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Violence in Beirut
Violence in Lebanon Courtesy al-Hayat Update: CNN is reporting that the Lebanese military is reluctant to intervene in street fighting between pro-Hizbullah forces and supporters […]
Zawahiri endorses McCain Plan to Bomb Iran; McCain seeks Endorsement of Catholic-Haters; 8 Percent of Pakistanis Back McCain
Senator John McCain, who seeks endorsements from haters of Roman Catholics, is alleging that Hamas has “endorsed” Barack Obama. He darkly suggests that this means […]
Sunni Kuwaiti Cleric Differentiates between Iraqi Shia Nationalists and those Supporting Iran
The USC Open Source Center translates a statement by a Sunni Salafi cleric in Kuwait that allows that some Arab Shiites in Iraq are “honorable” […]
Obama strides Closer to Victory
Barack Obama pulled closer to clinching the nomination last night, widening his lead over Hillary Clinton in voted delegates and in the popular vote. He […]
US Soldier Killed in al-Anbar; Sadrist MP Resigns; Army Arrests Police
The killing of a US soldier in al-Anbar province by Iraqi guerrillas was announced on Wednesday morning. The Scotsman reports: ‘ IRAQI soldiers yesterday detained […]
Khatami’s Charges Provoke Row in Iran; how Important is Iranian and Hizbullah Training
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has caused a firestorm of criticism in Iran. AFP writes: ‘ In his speech, Khatami referred to the ambition of […]
OSC: Al-Arabiya discusses Iraq government, Al-Sadr Trend criticism of Iran role
The USG Open Source Center translates a discussion on al-Arabiya’s Panorama program about Iranian intervention in Iraq. May 5, 2008 Monday Al-Arabiya discusses Iraq government, […]
Obama: Clinton on Iran Obliteration: Bush Clone
Barack Obama criticized Hillary Clinton on Sunday for her threat to “totally obliterate” Iran if it attacked Israel. He said on Meet the Press, ‘MR. […]
Iraq First Lady Narrowly Escapes death; Baghdad Equivocates on Role of Iran
A roadside bomb almost killed Iraq’s first lady on Sunday in Baghdad, striking her car and wounding three of her bodyguards. Bush is asking for […]
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