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‘US to assess Iraq progress in Sept’-The United States-World-The Times of India
President George Bush said on Monday he believes September will be an “important moment” to assess the extent of progress in Iraq under his much-criticised troop buildup plan.


Tehran To Reorganise Terror Networks In Europe (Iran Press Service)
The Islamic Republic of Iran is secretly, but actively reorganizing dormant terrorist operations networks, aimed at American and Israeli vital interests in Europe, according to well informed sources.

The Definition of ‘Jihad’
while this likelihood provides comfort for non-Muslims with its suggestion that most Muslims would prefer to tend to their own souls rather than to wage war against their non-Muslim neighbors, it actually doesn’t establish what what both Muslims and non-Muslims seem to wish it did.

Iran drawing up plans to strike European nuclear plants, analysts tells British lawmakers – Internat
ran appeared to be preparing to target “British citizens on the streets of London,”

ISN Security Watch – Russian trade tactics irk Europe
“A difficulty for a member state is a difficulty for the whole European community,”

Bush seeks more NATO effort in Afghanistan – International Herald Tribune
“in order for NATO to be effective it has to transform itself into an organization that actually meets the threats that free nations face.”

U.S. to test missile defense system at a decisive moment – International Herald Tribune
he administration’s diplomatic efforts also moved to a new and higher level this week,

U.S. wants more Taliban on U.N. list – Yahoo! News
The sanctions require all 192 U.N. member states to freeze financial assets and impose a travel ban and arms embargo on Afghanistan’s former Taliban leaders,

United Press International – International Intelligence – Briefing
Montas Monday voiced hope a cease-fire reached among the Palestinian factions would hold after a week of deadly clashes in the Gaza Strip.

United Press International – NewsTrack – Top News – U.S. to send more military aid to Lebanon
The United States plans to send more military equipment to Lebanon

United Press International – NewsTrack – Top News – Terror suspect believed recaptured
a Lackawanna man accused of attending an al-Qaida training camp has been recaptured in Yemen.

U.S. to let START nuclear treaty expire | Politics | Reuters
Russia agrees the treaty should not be extended

U.S. general and diplomat finalizing new Iraq strategy | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle
it is as much about the political deals needed to defuse a civil war as about the military operations aimed at quelling a complex insurgency,

US to protest UN nuclear chief comments on Iran – diplomats – Yahoo! News
The United States is seeking to protest directly to UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei for saying Iran should be allowed to keep some uranium enrichment

New French President Favors Stronger U.S. Ties – Newsweek Christopher Dickey – MSNBC.com
“I have no intention of apologizing for feeling an affinity with the greatest democracy in the world.”

Bush preparing for British U-turn on Iraq: report – Yahoo! News
“We don’t know if he will be there when we need him

Iraq’s Zebari urges Britain, U.S. to maintain troops – Yahoo! News
Iraq urged Washington and incoming British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday to stand firm against domestic political pressures and maintain troop numbers in Iraq despite ongoing militia and insurgent violence.

Bush affirms confidence in Iraqi PM – Yahoo! News
US President George W. Bush reaffirmed his support for Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki

Iraq to spend 1.5 billion dollars on weapons – Yahoo! News
Iraq’s defence ministry will buy new weapons worth more than 1.5 billion dollars (1.11 billion euros), including helicopters and US rifles, the minister announced on Monday.

The tough tactics of Fallujah’s finest – Yahoo! News
“Everyone wants a peaceful city, and I can do it with the emergency units and new recruits joining us,”

Iraqis considering adding forces to replace US troops: general – Yahoo! News
The Iraqi government is considering increasing the projected size of its security forces

US plans to involve UN more in Iraq: report – Yahoo! News
“The administration’s plan calls for moving on several fronts,”

Bush declassifies al-Qaida intelligence – Yahoo! News
Osama bin Laden ordered a top lieutenant in early 2005 to form a terrorist cell that would conduct attacks outside Iraq — and that the United States should be the top target.

Democrats to fund Iraq war with no pullout date – Yahoo! News
House liberals were disappointed by the emerging deal, and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (news, bio, voting record), a California Democrat who signed off on the plan, said she opposed the Iraq portion of it.

US says Bin Laden wants Iraq to become ‘terror sanctuary’ – Yahoo! News
“The intelligence community tells us that in January of ‘05 (2005) bin Laden tasked Zarqawi, who has been in Iraq, to form a cell to conduct attacks outside Iraq, and then frankly America should be his number one priority,”

Nine U.S. warships enter Gulf for training – Yahoo! News
Most U.S. ships pass through the straits at night