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H1 The Times We're winning the War on Terror Al-Qaeda and the Taleban are in retreat, the surge has worked in Iraq and Islamism is discredited How Bush changed tack in search of a legacy The US President has adopted a diplomatic approach to dealing with traditional enemies, and it is gaining results Last US nuclear weapons ‘withdrawn from UK’ The pullout of the bombs from RAF Lakenheath would bring to an end an historic military link between Britain and the US Asia Times Israeli threats stiffen Iran's resolve Israel, by escalating threats against Iran precisely at a time when major nations are pushing the arch of diplomacy toward Tehran, has made it nearly impossible for Iran to show a great deal of flexibility in negotiations over its nuclear program. As for an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, it would likely spur, not deter, any Iranian notions of proliferation. - Kaveh L Afrasiabi Financial Times A new world for America’s next president His challenge will be to help greater numbers of Americans to derive more benefits from globalisation, write Robert Hormats and Jim O’Neill Obama seeks to square circle on globalisation A Barack Obama administration would mark a “break” from the US trade policies of the last few years and push for agreements that would help overcome America’s growing scepticism towards globalisation, says Jason Furman, Mr Obama’s economic policy director Gazprom chief sets out world vision Gazprom set out a vaulting vision of its future status as the world’s most powerful energy company as it belittled Opec, saying the oil producers’ cartel had in effect lost control of the market Transcript: interview with Gazprom chief Bush’s China policy likely outlive presidency Amid the wreckage of his foreign policy elsewhere, the sustained stability has been reassuring. Sino-American ties may well be the most important, and potentially combustible, component of international relations for the next several decades, writes Philip Stephens Comment: Is France what Europe needs right now? Leading an EU of 27 is like herding sheep. France, however, has a tradition of high-profile unilateral initiatives, writes Anand Menon Guardian Be bold, Europe, or remain a fat, rich political pygmy David Marquand: The great, stark question is do we want to bequeath our children a weak and divided union in a world run by predatory giants? For Obama, winning is everything Michael Tomasky: It's acceptable - and necessary - for Barack Obama to compromise his liberal principles in order to get elected North Korea no more a rogue state for US Pyongyang finds favour with Bush after delivering inventory of its nuclear activities to Washington New York Times Bush Rebuffs Hard-Liners to Ease North Korean Curbs By HELENE COOPERThe decision to take North Korea off the list of state sponsors of terrorism was a victory for the State Department in a struggle with the Department of Defense. News Analysis: A Diplomatic Success That Defies the Critics Washington Post Obama the Opportunist By Charles Krauthammer, It's not complicated: In the end, he is just another politician A 'League of Democracies' or Just an Invitation to More Wars? By: Robert Skidelsky | The Daily Star John McCain has been calling for the creation of a "League of Democracies." This new international group would possess a formidable military capacity, based partly on NATO and partly on a "new quadrilateral security partnership" in the Pacific between Telegraphing an Attack Against Iran By: Frida Ghitis | World Politics Review In late May and early June, Israeli forces carried out massive military exercises over the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Israel wants the world to know, particularly Europe and Iran, that it is extremely serious about the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons The Cold War Analogy: Another Way With Iran By: Jon B. Alterman | World Politics Review Los Angeles Times How does President Bush lie? By Cy Bolton Nuclear Weapons: The Question of Relevance in the 21st Century Stratfor IHT Sliding toward irrelevance By ROBERT