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| H1 Anatomy of the Surge New York TimesIraqi and U.S. Forces Battle Shiite Militia Heavy fighting broke out in Basra and Baghdad after Iraqi ground forces and helicopters mounted a major operation in Basra against Shiite militias. New Pakistani Leaders Tell Americans There’s ‘a New Sheriff in Town’ Azerbaijan: Independent Islam and the State,* the latest report from the International Crisis Group • 'Iraq: The Way Ahead: Phase IV Report' by Frederick Kagan, AEI Foreign Policy Iraq’s Unheralded Political Progress Goldman Sachs expects global credit losses to reach $1.2 trillion Wall Street Journal Voices From Iraq Critics Pounce on Obama Pledge Obama's pledge to hold direct talks with foreign adversaries is drawing fresh fire from both rivals and political strategists. Critics say the approach may legitimize leaders whose power the U.S. seeks to undermine. Stocks in Longest Funk Since '70s The stock market is trading right where it was nine years ago. The current market turmoil may result in a lost decade like the 1930s and the 1970s. Some believe the troubles are severe enough that the period of weakness isn't over Washington PostShiite Militias Clash With Iraqi Forces in Basra U.S., British back offensive to break the power Sadr's Mahdi Army holds over southern port city INTELLIGENCE Estimates to Undergo More Scrutiny After attracting repeated controversy, a premier product of the nation's intelligence community -- the National Intelligence Estimate -- is getting a makeover by senior intelligence officials to improve its credibility. Book World: 'The Second World': 'Empires and Influence in the New Global Order' Medvedev's Chance To Lead? By Masha Lipman The next Russian administration, with Dmitry Medvedev as president and Vladimir Putin remaining at the helm as prime minister, may evolve into something different from Putin's current rule. But the expectations of liberalization that Medvedev's rhetoric and non-KGB background might have... Hold the Hysteria (For Now) By Robert J. Samuelson Regarding the economy, it's hard not to notice this stark contrast: The "real economy" of spending, production and jobs -- though weakening -- is hardly in a state of collapse, but much of today's semi-hysterical commentary suggests that it is. The Next President And the Middle East New America Foundation Time The Threat of a Re-Surge in Iraq Washington Times Africa and the rise of Asia China and India have become global leaders in forging "bilateral investment treaties" with other developing economies. AEI Iranian Influence in the Levant, Iraq, and Afghanistan - Frederick W. Kagan, Danielle Pletka, and Kimberly Kagan Leader: Thirteen months after Tony Blair described Britain's military operation in Basra as 'successful' and 'complete', these words ring hollow Iraqis fight Mahdi army as British troops remain at base Basra battle seen as critical test of Baghdad government's ability to control its own country British hopes rest on crucial showdown Brown and Straw's best bet is to go out like Butch and Sundance Jonathan Freedland: In the face of defeat, they might as well pursue one radical change. These constitutional proposals are not nearly enough Hillary 2012? Michael Tomasky: US elections 2008: Does Clinton secretly want Obama to lose to McCain so she can take another crack at the White House in four years? Ha’aretz – Bradley Burston: Ten ways Israel keeps Hamas afloat Saudi King planning first interfaith conference to include Jews Yoel Marcus: Golan worth giving away for peace with Syria McClatchy Iraqi forces battle Mahdi militia in southern Iraq, Baghdad With Iraq's top leaders directing the battle, Iraq's army and national police pressed a major operation Tuesday to wrest control of the southern port city of Basra from the Shiite Mahdi Army militia. Fighting between government forces and the militia quickly spread through Iraq's south and into Baghdad Gains in Iraq undercut by recent violence A battle for control of oil-rich Basra, a second rocket attack on the Green Zone this week and the reappearance of armed followers of anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr yesterday threatened recent security gains from the U.S. troop surge. Financial Times The rescue of Bear Stearns marks liberalisation’s limit For three decades we have moved towards market-driven financial systems. By its decision to rescue Bear Stearns, the Federal Reserve, the institution responsible for monetary policy in the US, chief protagonist of free-market capitalism, declared this era over, writes Martin Wolf Different dilemmas in America and the eurozone In Europe a fall in prices may make consumers poorer, but it does not threaten the stability of the banking system, says Daniel Gros More regulation will not prevent next crisis Since financial stability is unattainable, the state should aim to insulate the real economy from the effects of instability, writes John Kay Sarkozy seeks Nato strategy The French president is pressing for Nato agreement for a broader political strategy in Afghanistan before finalising a decision to send extra troops, say officials Why France and Britain must join forces Brown and Sarkozy can use their summit to start a debate on Europe’s role in the world, write Dominique Moïsi and David Manning IHT A puppeteer's tribute to Iranian democracy The supreme leader's style is to preserve a balance among contending factions. Europe struggles to accommodate its growing Muslim minorityAcross Europe, politicians try to be culturally sensitive to Muslim citizens without sacrificing liberal principles. Christian Science Monitor Across Iraq, battles erupt with Mahdi Army Moqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi Army fought US, Iraqi forces in Baghdad and Basra on Tuesday. Signs the U.S. dollar free fall is ending The greenback has bounced back a bit after hitting a record low against the euro last week. 5 Years Later: Pundits Who Were Wrong on Iraq Are Silent by Greg Mitchell The Ongoing Exclusion of War Opponents From the Iraq Debate by Glenn Greenwald the International Studies Association annual meeting in San Francisco Gvosdev Debate on NATO and Democratic League Continues ... Networking Democracy, Jon Bright Nuclear Weapons: The Greatest Peril to Civilization Tony Karon Will Russia Partition Kosovo? | H2 WSJ Secular Jihad Sami Kohen Görüşler farklı da olsa... Cheney, Talabani ve Barzani’den mesaj getirdi İran uyarısına karşılık diyalog önemli mesajı Cheney Kürtlerin postacılığını yaptı Cheney reassures Ankara on US stance against PKK Doğu Ergil What does Cheney have in mind? Guardian Fundamentally secular Alfred Stepan Google News Fırat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect Dış Basında Irak BBC Monitoring Inter – national Adım adım Kürt devletine gidiliyor! Iraqi Kurdish Press Highlights 25 Mar 08 Kürt lider ve Irak hükümetinden PKK mesajı Iraqi Kurdish corruption, human rights media report 12 to 25 Mar 08 - Zibb.c Cevdet Aşkın ABD'nin PKK planında 'durmak yok, yola devam' Mensur Akgün Önemli olan gelmesi Berlin May Bail on Turkish Dam Yiğit Bulut Nevruz gerginliği Meclis'e taşındı | H3 Şamil Tayyar B planı... Özden Örnek'in darbe planı belgelendi Genelkurmay bana soruşturma açsın 'Referandum bu ülkenin geleceğiyle oynamaktır' 5 yıl daha kalırlarsa iyi olmaz Ergenekon Dink cinayetini 3 ay önceden biliyormuş Rektör Arıboğan'dan korkutan uyarı! Sabancı suikastında soru işaretleri çoğaldı STK'lardan önemli çağrı Sivil kuruluşlardan, toplumsal uzlaşma için sağduyu çağrısı Telefonumu dinlesinler diye ben başvurdum Uzlaşma çağrısına ‘Önce medya’ yanıtı Az sabırlı olun yakında yer yerinden oynayacak Toptan AKP’lileri uyardı: Anayasa değişikliğinin zamanı değil Sosyal güvenlikte aldı verdi kim kimi yendi? Bombaları Küçük değil Muzaffer Tekin vermiş! Hrant Dink komisyonu askerleri dinleyecek Cengiz Çandar Ergenekon'dan TÜSİAD'a; darbecilikten demokrasiyi savunmaya Ahmet Taşgetiren • AYM nasıl kurtulur? ( 26.03.2008 ) Demokrasi olamamak Ruşen - Çakır Sağduyu arayışları sonuç verebilir mi? 