While China continues to brand the Uighur Muslims as terrorist suspects …
- China Demands U.S. Send Guantanamo Uighurs Back (Reuters /Washington Post)
… Only 13 remain in US custody:
- 4 Chinese Muslims Freed from Guantanamo to Bermuda (AP / Washington Post)
Rather than ignore the incident with a bland denial, the USÂ jumps into the public relations battle with “unusual speed”:
“In exchange for the $5 billion in reparations it is due to receive over 20 years, Libya will provide Italy with more oil, make it easier for Italian companies to conduct business there and place Italian companies ‘in first place’ to win infrastructure contracts”:
- Qaddafi Pays a Business Call on Berlusconi (NY Times)
With campaigning officially over, a final look into Iran’s presidential election…
- Rallies Close Out Iranian Campaign (Washington Post)
- Once Apathetic, Young Iranians Now Say They’ll Vote (Christian Science Monitor)
… Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns Mousavi’s supporters against rebellion if the election results are found to be unfavorable:
- Iran Guard Warns Reformist Groups (Al Jazeera)
Targeting the Pearl Continental Hotel, insurgents sought to disrupt humanitarian aid across the region:
- Bombing Challenges Aid to Pakistan Refugees (NY Times)
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