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[25 Oct 2013] The Debate - US spying scandal - English
The US spying scandal has spread in scope and geography: The latest: The US National Security Agency has spied on Germans, including Chancellor Angela Merkel. Add to that, French diplomats in...
The US spying scandal has spread in scope and geography: The latest: The US National Security Agency has spied on Germans, including Chancellor Angela Merkel. Add to that, French diplomats in Washington and at the UN, not to mention Italy, Brazil, Mexico, and of course, the US itself. All based on leaks from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, through Glen Greenwald, the outgoing Guardian journalist, who is feeding the material from Brazil.
In this debate, we will discuss what the repercussions of this US spying on its allies would be, and try to get to the bottom of how vast this spying has been, and whether the countries involved will do anything about it.
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The US spying scandal has spread in scope and geography: The latest: The US National Security Agency has spied on Germans, including Chancellor Angela Merkel. Add to that, French diplomats in Washington and at the UN, not to mention Italy, Brazil, Mexico, and of course, the US itself. All based on leaks from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, through Glen Greenwald, the outgoing Guardian journalist, who is feeding the material from Brazil.
In this debate, we will discuss what the repercussions of this US spying on its allies would be, and try to get to the bottom of how vast this spying has been, and whether the countries involved will do anything about it.
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[25 Oct 2013] US not to provide military support for Afghanistan until deal signed - English
The chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee, Carl Levin has met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to hammer out a security deal between the two countries.
Levin told the Afghan...
The chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee, Carl Levin has met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to hammer out a security deal between the two countries.
Levin told the Afghan leader that the US would not provide any further military support until a deal is signed. The two sides also discussed security agreement between Kabul and Washington. The issue over the agreement is related to America\'s drone attacks across Afghanistan, with many innocent civilians being wrongly targeted by US air-force drones. Karzai and US Secretary of State John Kerry earlier this month said that the two sides have agreed on the terms of bilateral security agreement.
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The chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee, Carl Levin has met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to hammer out a security deal between the two countries.
Levin told the Afghan leader that the US would not provide any further military support until a deal is signed. The two sides also discussed security agreement between Kabul and Washington. The issue over the agreement is related to America\'s drone attacks across Afghanistan, with many innocent civilians being wrongly targeted by US air-force drones. Karzai and US Secretary of State John Kerry earlier this month said that the two sides have agreed on the terms of bilateral security agreement.
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[27 Oct 2013] israel stops survey aimed to gauge popularity among American Jews - English
Israel has stopped a survey aimed at reviewing its popularity among American Jews.
An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed to halt the survey without citing a...
Israel has stopped a survey aimed at reviewing its popularity among American Jews.
An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed to halt the survey without citing a reason. Israeli consulates were tasked with distributing questionnaires among American Jews. The survey-- in partnership with two Jewish groups-- included sensitive questions such as relations between American Jews and Israel. People were also asked about their loyalties to Israel as well as their perception of pro-Israel lobbying in Washington. Two recent surveys in the US show a majority of American Jews are critical of Israel\'s policies. In one survey, some eighty percent of American rabbis said they avoided expressing their real stance on Israel and its conflict with Palestinians \"out of fear\".
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Israel has stopped a survey aimed at reviewing its popularity among American Jews.
An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed to halt the survey without citing a reason. Israeli consulates were tasked with distributing questionnaires among American Jews. The survey-- in partnership with two Jewish groups-- included sensitive questions such as relations between American Jews and Israel. People were also asked about their loyalties to Israel as well as their perception of pro-Israel lobbying in Washington. Two recent surveys in the US show a majority of American Jews are critical of Israel\'s policies. In one survey, some eighty percent of American rabbis said they avoided expressing their real stance on Israel and its conflict with Palestinians \"out of fear\".
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[28 Oct 2013] US drone strike kills 2 people in Somalia - English
At least two people have been killed in a US drone strike in Somalia.
The drone fired a missile at a car traveling in the outskirts of Jilib, a town south of the capital Mogadishu. Witnesses say...
At least two people have been killed in a US drone strike in Somalia.
The drone fired a missile at a car traveling in the outskirts of Jilib, a town south of the capital Mogadishu. Witnesses say the victims were al-Shabab fighters. The US has stepped up its drone activities in the country, saying it\'s targeting the fighters. Washington is being criticized for its drone operation in several Muslim countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Yemen.
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At least two people have been killed in a US drone strike in Somalia.
The drone fired a missile at a car traveling in the outskirts of Jilib, a town south of the capital Mogadishu. Witnesses say the victims were al-Shabab fighters. The US has stepped up its drone activities in the country, saying it\'s targeting the fighters. Washington is being criticized for its drone operation in several Muslim countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Yemen.
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[29 Oct 2013] The Debate - Saudi Seeking Strife - English
Saudi intelligence chief Prince Bandar Bin Sultan al-Saud has criticized the US\\\'s regional policies over Syria, Bahrain and Iran. It\\\'s even forgone its seat at the U.N. Security Council,...
Saudi intelligence chief Prince Bandar Bin Sultan al-Saud has criticized the US\\\'s regional policies over Syria, Bahrain and Iran. It\\\'s even forgone its seat at the U.N. Security Council, complaining that the UN has not been effective as the crisis continues in Syria. What is Riyadh role in escalating the Syrian crisis? Is Saudi Arabia let down by Washington or by its own controversial foreign policy in the region? Is Riyadh seeking sectarian tension in certain regional Arab countries to gain influence? How divided are the US and Saudi Arabia with respect to their policies in the Middle East region?
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Saudi intelligence chief Prince Bandar Bin Sultan al-Saud has criticized the US\\\'s regional policies over Syria, Bahrain and Iran. It\\\'s even forgone its seat at the U.N. Security Council, complaining that the UN has not been effective as the crisis continues in Syria. What is Riyadh role in escalating the Syrian crisis? Is Saudi Arabia let down by Washington or by its own controversial foreign policy in the region? Is Riyadh seeking sectarian tension in certain regional Arab countries to gain influence? How divided are the US and Saudi Arabia with respect to their policies in the Middle East region?
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[31 Oct 2013] Several soldiers killed as gunmen attack Abyan security post in Yemen - English
At least eight Yemeni soldiers have been killed in an attack in the country\'s south. Local sources say gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in the province of Abyan. Several others were injured...
At least eight Yemeni soldiers have been killed in an attack in the country\'s south. Local sources say gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in the province of Abyan. Several others were injured in the incident. Abyan has been witnessing an increasing number of Al-Qaeda attacks in the past weeks. The violence has mainly targeted Yemeni army facilities. The militants say their attacks are in response to US drone strikes in the country. The group says it wants to discourage the government from cooperating with Washington.
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At least eight Yemeni soldiers have been killed in an attack in the country\'s south. Local sources say gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in the province of Abyan. Several others were injured in the incident. Abyan has been witnessing an increasing number of Al-Qaeda attacks in the past weeks. The violence has mainly targeted Yemeni army facilities. The militants say their attacks are in response to US drone strikes in the country. The group says it wants to discourage the government from cooperating with Washington.
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[31 Oct 2013] Yemeni soldiers killed as gunmen attack Abyan security post - English
At least eight Yemeni soldiers have been killed in an attack in the country\'s south.
Local sources say gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in the province of Abyan. Several others were...
At least eight Yemeni soldiers have been killed in an attack in the country\'s south.
Local sources say gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in the province of Abyan. Several others were injured in the incident. Abyan has been witnessing an increasing number of Al-Qaeda attacks in the past weeks. The violence has mainly targeted Yemeni army facilities. The militants say their attacks are in response to US drone strikes in the country. The group says it wants to discourage the government from cooperating with Washington.
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At least eight Yemeni soldiers have been killed in an attack in the country\'s south.
Local sources say gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in the province of Abyan. Several others were injured in the incident. Abyan has been witnessing an increasing number of Al-Qaeda attacks in the past weeks. The violence has mainly targeted Yemeni army facilities. The militants say their attacks are in response to US drone strikes in the country. The group says it wants to discourage the government from cooperating with Washington.
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[31 Oct 2013] OPCW: Syria meets deadline for destroying chemical production equipment - English
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, OPCW says Syria has met a deadline for destroying its chemical production and mixing equipment. The organization says its members in Syria...
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, OPCW says Syria has met a deadline for destroying its chemical production and mixing equipment. The organization says its members in Syria have inspected 21 out of 23 chemical weapons sites across the country. The two remaining sites have not been inspected yet due to security problems. However, their chemical equipment has been transferred to other places already inspected. The chemical weapons disarmament is in line with a deal proposed by Russia to prevent a military attack by Washington on Syria. The deal stipulates that Syria dismantle its entire stockpile of chemical weapons by June 20-14.
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The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, OPCW says Syria has met a deadline for destroying its chemical production and mixing equipment. The organization says its members in Syria have inspected 21 out of 23 chemical weapons sites across the country. The two remaining sites have not been inspected yet due to security problems. However, their chemical equipment has been transferred to other places already inspected. The chemical weapons disarmament is in line with a deal proposed by Russia to prevent a military attack by Washington on Syria. The deal stipulates that Syria dismantle its entire stockpile of chemical weapons by June 20-14.
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[31 Oct 2013] Poll US President Barack Obama approval rating falls to all-time low - English
US President Barack Obama\'s approval rating has declined to an all-time low.
According to a recent opinion poll conducted jointly by the NBC News and Wall Street Journal, only 42 percent of...
US President Barack Obama\'s approval rating has declined to an all-time low.
According to a recent opinion poll conducted jointly by the NBC News and Wall Street Journal, only 42 percent of Americans approve of Obama\'s political performance. That\'s down 5 points from early October. Pollsters say a combination of issues including the N-S-A spying scandal, Washington\'s stance on Syria and the government shutdown is responsible for the decline. On an even more negative tone, only 22-percent of respondents think the nation\'s headed in the right direction.
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US President Barack Obama\'s approval rating has declined to an all-time low.
According to a recent opinion poll conducted jointly by the NBC News and Wall Street Journal, only 42 percent of Americans approve of Obama\'s political performance. That\'s down 5 points from early October. Pollsters say a combination of issues including the N-S-A spying scandal, Washington\'s stance on Syria and the government shutdown is responsible for the decline. On an even more negative tone, only 22-percent of respondents think the nation\'s headed in the right direction.
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[31 Oct 2013] Obama is being punished by israel lobby for not attacking Syria :E. Michael Jones - English
US President Barack Obama\'s approval rating has declined to an all-time low.
According to a recent opinion poll conducted jointly by the NBC News and Wall Street Journal, only 42 percent of...
US President Barack Obama\'s approval rating has declined to an all-time low.
According to a recent opinion poll conducted jointly by the NBC News and Wall Street Journal, only 42 percent of Americans approve of Obama\'s political performance. That\'s down 5 points from early October. Pollsters say a combination of issues including the NSA spying scandal, Washington\'s stance on Syria and the government shutdown is responsible for the decline. On an even more negative tone, only 22-percent of respondents think the nation\'s headed in the right direction.
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US President Barack Obama\'s approval rating has declined to an all-time low.
According to a recent opinion poll conducted jointly by the NBC News and Wall Street Journal, only 42 percent of Americans approve of Obama\'s political performance. That\'s down 5 points from early October. Pollsters say a combination of issues including the NSA spying scandal, Washington\'s stance on Syria and the government shutdown is responsible for the decline. On an even more negative tone, only 22-percent of respondents think the nation\'s headed in the right direction.
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[03 Nov 2013] US to give another $488mn in military aid to Israel - English
In the US, the House Armed Services Committee has approved an additional funding in military aid to Israel. The committee has approved that nearly half a billion dollars be given to Israel this...
In the US, the House Armed Services Committee has approved an additional funding in military aid to Israel. The committee has approved that nearly half a billion dollars be given to Israel this year. The approval has not yet been finalized but, it\'s expected to get the final okay by the House Appropriations Committee and Senate. The money is in addition to over three billion dollars in military aid that Washington is already planning to send to Tel Aviv in the coming fiscal year. This comes as the US government has made cuts in food assistance program. The cuts have forced nearly forty-eight million Americans to see their food stamps slashed.
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In the US, the House Armed Services Committee has approved an additional funding in military aid to Israel. The committee has approved that nearly half a billion dollars be given to Israel this year. The approval has not yet been finalized but, it\'s expected to get the final okay by the House Appropriations Committee and Senate. The money is in addition to over three billion dollars in military aid that Washington is already planning to send to Tel Aviv in the coming fiscal year. This comes as the US government has made cuts in food assistance program. The cuts have forced nearly forty-eight million Americans to see their food stamps slashed.
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[03 Nov 2013] Khan Said is the new leader of the Taliban - English
Khan Sa\'id has been chosen as the new leader of pro-Taliban militants in Pakistan.
The militants\' number-two commander was promoted to the group\'s leader after former chief, Hakimullah...
Khan Sa\'id has been chosen as the new leader of pro-Taliban militants in Pakistan.
The militants\' number-two commander was promoted to the group\'s leader after former chief, Hakimullah Mehsud, was killed in a US drone strike on Friday. Security officials say Sa\'id was chosen as the new commander at a meeting of the supreme ruling council. However, some commanders are reportedly unhappy with the decision and want more talks. Islamabad accuses Washington of scuttling attempts to bring the Taliban militants to the negotiating table. Pakistan has threatened to review its ties with the US over the latest drone strike.
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Khan Sa\'id has been chosen as the new leader of pro-Taliban militants in Pakistan.
The militants\' number-two commander was promoted to the group\'s leader after former chief, Hakimullah Mehsud, was killed in a US drone strike on Friday. Security officials say Sa\'id was chosen as the new commander at a meeting of the supreme ruling council. However, some commanders are reportedly unhappy with the decision and want more talks. Islamabad accuses Washington of scuttling attempts to bring the Taliban militants to the negotiating table. Pakistan has threatened to review its ties with the US over the latest drone strike.
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[03 Nov 2013] Ayatollah Khamenei defends Iranian negotiating team - English
The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of espionage....
The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of espionage.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was speaking to a group of school and university students on the occasion of Student Day in Iran. The Leader referred to the fallout from US spying activities on other countries. He said the term is now being applied by Washington\\\\\\\'s closest allies to refer to US diplomatic missions on their soil. Ayatollah Khamenei further spoke of the talks between Iran and the UN Security Council\\\\\\\'s permanent members plus Germany. The Leader defended the Iranian negotiating team against criticism inside Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian negotiators are shouldering a tough responsibility, and advised against criticism that undermines officials on duty. The Leader however reiterated his skepticism of US intentions, adding a smiling enemy cannot be trusted. Ayatollah Khamenei said American officials claim they are willing to negotiate with Iran but at the same time they say all options are on the table.
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The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of espionage.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was speaking to a group of school and university students on the occasion of Student Day in Iran. The Leader referred to the fallout from US spying activities on other countries. He said the term is now being applied by Washington\\\\\\\'s closest allies to refer to US diplomatic missions on their soil. Ayatollah Khamenei further spoke of the talks between Iran and the UN Security Council\\\\\\\'s permanent members plus Germany. The Leader defended the Iranian negotiating team against criticism inside Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian negotiators are shouldering a tough responsibility, and advised against criticism that undermines officials on duty. The Leader however reiterated his skepticism of US intentions, adding a smiling enemy cannot be trusted. Ayatollah Khamenei said American officials claim they are willing to negotiate with Iran but at the same time they say all options are on the table.
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[03 Nov 2013] Ayatollah Khamenei defends Iranian negotiating team - English
The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of espionage....
The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of espionage.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was speaking to a group of school and university students on the occasion of Student Day in Iran. The Leader referred to the fallout from US spying activities on other countries. He said the term is now being applied by Washington\\\\\\\'s closest allies to refer to US diplomatic missions on their soil. Ayatollah Khamenei further spoke of the talks between Iran and the UN Security Council\\\\\\\'s permanent members plus Germany. The Leader defended the Iranian negotiating team against criticism inside Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian negotiators are shouldering a tough responsibility, and advised against criticism that undermines officials on duty. The Leader however reiterated his skepticism of US intentions, adding a smiling enemy cannot be trusted. Ayatollah Khamenei said American officials claim they are willing to negotiate with Iran but at the same time they say all options are on the table.
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The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of espionage.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was speaking to a group of school and university students on the occasion of Student Day in Iran. The Leader referred to the fallout from US spying activities on other countries. He said the term is now being applied by Washington\\\\\\\'s closest allies to refer to US diplomatic missions on their soil. Ayatollah Khamenei further spoke of the talks between Iran and the UN Security Council\\\\\\\'s permanent members plus Germany. The Leader defended the Iranian negotiating team against criticism inside Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian negotiators are shouldering a tough responsibility, and advised against criticism that undermines officials on duty. The Leader however reiterated his skepticism of US intentions, adding a smiling enemy cannot be trusted. Ayatollah Khamenei said American officials claim they are willing to negotiate with Iran but at the same time they say all options are on the table.
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[03 Nov 2013] Leader defends Iranian negotiating team - English
The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of...
The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of espionage. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was speaking to a group of school and university students on the occasion of Student Day in Iran. The Leader referred to the fallout from US spying activities on other countries. He said the term is now being applied by Washington\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s closest allies to refer to US diplomatic missions on their soil. Ayatollah Khamenei further spoke of the talks between Iran and the UN Security Council\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s permanent members plus Germany. The Leader defended the Iranian negotiating team against criticism inside Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian negotiators are shouldering a tough responsibility, and advised against criticism that undermines officials on duty. The Leader however reiterated his skepticism of US intentions, adding a smiling enemy cannot be trusted. Ayatollah Khamenei said American officials claim they are willing to negotiate with Iran but at the same time they say all options are on the table.
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The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has said Iranian youths were more than three decades ahead of their time when they called the former US embassy in Tehran the nest of espionage. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was speaking to a group of school and university students on the occasion of Student Day in Iran. The Leader referred to the fallout from US spying activities on other countries. He said the term is now being applied by Washington\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s closest allies to refer to US diplomatic missions on their soil. Ayatollah Khamenei further spoke of the talks between Iran and the UN Security Council\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s permanent members plus Germany. The Leader defended the Iranian negotiating team against criticism inside Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian negotiators are shouldering a tough responsibility, and advised against criticism that undermines officials on duty. The Leader however reiterated his skepticism of US intentions, adding a smiling enemy cannot be trusted. Ayatollah Khamenei said American officials claim they are willing to negotiate with Iran but at the same time they say all options are on the table.
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[03 Nov 2013] Leader: US has lost its political & military power in the world - English
The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution says the United States has lost its political and military power and turned into a country grappling with its biggest economic and financial...
The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution says the United States has lost its political and military power and turned into a country grappling with its biggest economic and financial problems. He was addressing a group of school and university students on the occasion of Student Day in Iran. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the U-S is suffering from political problems and divisions which led to the recent shutdown of the federal government. The Leader noted that Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s current economic hardships pale in comparison with those of the US administration. Ayatollah Khamenei said US officials made projections some 11 years ago about having 14-thousand billion dollars in extra revenues by 2011 or 2012, and that now, in practice, they are suffering from a huge 17-thousand billion dollar deficit. Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Leader said that this alone shows America\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s true economic situation and the inaccuracy of their official calculations. Ayatollah Khamenei also made mention of deep divisions among Washington\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s allies, saying that the U-S has failed to convince even its closest partners like France or Britain to back its decision on launching a strike against Syria.
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The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution says the United States has lost its political and military power and turned into a country grappling with its biggest economic and financial problems. He was addressing a group of school and university students on the occasion of Student Day in Iran. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the U-S is suffering from political problems and divisions which led to the recent shutdown of the federal government. The Leader noted that Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s current economic hardships pale in comparison with those of the US administration. Ayatollah Khamenei said US officials made projections some 11 years ago about having 14-thousand billion dollars in extra revenues by 2011 or 2012, and that now, in practice, they are suffering from a huge 17-thousand billion dollar deficit. Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Leader said that this alone shows America\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s true economic situation and the inaccuracy of their official calculations. Ayatollah Khamenei also made mention of deep divisions among Washington\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s allies, saying that the U-S has failed to convince even its closest partners like France or Britain to back its decision on launching a strike against Syria.
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[03 Nov 2013] Afghan lawmakers opposed to security deal with US - English
A group of Afghan lawmakers oppose a possible security pact with the United States. They say the deal is against the interests of Afghan people and will cause more bloodshed. Washington is pressing...
A group of Afghan lawmakers oppose a possible security pact with the United States. They say the deal is against the interests of Afghan people and will cause more bloodshed. Washington is pressing Kabul to sign a security pact that allows US troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014. But the two sides are still at loggerheads over several issues. Meanwhile, Afghan protesters have rallied in the eastern Kunar province to show their anger at US night-time raids and drone strikes. Protesters say the attacks only target civilians. A foreign ministry spokesman has also voiced Kabul\\\'s opposition to the strikes.
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A group of Afghan lawmakers oppose a possible security pact with the United States. They say the deal is against the interests of Afghan people and will cause more bloodshed. Washington is pressing Kabul to sign a security pact that allows US troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014. But the two sides are still at loggerheads over several issues. Meanwhile, Afghan protesters have rallied in the eastern Kunar province to show their anger at US night-time raids and drone strikes. Protesters say the attacks only target civilians. A foreign ministry spokesman has also voiced Kabul\\\'s opposition to the strikes.
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[04 Nov 2013] The Debate - Three decades after the US embassy takeover in Tehran - English
Iranian students, three decades ago called the American embassy in Tehran at the time a nest of espionage.
The students later released documents from the embassy to prove that those employed...
Iranian students, three decades ago called the American embassy in Tehran at the time a nest of espionage.
The students later released documents from the embassy to prove that those employed inside the American building were doing a whole lot more than issuing visas and passports but actually trying to undermine the new government of the Islamic Republic. And now, it is not just Iran, but many of Washington\'s friends who say they are tired of the US\' spying on them.
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Iranian students, three decades ago called the American embassy in Tehran at the time a nest of espionage.
The students later released documents from the embassy to prove that those employed inside the American building were doing a whole lot more than issuing visas and passports but actually trying to undermine the new government of the Islamic Republic. And now, it is not just Iran, but many of Washington\'s friends who say they are tired of the US\' spying on them.
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[08 Nov 2013] Anger raging across Pakistan over US drones attacks - English
Anger is raging in Pakistan as the U-S goes ahead with its deadly drone campaign in the country. Supporters of political and religious parties have held another anti-US rally throughout the...
Anger is raging in Pakistan as the U-S goes ahead with its deadly drone campaign in the country. Supporters of political and religious parties have held another anti-US rally throughout the country. The protesters blame Washington for much of the violence in the country since the U-S began its so-called war on terror.
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Anger is raging in Pakistan as the U-S goes ahead with its deadly drone campaign in the country. Supporters of political and religious parties have held another anti-US rally throughout the country. The protesters blame Washington for much of the violence in the country since the U-S began its so-called war on terror.
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[08 Nov 2013] 5 killed in US drone strikes in Abyan province in Yemen - English
Yemen\'s interior ministry says at least five people have been killed in the latest US drone strikes hitting the country\'s south.
Yemeni officials say the drone strikes targeted suspected...
Yemen\'s interior ministry says at least five people have been killed in the latest US drone strikes hitting the country\'s south.
Yemeni officials say the drone strikes targeted suspected al-Qaeda militants in Abyan province on Thursday. The US has carried out dozens of such strikes in the Arab nation over the past year, killing dozens of people. Washington claims the attacks target militants, but evidence on the ground shows many of the victims have been civilians. Yemenis have staged numerous protests to condemn the deadly drone strikes.
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Yemen\'s interior ministry says at least five people have been killed in the latest US drone strikes hitting the country\'s south.
Yemeni officials say the drone strikes targeted suspected al-Qaeda militants in Abyan province on Thursday. The US has carried out dozens of such strikes in the Arab nation over the past year, killing dozens of people. Washington claims the attacks target militants, but evidence on the ground shows many of the victims have been civilians. Yemenis have staged numerous protests to condemn the deadly drone strikes.
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[17 Nov 2013] Rally held in Afghanistan against possible security deal with US - English
A large number of Afghans have staged a rally in the eastern city of Jalalabad to show their opposition to a possible security deal with the United States. Protesters say American forces are...
A large number of Afghans have staged a rally in the eastern city of Jalalabad to show their opposition to a possible security deal with the United States. Protesters say American forces are responsible for the deaths of many civilians in their country. Demonstrators also called on the participants of the Loya Jirga to reject a possible agreement. The Jirga is a gathering of elders from across Afghanistan which will decide on the fate of the deal next week. The deal between Kabul and Washington will allow thousands of American troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond 20-14. The issue of whether or not to grant legal immunity to American forces remains a sticking point.
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A large number of Afghans have staged a rally in the eastern city of Jalalabad to show their opposition to a possible security deal with the United States. Protesters say American forces are responsible for the deaths of many civilians in their country. Demonstrators also called on the participants of the Loya Jirga to reject a possible agreement. The Jirga is a gathering of elders from across Afghanistan which will decide on the fate of the deal next week. The deal between Kabul and Washington will allow thousands of American troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond 20-14. The issue of whether or not to grant legal immunity to American forces remains a sticking point.
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[18 Nov 2013] Afghan official: Pres. Karzai rejects a provision of security pact with US - English
A senior Afghan official says President Hamid Karzai has rejected a provision of a security pact with the United States just days before the country\'s elders gather to debate it.
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A senior Afghan official says President Hamid Karzai has rejected a provision of a security pact with the United States just days before the country\'s elders gather to debate it.
Media outlets have quoted the official as saying that Karzai has rejected the enter-and-search provision. The question of whether foreign troops will be allowed to search Afghan homes after their combat mission ends next year has long been a sticking point of the Kabul-Washington deal. The final draft will be discussed by the Loya Jirga, an assembly of tribal elders, later this week. Karzai has already announced that if the Loya Jirga does not approve the deal, it will not be signed. Last month, the United States and Afghanistan hammered out a draft deal that allows thousands of U-S troops to stay in the country beyond 2014.
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A senior Afghan official says President Hamid Karzai has rejected a provision of a security pact with the United States just days before the country\'s elders gather to debate it.
Media outlets have quoted the official as saying that Karzai has rejected the enter-and-search provision. The question of whether foreign troops will be allowed to search Afghan homes after their combat mission ends next year has long been a sticking point of the Kabul-Washington deal. The final draft will be discussed by the Loya Jirga, an assembly of tribal elders, later this week. Karzai has already announced that if the Loya Jirga does not approve the deal, it will not be signed. Last month, the United States and Afghanistan hammered out a draft deal that allows thousands of U-S troops to stay in the country beyond 2014.
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[19 Nov 2013] Casualties as US drone attack hits eastern Yemen - English
Reports from Yemen say casualties are caused in yet another U-S assassination drone strike in an eastern province.
The airstrike targeted a pickup truck in Hadra-maut province, where three...
Reports from Yemen say casualties are caused in yet another U-S assassination drone strike in an eastern province.
The airstrike targeted a pickup truck in Hadra-maut province, where three people were killed. No further details are available at the moment, but we\'ll keep you updated as we get them. It is the latest drone attacks that the U-S has been launching in Yemen over the past years. Washington is also carrying out its drone campaign in several other Muslim countries including Pakistan and Afghanistan. The U-S claims that the drone attacks are part of its so-called war on terror, and that they target militants. However, facts on the ground show that civilians often take the brunt.
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Reports from Yemen say casualties are caused in yet another U-S assassination drone strike in an eastern province.
The airstrike targeted a pickup truck in Hadra-maut province, where three people were killed. No further details are available at the moment, but we\'ll keep you updated as we get them. It is the latest drone attacks that the U-S has been launching in Yemen over the past years. Washington is also carrying out its drone campaign in several other Muslim countries including Pakistan and Afghanistan. The U-S claims that the drone attacks are part of its so-called war on terror, and that they target militants. However, facts on the ground show that civilians often take the brunt.
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[19 Nov 2013] Obama calls on Senate to delay imposing new sanctions on Iran - English
US President Barack Obama calls on Senate to delay imposing new sanctions on Iran, rejecting criticism by senators that Washington has not been tough on Iran. White House spokesman Jay Carney says...
US President Barack Obama calls on Senate to delay imposing new sanctions on Iran, rejecting criticism by senators that Washington has not been tough on Iran. White House spokesman Jay Carney says that Obama has met top Democrats and Republicans from the Senate Armed Services, Intelligence and Foreign Relations committees and urged them to delay any decision on new Iran sanctions. As Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are slated to hold fresh round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Wednesday, Obama tell the senators that new sanctions should not be enacted during the current negotiations. Meanwhile, a group of senators wrote to Secretary of State John Kerry, calling on the administration to make a tougher line on anti-Iran sanctions. The senators warned that easing the sanctions would not force Iran to abandon its pursuit of an alleged nuclear weapon. Obama says the proposed deal would permit a modest lifting of the economic sanctions on Iran.
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US President Barack Obama calls on Senate to delay imposing new sanctions on Iran, rejecting criticism by senators that Washington has not been tough on Iran. White House spokesman Jay Carney says that Obama has met top Democrats and Republicans from the Senate Armed Services, Intelligence and Foreign Relations committees and urged them to delay any decision on new Iran sanctions. As Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are slated to hold fresh round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Wednesday, Obama tell the senators that new sanctions should not be enacted during the current negotiations. Meanwhile, a group of senators wrote to Secretary of State John Kerry, calling on the administration to make a tougher line on anti-Iran sanctions. The senators warned that easing the sanctions would not force Iran to abandon its pursuit of an alleged nuclear weapon. Obama says the proposed deal would permit a modest lifting of the economic sanctions on Iran.
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[20 Nov 2013] Two fresh US strikes kill at least seven civilians in eastern Afghanistan - English
A woman was among the dead in the attacks in Nuristan province. Two other civilians including a child were also injured. Officials say the victims had no links to militants. Earlier in the day, a...
A woman was among the dead in the attacks in Nuristan province. Two other civilians including a child were also injured. Officials say the victims had no links to militants. Earlier in the day, a U-S drone strike killed two people in eastern Kunar province. Police say those killed were Taliban members. However in many other similar cases, civilians were found to be the main victims. Civilian killings at the hands of foreign forces have been a source of friction between Kabul and Washington since the US-led invasion of Afghanistan.