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| H4 New York TimesIraqi and U.S. Forces Battle Shiite Militia Heavy fighting broke out in Basra and Baghdad after Iraqi ground forces and helicopters mounted a major operation in Basra against Shiite militias. New Pakistani Leaders Tell Americans There’s ‘a New Sheriff in Town’ Afghans Lack $10 Billion in Aid, Report Says Moderates Hold Key in Pakistan Sarkozy Hints at Boycott of Olympics’ Opening U.S. Sent Missile Parts to Taiwan in Error Editorial Cross-Strait Opening China would be better off following Ma Ying-jeou’s lead and pursue practical ways to build more stable ties with Taiwan MAUREEN DOWD Hillary or Nobody? It’s hard to imagine that after spending her whole life playing second-fiddle to a superstar pol, Hillary Clinton wants to do it again. She’s been vice president. The Maverick and the Media By NEAL GABLER John McCain may be the first real postmodernist candidate for the presidency — the first to turn his press relations into the basis of his candidacy. John McCain Wants You By MATT WELCH All of John McCain’s actions can be seen as an attempt to use the federal government to restore your faith in ... the federal government. McCain Warns Against Hasty Mortgage Bailout John McCain drew a sharp distinction with the Democratic presidential candidates, placing some of the blame on homeowners American Exception Foreign Courts Wary of U.S. Punitive Damages Foreign courts argue that punishments should be meted out only by the criminal justice system | H5 Washington PostShiite Militias Clash With Iraqi Forces in Basra U.S., British back offensive to break the power Sadr's Mahdi Army holds over southern port city INTELLIGENCE Estimates to Undergo More Scrutiny After attracting repeated controversy, a premier product of the nation's intelligence community -- the National Intelligence Estimate -- is getting a makeover by senior intelligence officials to improve its credibility. Book World: 'The Second World': 'Empires and Influence in the New Global Order' Medvedev's Chance To Lead? By Masha Lipman The next Russian administration, with Dmitry Medvedev as president and Vladimir Putin remaining at the helm as prime minister, may evolve into something different from Putin's current rule. But the expectations of liberalization that Medvedev's rhetoric and non-KGB background might have... Hold the Hysteria (For Now) By Robert J. Samuelson Regarding the economy, it's hard not to notice this stark contrast: The "real economy" of spending, production and jobs -- though weakening -- is hardly in a state of collapse, but much of today's semi-hysterical commentary suggests that it is. McCain on the Red Phone By Harold Meyerson Hijabs at a Harvard Gym By Ruth Marcus, It's a measure of America's multicultural journey over the past half-century that we've gone from "God and Man at Yale" to Allah and Woman at Harvard. In Obama's New Message, Some Foes See Old Liberalism Candidate offers himself as post-partisan uniter, but GOP, and Clinton camp, push him as left wing Confessions of a Failed Suicide Bomber Jack Fairweather | VIDEO: | H6 Guardian Bloodshed in Basra Leader: Thirteen months after Tony Blair described Britain's military operation in Basra as 'successful' and 'complete', these words ring hollow Iraqis fight Mahdi army as British troops remain at base Basra battle seen as critical test of Baghdad government's ability to control its own country British hopes rest on crucial showdown Iraq still in the balance, says foreign secretary Q&A: The battle for Basra Brown and Straw's best bet is to go out like Butch and Sundance Jonathan Freedland: In the face of defeat, they might as well pursue one radical change. These constitutional proposals are not nearly enough Hillary 2012? Michael Tomasky: US elections 2008: Does Clinton secretly want Obama to lose to McCain so she can take another crack at the White House in four years? 