In an unusually frank disclosure, Iran’s nuclear chief says the country’s new uranium enrichment site was built for maximum protection from aerial attack.
Archive for September, 2009
Iran: Nuclear plant built to thwart attack
On September - 30 - 2009
Abbas praises Obama, slams ‘Israeli intransigence’
On September - 30 - 2009
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday accused Israel of blocking steps toward peace, just a day after Israel’s prime minister defended a military offensive in Gaza.
Deadly tsunamis strike in Pacific
On September - 30 - 2009
Tsunamis caused by a powerful earthquake in the Pacific kill more than 90 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.
NYT: Is Iran designing warheads?
On September - 29 - 2009
A dispute among American, European and Israeli spies about Iran’s “weaponization” efforts has huge political consequences.
Commentary: Mideast peace talks going nowhere
On September - 29 - 2009
Poor Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas! He returned to Palestine empty-handed and politically weakened after the tripartite summit this week with President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Philippine flood death toll rises
On September - 29 - 2009
Deaths after severe Philippines flooding hit 240, as the presidential palace is opened to provide food and shelter.
Iran test fires short-range missiles
On September - 27 - 2009
Iran said it successfully test fired short-range missiles on Sunday, a show of force days after the U.S. and its allies condemned Tehran over a newly revealed underground nuclear facility.
Abbas praises Obama, slams ‘Israeli intransigence’
On September - 27 - 2009
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday accused Israel of blocking steps toward peace, just a day after Israel’s prime minister defended a military offensive in Gaza.
Philippines battles flood chaos
On September - 27 - 2009
A mass rescue effort is under way in the Philippines, where floods have killed dozens and driven 250,000 from their homes.
NYT: Cryptic Iranian note ignited urgent debate
On September - 26 - 2009
The Obama administration seized upon Iran’s disclosure of a nuclear site to marshal its own evidence and try to persuade wavering nations to take a hard line with the country.
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