4 September 2008
Sarkozy Says Iran Takes `Risk,' Provoking Israeli
"One day, whatever the Israeli government is, we can imagine ourselves one morning with an Israel that would have attacked. That would be a disaster".
3 September 2008
Now You Will Be Able to Buy Official U.S. Army Clothing at Sears
Available for Men, Women and Boys, Military-Branded Apparel Will Support Programs for Troops
"By incorporating the Army's timeless traditions with iconic styling and unparalleled standards for performance, fit and function, consumers can wear the pride they feel for our troops," said a U.S. Army spokesperson.
2 September 2008
Associated Press Responds to Bias Charges
MoveOn, Media Matters and liberal blogs have launched a campaign against Associated Press Washington bureau chief Ron Fournier, "for what they consider light treatment of John McCain at the expense of other candidates -- especially Barack Obama."
2 September 2008
The Constitution and 9/11
For those who have not been paying attention, Mr. Fisher recounts the major departures from legal norms that have unfolded in recent years, with chapters on Guantanamo, domestic surveillance, military tribunals and state secrets. And for those who have been paying attention, the book adds a new dimension of historical understanding, tracing the precursors to current policies and their eventual repudiation. (I contributed a blurb for the book jacket.)
1 September 2008
Biden Camp Calls Israeli Army Radio Report a 'Lie' - nuclear Iran
"Israel will have to reconcile itself with the nuclearization of Iran," Army Radio said that Biden told the unnamed officials. [...] Biden spox David Wade said the unsourced report is simply false. "This is a lie peddled by partisan opponents of Senators Obama and Biden," said Wade [...].
1 September 2008
Invasion of Iran would trigger World War III: official
Brigadier General Massud Jazayeri said on Saturday that any military invasion of Iran would trigger another world war. [...] Iran has warned it could close the strategic Strait of Hormoz if it became the target of a military attack over its nuclear program.
31 August 2008
Dutch pull spies on Iran attack fears
The Dutch AIVD secret service has had an ultra-secret operation underway in Iran in recent years that was halted in connection with plans for a U.S. attack on Iran.
19 August 2008
Medialink's Meltdown
Medialink Worldwide -- the largest producer of fake news products such as video news releases (VNRs) -- is in financial meltdown.