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Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, center, receives Saudi King Abdullah, left, and Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, upon their arrival at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, July 30, 2010.

Lebanon Photos Saudi Arabia Syria Wikipedia: Rafic Hariri

The New York Times
Syrian and Saudi Leaders in Lebanon for Talks
BEIRUT, Lebanon — President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia arrived in Beirut on Friday for talks on possible indictments of Syria’s allies in Lebanon in the... (photo: AP / Grace Kassab)

President Barack Obama gestures while addressing the National Urban League 100th Anniversary Convention in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Democrats Obama Photos President Wikipedia: Democratic Party (United States)

Star Tribune
Obama's spokesman thinks Democrats will keep control of House in fall, run better campaigns
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's press secretary says he thinks the Democrats will keep control of the House after the fall elections. Spokesman Robert Gibbs tells ABC's "Good Morning... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

With a poster of soldiers in the background, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, center, U.N. Resident Coordinator Douglas Broderick, left, and Tea Banh, right, Cambodian defense minister, pose during a U.S.-backed peacekeeping exercise dubbed "Angkor Sentinel 2010" at the Cambodian tank command headquarters in Kampong Speu province, 65 kilometers (42 miles) west of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday, July 17, 2010.

Asia Times
US and Cambodia in controversial lockstep
Jul 31, 2010 US and Cambodia in controversial lockstep... (photo: AP / Heng Sinith)
Asia Cambodia Defence Photos US

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaks with media during his press conference at the presidency in Tehran, Iran

Asia Times
Ahmadinejad makes a call to arms
Jul 31, 2010 Ahmadinejad makes a call to arms... (photo: AP / Vahid Salemi)
Defence Iran Photos US Wikipedia: Nuclear program of Iran

Lebanese soldiers march in front of a portrait of slain former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, during a military parade as they celebrate the 62th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday Nov. 22, 2005. Lebanon celebrates its independence, first time without Syrian troops in 29

Asia Times
Hezbollah sees plot behind Hariri tribunal
Jul 31, 2010 Hezbollah sees plot behind Hariri tribunal... (photo: AP / Hussein Malla)
Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Photos Wikipedia: Rafic Hariri

President Barack Obama listens while conducting the daily press briefing, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in the White House press briefing room in Washington.

Asia Times
A Persian message for Obama
Jul 31, 2010 A Persian message for Obama... (photo: AP / J. Scott Applewhite)
Iran Nuclear US Photos Wikipedia: Nuclear program of Iran

This photo released by the Fars News Agency claims to show an Iranian satellite launching rocket named "Safir-2", translated in English as "Ambassador-2", carrying the satellite "Omid", or "Hope" in English, photographed at launch at an undisclosed location on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Iran has successfully sent its first domestically made satellite into orbit, the country's president announced Tuesday, claiming a significant step in an ambitious space program that has worried many international obser

WorldNews.com
Iran Aims for Space, U.S. Aims for War
Article by WorldNews.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. When Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that Iran plans to send a man into space by 2019, it evoked... (photo: AP / Fars News Agency)
Iran Peace Photos US Wikipedia: Iran – United States relations

President Barack Obama addresses the National Urban League 100th Anniversary Convention in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Newsvine
Gingrich: Obama Repeating Mistakes From the Great Depression
Newt Gingrich warned Thursday that President Obama and congressional Democrats appear to be on the verge of repeating the same mistakes that aggravated the Great... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Democrats Depression Obama Photos Wikipedia: Great Depression

President Barack Obama addresses the National Urban League 100th Anniversary Convention in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Khaleej Times
Obama reviving US clout in Asia as China stumbles
WASHINGTON ' The Obama administration is now reviving much of Washington's old clout in Asia as missteps by rising giant China prompt its smaller neighbors to turn to the... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Asia China Obama Photos Wikipedia: China

Afghan President Hamid Karzai listens to a question during a joint press conference with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, June 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Zeenews
Pak seeks clarification on Karzai’s remarks
Islamabad: The Pakistan Foreign Office has reacted sharply to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s suggestion of a NATO operation inside Pakistan, saying that the... (photo: AP / Musadeq Sadeq)
Afghanistan Islamabad Pakistan Photos Wikipedia :Hamid Karzai

Terrorism

	The Missing Word in Our Afghanistan Strategy Wall Street Journal
	UK 'terror' warning angers Pakistan Al Jazeera
	Our view on Lockerbie bomber: The terrorist who didn't die leaves a trail of red faces USA Today