'No, no, to the new dictatorship' Sami Ramadani Mar 25 08, 05:30pm: The Sadr movement is leading opposition to what many Iraqis feel is a new regime of oppression - with some of the same attributes as Saddam's Nuclear power is UK's new North Sea oil - minister Business secretary Hutton claims expansion could be worth £20bn and bring 100,000 jobs A Partial Strategy By: Tim Dunne | The Guardian The United Kingdom's new national security strategy covers a lot of ground, but leaves some important questions unanswered. Iraq: Not Blowback, but Turnaround - Oliver Kamm, The Guardian Sleepwalking to disaster Conor Foley A new report on the misuse of aid in Afghanistan shows how the mistakes of Iraq are being repeated Put out more flags Leader: British politics is in a mess, its reputation in trouble, and events recently have done little to help Clinton admits error on sniper claim Video footage shows claims of coming under sniper fire during visit to Bosnia in 1990s is exaggerated AC Grayling Miliband attacks China's rights record Foreign Office warns that international scrutiny would increase as Beijing Olympics approach From Vukovar to Corby: locksmith accused of role in Balkans massacre Milorad Pejic awaits trial for his alleged role in one of the deadliest atrocities of the Balkan wars US consumer confidence plummets Sub-prime fiasco has triggered American pessimism that bodes ill for business prospects Dylan Loewe : US elections 2008: John McCain's repeated confusion about foreign policy may call into question his fitness to be president Anti-war campaigners have to change electoral tactics Naomi Klein and Jeremy Scahill: Neither Clinton nor Obama has a real plan to end the occupation of Iraq, but they could be forced to change position We need an inquiry William Hague: There are vital lessons to be learned from Britain's experience in Iraq. We should learn them sooner rather than later Dean Baker: Bail out America's hard-pressed homeowners and banks by all means. But the Wall Street geniuses who caused this mess should pay the price 20,000 Wall Street jobs at risk More than 20,000 people are forecast to lose their jobs on Wall Street as the credit crunch hits business at financial institutions |
| H7 Afghan Alarm - Karl Inderfurth, Baltimore Sun How Pols Exploit Iraq Casualties - Ralph Peters, New York Post Iraq’s Window of Opportunity - Pete Hegseth, National Review Skidelsky on the moral vulnerability of markets. The Devaluation of the NIE on the Iranian Threat The Middle East’s Gathering Storm--3/26/2008 12:00:00 AM Why Attend the Damascus Summit? : Tariq Alhomayed Building strategic relationships (By Helle Dale) Appeasing the Islamists (By Paul Belien) SPENGLER The mustard seed Al Hayat The Predicament of the Arab State System Mohammad Salah - The pre-summit picture shows each side preparing for the post-summit phase. However, Arab problems will not end, and they have not since the founding of the Arab League itself. | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq BBC Unrest spreads around Shia Iraq Fighting between Iraqi security forces and Shia militants spreads out from Basra to other Shia areas. Iraq's intra-Shia strife threat McClatchy Iraqi forces battle Mahdi militia in southern Iraq, Baghdad With Iraq's top leaders directing the battle, Iraq's army and national police pressed a major operation Tuesday to wrest control of the southern port city of Basra from the Shiite Mahdi Army militia. Fighting between government forces and the militia quickly spread through Iraq's south and into Baghdad Gains in Iraq undercut by recent violence A battle for control of oil-rich Basra, a second rocket attack on the Green Zone this week and the reappearance of armed followers of anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr yesterday threatened recent security gains from the U.S. troop surge. Iraqi and U.S. Forces Battle Shiite Militia Iran seeks weapons-grade uranium enrichment, Cheney says Iraqi cleric threatens nationwide revolt as battles rage in Basra Egypt, Saudi Lower Arab Summit Representation As Success Unlikely - Paper BBC Monitoring Headlines, Quotes From Iraqi Press 25 Mar 08 (Package B) Report: Iraqi Insurgents Benefit From US Drone Shortage Sadrists Expand Civil Disobedience to All Provinces Lebanon Postpones Vote for 17th Time on Electing a President Lebanon not to attend Arab summit Lebanon says it will boycott this weekend's Arab summit in Damascus, in the latest setback to the meeting. Syrian Agency Carries Comments By Syrian, Saudi Envoys at Pre- Summit Talks Kuwaiti Paper Urges Arab Leaders Not to Attend Arab Summit Small Island, Big Issues: Bahrain's King Visits Washington King Hamad of Bahrain visits the White House today for talks with President Bush. Divisions within the island monarchy's royal family, discontent among its Shiite majority, and perceived threats from Iran will likely have a prominent place in today's discussions Kuwait's New Political Crisis: Can Democracy Trump Sectarianism? Kuwait's location, resources, and role as host to U.S. forces in the region require Washington to do what it can to help preserve the country's political stability and strategic cooperation. David Pollock writes Iraq's total oil exports decline in February, but revenues increase Iraq Unrest Casus Belli for Lebanon War? | H9 Ha’aretz – Bradley Burston: Ten ways Israel keeps Hamas afloat Saudi King planning first interfaith conference to include Jews Yoel Marcus: Golan worth giving away for peace with Syria Israeli defense sources: Hamas wants to maintain Gaza quiet Oren What deterred SaddamOther countries' assessments that Israel has nuclear weapons and is willing to use them under certain circumstances does indeed deter them from using chemical and biological weapons against it ANALYSIS: Keeping Iran away from 'members-only' Arab club Mubarak fears control over 'Arab policy', traditionally dictated by Egypt and the Saudis, will be taken over by Iran Obama advisor blasts 'NY, Miami' for failed peace process Slight preference for Clinton among Jewish Democrats Kurtzer: The pro-Israel lobby, not obstacle for peace Mubarak: Gaza tension brings Iran threat closer Blair: Middle East peace process is a race against time Jerusalem Post 'Russia set on Mideast parley, whether Israel likes it or not' Gov't sources describe Lavrov's visit as "nasty," saying he was agitated in meetings with Livni and Peres, slightly better with Olmert Why McCain? He gets it! He doesn't suffer from moral relativism in current phase of conflict. Analysis: Cairo climbs the nuclear pyramid The price of Washington's obsession with the Palestinians [ MICHAEL FREUND Yedioth Ahronoth 'US Jews hinder peace' More trouble for presidential hopeful: Inquiry by conservative US media outlets reveals that Obama advisor Merrill 'Tony' McPeak is a longtime anti-Israel critic who slammed American Jews for acting against US interests Obama and the Jews/ PlockerJewish intellectuals blinded by Obama-mania, fail to see his flaws By 2030, one of every four Israeli citizens to be Arab, according to Central Bureau of Statistics Hizbullah’s indirect war Hizbullah uses smugglers to flood Israel with drugs, acquire intelligence World is against us, as usual Our leaders' tendency to focus on threats leads to missed opportunities, Gavri Bargil says 'BBC radio supported Iran' Report: BBC Arabic-language radio station was biased against Israel during Lebanon War Daily Alert.org – Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine BBC Monitoring Quotes From Israel's Hebrew Press 25 Mar 08 Why Do Palestinians Get Much More Attention than Tibetans? - Dennis Prager (FrontPageMagazine) American Think Tank Paints Hizbullah as Bought and Paid For by Tehran - |
| H10 Christian Science Monitor Across Iraq, battles erupt with Mahdi Army Moqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi Army fought US, Iraqi forces in Baghdad and Basra on Tuesday. Signs the U.S. dollar free fall is ending The greenback has bounced back a bit after hitting a record low against the euro last week. 'Fitna': Dutch leader's anti-Islam film brings strife Far-right politician Geert Wilders's latest attempt to air the controversial video has been delayed by US-based website host Network Solutions. Saudi Arabia: slowly opening dialog about human rights A Saudi commission cites progress on rights awareness. Still, a Human Rights Watch report Tuesday enumerated ongoing abuses, including arbitrary arrests and lack of legal counsel. U.S., Egypt disagree over Suez shooting, fueling suspicion A US Navy-chartered cargo ship fired on a small Egyptian boat Monday night. Egypt says at least one man was killed, while the US initially reported no casualties Supreme Court rules against Bush in death-row case A 6-to-3 majority said the president can't order a state court to abide by an international court ruling. The story you're missing on superdelegates Their duty is to pick the Democrat who can win.