KAGAN One wonders to what degree Europe will participate in the 21st century. Japan's mixed signals By RICHARD J. SAMUELS Japan's security posture is not keeping pace with the shifting politics of the region. A command performance for EU heads By STEPHEN CASTLE A summit meeting between Russia and the European Union should define a new relationship between the energy giant and the European countries that are among its best clients, both sides say. CLIMATE CHANGE Break the deadlock By TONY BLAIR Scientists and political leaders are now united over the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But there is a danger of a yawning chasm on the size and speed of the cuts we require Training to attack Iran The leaked news that the Israeli air force recently conducted what appeared to be a rehearsal for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities caused something of a sensation in capitals around the world. Not in Israel, though, where the thinking is, if all options against Iran are on the table, then it's best to prepare to execute them Ha’aretz – Bradley Burston: Perhaps we killed Christ after all Hamas: Qassam fire harms Palestinian national interest French sources: Syria may 'rethink' ties with Iran Militant Hamas as reluctant moderator Can Gaza's ruling militants keep other armed groups from spoiling a six-month cease-fire with Israel intended to improve life in the impoverished coastal strip? Georgia and Russia can avoid war – if the West helps War could mean more pressure on already sky-high oil prices By Kenneth Yalowitz and William Courtney Independent Exclusive: No ice at the North Pole It seems unthinkable, but for the first time in human history, ice is on course to disappear entirely from the North Pole this year. Bush steps back from Axis of Evil to reward North Korea George Bush has brought the isolated state of North Korea in from the cold with a promise to remove the country he once truculently described as part of the "Axis of Evil" from a terror blacklist, opening the way for eventual diplomatic relations. | H2 ABD’nin Avrupa’da en çok nükleer bombası Türkiye’de AKPM’den denetim tehdidi AKPM Türkiye raporunu kabul etti AKPM Türkiye raporu (orjinal tam metin) The Economist Turkey and the army Paper soldiers A leaked document exposes the army’s campaign against the ruling party [AKPM'nin kararı için ne dediler?] Nation versus state New Statesman Ali H Aslan Turkey’s soul and the US soul Yavuz Baydar American adjustments may have come too late and help too little AKPM raporu: Dinden esinlenmek demokrasi düşmanlığı değildir Infighting between Turkey's military, government jeopardizes counter-terror campaign Eski AKPM başkanına, 'Rapor AKP yanlısı mı?' diye sorduk Le Monde Diplomatique: AB dengesinden yoksun Türkiye başka yola sapabilir Türkiye-Ermenistan ilişkileri ve uluslararası hukuk Laiklik yeni bir dine dönüştü ABDULLAH ALİ ELULYAN ABD'de iktidarı şikâyet etti: Hükümet, herkesi ibadete zorluyor İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye - BBC Turkish 0700 VOA Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey TurcoPundit Google News Fırat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect Dış Basında Irak BBC Monitoring Inter-national Şırnak'ta hava destekli büyük operasyon [Yorum - Hüseyin Bayçöl] Bejan Matur'un büyük yanılgısı PJAK intensifies its struggle for Iranian Kurdistan Sadr grubundan PKK ile mücadeleye destek İslahiye'deki patlamayı PKK üstlendi Mümtazer Türköne 'Dağlıca baskını'nın gösterdiği zaaf Bağdat, sabırsızlıkla Erdoğan'ı bekliyor Başbakan Erdoğan'ın Irak ziyareti 4 Temmuz'dan sonra Iraq opens arms for Turkish premier Kurds and Turks bring their fight to football Türkiye ile İran arasında zorlama ve inkar Sure Sign of COIN Success - Tom Barnett, Thomas P.M. Barnett Outside oil companies starting to show up in places beyond Kurdistan. Iraklı vekiller Meclis kapısında kaldı Asker taşıyan minibüse PKK’dan pusu Terörle mücadele kararlılıkla sürdürülecek Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Günlük Haftalık Zeynel Lüle AKP'nin Avrupa'daki ikilemi Eski AİHM yargıcı Rıza Türmen soruları yanıtlıyor Avrupa'dan