Hamdan’s acquittal of terrorist conspiracy but conviction of supporting terrorism heightens debate on the fairness of the military justice system:
- Hamdan Guilty of Terror Support (Washington Post)
A powerful voice in the region declares “odd†an Iranian threat to the US that would also make foes out of Arab friends:
- Kuwait FM Blasts Iran Threat to Shut Gulf Strait (AP/Wiredispatch)
Disagreements over control of oil-rich Kirkuk delays provincial elections until next year, giving the current administration even less to call “success†in Iraq before leaving office:
- Iraqis Fail to Agree on Provincial Election Law (New York Times)
Rival Palestinian parties both push for political leader and potential presidential successor Marwan Barghouti to be one of the prisoners released in Israeli good faith gesture:
- Olmert Pushes Ahead on Palestinian, Syrian Peace Tracks (Christian Science Monitor)
As Turkey looks to take the role of regional problem solver, Syria seeks association and discussion in order to have a voice in peace efforts:
- Syria’s Assad Meets Erdogan for Peace Talks (Reuters/Wiredispatch)
It is highly likely, but not certain, that the new ruling coalition could impeach President Musharraf who by now has little say in daily affairs and already ceded military control:
- Pakistan Coalition Cranks Up Pressure on Musharraf (Los Angeles Times)
Political leader Anwar Ibrahim says he will hold the Prime Minister orchestrating his prosecution “personally responsible†for riots over allegations against him:
- Anwar Faces Sodomy Charge Before Malaysia Election (Jakarta Post)
Ten years after Nairobi embassy bombing, lawlessness in neighboring Somalia and victimization of local Muslims are concerns:
- Somalia ‘Threatens’ Kenya Peace (BBC News)
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