Haaretz: An Iranian businessman was caught on tape by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency attempting to purchase weapons and military systems during a clandestine deal in Georgia. Amir Hussein Aldabili was allegedly sent by the Iranian government to entice arms…
Italy: Red Brigade founder’s son arrested
Rome, 18 Jan. (AKI) – The Marxist-Lenninist Red Brigades founder Pierino Morlacchi’s son and another suspected member of the far-left terrorist group were arrested in the northern Italian city of Milan on Monday. Anti-terrorism police in Milan have begun questioning…
Polls show Brown pulling away from Coakley
IQ: New polls are confirming the increasing trend for Brown in Massachusetts special election to replace Ted Kennedy. At stake is the 41st vote to oppose President Obama’s healthcare bill.
German companies enable Iran’s nuclear program and infrastructure
GAN: Germany has been intensely involved in the international effort to thwart Iran’s nuclear weapons development program. Yet, while Chancellor Merkel has vocally stated her opposition to Iran’s acquisition of a nuclear weapon, Germany continues to be Iran’s largest trading…
EU wary of instability as Ukraine election goes to second round
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS – EU institutions are wary of post-election instability in Ukraine, as exit polls show that Viktor Yanukovych, the villain of the Orange Revolution, won the first round of the presidential vote on Sunday (17 January). Mr Yanukovych…
Nigeria: Sectarian violence leaves 12 dead in Nigerian city of Jos
ESISC: A dusk-to-dawn curfew has been imposed by the Nigerian government soon after sectarian violence left at least 12 Nigerians dead in the central city of Jos on Sunday. “The government has placed a 12-hour curfew from 6pm to 6am (local time)…