sert uyarı: Parti kapatmak demokrasiye darbe olur AKPM Türkiye raporunu kabul etti Kıbrıs Rum Yönetimi Yunanistan'dan Su Alacak Beril Dedeoğlu Sarkozy’ye hediye yolda! Ankara non-committal on Club Med until last minute Bazı aklı evveller bize akıl veriyor The fate of the Armenian-Turkish border Stepan GRIGORYAN AKPM’de Zarakolu için 301’e tepki bildirisi Türkiye’deki istikrarsızlık KKTC’yi vurur TESEV, 'Venedik Kriterleri'ni kitaplaştırdı Raportörün kaynağı AKP’nin savunması Strasbourg'daki Türk delegasyonu bölündü Şen, Yahudi zulmü kıyası yüzünden görevinden alındı Talat: Rum liderin samimiyetine güveniyorum Main opposition CHP’S participation in SI congress in doubt PACE sternly warns Turkey over democracy’s future Yalçın Bayer Faruk Şen’in Almanları kızdıran yazısı Ferai Tınç Sıcak adadan sıcak haberler Gila Benmayor Yoksa AB kilidinin anahtarı futbol mu? Yunan Basını: Hiç kimse Fatih Terim'in delikanlılaından daha cesur olamazdı Azerbaijan shows off military might to Armenia Hedo Okur Tuncay Nihat Altintop FT Gideon Rachman MORE COMMENT ONLINE: Best on the field ‘Acil servis’ genelgesi Foreign Policy rankings and Fethullah Gülen by Muhammed Çetin Serdar Turgut Bu bir veda yazısı | H3 Gülen’e ret gerekçesinde CIA ile ilişki kuşkusu Kapatma olursa ilişkiler darbe sonrasına döner Kılıç'ı davadan çektirme planı Başbakan Erdoğan'ın sır dolu altı görüşmesi MGK: Yenilenebilir enerjiye yönelinsin Baykal'a Kötü haber CHP’nin Kanaltürk’e yaptığı ödemelerde usulsüzlük yok Kanaltürk’e aktarılan para faturalı çıktı Kılıç-Paksüt senaryosu revize edildi Yargıdan CHP'ye Kanaltürk müjdesi CHP, sosyalist gruptan ihracı hak etti Haluk Özdalga'dan Avrupa'ya mektup: CHP askeri tahrik ediyor Anayasa Mahkemesi CHP'nin Kanaltürk'e aktardığı parada usulsüzlük görmedi Erdoğan yolsuzluktan yargılanabilir Enternasyonal’de CHP’ye ‘fırca’ hazırlığı Toplum devrimleri tam özümsemiştir DSP’de sancılı günler Fethullah Gülen: Humeyni değilim İşgal affı teklifinde ilginç bir rastlantı CHP ile MHP, parti kapatma konusunda birleşti Son Dakika Milliyet Hürriyet Zaman Ahmet Taşgetiren Kapatma davası ve Batı Ruşen - Çakır 360 yıllık bir sırrın peşinde Ruşen Çakır son yılların en fazla tartışılan olgularından biri olan Sabetaycılık'ı ele alıyor Taha Akyol Atatürk’ün partisi nereye? Fikret Bila DSP’de sancılı günler Hasan Cemal Murat Yetkin Anayasa Mahkemesi tatil yapacak mı? İsmet Berkan Eyvah, yine eski gündem Taha Kıvanç Bir buluşmanın ardından... Nasuhi Güngör Erdoğan ve Başbuğ ne görüştü? Şamil Tayyar Atatürk, İnönü’ye neden kızdı? Sabahattin Önkibar Hikmet Bulduk olayı ve örtülü ödenekte pis kokular! Güler Kömürcü Sorular... Ertuğrul Özkök Sarmaş dolaş Federasyon Başkanı Yalçın Doğan El Kaide’ye karşı Fethullah Mustafa Ünal Sürpriz buluşma İhsan Dağı 'Merkez sağ' bu mudur? Ahmet Hakan Biri onlara söylemeli M Ali Birand Mucizeyi bu defa Almanlar gerçekleştirdi Serdar Akinan The Atatürk silhouette on the holy mountain Mustafa AKYOL The CHP is a disgrace to social democracy (1) by HALUK ÖZDALGA* An open letter to the leaders of the Socialist International Gazetecilik dersleri... Ahmet Altan İsmail Küçükkaya Ali Bulaç Democracy and modernization Etyen Mahçupyan Coup obsession Anadolu'da sivil isyan ya da yeni siyasi dalga Özdemir İnce Türkiye’de merkez sağ olamamak Bülent Korucu Heredot Cevdet'i zorlayan soru MUHARREM SARIKAYA Mumcu: Alçakça... ENGİN ARDIÇ Bu, gazetecilik değildir ERGUN BABAHANTürkiye'nin kısa tarihi HASAN BÜLENT KAHRAMAN Kemalist travmanın gerçeği NAZLI ILICAK Dilimiz değişmedi mi? MEHMET BARLAS Yarı final maçında Almanlar Türkleşmişti... MAHMUT ÖVÜR Fatih Terim'in şifreleri Mehmet Altan Sosyal demokratlar Kemalistler’i uyaracak... Oray Eğin Türban artık futbolda da simge Amerikalılara AK Parti’yi şikayet etti Zimmetine para geçiren rektöre 9 yıl hapis cezası Küfürbazlar Gülen'i temsil eder mi? Türbanlı stajyer gerilimi Tutuklulara af hazırlığı Kapatma davasının ağustos ayı başında biteceğini düşünüyorum AKP'li Özdalga CHP'yi şikayet etti MHP'nin Erciyes Kurultayı artık yapılmayacak Çalık Holding'den "ATV-Sabah" açıklaması Basın Konseyi’nden Oray Eğin’e uyarı Şahin 301’de, 7 dosyadan sadece birine izin verdi Karalama yaptırıyor görevden alınsın Ekonomi Küreselleşme duvara mı dayandı? Ercan Kumcu Sıcak para soğutulabilir mi Güven Sak Sayın Başbakan bu kez doğru yoldadır Eser Karakaş Sistemi bütçe tutuyor İBRAHİM KAHVECİ Türkiye'yi bitiren büyük sorun! Aydın Ayaydın Bankacılık sektörü ne durumda? |