Peace and Nonviolence

	The Broken Link: What Peace Won't Fix Newsvine
	Arabs back direct peace talks when Abbas sees fit Khaleej Times
	Palestinians Hold to Preconditions for Peace Talks Yahoo Daily News

World Politics

	Unholy trinity sets up bank failures Asia Times
	Italy in political turmoil as Berlusconi party implodes The Star
	Inexperience or truth-teller? Cameron starts new chapter in less-than-polite British diplomacy Hartford Courant

Weapons and Equipment

French defence sector up in arms over late bills

How to counter rape as a weapon of war

Arizona residents will soon be able to carry concealed weapo

Caught On Tape: Dramatic Armed Robbery at Cell Phone Store (

Pet cats shot with air weapon in Moray

July is deadliest month of Afghan war for US

Four More Years Of War -- Just For Starters

With 63 deaths, July deadliest month of Afghan war for US

July the deadliest month of Afghan war for US forces as 3 ne

3 US troops die in deadliest month of Afghan war

States' rights and the Civil War

Brick sewer crafted during Civil War era being rebuilt

National Archives Presents 'The Civil War in 3-D' on June 10

Tennessee plans online database of state's Civil War battlef

Heavy track favors Andy Forsberg in Civil War victory

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, listens as Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks during a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, July 16, 2010.

China finds a friend in Germany

In a Monday, July 26, 2010 photo provided by the Navy Visual News Service, U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea ships transit the East Sea Monday, July 26, 2010 in a 13-ship formation led by the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tuscon (SSN 770).

The (war) games go on

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Philip Arnold, squadron leader of the California Army National Guard?s 40th Infantry Division?s Agribusiness Development Team (ADT) Security Forces Platoon, guides vehicles in the Marawara district days after a U.S. offensive against Taliban and al Qaeda forces in Kunar province, Afghanistan, July 1, 2010.

Taliban Exploit Openings in Neglected Province

China Says It Opposes EU Sanctions Against Iran The New York Times
Saudi, Syrian leaders make rare visit to Lebanon Newsvine
Navy's new warship project awaits FinMin nod The Times of India
July the deadliest month of Afghan war for US Newsday
With US drawdown in Iraq, shift from joint ops to training Middle East Online
Europol in warning on biker gangs Irish Times
Gunman subdued after storming Children's Hospital San Fransisco Chronicle
DC Sniper Confesses Co-Conspirators to William Shatner Hartford Courant
TIMELINE - Britain's inquiry into the Iraq War The Star
Gaza rocket ends quiet year for Ashkelon The Star
Islamic ad wars on city buses across America The Christian Science Monitor
Saudi, Syrian leaders visit Lebanon amid tension Houston Chronicle
Trying to Spread Africa's Wealth The New York Times
WikiLeaks & Germany: Defence Minister Guttenberg denies Afgh Newsvine
Ban welcomes entry into force of global cluster munitions pa United Nations
Saudi Arabian, Syrian leaders head to Lebanon amid tension The Times of India
Defence budget reasonable, says Chinese military Deccan Herald
UN leader hails landmark ban on cluster munitions Zeenews
Vigil for Taiwan ends after half-year outside Los Angeles fe The Examiner
Are public shooting ranges safe to use in Arkansas? The Examiner

poor residential area in Pune - India

It's India's poor who need British aid, not its military and business elites

The exterior of the Arak heavy water production facility in Arak, Iran, 360 kms southwest of Tehran, is seen on Wednesday Oct. 27, 2004. Iran's top leader rejected a long-term suspension of uranium enrichment and threatened Wednesday that Iranian diplomats will withdraw from talks with European negotiators if they insist on such a suspension. Heavy water is used to moderate a nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear reactor.

US hopes for Iran nuclear talks

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, gestures to a crowd on his regular provincial visit to southern Iranian port of Bushehr, where the first light-water nuclear power plant of the country is under construction by Russia, 1200 kms (720 miles) south of Tehran, Iran, Wednesday Jan. 30, 2008. Ahmadinejad, Wednesday urged western powers to participate in construction of nuclear power plants for his country saying it will be late if they do not decide immediately, state television reported.

