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The Story of 'Operation Orchard': How Israel Destroyed Syria's Al Kibar Nuclear Reactor
spiegel.de - 26 days ago
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 ...

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PM: Ship proves Iran's support for terror organizations
jpost.com - 23 days ago
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 ...

Comments vote down Betsy's Page found this 23 days agofound this
talkleft.com - 24 days ago
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 ...

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en.aswataliraq.info - 24 days ago
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

Comments vote down Antiwar.com Original found this 24 days agofound this
haaretz.com - 24 days ago
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

Comments vote down Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News found this 24 days agofound this
NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
backspin.typepad.com - 23 days ago
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

Comments vote down Hyscience found this 23 days agofound this
commentarymagazine.com - 23 days ago
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

Comments vote down The Corner on National Review Online found this 23 days agofound this
From Iran with Gov
powerlineblog.com - 23 days ago
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

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Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
ynetnews.com - 23 days ago
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

Comments vote down Yourish.com found this 23 days agofound this
google.com - 17 days ago
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 ...

Comments vote down Israel Matzav found this 17 days agofound this
france24.com - 6 days ago
Sleiman seeks abolition of religion in Lebanese politics
— france24.com — AFP - President Michel Sleiman called in a television speech on Saturday for the establishment of a... committee to work towards the abolition of religion-based politics in Lebanon. "To encourage vast participation (in political life), a national ... (more) Sleiman seeks abolition of religion in Lebanese politics

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google.com - 6 days ago
AFP: Iraq says October 25 bombers came from Syria: spokesman
— google.com — 22 hours ago BAGHDAD Iraq on Sunday for the first time said that the bombers who killed... more than 150 people in Baghdad on October 25 came from neighbouring Syria, but steered well clear of accusing Damascus of collusion. "The group came from Syria ... (more) AFP: Iraq says October 25 bombers came from Syria: spokesman

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Virtual diplomacy, real damage
jpost.com - 5 days ago
Virtual diplomacy, real damage
— jpost.com — The statement by French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Riyadh last week expressing French willingness to mediate talks... between Syria and Israel is the latest indication of Syria's emergence from diplomatic isolation. Damascus has largely rebuilt its ... (more) Virtual diplomacy, real damage

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longwarjournal.org - 4 days ago
Eastern Syria becoming a new al Qaeda haven
— longwarjournal.org — US intelligence officials are concerned that Syria is becoming an al Qaeda haven, as the terror group... becomes increasingly intertwined with Ba’athist groups operating from Iraq's neighbor to the west. Al Qaeda has refocused its efforts to build an ... (more) Eastern Syria becoming a new al Qaeda haven

Comments vote down Victory Caucus -- All Content found this 4 days agofound this
outsidethebeltway.com - 24 days ago
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?

Comments vote down The Glittering Eye found this 24 days agofound this
truthdig.com - 24 days ago
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

Comments vote down The Republic of T. found this 24 days agofound this
Uncovering Syria's Secret Nuclear Site
tnr.com - 18 days ago
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

Comments vote down Ben Smith's Blog found this 18 days agofound this
Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
pajamasmedia.com - 16 days ago
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

Comments vote down Confederate Yankee found this 16 days agofound this
michaeltotten.com - 15 days ago
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

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