H4 New York Times Bush Rebuffs Hard-Liners to Ease North Korean Curbs By HELENE COOPERThe decision to take North Korea off the list of state sponsors of terrorism was a victory for the State Department in a struggle with the Department of Defense. News Analysis: A Diplomatic Success That Defies the Critics Editorial The North Korea Deal Now that American diplomats are able to negotiate, there is a chance that North Korea can be persuaded to give up its weapons. That would make the world a safer place. Campaign Memo: For Obama, a Pragmatist’s Shift Toward the Center PAUL KRUGMAN Fuels on the Hill Why are politicians so eager to pin the blame for oil prices on speculators? Because it lets them believe that we don’t have to adapt to a world of expensive gas. DAVID BROOKS The Sam’s Club Agenda If I could put one book on the desk of every Republican officeholder, “Grand New Party” would be it, as it offers the best roadmap for the Republican Party. 3 U.S. Marines and More than 30 Iraqis Die in 2 Bomb Attacks Iran Fights Scourge of Addiction in Plain View, Stressing Treatment China Says It Opposes Politicizing Olympics Truce Is Strained as Militants Launch Rockets and Israel Keeps Goods Out of Gaza Editorial Lock and Load The Supreme Court’s ruling on gun rights is a decision that will cause immeasurable pain and suffering and turn America into a more dangerous country. Landmark Ruling Enshrines Right to Own Guns The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling embraced the view that the Second Amendment protects the personal right to own a gun, and seemed certain to usher in litigation around the U.S. Text of the Decision (pdf) Microsoft Seeks Path Beyond the Gates Legacy As Bill Gates moves on, it will be up to his successors to master the challenges of the Internet or watch Microsoft’s wealth and stature in the industry steadily erode. Complex Ties Lead Ally Not to Condemn Mugabe South Africa’s policy toward Zimbabwe is built on Thabo Mbeki’s conviction that his bond with Robert Mugabe can resolve the crisis through patient negotiations. | H5 Washington Post Obama the Opportunist By Charles Krauthammer, It's not complicated: In the end, he is just another politician Mufson: Saudi's Oil Promises Mullick: There Are Two Pakistans U.S. to Delist North Korea As Sponsor Of Terrorism Bomb Kills Marines, Iraqi Tribal Leaders At Least 40 Die in Two Separate Attacks Pakistan Denies Role in Attack Afghans Link Intelligence Agency to Strike Against Karzai Justices Reject D.C. Ban On Handgun Ownership 5-4 Ruling Finds 1976 Law Incompatible With Second Amendment Historic Decision Renews Old Debate The Right Decision By Eugene Robinson, The Supreme Court's ruling on guns was certainly unsurprising, possibly harmful and entirely defensible. Stocks Nosedive As Oil Hits Record Outlook on Banks Contributes to Drop U.N. Finds Afghan Opium Trade Rising Originalism Goes Out the Window By E. J. Dionne Jr., Conservatives on the Supreme Court again further the agenda of the political right. By George F. Will, Page A17 The Supreme Court helped Obama and hurt McCain yesterday. When Anonymity Fails, Be Nasty, Brutish and Short By Dana Milbank Throughout the Bush presidency, he toiled in secrecy deep within the White House, a mysterious and feared presence who never stepped into the sunlight of public disclosure Obama, Clinton Join Together in Show of Unity Former Rivals Stress Goal of Bringing Democrats Together Editorial Trivial Pursuits Enough sniping. Barack Obama should accept John McCain's offer on town hall meetings. Faith, Hope and Votes By Michael Gerson, Obama has great advantages in his attempt to attract religious voters -- except on the abortion issue | H6 Guardian Be bold, Europe, or remain a fat, rich political pygmy David Marquand: The great, stark question is do we want to bequeath our children a weak and divided union in a world run by predatory giants? For Obama, winning is everything Michael Tomasky: It's acceptable - and necessary - for Barack Obama to compromise his liberal principles in order to get elected North Korea no more a rogue state for US Pyongyang finds favour with Bush after delivering inventory of its nuclear activities to Washington Bush hails Korean breakthrough as Pyongyang delivers inventory of its nuclear activities Evil no more EditorialNorth Korea came in from the cold yesterday, after handing over a declaration of its nuclear programme to Chinese officials Atoms for peace Sharon Squassoni: North Korea's commitment to dismantle its nuclear programme proves that George Bush's hardline approach was a failure Sarkozy tightens his grip over state TV Opposition accuses French president of using Berlusconi-style tactics to bring back censorship Medvedev in Siberia for talks on EU pact Russia's president, Dimitry Medvedev, flies into Siberia for his international debut - a summit with EU leaders Embracing alternatives Editorial: The government has at last got serious about the need to move the UK from being an economy hooked on gas and oil from abroad Sarkozy's plain speaking in Israel Benjamin Pogrund: The French president has been firm in his praise and tough in his criticism of Israel, a tactic that should pay dividends Obama supports court reversal of gun ban Barack Obama says supreme court was right to overturn 32-year-old gun ban in Washington city Nelson Mandela is a hero, but not a saint Adam Roberts: Even in retirement, he is the world's most revered political leader. His flaws and contradictions only endear him all the more |
H7 A 'League of Democracies' or Just an Invitation to More Wars? By: Robert Skidelsky | The Daily Star Telegraphing an Attack Against Iran By: Frida Ghitis | World Politics Review In late May and early June, Israeli forces carried out massive military exercises over the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Israel wants the world to know, particularly Europe and Iran, that it is extremely serious about the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons The Cold War Analogy: Another Way With Iran By: Jon B. Alterman | World Politics Review Can Lebanon Douse Political Fires? By: Nicholas Blanford | The Christian Science Monitor Jeddah Energy Summit: Breaking Bad Habits By: Hussein Shobokshi | Asharq Alawsat Quickly, Carefully, and Generously - Marc Lynch, Abu Aardvark The Future of North America By: Robert A. Pastor | Foreign Affairs A blueprint for US withdrawal | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq Al-Iraqiyah Roundup - Zebari, US Delegation View "Strategic" Deal; Update Many killed in Iraqi bomb attacks At least 38 people die in two bombings in Iraq - including a suicide attack on a tribal council meeting in Anbar province Mahdi Army Decimated - Bill Roggio, The Long War Journal | H9 Ha’aretz – Bradley Burston: Perhaps we killed Christ after all Hamas: Qassam fire harms Palestinian national interest French sources: Syria may 'rethink' ties with Iran Bar’el All quiet on Nasrallah's front Israel and Hezbollah ready to sign on prisoner swap deal Nadav Shragai: Without Golan referendum, we will face another Gaza Barak ran away like battered dog, Olmert's confidants say PM's associates say Labor chief initiated compromise deal with Kadima out of fear Olmert would fire him German trade with Iran growing despite claims to the contrary Guest: Hamas was granted legitimacy by the Israeli government Is Israel scared of justifying its existence to non-Zionist Jews? Jerusalem Post Obama rises among Israeli Jews However, Republican presidential hopeful John McCain still stronger. Jews clueless about Christian groups Yedioth Ahronoth Erekat: Peace in 6 months PA's top negotiator says solutions at hand for all core issues, now is time for decision-making Daily Alert.org – Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine What's left in Israel Seth Freedman: Israeli socialism may have collapsed, but the capitalism filling the vacuum could at least bring peace with the Palestinians Israel hit by fresh rocket attack Under pressure The staying power of Israel's PM faces toughest test yet Jerusalem diary Behind the scenes insight into the world Ehud Olmert |