Iran ready to curb enrichment if swap deal pans out

Israel skeptical on Iran sanctions Khaleej Times
China to oppose EU sanctions against Iran The Himalayan
Anne Rice Quits Christianity; Readers Respond mediabistro
Iran says uranium enrichment remains its right The Star
EdF gets $9B bid for UK unit as profits dive Fresno Bee
China says it opposes EU sanctions against Iran over nuclear KDVR
Iran willing to address nuclear fuel issue Deccan Herald
Cameron has proved himself �ro" as Obama's useful idiot The Guardian
China disapproves EU sanctions against Iran Khaleej Times
Iran ready for immediate nuclear fuel talks Khaleej Times
Saudi, Syrian leaders arrive in Lebanon amid tension Khaleej Times
Saudi, Syrian leaders land in Lebanon amid tension The Press Democrat
Saudi and Syrian leaders visit Beirut amid rising tension be Star Tribune
Iran wants nuclear talks held in Turkey m&c
US 'Carefully Watching' Myanmar-NKorea Talks The New York Times
'Zero' is disarming Boston Herald
MoD may sell carrier to fill huge hole in defence budget London Evening Standard
Saudi, Syrian leaders head to Lebanon amid tension Herald Tribune
Moms work full-time for hikers' release from Iran Fresno Bee
Patrick Cockburn: 'We need to talk to the Taliban' The Independent

Pacific Life Names Engine Company 1 Creative Agency of Record

Oz scientist discovers world's rarest coral in Pacific

Finalists Announced for the 2010 NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge(R) in Asia-Pacific Region

Asia-Pacific Managed Security Services to Top US$4.0 Billion PR Newswire
VIASPACE Completes Acquisition of Inter-Pacific Arts PR Newswire
Kiwis Helping Pacific Medical Mission Scoop
Pacific Edge follows patents with "pipeline" Scoop
Pacific National Bank reports lower loss The Miami Herald
Standard Pacific Corp. Reports 2010 Second Quarter Results PR Newswire
American Pacific to Release Financial Results and Hold Fisca PR Newswire
ICF International Executives to Present at Canaccord Genuity Stockhouse
Alameda's key role in first trans-Pacific air route Contra Costa Times
Canadian Pacific Manager of Accounts Payable Discusses Upper PR Newswire
2010 Pacific Amphitheatre Concert Series at the OC Fair Pres PR Newswire
Pacific Continental Recognized as One of Oregon's 100 Best C PR Newswire
Jetstar Airways, Asia Pacific's Fastest Growing Low Cost Air PR Newswire
Standard Pacific Corp. Schedules 2010 First Quarter Results PR Newswire
Georgia-Pacific Joins Mother Nature Network to Tell Its Sust PR Newswire
American Pacific to Release Financial Results and Hold Fisca PR Newswire
Reportlinker Adds Meat market data in Asia Pacific to 2013 PR Newswire
Canadian Pacific second-quarter 2010 results: Conference cal PR Newswire
Gillard overlooks Asian partners ahead of Pacific Islands Fo The Australian
Trans-Pacific Cargo Capacity Crunch Sends Retailers Scrambli PR Newswire

US, India sign anti-terror pact

US, India sign anti-terror pact

Afghanistan Minister of Trade Anwar-ul-Haq Ahady, left, and Pakistani Minister of Trade Makhdoom Amin Fahi sign their copy of a new trade treaty between their two countries as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, top center, and Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, top right, take part Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Islamabad, Pakistan.

As Clinton Visits, Pakistan Seals Afghan Trade Pact

Foodgrain inflation - a concern for Pakistan also.

Pakistan, Afghanistan Sign Major Trade Agreement

Landing an airport agreement Herald Tribune
US defends nuclear treaty with Russia against critics The Jordan Times
US Official Says Nuclear Treaty Disputes Lingered The New York Times
Uncertainty in Senate Over Hearing on Russia Treaty The New York Times
China wouldn’t scuttle trade pacts: academic Taipei Times
Speech: Vote Treaty Negotiations – Maori Affairs Scoop
Russia, Georgia end talks without agreement on security China Daily
Arms Treaty Promotes Openness Scoop
US lawmaker: Time for Korea peace treaty Breitbart
Progress seen at talks on arms trade treaty Taipei Times
First steps toward arms trade treaty Fresno Bee
US-Russia nuke treaty facing hurdles in US Senate The Examiner
U.S.-Russia arms treaty potential issue for Obama CBC
Watercooler: Ratification uncertain of U.S.-Russia nuclear t Nashville Tennessean
Ratification uncertain with Republicans holding back support KDVR
The Second Amendment Foundation reports live from the UN Arm The Examiner
Pact with Key Rebel Group in Darfur Scoop
Unicef Signs Child Protection Pact With Key Rebel Group in D All Africa
Nearly half Taiwanese support China pact: poll Business Report
DPRK urges US to respond to peace agreement proposal China Daily

Shanties are seen standing besides high rise buildings in India’s commercial capital city of Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009.

