncovering Syria's Secret Nuclear Site
Reese Erlich and Peter Coyote on al-Sukariya
Reese Erlich and Peter Coyote on al-Sukariya
vanityfair.com — On October 26, 2008, U.S. helicopters stormed a farm near the Iraq-Syria border in search of leading al-Qaeda ooperative Abu Ghadiya. One year later, the authors report from Syria that the raid may have been botched, and the lives of seven innocent ... (more) Reese Erlich and Peter Coyote on al-Sukariya
Home Grown Terrorism in America: Connecting the Dots
pajamasmedia.com — A Dangerous Denial The New York Times does not tell us whether Tareq Mehanna, the 27-year-old Massachusetts pharmacist who was just arrested on federal terrorism charges, is or even might be a Muslim. In their pages, telling this particular truth is ... (more) Home Grown Terrorism in America: Connecting the Dots
Reading Between the Lines - FBI Affadavit on Tarek Mehenna
misskelly.typepad.com — Local media coverage of Tarek Mehanna, the Sudbury, MA "wannabe" terrorist,was extensive yesterday, covered on radio, TV and news websites, but it was rather limited in scope. The media stories focused on how shocked, shocked people were that an ... (more) Reading Between the Lines - FBI Affadavit on Tarek Mehenna
Good News: Baghdad Bomb Blasts Not Atomic
Good News: Baghdad Bomb Blasts Not Atomic
directorblue.blogspot.com — Dan from New York:Baghdad bombs kill 132, government slams Syria and IranBAGHDAD (Reuters) – Two suicide bombs tore through Baghdad on Sunday, killing 132 people, wounding more than 500 and leaving mangled bodies and cars on the streets in one of Iraq's deadliest days this year.The two blasts ... (more) Good News: Baghdad Bomb Blasts Not Atomic
The Story of 'Operation Orchard': How Israel Destroyed Syria's Al Kibar Nuclear Reactor
The Story of 'Operation Orchard': How Israel Destroyed Syria's Al Kibar Nuclear Reactor
spiegel.de — How Israel Destroyed Syria's Al Kibar Nuclear Reactor By Erich Follath and Holger Stark In September 2007, Israeli fighter jets destroyed a mysterious complex in the Syrian desert. The incident could have led to war, but it was hushed up by all sides. ... (more) The Story of 'Operation Orchard': How Israel Destroyed ...
Second Circuit Rules Against Maher Arar in Kidnap-Torture Suit
talkleft.com — The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Maher Arar in his extraordinary rendition and torture lawsuit against the Government. Arar, a Canadian, was detained at JFK, flown to Syria where he was tortured for almost a year, before being ... (more) Second Circuit Rules Against Maher Arar in ...
Destruction of a What?
outsidethebeltway.com — There’s a fascinating article in Spiegel Online (in English) on “Operation Orchard”, the operation in September 2007 in Syria in which the Israeli air force destroyed what many have termed a “nuclear plant”, what the ... (more) Destruction of a What?
The Tortured Logic Continues
truthdig.com — By Amy Goodman “Extraordinary rendition” is White House-speak for kidnapping. Just ask Maher Arar. He’s a Canadian citizen who was “rendered” by the U.S. to Syria, where he was tortured for almost a year. READ ... (more) The Tortured Logic Continues
3 wanted men nabbed in Wassit
en.aswataliraq.info — WASSIT / Aswat al-Iraq: Army forces arrested three wanted men in north of Kut for killing more than 100 persons, commander of the Quick Response Department (QRD) said on Wednesday.“QRD forces in Wassit arrested on Tuesday night (Nov. 3) three wanted ... (more) 3 wanted men nabbed in Wassit
bound Iran ship carried hundreds of tons of arms
haaretz.com — Israel Navy Chief Brig. Gen. Rani Ben-Yehuda said Wednesday that an arms ship seized near Cyprus earlier in the day had been carrying hundreds of tons of weapons. Israeli commandos seized the ship before dawn on Wednesday and defense officials said ... (more) bound Iran ship carried hundreds of tons of arms
 PM: Ship proves Iran's support for terror organizations
PM: Ship proves Iran's support for terror organizations
jpost.com — Hundreds of tons of weaponry, ten times the size of the Karine A shipment of 2002, were seized in an overnight raid Tuesday by the Israeli navy, some 100 nautical miles west of Israel, officials said. Defense officials said the 140-meter long Francop, ... (more) PM: Ship proves Iran's support for terror ...
NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
backspin.typepad.com — NY Times readers can be forgiven for not believing Iran is connected to arms boat seized en route to Syria. Reporter Myra Noveck writes: News reports quoted the Israeli president, Shimon Peres, and other officials saying the ship had been... (more) NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
The New Karine A
commentarymagazine.com — Israeli Navy commandos seized a cargo ship last night en route from Iran to Syria. It contained 10 times the arms that the Karine A attempted to deliver from Iran to the Palestinians in 2002, enough weapons, according to the head of the Israeli Navy, ... (more) The New Karine A
From Iran with Gov
From Iran with Gov
powerlineblog.com — Below John refers to Israel's seizure of weapons from Iran bound for Syria and Hezbollah on board the Francop . The weapons seized on the ship included some 3,000 rockets of various types, as well as 60-millimeter mortars, 7.62-rifle ... (more) From Iran with Gov
Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
ynetnews.com — Hezbollah-bound vessel carrying vast amounts of weapons, ammunition left Iranian port 10 days ago; cargo was transferred to German ship, seized a few hours after leaving Egyptian port on Tuesday. IDF: Syria planned to transfer arms to Lebanon by land ... (more) Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence