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At Convention Forum, Talk of the 'Thugs' and 'Criminals' Running Russia (The New York Observer) Last night, I wrote about Senator Joe Lieberman’s appearance at a panel discussion on John McCain’s foreign policy . Lieberman’s appearance made the news, but some of the most notable comments actually came from Robert “Bud” McFarlane, the former national security adviser to Ronald Reagan and current member of the McCain campaign’s national security advisory board. (He also pleaded guilty to ... us.rd.yahoo.com
GOP's Palin claims her share of spotlight (The Oklahoman) ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Republicans emerge from their national convention with a new star — and it isn't their presidential nominee. It's vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Even with John McCain's speech Thursday evening, it was clear that he will share the spotlight through the fall with his charismatic No. 2 rather than watch her slip back into the shadows, as running mates normally do. ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Palin Speech Draws More Than 40 Million Viewers (The New York Sun) PALIN SPEECH DRAWS MORE THAN 40 MILLION VIEWERS More than 40 million people tuned in to the Republican convention yesterday to hear the vice presidential candidate, Governor Palin, introduce herself to voters. That audience rivaled the one for Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Obama, last week. Nielsen Media Research estimated 37.2 million people watched Mrs. Palin on either ABC, CBS, ... us.rd.yahoo.com
CSIS watchdog to examine handling of Khadr case (Times & Transcript) The civilian watchdogs who keep tabs on the Canadian Security Intelligence Service want to know if CSIS has been playing by the rules in its handling of the Omar Khadr case. us.rd.yahoo.com
Thai army disobeys PM's orders -- so what's new? (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) In July 2006, an 85-year-old Thai general dressed up in full military regalia to address a bunch of graduating young officers. us.rd.yahoo.com
Thai army disobeys PM's orders -- so what's new? (The Star) BANGKOK (Reuters) - In July 2006, an 85-year-old Thai general dressed up in full military regalia to address a bunch of graduating young officers. It was no ordinary passing out parade. us.rd.yahoo.com
CSIS watchdog to examine handling of Khadr case (The Globe and Mail) 'In-depth review' aimed at ensuring spy agency acting appropriately and within the law us.rd.yahoo.com
U.S. hands back a quieter Anbar Province (International Herald Tribune) The Iraqi government on Monday assumed responsibility for the security of a province that was once one of its most violent. us.rd.yahoo.com
U.S. hands over Anbar control (Seattle Times) Two years ago, Anbar Province was the most lethal place for U.S. troops in Iraq, with a Marine or a soldier dying here nearly every day... us.rd.yahoo.com
U.S. Hands Back a Quieter Anbar (New York Times) The handover of the Iraqi province, once a stronghold of the Sunni insurgency, marked a long-delayed milestone. us.rd.yahoo.com
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