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A woman was among the dead in the attacks in Nuristan province. Two other civilians including a child were also injured. Officials say the victims had no links to militants. Earlier in the day, a U-S drone strike killed two people in eastern Kunar province. Police say those killed were Taliban members. However in many other similar cases, civilians were found to be the main victims. Civilian killings at the hands of foreign forces have been a source of friction between Kabul and Washington since the US-led invasion of Afghanistan.
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[20 Nov 2013] Afghans opposed to security agreement with US - English
The Loya Jirga starting Thursday in Kabul will be a four-day affair. Thousands of delegates have already arrived for the meeting. They will sit down and decide on a much hyped security deal with...
The Loya Jirga starting Thursday in Kabul will be a four-day affair. Thousands of delegates have already arrived for the meeting. They will sit down and decide on a much hyped security deal with Washington. But criticism is mounting over the pact with many politicians, like Saeed Alemi Balkhi, are even opposed to the jirga saying thid is not legally binding.
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The Loya Jirga starting Thursday in Kabul will be a four-day affair. Thousands of delegates have already arrived for the meeting. They will sit down and decide on a much hyped security deal with Washington. But criticism is mounting over the pact with many politicians, like Saeed Alemi Balkhi, are even opposed to the jirga saying thid is not legally binding.
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[22 Nov 2013] Afghanistan rejects a US demand to sign a bilateral security pact by the end of this year - English
Afghanistan rejects the U-S demand that Kabul sign a security deal between the two countries as soon as possible.
A spokesman for Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the agreement must wait until...
Afghanistan rejects the U-S demand that Kabul sign a security deal between the two countries as soon as possible.
A spokesman for Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the agreement must wait until after next year\'s presidential election, even if it\'s approved by the Loya Jirga and the parliament. This, after the White House said Karzai\'s failure to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement, or B-S-A, by the end of this year would prevent Washington and its allies from planning for post-20-14 presence in Afghanistan. On Thursday, Karzai said he was willing to delay the signing of the B-S-A until after next year\'s presidential election. However, ordinary Afghans are angry over raids by American and other foreign troops. And they\'ve held protests against the security deal with the U-S.
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Afghanistan rejects the U-S demand that Kabul sign a security deal between the two countries as soon as possible.
A spokesman for Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the agreement must wait until after next year\'s presidential election, even if it\'s approved by the Loya Jirga and the parliament. This, after the White House said Karzai\'s failure to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement, or B-S-A, by the end of this year would prevent Washington and its allies from planning for post-20-14 presence in Afghanistan. On Thursday, Karzai said he was willing to delay the signing of the B-S-A until after next year\'s presidential election. However, ordinary Afghans are angry over raids by American and other foreign troops. And they\'ve held protests against the security deal with the U-S.
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[24 Nov 2013] Karzai refuses to sign security deal with US approved by Loya Jirga - English
In Afghanistan, Loya Jirga-- or the grand assembly of tribal elders-- has approved a controversial security pact with the US. But the president has refused to sign it.
Karzai made the remarks in...
In Afghanistan, Loya Jirga-- or the grand assembly of tribal elders-- has approved a controversial security pact with the US. But the president has refused to sign it.
Karzai made the remarks in the final hours of Loya Jirga. He said to guarantee peace, a free and fair vote is needed and therefore Washington should not meddle in the April elections. Karzai also noted that Americans don\'t have the right to raid Aghans\' homes and if they do it once more, there will be no agreement. However, the US has praised Loya Jirga\'s decision and urged Karzai to sign the pact before the end of 2014. If signed, the agreement will allow thousands of US troops to stay in the country beyond 2014. It also gives them immunity from prosecution under Afghan law.
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In Afghanistan, Loya Jirga-- or the grand assembly of tribal elders-- has approved a controversial security pact with the US. But the president has refused to sign it.
Karzai made the remarks in the final hours of Loya Jirga. He said to guarantee peace, a free and fair vote is needed and therefore Washington should not meddle in the April elections. Karzai also noted that Americans don\'t have the right to raid Aghans\' homes and if they do it once more, there will be no agreement. However, the US has praised Loya Jirga\'s decision and urged Karzai to sign the pact before the end of 2014. If signed, the agreement will allow thousands of US troops to stay in the country beyond 2014. It also gives them immunity from prosecution under Afghan law.