News and Analysis (2/8/07)

Editorial on the acquittal of two Muslim men on charges of terrorism:  “it is a victory for anyone who cares about the freedoms of an open society”

• Terrorism in our Courts (Chicago Tribune)

Saudi men, arrested for allegedly fundraising for terrorism, insist the arrests are “an attempt to abort the civic rights work they were planning.”

• Detained Saudis Described as Democracy Activists (Washington Post)

Meeting in Mecca produces a unity government for Palestine

• Palestinian Groups to Share Power (Al Jazeera)

Editorial on Iran: “to liberalize the theocratic state, the United States would do better to shelve its containment strategy and embark on a policy of unconditional dialogue and sanctions relief”

• The Iran Option That Isn’t on the Table (Washington Post)

Rep. Ron Paul to Sec. Rice “Unproven charges against Iran’s nuclear intentions are eerily reminiscent of the false charges made against Iraq.”

• Rice Confronted over Iran Evidence (Al Jazeera)

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