In a significant failure for the United States in the Mideast, more than a dozen spies working for the CIA in Iran and Lebanon have been caught and the U.S. government fears they will be or have been executed, according to four current and former U.S. officials with connections to the intelligence community.
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Senators need to hear from you, on whether you think your front yard is part of a "battlefield" and if any president can send the military anywhere in the world to imprison civilians without charge or trial.
The Senate is going to vote on whether Congress will give this president - and every future president - the power to order the military to pick up and imprison without charge or trial civilians anywhere in the world. Even Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) raised his concerns about the NDAA detention provisions during last night's Republican debate. The power is so broad that even U.S. citizens could be swept up by the military and the military could be used far from any battlefield, even within the United States itself.
You're going to find this almost hard to believe. I turned on some raw TV today after three delightful months without it while on the road.
Besides the incredible shopping screech idiocy with gurgling mad housewives drooling for the start of the well named "Black Friday", this Jeep Wrangler commercial came on that left me with my mouth hanging open.
Besides the incredible shopping screech idiocy with gurgling mad housewives drooling for the start of the well named "Black Friday", this Jeep Wrangler commercial came on that left me with my mouth hanging open.
Moscow has accused the west of stirring up tensions in the Arab world by calling for the overthrow of the Syrian regime. Russia says calls from certain states for the Syrian opposition to avoid dialogue with the government, are only provoking further violence. Author and journalist Webster Tarpley, who's in Damascus, says, it's very simple, western powers are behind the violence in Syria.
As Egypt approaches its election set for November 28, protests sparked by constitutional changes giving the military junta more power, continue to spread to other cities across the country.
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South Korea Marines run during a military exercise on Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea, Nov. 23, 2011.
South Korea Marines run during a military exercise on Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea, Nov. 23, 2011.
On Wednesday, South Korea mobilized aircraft, rocket launchers, artillery guns and naval boats for the first anniversary of the artillery attack on a military garrison and fishing community on Yeonpyeong Island in the Yellow Sea. Two marines and two construction workers were killed in the attack, the first on a civilian area since the 1950-53 Korean War.
A similar "sea of fire" threatens to engulf Seoul's presidential Blue House if South Korean forces fire a single shot into North Korean territory, the North's People's Army warned in a statement from Pyongyang.
Pyongyang accuses Seoul of provoking last year's attack, saying it struck after warning the South not to hold live-fire drills in the disputed waters. South Korea has said it fired shells southward, not toward the North, as part of routine exercises last year.
Six Children 4-12 Years Killed by NATO Warplane, Plane Fired Despite Civilians "Frequently" Present.
Let's break this down. First one witness outright denies that there were any Taliban present whatsoever.
NYTimes:
NYTimes:
Zalmai Ayoubi, a spokesman for the governor of Kandahar, said that a NATO reconnaissance aircraft spotted five militants planting mines in the village of Siacha, in Zhare District on Wednesday. The plane targeted the insurgents, killing two and wounding a third, and then pursued the other two suspects as they carried their injured comrade away.
"The plane chased them, the insurgents entered a street where children were playing and as a result of its shooting, seven people have been killed, including six children, and two girls also have been injured," Mr. Ayoubi said. The victims were members of two families.
Abdul Samad, an uncle of four of the children who were killed, disputed the government's version of the attack. He said his relatives were working in fields near their village when they were attacked without warning by an aircraft.
His brother-in-law, Mohammad Rahim, 50, had his two sons and three daughters with him. They were between 4 and 12 years old and all were killed, except an 8-year-old daughter, who was badly wounded, Mr. Samad said.
"There were no Taliban in the field, this is a baseless allegation that the Taliban were planting mines," Mr. Samad said. "I have been to the scene and haven't found a single bit of evidence of bombs or any other weapons. The Americans did a serious crime against innocent children, they will never ever be forgiven."
Mikko Hypponen is based in Helsinki, Finland. He has been analysing computer viruses for more than 20 years. Mr. Hypponen has assisted law enforcement in USA, Europe and Asia on cybercrime cases. He has written on his research for publications such as Scientific American, New York Times and CNN.com. Mr. Hypponen's recent TED Talk on computer security has been seen by hundreds of thousands of people.
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Kamal Ganzouri, left, accepted the post following talks with Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi
Kamal Ganzouri, left, accepted the post following talks with Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi
Ganzouri confirmed he had agreed in principle to lead a national salvation government after meeting with the head of the ruling military council, Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, the website of state newspaper Al Ahram reported, citing sources close to Ganzouri.
In an attempt to defuse protests by thousands of Egyptians frustrated by nine months of military rule, the army council promised parliamentary elections would start on time next week. It earlier said it would speed up the timetable for a handover from military to civilian presidential rule.
Violent clashes with police in and around Cairo's Tahrir Square since Saturday have killed dozens, in scenes reminiscent of the popular uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February.
"The people demand the execution of the marshal," crowds chanted, referring to army chief Tantawi who was Mubarak's defense minister for 20 years.
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Parviz Sorouri, a member of the powerful parliamentary committee on foreign policy and national security, said the alleged agents were operating in coordination with Israel's Mossad and other regional agencies, targeting the country's military and its nuclear program.
"The U.S. and Zionist regime's espionage apparatuses were trying to damage Iran both from inside and outside with a heavy blow, using regional intelligence services," Sorouri was quoted as saying Wednesday.
"Fortunately, with swift reaction by the Iranian intelligence department, the actions failed to bear fruit," Sorouri said.
The United States and its allies suspect Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapon program, a charge Iran denies.
The lawmaker did not give the nationality of the alleged agents nor when or where they were arrested.
The CIA declined to comment on the report.
Comment: "Hezbollah has close ties to Iran."
The above, while it may be true, is never given background so that people can consider the information for themselves. This is a form of managing our perception. How much history and back-up information is given to prove the statement? None. How much history of Hezbollah do we have that is critical and without media-based perception management? None. Is it possible that Iran donates food and clothing to Hezbollah to distribute to displaced, hungry or cold Palestinians, Lebanese, Syrians etc..? For all we know, yes.
If one drinks water from a faucet, can it be said that one has close ties with the people at the Department of Water and Energy? No, but if you really stretch the imagination, then it's feasible that there's a connection. And this is how the media and government(s) work. If it seems possible and sounds possible then they'll say it's possible if it serves their agenda. Next thing you know, the country goes to war, based not on facts but on mere assumptions, accusations and false conclusions.
See: Protocols of the Pathocrats: "Knowledge is power. Those who control information can control the masses; it's that simple."
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