Documentary on Iranian Life - Rick Steves
• http://www.dailypaul.com, by Colorado SeanA woman student says: "Governments have war with each other because they have benefits. But there is no war between people".
Current News Headlines
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US deploying warships to Libyan coast
• http://rt.comAmerican officials have said that the Pentagon is sending two warships toward the coast of Libya, the Associated Press reports.
Who's tracking what's going on Libya right now?
• imgur.comWho's tracking what's going on Libya right now? I'd be willing to bet, if you ARE... you have not seen this yet. Check it out.
Middle East Reporting: What's Being Left Out?
• http://www.thedailybell.comThe Egyptians are getting together with the Iranians, according to legendary military reporter Bill Gertz.
Anti-US Protests Continue Across Middle East
• http://news.antiwar.com, by Jason DitzEmbassies Warn of More Possible Demonstrations.
The Insulting, Anti-Muslim, Low-Budget Film That Provoked The Attacks On American Embassies
• http://www.businessinsider.com, Aly WeismanIsraeli-born California real estate developer-turned-filmmaker Sam Bacile, 56, is currently in hiding after the protest of his low-budget film "Innocence of Muslims" caused the death of the American Ambassador to Libya and three others at the US cons
This Is What America's Consulate In Libya Looked Like After The Deadly Attacks
• http://www.businessinsider.com, Joshua BerlingerLibyan protestors stormed the U.S. consulate in Benghazi yesterday, destroying the compound and killing four — including the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens.
U.S. Ambassador Killed in Libya
• http://www.nationaljournal.comU.S. ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens and three other embassy staff were killed in an attack in Benghazi on Wednesday, the White House confirmed on Wednesday.
Cairo protesters scale U.S. Embassy wall, remove flag
• http://content.usatoday.comUpdate at 2:07 p.m. ET: CNN reports that U.S. security guards fired a volley of warning shots as the crowd gathered outside the embassy walls.
Israel discussing Iran "red line" with U.S.: Netanyahu
• ReutersIsrael and the United States are in discussion on setting a "red line" for Iran's nuclear program, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "We're discussing it right now with the United States," Netanyahu said in an interview with Canada's CBC tel
"Secret" Syria strike helps Israel signal resolve on Iran
• ReutersAn Israeli cabinet minister invoked his country's ostensibly secret 2007 air raid on an alleged Syrian nuclear reactor to suggest Israel could successfully strike Iran without U.S. support. Israel has never formally acknowledged the bombing
India's 100th Space Mission Launches Satellites Into Orbit
• http://www.space.com, Peter B. de SeldingIndia successfully launched its 100th space mission on Sunday (Sept. 9) using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to send two new satellites into orbit.
Iraq Carnage: 107 Killed, 484 Wounded As VP Condemned to Death
• http://original.antiwar.com, Margaret GriffisSunday: 107 Killed, 484 Wounded; Hashemi Condemned to Death
Canada / Iran - Why Now?
• arcleinForeign Affairs Minister John Baird delivered a diplomatic bolt from the blue Friday, abruptly and unexpectedly severing ties with Iran, shuttering Canada's embassy there and giving Iranian diplomats in Ottawa five days to get out of the country.
Forget Iran, it’s Israel’s Nuclear Gun Pointed at Obama’s Head:
• http://www.globalresearch.ca, By Jonathan CookIt is possibly the greatest of American political myths, repeated ad nauseam by presidential candidates in their election campaigns.
‘US doesn’t need UN to oust Assad’ - Clinton
• http://rt.comHillary Clinton threatens the US and “like-minded states” might pursue regime change in Syria in circumvention of the UN if the new resolution on Syria is “toothless”.
U.S. Puts Transfer of Detainees to Afghans on Hold
• New York TimesOn Sunday, however, the United States said it was putting on hold the transfer of about 30 Afghan detainees because of doubts about the government’s commitment to other parts of the memorandum of understanding.
U.S. Attack on Iran Would Take Hundreds of Planes, Ships, and Missiles
• Noah Shachtman via WIRED.comShould the U.S. actually take Benjamin Netanyahu’s advice and attack Iran, don’t expect a few sorties flown by a couple of fighter jocks. Setting back Iran’s nuclear efforts will need to be an all-out effort, with squadrons of bombers and fighter jet
Canada cuts ties with Iran, closes embassy, orders Iranian diplomats home
• .Canada has severed all ties with Iran over its sponsorship of terrorism and amid fears about the safety of diplomats in the country. The Canadian embassy in Tehran will close immediately and Iranian diplomats in Canada have been given 5 days to leave
Haqqani network to be designated a terrorist group
• Washington PostThe Obama administration struck a largely symbolic blow against what it considers the most violent and intransigent enemy of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, declaring that it will add the Pakistan-based Haqqani network to its list of terrorist organizati
Did Bush's CIA waterboard anti-Gadhafi Islamists?
• .The U.S. insists that only three terrorism suspects were subjected to waterboarding. Human Rights Watch claims the harsh practice was more widespread.
Iraqi leader to Obama: ‘Why did you leave Iraq to Iran?’
• The Daily CallerPresident Obama is expected to tout the end of American military involvement in Iraq, but a prominent tribal leader who helped end the Iraq War is now asking Obama, “Why did you leave Iraq to Iran?”
Why didn't CNN's international arm air its own documentary on Bahrain's Arab Spring repr
• http://www.guardian.co.uk, Glenn GreenwaldA former CNN correspondent defies threats from her former employer to speak out about self-censorship at the network
More Foreign Aid to Egypt’s Dictatorship
• http://www.fff.org, Jacob G. HornbergerWhen the next U.S. debt ceiling comes around, one thing is for sure: the mainstream press will be shouting and crying about how important it is to lift the ceiling once again, thereby permitting the federal government to pile even more debt onto the
Afghanistan arrests hundreds of its soldiers
• Washington PostAs fatal attacks on U.S. and NATO troops by their Afghan partners kept up at an alarming rate this year, Afghan officials acknowledged hundreds of its soldiers have been expelled or arrested because of deficient vetting and links to insurgents.
U.S. to Retain Some Control as Afghans Take Over a Prison
• New York TimesThe US military will maintain control over dozens of foreign detainees in Afghanistan for the indefinite future, even as the 2 countries prepare to ceremonially mark the hand-over of detention operations to the Afghan government
Egyptian President Warns Assad That ‘Your Time Won’t Be Long’
• New York TimesMr. Morsi, an Islamist and Egypt’s first democratically elected president, fired back at Mr. Assad days after the top Syrian government spokesman said the only change in Cairo since the ouster last year of Hosni Mubarak was Mr. Morsi’s beard.
US Aircraft Carrier Stennis Is Now En Route To Join Enterprise And Eisenhower Off Iranian Coast
• http://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenBack in early July we wrote that contrary to expectations, veteran Middle Eastern aircraft carrier CVN-74 Stennis would end its shore leave far earlier than expected, and be redeployed back to its usual stomping grounds just off Iran months ahead of
U.S. Militarism In Africa: Humanitarian Missions Or Imperialist Aggression?
• http://www.globalresearch.ca, By Abayomi AzikiweUnbeknownst to the majority of people in the United States, the Pentagon is directing increased attention to the African continent.
Did Obama Just Make A Deal With Israel To Delay The War With Iran Until After The Election?
• http://endoftheamericandream.com, MichaelBarack Obama cares about Barack Obama far more than he does about either Israel or Iran.
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