News Round Up - 11 Sep 06
At Home. Today marks the 5th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. President Bush is in New York to commemorate this anniversary to ensure American's resolve is renewed in its fight against Jihadism. The nations overall crime rate reached a 32-year low since records have been kept; however, violent crime increase slightly. National gasoline retail averages fell 21 cents in last two weeks to $2.66/gal even though the picture accompanying this article shows $2.89/gal. As noted yesterday, I paid $2.26/gal at the pump.
Iraq. Iraqi Parliament delayed debate on federalism Sunday amid Sunni boycotts that their amendments to the Iraqi constitution were also debated. Al-Maliki's visit to Iran, which was supposed to take place today, was delayed for a day or two due to technical issues.
Iran. EU and US negotiators are mulling over Iran's possible suspension of nuclear enrichment for up to two months.
Afghanistan. A suicide bomber assasinated a provincial governor yesterday as NATO troops continue Operation Medusa which has resulted in the death of over 400 Taliban since last Saturday. I disagree that Afghanistan is seeing the worst violence since the Taliban's ouster. NATO troops pushing into and securing southern Afghanistan is resulting in the death of many Taliban, but the country is much safer as a result.
Palestine. Abbas and Haniya have reached a breakthrew deal that could result in a national unity government being formed within the next few days according to Al Jazeera as cripling strike by 170,000 unpaid government workers have all but shut down services to Palestinians. Meanwhile, Egypt proposed to create a Palestinian state as a way to jumpstart the Middle East peace process. According to a recent poll, only 19% would vote for Hamas while 35% would vote for Fatah. Remember, Hamas' kidnapping of Cpl Shalit was an attempt by Hamas to bolster sinking poll numbers which at that time split the vote by 33% for Fatah and 31% for Hamas, a 11% reduction for Hamas since Feb 06. This tactic has appeared an utter failure if these latest numbers are to be believed. Even more striking, but unsaid in this current poll, is that apparently is 46% of Palestinians would not vote for either Fatah or Hamas.
Iraq. Iraqi Parliament delayed debate on federalism Sunday amid Sunni boycotts that their amendments to the Iraqi constitution were also debated. Al-Maliki's visit to Iran, which was supposed to take place today, was delayed for a day or two due to technical issues.
Iran. EU and US negotiators are mulling over Iran's possible suspension of nuclear enrichment for up to two months.
Afghanistan. A suicide bomber assasinated a provincial governor yesterday as NATO troops continue Operation Medusa which has resulted in the death of over 400 Taliban since last Saturday. I disagree that Afghanistan is seeing the worst violence since the Taliban's ouster. NATO troops pushing into and securing southern Afghanistan is resulting in the death of many Taliban, but the country is much safer as a result.
Palestine. Abbas and Haniya have reached a breakthrew deal that could result in a national unity government being formed within the next few days according to Al Jazeera as cripling strike by 170,000 unpaid government workers have all but shut down services to Palestinians. Meanwhile, Egypt proposed to create a Palestinian state as a way to jumpstart the Middle East peace process. According to a recent poll, only 19% would vote for Hamas while 35% would vote for Fatah. Remember, Hamas' kidnapping of Cpl Shalit was an attempt by Hamas to bolster sinking poll numbers which at that time split the vote by 33% for Fatah and 31% for Hamas, a 11% reduction for Hamas since Feb 06. This tactic has appeared an utter failure if these latest numbers are to be believed. Even more striking, but unsaid in this current poll, is that apparently is 46% of Palestinians would not vote for either Fatah or Hamas.
posted by Lieutenant Colonel Caveman at Monday, September 11, 2006
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