Militant Hamas as reluctant moderator Can Gaza's ruling militants keep other armed groups from spoiling a six-month cease-fire with Israel intended to improve life in the impoverished coastal strip? Georgia and Russia can avoid war – if the West helps War could mean more pressure on already sky-high oil prices By Kenneth Yalowitz and William Courtney U.S. eases North Korea's isolation Bush lifts some sanctions in exchange for pariah nation's step toward nuclear cooperation. Euro 2008: Russian soccer team revives nationalism Russia's success in soccer and hockey is credited to petrodollars flowing into sports. To lower oil price, boost the buck? The weak dollar may push up energy prices by affecting supply, demand, and investor behavior. Supreme Court asserts broad gun rights The historic 5 to 4 ruling says the right to bear arms applies to individuals. In embattled Kosovo, Serb professor teaches common ground Obrad Savic targets the next generation with a message about breaking accepted Balkan stereotypes. Ban torture for security's sake, coalition tells Bush The bipartisan group this week sought an executive order, but acknowledged change may not occur until next presidency. Balancing Act Across Taiwan Strait By: Richard Bush | The Japan Times U.S. To Take North Korea Off Terror List By: Norimitsu Onishi and Edward Wong | The New York Times THERE ARE still important questions to be answered about North Korea's nuclear program, but a milestone was passed yesterday. North Korea gave China what is supposed to be a complete account of that program, and President Bush said it is exempted from the Trading with the Enemy Act and will be removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. (Boston Globe) A review of Descent into Chaos: How the War Against Islamic Extremism Is Being Lost in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia by Ahmed Rashid. Pakistan Rejects as Lies Karzai Murder Plot Link By: Kamran Haider | Toronto Globe and Mail Japan Warms to Outside Investors By: Michiyo Nakamoto | Financial Times China toys with India's border Firing blanks in Afghanistan | H11 IHT Sliding toward irrelevance By ROBERT KAGAN One wonders to what degree Europe will participate in the 21st century. Japan's mixed signals By RICHARD J. SAMUELS Japan's security posture is not keeping pace with the shifting politics of the region. A command performance for EU heads By STEPHEN CASTLE A summit meeting between Russia and the European Union should define a new relationship between the energy giant and the European countries that are among its best clients, both sides say. CLIMATE CHANGE Break the deadlock By TONY BLAIR Scientists and political leaders are now united over the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But there is a danger of a yawning chasm on the size and speed of the cuts we require By SLAVENKA DRAKULIC Sexual violence destroys the whole community because the stigma stays. EUROPE European press review America Removes Nuclear Weapons from Britain After 50 Years By: Damien McElroy | The Telegraph EU-Russia summit to 'shift tone' An oil-rich Siberian city hosts Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's first summit aimed at improving ties with the EU Art of influence Shedding light on Europe's army of lobbyists Can NATO Get Serious About Afghanistan? - Troy, Abu Muqawama Energy Cooperation Should Be Reflected in New Eu-Russia Agreement - Solana Eu Limits Russia's Participation in Europe's Military Architecture - State Duma Committee Chairman Italy fingerprint plan criticised | H12 RFE/RL Google News Azerbaijan Making Champions Out of Underdogs By: David Marples | The Moscow Times The image of Russia in the West has slowly deteriorated from one of potential ally to that of an aggressor that threatens Asian and European security A Forecast of Violence in a Neighbor of Chechnya By: Michael Schwirtz | The New York Times CSM Euro 2008: Russian soccer team revives nationalism Russia's success in soccer and hockey is credited to petrodollars flowing into sports. |
