Monthly Archives: February 2010

IAEA Letter Fuels CNN Alarmism Over Iran

IAEA Letter Fuels CNN Alarmism Over Iran Rick Sanchez Speculates About Non-Existent Iranian ‘Nuclear Missile’ by Jason Ditz Antiwar.com February 18, 2010 Fueled by an unfortunately worded letter by the IAEA about a “technical violation” allegedly made by Iran last … Continue reading

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Amano Puts New, Hawkish Face on IAEA Rhetoric

Amano Puts New, Hawkish Face on IAEA Rhetoric New Reports Show Uncharacteristic Willingness to Speculate by Jason Ditz Antiwar.com February 18, 2010 Those agitating for war with Iran claimed a major victory today when a draft IAEA report on Iran … Continue reading

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Nato denounces Russia-Abkhazia deal

Nato denounces Russia-Abkhazia deal Al Jazeera February 18, 2010 Nato has called on Russia to revoke a newly-signed deal to establish a military base in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia. Sergei Bagapsh, Abkhazia’s leader, signed the agreement with Dmitry … Continue reading

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Dubai police call on Interpol to help arrest Mossad head

Dubai police call on Interpol to help arrest Mossad head • Emirate ’99% sure’ Israeli spies were behind Mabhouh death • Israeli ambassador told to explain use of fake British passports Julian Borger and Mark Tran guardian.co.uk 18 February 2010 … Continue reading

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Blowback: Legacy of the CIA in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Blowback: Legacy of the CIA in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan Argemiro Ferreira Pravda.Ru 18.02.2010 The least we can say is that in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan the U.S. reaps today what the CIA planted with the help of people like … Continue reading

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Cold comfort as “Titanium Lady” Madeleine Albright visits Moscow

Cold comfort as “Titanium Lady” Madeleine Albright visits Moscow Robert Bridge, RT Russia Today 12 February, 2010 Edited 16 February, 2010 Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was in town this week in an effort to reduce Russia’s anxieties … Continue reading

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Iran aims for an energy break-out

Iran aims for an energy break-out By Peter Lee Asia Times Feb 19, 2010 While Western attention was focused on Saudi Arabia’s possible provision of energy guarantees to China in return for a “yes” vote on Iran sanctions, Iran was … Continue reading

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India wants talks to focus on terror

India wants talks to focus on terror By Zahid U Kramet Asia Times Feb 19, 2010 Talks about the first high-level talks between India and Pakistan since the November 2008 terror attack on Mumbai began on a hesitant, yet proactive … Continue reading

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The meaning of Marjah

The meaning of Marjah By Kamran Bokhari, Peter Zeihan and Nathan Hughes Asia Times February 18, 2010 On February 13, some 6,000 United States Marines, soldiers and Afghan National Army troops launched a sustained assault on the town of Marjah … Continue reading

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China takes a step back

China takes a step back By Zorawar Daulet Singh Asia Times Feb 18, 2010 The international system, we were told after the 2008 blowback on Wall Street, had entered a “new era”. The Eastern hemisphere would henceforth dictate the terms … Continue reading

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