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Archives for September, 2009

Family holds out hope for hikers detained in Iran

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59507150&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The brother of one of three American hikers detained in Iran says the family hopes President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE'-neh-zhahd) brings the trio with him when he visits the United Nations.

Zelaya’s daring return reignites Honduras crisis

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59491075&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The daring return of deposed President Manuel Zelaya creates a sharp challenge to interim leaders who overthrew him — and for the upcoming election they had hoped would resolve the crisis begun with their coup.

Iraq to press for dropping debt at UN meeting

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59491261&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Iraq's president said Tuesday he will press his government's case before the United Nations this week to have the country's remaining multibillion dollar Saddam Hussein-era debts dropped.

Bill Clinton says US must approach Iran carefully

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59489128&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Former President Bill Clinton says Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is "lashing out at the world" right now and that it's important for U.S. leaders to figure out why.

Clinton: Obama wise to think through Afghanistan

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59489035&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Former President Bill Clinton says he believes President Barack Obama is wise to step back and rethink U.S. policy in Afghanistan before approving the dispatch of additional U.S. troops there.

Ahmadinejad warns against military attack on Iran

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59486513&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claimed Tuesday his country is now stronger than ever and warned that the Iranian military will "cut the hand" of anyone who dares attack the nation.

China bans foreign tourists from Tibet

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59476213&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK China has banned foreign tourists from traveling to Tibet ahead of a parade in the capital to mark 60 years of Communist rule, an official said Tuesday, amid stepped-up security across the country to ensure nothing mars the celebrations.

Terror arrest sparks gov’t warning on mass transit

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59469976&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Counterterrorism officials are warning mass transit systems around the nation to step up patrols because of fears an Afghanistan-born immigrant under arrest in Colorado may have been plotting with others to detonate backpack bombs aboard New York City trains.

Sources: US eyes more drone hits on terror havens

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59469968&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The White House is considering expanding counterterror operations in Pakistan to refocus on eliminating al-Qaida instead of mounting a major military escalation in Afghanistan.

CO terror suspect’s lawyer faces marijuana charge

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=59469505&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The attorney for a Colorado man suspected of being involved in an alleged terror plot faces a marijuana possession charge in northern Colorado, but he says the drugs in question weren't his.