H13 The Times We're winning the War on Terror Al-Qaeda and the Taleban are in retreat, the surge has worked in Iraq and Islamism is discredited How Bush changed tack in search of a legacy The US President has adopted a diplomatic approach to dealing with traditional enemies, and it is gaining results Last US nuclear weapons ‘withdrawn from UK’ The pullout of the bombs from RAF Lakenheath would bring to an end an historic military link between Britain and the US Gerard Baker North Korea: Nuclear Bombshell The arms dossier is a breakthrough - if it can be verified North Korea removed from US 'axis of evil' Historic step to take Pyongyang off terror list and ease sanctions came after regime's statement on nuclear programmes Baghdad: where even hearts are divided Years of sectarian strife and the removal of bureaucratic hurdles since 2003 have caused divorce rates in Iraq to soar International diplomacy, rule one: don't shrink from squeezes, smooches, hugs and air-kisses Wall Street Journal Silver Bullet The Emperor of Interest Rates No, McCain Isn't 'Doomed' Oil-Supply Fears Fuel Saudi Debate Two of Saudi Arabia's most powerful oil men have staked out opposite sides of a momentous industry debate: whether global oil production has peaked. The disparity of opinion shows how much fog hangs over the most basic question-- whether oil can be unearthed any faster than it currently is. How Putin Muzzled Russia's Press Europe's Bloodsport Let McCain Be McCain By Peggy Noonan Declarations: | H14 Financial Times A new world for America’s next president His challenge will be to help greater numbers of Americans to derive more benefits from globalisation, write Robert Hormats and Jim O’Neill Obama seeks to square circle on globalisation A Barack Obama administration would mark a “break” from the US trade policies of the last few years and push for agreements that would help overcome America’s growing scepticism towards globalisation, says Jason Furman, Mr Obama’s economic policy director Gazprom chief sets out world vision Gazprom set out a vaulting vision of its future status as the world’s most powerful energy company as it belittled Opec, saying the oil producers’ cartel had in effect lost control of the market Transcript: interview with Gazprom chief Bush’s China policy likely outlive presidency Amid the wreckage of his foreign policy elsewhere, the sustained stability has been reassuring. Sino-American ties may well be the most important, and potentially combustible, component of international relations for the next several decades, writes Philip Stephens Comment: Is France what Europe needs right now? Leading an EU of 27 is like herding sheep. France, however, has a tradition of high-profile unilateral initiatives, writes Anand Menon WORLD NEWS: Blair sees focus on economy and governance as key to Mideast deal Britain has run out of luck But stay calm says Martin Wolf Comment: How America’s right will be roused into action After 12 years, the ‘leave us alone’ coalition feels safer and has forgotten the plans Democrats have for it, writes Grover Norquist Brown aims at last to set his stamp on UKThe PM marks his first anniversary with low approval ratings but with signs he is regaining some control A very small step No one should be fooled into thinking that this is a great diplomatic success or that North Korea is seriously considering abandoning nuclear weapons Fed must beware inflation risks Unless the economy deteriorates, it should plan to raise rates this year and, if risk premia fall, it should quickly raise rates to compensate Shares hit as fears grow over financial turmoil Investors’ fears of a prolonged period of financial uncertainty deepen as a raft of downgrades for blue-chip companies sends US and European shares into a tailspin and oil prices jump above $140 a barrel for the first time Gazprom chief sets out world vision Opec seen as losing control of market | H15 Los Angeles Times How does President Bush lie? By Cy Bolton Editorial By Salam Al-Marayati and Steven B. Jacobs Exploiting the Muslim- Jewish divide is the wrong way to win votes. |