Justin Raimondo U.S. envoys told to respect sovereignty A top official in Pakistan's governing coalition yesterday rebuked two senior U.S. diplomats, who arrived in Islamabad as the new prime minister was being sworn in, telling the envoys not to make his country a "killing field" in a bid to save the world Tibet, the 'great game' and the CIA The main beneficiary of the death and destruction in Tibet could be the United States. For Washington and the Central Intelligence Agency, with its deep involvement in the Free Tibet Movement, this is a heaven-sent opportunity to create significant leverage against Beijing, with little risk to American interests. For China, the seriousness with which it is treating the unrest is illustrated by the deployment of a large number of important army units. - Richard M Bennett Pakistan's new leaders target militants Chinese Arms Fueling Sudanese Conflict By: Cesar Chelala | The Japan Times Nine out of every 10 barrels of oil extracted in conflict-ridden Sudan go to China, which has built pipelines and terminals to facilitate transit and is a key arms supplier to Sudan Beijing and Washington Relieved at Taiwanese Election Results By: Richard Weitz | World Politics Review The victory of KMT candidate Ma Ying-jeou in Saturday's presidential elections in Taiwan has been greeted with much behind-the-scenes rejoicing among Chinese and American policymakers | H11 IHT A puppeteer's tribute to Iranian democracy The supreme leader's style is to preserve a balance among contending factions. Europe struggles to accommodate its growing Muslim minorityAcross Europe, politicians try to be culturally sensitive to Muslim citizens without sacrificing liberal principles. Taking a cue on energy from Europe and Japan The Bush administration's shortsighted energy policies mean the country is too dependent on oil that is both ruinously expensive and ruinous for the environment By ELLEN GOODMAN The risk of sin has taken a back seat to the risk of a full-scale economic disaster. Defend the right to say it By PETER VAN HAM If Geert Wilders is denied the right to show his anti-Islam movie, the very basis of Europe's legal and political structure will be undermined. HATE SPEECH, FREE SPEECH II Time for dialogue By TULIN DALOGLU AND DAVID POLLOCK We need to look at such intemperate speech as an opportunity for real debate. By SHAYKH HAMZA YUSUF HANSONA, DIN SYAMSUDDIN AND PRINCE HASSAN BIN TALAL The Dutch politician's anti-Muslim ranting is not only racist, it is inaccurate. France seeks a deeper Western commitment to Afghanistan Udo Voigt, leader of German far-right party, charged with defamation EUROPE European press review A New French Strategy | Stratfor The Bucharest NATO Summit--3/26/2008 12:00:00 AM CER Liberal Reforms are no Threat to Social Europe Hello I'm Nicolas
Kosovo's New Chapter: Fury and Tension Grip Europe's Newest Country | H12 RFE/RL Azerbaijan: Independent Islam and the State,* the latest report from the International Crisis Group Baku Wants New Mediators in Karabakh Talks - Ambassador Putin and Medvedev 'almost the same' BBC Monitoring Quotes From Russian Press Wednesday 26 March 2008 Google News Azerbaijan |
| H13 The TimesSarkozy threatens to boycott Beijing Olympics French President suggests he may not attend the Olympic opening ceremony unless China exercises restraint in Tibet Iraqi troops take on Shia militia in Basra clash Basra erupts into the heaviest fighting since it was seized by the British Army as Iraqi forces took on Shia militia Clinton on the offensive to spare blushes Hillary Clinton waded into the row about Barack Obama’s pastor after exaggerating the risks of her trip to Bosnia 1968 violence: blame the bulge Sorry, Tariq, it wasn't ideology that caused the unrest (and other conflicts) but demographics US blunder sent nuclear components to Taiwan The Pentagon shipped four triggers for inter-continental nuclear missiles to the island, which is 'at war' with China Saudi king calls for interfaith talks King Abdullah has for the first time announced plans to launch a dialogue between Islam, Christianity and Judaism Top 50: the most stable and properous countries Investigation by Jane's Information Services reveals a surprising hierarchy of nations Long-winded statements about civic virtues, swearing oaths ... none of this feels English Nicolas Sarkozy and the mother-in-law Behind every succesful president, or man, stands a surprised woman, or two Wall Street Journal Voices From Iraq Critics Pounce on Obama Pledge Obama's pledge to hold direct talks with foreign adversaries is drawing fresh fire from both rivals and political