India Is Getting All the Trappings of the New Century; But Is It Modern?

File- Major General (MGEN) James N. Mattis, USMC, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division (MAR DIV), returns a salute from Marines of 1st Battalion (BN) 4th Marines about to be promoted, at Camp Commando, Kuwait while forward deployed in support of Operation enduring Freedom.

The 'Real' Rogue Soldiers

In this photo released by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, Kaing Guek Eav, the former chief of the Khmer Rouge's notorious S-21 prison, right, sits in the courtroom of the U.N.-backed tribunal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Both sides in the genocide trial wrap up their cases on Friday amid allegations by prosecutors that the former school teacher's admissions of guilt are insincere.

Berlusconi Splits With a Coalition Ally The New York Times
Muslim Court Clause Brings Spotlight in Kenya Vote The New York Times
Sri-Lanka Sinister Symbol at Buddha Gaya (Opinion) Tamil Eelam
Johann Hari: Cameron's cuts will kill, not cure The Independent
The end of (military) history Asia Times
In Rhinebeck With Chelsea: Rocky Horror, Cows The New York Times
Soldiers Fire on Protesters in Kashmir, 2 Wounded The New York Times
U.S. Military Covertly Pays to Run Stories in Iraqi Press by Newsvine
Episcopal Committee Is Working on Gay Rite The New York Times
Curbing Your Enthusiasm The New York Times
10 Congressmen Who Should Be Fired The Daily Beast
Panel lodges ethics charges against Rangel The Boston Globe
The Pulse: Staff Reductions Fall Short of Mark The New York Times
Poor leadership, not repeat deployments blamed for rise in A The News & Observer
Friday, July 30, 2010 By Ayaz Amir The News International
Noam Chomsky, arguably world's smartest man, to receive Thom The Examiner
SF officials protest federal immigration checks The Examiner
Al-Qaida plants flag, burns bodies in Iraq attack The Examiner
On WikiLeaks scandal, hacker says he didn't want to be a 'co CNN
Cuban Ex-Hunger Striker Farinas Home From Hospital The New York Times

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets board members of UNA-Canada and speaks to a group of select civil society and local business and academic leaders Ottawa Canada

UN warns of possible new Lebanon-Israel conflict

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, is greeted by supporters as he arrives at the Clark County Government Center in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Obama railed against ``slash and burn´´ politics in Washing

Obama is the key to this conflict, not more bullets and bombs

U.S. Soldiers from Bulldog Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team climb over a qalat wall and walk through some fields while on patrol in the village of Qalirais, Charkh district, Logar province, Afghanistan, June 19, 2010.

Afghans express weariness over lengthy conflict

Pakistan general balances all sides of conflict The Guardian
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Pakistan General, Balances All Sides O Huffington Post
Pakistan's army chief proving himself key to all sides of Af KDVR
Saatchi & Saatchi Attempts to End the Israeli-Palestinian Co mediabistro
Fun with war gaming a conflict with Iran. Plus a trenchant u The Examiner
U.S. Weighs Options In Possible N. Korea Conflict National Public Radio
Afghanistan: A conflict of two worlds, two policy views The Oklahoman
U.S. Assesses Options In Possible North Korea Conflict National Public Radio
Is Your Smartphone Conflict-Free? Newsfactor
FACTBOX - Which conflicts are dominating Africa's summits? The Star
FACTBOX - Factors to watch in Israeli-Palestinian conflict The Star
Military's hit list of enemy militants: Reality of Afghanist Orlando Sentinel
Washing the dirty linen of a dirty conflict in public could The Daily Mail
Group sues UK over Congo 'conflict minerals' Independent online (SA)
Colombians and Venezuelans in Miami outraged with conflict b The Examiner
UK government to be sued over Congolese 'conflict minerals' The Guardian
U.S. Electronics Manufacturers Now Required to Disclose Use Fast Company
Global witness suing the UK over Congo conflict minerals Mineweb
SRI LANKA: Fresh catch may bring new life to former conflict IRINnews
Course of conflict 'must change' Orange News

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