Monday, August 21, 2006

8/21/06

Tehran official: Many weapons waiting for Hizbullah Hizbullah, Iran, and Syria are working feverishly to rearm Hizbullah ahead of the next round.

Olmert: Syria most aggressive member of the axis of evil Syria is the "single most aggressive member of the axis of evil."

Dichter: Golan Heights for peace Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter said Monday that "In exchange for peace with Syria, Israel can leave the Golan Heights."

Iran launches tactical missiles Iran's army has fired tactical surface-to-surface Saega (Thunderbolt) missiles during its war games on Sunday.

Khamenei: No letup on Iran nuclear program Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Monday that Tehran will continue to pursue nuclear technology.

EU to meet on Lebanon force EU member states are to meet on Wednesday in Brussels to discuss participation in the international peacekeeping force in Lebanon.

Hundreds of reservists protest war With public pressure mounting for the establishment of an independent committee of inquiry to look into the management of the war.

No Saddam plea at genocide trial Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has refused to enter a plea on the opening day of his trial on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Calls Intensify for Government's Resignation Lebanese war reserve soldier veterans, newspaper columnists on right and left, MKs, new Russian immigrants and more - are calling for the government to resign in the wake of the recent Lebanese War.

Plans announced for Somali peacekeeping force East African defense chiefs expect to have the vanguard of a peacekeeping force for Somalia ready by the end of next month.