strategists. Critics say the approach may legitimize leaders whose power the U.S. seeks to undermine. Stocks in Longest Funk Since '70s The stock market is trading right where it was nine years ago. The current market turmoil may result in a lost decade like the 1930s and the 1970s. Some believe the troubles are severe enough that the period of weakness isn't over Biznes as Usual The Short, Happy Death of Bear By Holman W. Jenkins Jr. International Law, and Order Islam and Free Speech Wall Street May Be Facing 'Up to $460 Billion Credit Losses'... Goldman Sachs expects global credit losses to reach $1.2 trillion | H14 Financial Times The rescue of Bear Stearns marks liberalisation’s limit For three decades we have moved towards market-driven financial systems. By its decision to rescue Bear Stearns, the Federal Reserve, the institution responsible for monetary policy in the US, chief protagonist of free-market capitalism, declared this era over, writes Martin Wolf Different dilemmas in America and the eurozone In Europe a fall in prices may make consumers poorer, but it does not threaten the stability of the banking system, says Daniel Gros More regulation will not prevent next crisis Since financial stability is unattainable, the state should aim to insulate the real economy from the effects of instability, writes John Kay Sarkozy seeks Nato strategy The French president is pressing for Nato agreement for a broader political strategy in Afghanistan before finalising a decision to send extra troops, say officials Why France and Britain must join forces Brown and Sarkozy can use their summit to start a debate on Europe’s role in the world, write Dominique Moïsi and David Manning Iraqi forces battle militia in Basra Iraq security forces launched an offensive against militias in the southern port city of Basra, triggering heavy fighting in which dozens of people were reported killed Hoarding by banks stokes fears on credit crisis Central banks’ efforts to ease strains in the money markets are failing to stop financial institutions from hoarding cash, stoking fears that an end to the credit crisis may not be in sight. Meanwhile US consumer confidence hit a five-year low. Medvedev unveils a worthy ambition Russia’s new president must stick to his plan to embed the rule of law and face down those who want the Kremlin to keep a monopoly on power Citizen Brown The UK prime minister’s constitutional reforms are flawed. He would do well to abandon his eye-catching gimmicks and stick to the serious stuff Leaders’ threat on Olympics start ceremony Germany and France renew calls for China to open talks with the Dalai Lama over the Tibet crisis amid growing support among European leaders to boycott the Games’ opening Europe hurt by lack of cushion European banks have leapt on the US bandwagon of securitising and distributing mortgages to investors. The practice enabled rapid expansion of lending and lower prices for borrowers. It appeared a good deal for everyone US seeks assurances on Pakistan support Two senior US officials have arrived in Islamabad for discussions on continued support for the Washington-led “war on terror Public cash has to lead the way on start-up funding Policy has a vital role, says Jonathan Kestenbaum Taiwan looks to China A new president keener to do business with Beijing has raised hopes of economic revival and one day a peace accord US mistakenly sent Taiwan N-missile parts The US mistakenly sent nuclear missile components to Taiwan in 2006, the Pentagon revealed, marking the second big failure of safeguards on the US nuclear arsenal in recent years Democrats exchange jibes on integrity Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton provided fresh evidence of their tendency towards mutual character assassination, with each trading allegations the other serially exaggerated or even fabricated episodes from their lives US court at odds with Bush view of powers The US Supreme Court rebuffed George W. Bush’s expansive view of presidential powers, ruling 6-3 against him in a case involving international law and the death penalty NATIONAL NEWS: Straw presses for Commons autonomy | H15 Los Angeles Times Cheney disputes Iran's nuclear goals Tehran is trying to enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels, he says. The allegation contradicts international findings The politics of Social Security, Medicare A new report sees big trouble. But the presidential candidates aren't talking. Tensions between Iraqi Shiites erupt At least 35 killed in Basara as forces target 'outlaws.' A race conversation? Jonah Goldberg: All punditry aside, Obama's speech is not the first time Americans have engaged in discussion about race. |
