News and Analysis (2/16/07)

Alleged Madrid bombing mastermind condemns the bombings:

· Madrid Trial Suspects Deny Guilt (BBC)

Pastoral leader says he was rendered “to Egypt where he says he was tortured with electric shocks, beatings, rape threats and genital abuse:”

· CIA Agents to Stand Trial for Italy Kidnapping (Reuters)

Routine videotaping of political events could result in contempt proceedings:

· Judge Limits New York Police Taping (NY Times)

Over two centuries ago, Emerson called Americans firing on British troops “the shot heard round the world,” but in the 21^st century these shots won’t be seen anywhere:

· ‘Friendly Fire’ Footage Not Shown (BBC)

· Coroner Won’t Show ‘Friendly Fire’ Video (ABC News)

With successes like this, who needs failure?

· Pressing Allies, President Warns of Afghan Battle (NY Times)

Much ado about absence of knowledge:

· Extent of Iraq-Iran Link ‘Unknown’ (CNN)

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