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Archives for September, 2009

Feds file bomb plot charge against terror suspect

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59648546&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Terrorism suspect Najibullah Zazi plotted for more than a year to detonate homemade bombs in the United States, had recently bought bomb-making supplies from beauty supply stores and was looking for "urgent" help in the past two weeks to make explosives, an indictment charged Thursday.

Abbas: no return to peace talks at this time

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59643293&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Palestinians cannot return to peace talks at this time because of "fundamental disagreements" with Israel on what should be on the agenda, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in an interview published Thursday.

US imposes travel ban on some Kenyan officials

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59634633&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The United States will impose travel bans on Kenyan ministers and other prominent people blocking government reforms aimed at preventing political violence, the American ambassador to Kenya said Thursday.

Israel welcomes Russian stand on Iran sanctions

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59634331&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A senior Israeli official welcomes steps by Russia toward endorsing additional sanctions against Iran as a way of stopping its nuclear program.

Supporters hole up with ousted Honduran president

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59633751&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Honduras' deposed leader is sleeping on an air mattress. His "roommates" have not bathed, shaved or changed their clothes in three days. Tap water is scarce and dinner is limited to dry biscuits or rice and beans.

Nigeria says truce with delta militants holding

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59629915&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A two-month-old truce in Nigeria's oil-rich southern Delta region is holding and the militants have accepted an amnesty offer, according to Nigeria's Foreign Minister Ojo Maduekwe.

Tribal elders gunned down by Taliban in Pakistan

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59628894&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Militants ambushed a convoy of prominent anti-Taliban tribal elders in volatile northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, spraying their cars with gunfire and killing nine people, police said.

Philippines to review US military accord

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59627633&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Philippine government will review a 10-year-old military agreement with the United States after Filipino senators called for its renegotiation or termination because it allegedly violates the constitution, officials said Thursday.

US-Russian sanctions would put pressure on Iran

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59625225&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A unified U.S.-Russian stance on sanctions against Iran would put added pressure on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to yield some ground on his nation's nuclear program.

Russia links Iran sanctions to US missile change

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59618965&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK With a diplomatic wink and nod, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev opened the door Wednesday to backing potential sanctions against Iran as a reward to President Barack Obama's decision to scale back a U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe.