The surge shows more limitations of its so-called success as 291 Iraqis are killed or wounded, more Iraqi soldiers continue to desert their posts and disagreements arise between the US military and Iraqi government over what do about Sadr’s political and military presence:
- Tuesday: 2 Marines, 125 Iraqis Killed; 166 Iraqis Wounded (Antiwar.com)
- Iraqi Unit Flees Post, Despite American’s Plea (New York Times)
- Differences Emerge in US and Iraqi Strategies for al-Sadr (Associated Press/Wiredispatch)
Big Brother undermines its self-justification as declassified FBI documents show unrestrained (ab)use of national security letters impeded a counterterrorism investigation…
…but does an impeccable job of using its invasive powers to muzzle those blowing the whistle on the NSA spying scandal:
- Leak Inquiry Said to Focus on Calls With Times (New York Times)
Congress slams AG Mukasey for earlier false statements about events leading to 9/11 and say his response evades important questions expanded surveillance powers:
- Democrats Blast Mukasey for 9/11 Call Remarks (San Francisco Chronicle)
As the Egyptian government arrests another 25 Muslim Brotherhood members, the Islamist group’s third most senior leader is sentenced by a kangaroo court to seven years in jail:
- Egyptians Jail 25 Brotherhood Men (BBC News)
Several prominent US Muslim leaders pledge to participate in a dialog with the Pope (Minaret of Freedom Institute included), but express reservations over the way interfaith discussions have been conducted so far:
- US Muslim Group Declines to Meet Pope (Associated Press/Washington Post)
Latest news on Sami Al-Arian reveals harsher treatment at Hampton Roads Regional Jail deliberately designed physically coerce him into testimony:
- Dr. Al-Arian Faces Shocking Abuse in New Facility (Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace)
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