Reversing Judge Urbina’s decision on the grounds that only Congress and the executive branch have the authority to allow people to enter the United States…
- Court Blocks Release Of 17 Uighurs Into U.S. (Washington Post)
…Obama stands poised to demonstrate his break with the policies of the Bush administration:
- Free the Uighurs (Washington Post)
Highlighting the widespread corruption devastating Afghanistan’s infrastructure:
Although the release of Ayman Nour is a positive step forward, Egyptian elections are hardly representative of democracy with groups like the Muslim Brotherhood banned from participating:
- Egypt Unexpectedly Frees Dissident (LA Times)
Distrust emerges from both sides as the agreement has yet to be formalized:
- Pakistani Accord Appears Stalled (Washington Post)
Facing charges of assaulting a foreign leader, Al-Zeidi’s lawyers plan to argue “Bush was visiting an occupied country and al-Zeidi was trying to express his personal rejection [of] that occupation“:
- Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Trial Adjourned (Al Jazeera)
The decision to shut down the US base is approved after $2 billion package of aid and credit was received from Russia:
A rare glimpse into the world of espionage, Ali al-Jarrah is accused of being an Israeli spy for over 25 years:
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