realclearpolitics memeorandum ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp From National Journal, the history of the selection of modern-day vice presidential nominees is chock-full of blunders caused by haste or miscalculations Barack Obama and the Jesus Machine Stephen Bates: Televangelist James Dobson has come out against Obama. But the Democrat might just carry religious voters with him anyway James Antle: Meet the longtime conservatives who are abandoning the GOP and leaning toward the Democratic candidate for president Clinton and Obama in unity talks Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama holds a joint fund-raising dinner in Washington with his former rival, Hillary Clinton REPORT: McCain doesn't work weekends... Sources: Obama Will Visit Iraq Before Convention | H17 Daily Telegraph America Removes Nuclear Weapons from Britain After 50 Years By: Damien McElroy | The Telegraph The Federation of American Scientists, which monitors the U.S. atomic weapons arsenal, said the U.S. nuclear inventory held at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk had been shut down. The airbase has been home to US nuclear weapons since 1954 N Korea removed from terror blacklist US President George W Bush announces dramatic move after receiving confirmation Pyongyang disclosed nuclear facility details. Gordon Brown is a liability, says anniversary poll Almost two thirds of people now think Gordon Brown is a "liability," compared to only one in four people a year ago when he took over as PM Mandela profile: Admiration has drawbacks Nelson Mandela has not been allowed to rest in retirement. As he turns 90, a few years to himself would be a welcome gift from the world The Gates escape: Microsoft chief steps down Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, is stepping down as head of Microsoft to concentrate on his charitable foundation. Guns in US homes 'a constitutional right' Americans have a right to keep guns in their homes for self-defence, the Supreme Court has found in a landmark ruling. | H18 Independent Exclusive: No ice at the North Pole It seems unthinkable, but for the first time in human history, ice is on course to disappear entirely from the North Pole this year. Bush steps back from Axis of Evil to reward North Korea George Bush has brought the isolated state of North Korea in from the cold with a promise to remove the country he once truculently described as part of the "Axis of Evil" from a terror blacklist, opening the way for eventual diplomatic relations. Rupert Cornwell: A triumph of realism and pragmatism over neo-conservatism Leading article: After such a disastrous first year, Mr Brown should go back to basics |
H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism U.S. Military Shoots Down Separating Missile in Test Associated Press The military's ground-based missile defense system destroyed a missile launched from an airplane in the first successful test of the system's ability to destroy a warhead that separates from its booster, the Missile Defense Agency said Defeating IEDs and Bombs - Herschel Smith, The Captain's Journal Congress passes $162B spending bill for Iraq, Afghanistan wars Computer Files Hold Key in CIA Case By: Craig Whitlock | The Washington Post Al-Qaeda: History and Future - Londonstani, Abu Muqawama | H20 Slate A Stern warning on climate change Simon Retallack: Nicholas Stern says the cost of climate change is likely to be double his original estimate. The reality could be even worse Water Causes One in 10 Diseases: WHO Agence France-Presse | H21 Your Brain Lies to You We tend to remember news that accords with our worldview, and discount statements that contradict it. Interview: Microsoft CEO with an explosive temper, Steve Ballmer, steps out of Bill Gates's shadow today From Foreign Policy, here's the list of the World’s Top 20 Public Intellectuals HTML clipboardFrom Wired, a special report on The End of Theory: In the era of big data, more isn't just more — more is different The internet: www.checkthisout.ch We've seen the future and it's mostly not in English |
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