Syria on Wednesday criticized the United States’ recent renewal of sanctions against Damascus, describing the move as a disappointment and warning the sanctions would reinforce hostilities in the region. The U.S. renewed sanctions against Damascus on Monday, saying Syria has made some progress containing terror networks that use the country to infiltrate Iraq but...
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Archive for May 5th, 2010
Syria slams US renewal of sanctions on Damascus
Coalition still keen on al-Maliki after forming Shiite alliance
Baghdad – The State of Law coalition said Wednesday it plans to nominate its leader and current Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki for the premiership, after allying with the Iraqi National Alliance.”The alliance between the State of Law and the Iraqi National Alliance confirms that the head of the next government will come...
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Christianity and Cultural Survival
The rise of Islam in Europe has been linked to a decline in Christianity and to a resulting loss of population. Does that mean that the U.S., a churchgoing nation with a healthy birth rate, is relatively immune to Islamization? Are we protected by our demographics? Before answering that question, let’s review the situation...
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W.H. eyes unsure GOP on immigration
The White House is set to step up pressure on some key Republicans in hopes of winning support for comprehensive immigration reform. But it’s shaping up to be a struggle, based on interviews with the senators President Barack Obama has approached on the issue. The administration is starting with a pool of 11 Republicans...
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Why Do So Many Bad Things Keep Happening To The United States?
At a time when the American economy is already reeling like a drunken sailor, the United States is being hit by what seems like an endless parade of horrible disasters that threaten to push the fragile financial system over the edge. The massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that is now destroying...
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Pakistani Military Faces Decision On North Waziristan
One of Pakistan’s most wanted militant leaders is back. And with the return of Hakimullah Mehsud and his brash rhetoric, comes decision time for the Pakistani military. Months after reports of his death in a U.S. drone strike in mid-January, Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Mehsud resurfaced in a video this week in which...
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Miranda rights and alleged Times Square bomber: questions linger
Faisal Shahzad was read his Miranda rights on Tuesday, say US officials, who declined to say exactly when. The alleged Times Square bomber has continued talking to investigators after advised of his right to remain silent and to have an attorney present, they say.
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Lapses Allowed Suspect to Board Plane
WASHINGTON — Why was Faisal Shahzad permitted to board a flight for Dubai some 24 hours after investigators of the Times Square terrorism case learned he might be connected to the attempted bombing?
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Suspect Admits Bomb Plot
Man Charged in New York Terror Attempt Says He Trained in Pakistan, Officials Say
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