| Hillary 2012? Michael Tomasky: US elections 2008: Does Clinton secretly want Obama to lose to McCain so she can take another crack at the White House in four years? How Bad is it For Obama in Pennsylvania? Clinton Seeks to Soften Impact of Misstatement About the snipers Obama presses Clinton on finances Barack Obama publishes seven years of tax returns and calls on his rival Hillary Clinton to do the same. Progressives for Obama — All American progressives should unite for Barack Obama. The long defeat By DAVID BROOKS Hillary Clinton has come to personify the audacity of hopelessness Cheney Muses on Power of Future VPs realclearpolitics memeorandum ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp The Democratic Battle Continues - Jack Kelly, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Democrats and the Economy - Stephen Rose & Anne Kim, Wall Street Journal
Ben Bernanke Is My Kind of Guy - Larry Kudlow, RealClearPolitics Conservatives' Hate-Based Campaign Against Obama Why have Clinton and Obama ducked gun control issue? | H17 Daily Telegraph Basra is the test The military offensive launched yesterday in Basra by Nouri al-Maliki, the Iraqi prime minister, to "cleanse" the city of militiamen loyal to the rabble-rousing Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr needs to succeed. Iraq's showdown' with Mahdi army in Basra Radical Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called for nationwide protests after Baghdad launched an onslaught against his supporters Sketch: Brownites defend the indefensible Brown to tell US to re-engage in world Gordon Brown is to reach out to the presdential candidates, saying the world needs America' post-war "values and leadership", Telegraph.co.uk can disclose. Does Gordon Brown need Nicolas Sarkozy? Although Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy should not be seen entirely in the context of the two most unpopular boys in the playground becoming pals to counter the bullying of the others, Simon Heffer thinks such an analogy would not be far wrong China is alarmingly blind to its hostility The biggest challenge China now faces, argues Richard Spencer, may well not be rescuing the Olympics, which will surely go ahead, but resurrecting the rosy image it has carefully nurtured of its rule over Tibet Sarkozy fails to rule out Olympic boycott The President of France has led a chorus of criticism over China's actions in Tibet, refusing to rule out a boycott of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in August. Record number of migrants in UK The number of migrant workers entering Britain annually to find skilled employment will reach a record 212,000 this year, business experts have predicted. | H18 Independent A clump of cells? Or a living being with a soul? Embryo research has pitted scientists against bishops, caused a cabinet split and divided the country. Religion, politics, medicine and ethics all collide in a debate that boils down to the question above Violence erupts in Basra as forces battle Mehdi Army The Iraqi army is fighting the Mehdi Army Shia militia in the streets of Basra after the government launched its most serious offensive to gain control of the southern oil city. Clinton 'misspoke' over claims of sniper fire in visit to Bosnia House price slump in US dashes hope of end to credit crisis Declines in US house prices are continuing to accelerate, according to surveys that signal there will be no quick end to the credit crisis. |
| H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism Analysis: Experts assess terror threats Expert assessments of the biggest terrorist threats to the United States differ slightly, but they all emphasize the need to be ready and combat complacency Barack Obama's Intelligence-Gathering Proposals Are Revolutionary. Too Bad No One's Noticed Yet. Confessions of a Failed Suicide Bomber Jack Fairweather | VIDEO: Intelligently Misleading - Michael Tanji, Weekly Standard
US investigates Taiwan arms error The Pentagon says it is investigating after ballistic missile fuses were mistakenly shipped to Taiwan. Disarmed in the war of ideas? (By Frank J. Gaffney Jr.) Spy-in-the-sky drone sets sights on Miami... US, Russia, China in Fierce Battle to Sell Fighter Jets in Asia | H20 Slate What Does Bush Mean by "Victory in Iraq"? His grandiose definition makes defeat almost inevitable. She can't be maneuvering that far in advance—can she? Just Say No An endorsement from John Edwards would hurt Clinton's chances in North Carolina.
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