“This is theft pure and simple” as Palestinians are taxed for social services they do not receive:
- Israel Owes Over NIS 8.3 Billion to Palestinian Workers from the Occupied Palestinian Territories (Alternative Information Center)
US officials remain skeptical of Ahmadinejad’s endorsement noting no officially reversal of the previous formal rejection of several months ago:
- Ahmadinejad Backs Deal to Remove Bulk of Enriched Uranium from Iran (Washington Post)
Dr. Siddiqui is a hero in Pakistan, and a guilty verdict in the face of the paucity of evidence against her could be the final straw in the long list of grievances Pakistanis have with the US:
The emphasis on reconciliation with Taliban leadership highlights the growing unpopularity of the war in the US and the perceived strength of the Taliban’s hold …
- Can Saudi Arabia Help with Taliban Peace Talks? (Christian Science Monitor)
… even as military leaders believe they can demonstrate the effectiveness of a “‘clear, hold, build and transition’ counterinsurgency strategy”:
As Israel continues its assault on Gaza…
- Israeli Jets ‘Strike Gaza Targets’ (Al Jazeera)
… Hamas vows revenge for the assassination of Mabhouh, even if it means targeting Israeli interests abroad:
- Hamas Threatens to Take Fight Against Israel Beyond Gaza (Christian Science Monitor)
His tone is intellectual and diplomatic, but the substance of Kissinger’s call is to perpetuate antagonism between Iraq and Iran:
- Obama’s Iraq Policy Must be Focused on More Than Withdrawal (Washington Post)
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