News and Analysis (11/6/08)

Informant’s character in question during court examination in the prosecution of alleged Fort Dix plot:

• Defense Lawyers Question Informant in Terror Case (Washington Post)

Iranians have their doubts about Obama, noting that “Democrats … started the sanctions under President Clinton” …

• Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Obama Victory (LA Times)

… in the meantime, Livni wants the President-elect to pursue an even harder line:

• Israel Cautions Against Obama Dialogue with Iran (Reuters)

In an effort to improve the relationship between Christianity and Islam:

• Pope Meets with Muslim Scholars, Urges Better Ties (AP / Washington Post)

Tensions rise in Kashmir as separatists announce plans to boycott local elections beginning November 17:

• India Tightens Security to Stop Kashmir Rally (Reuters)

Hoping to become an ‘ambassador for peace’ between the Muslim world and the West:

• Son of Osama Bin Laden Loses Asylum Bid in Spain (AP / Washington Post)

Amid mutual incrimination of violations, neither Israel nor Hamas appear “interested in tearing up the fragile ceasefire”:

• Six Die in Israeli Attack over Hamas ‘Tunnel Under Border to Kidnap Soldier’ (Timesonline)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant