Palestine

Clinton betrays Palestinians on settlements —surprise!

Arab leaders reacted angrily after Hillary Clinton departed from her administration’s insistence that Israel halt settlement growth, instead applauding Tel Aviv’s “restraint on the policy of settlements.”

Planet Watch

Our readers write: Whither World War 4 Report?

Three months ago we polled our readers on whether World War 4 Report should continue publication, and what we can do to broaden our audience. We received the following responses…

Afghanistan

Al-Qaeda passport Pakistan’s propaganda ploy?

The apparent discovery of a 9-11 suspect’s passport in a mud hut in South Waziristan just as Hillary Clinton was scolding Pakistan for harboring al-Qaeda smells a little too convenient.

The Andes

US signs military base plan with Colombia

Ambassador William Brownfield and Colombian ministers signed a pact to expand Washington’s military presence in the Andean country, but said the US Congress would have to ratify it.

Central America

Honduras: talks stall, election in doubt

Negotiators for deposed Honduran president Manuel Zelaya gave up on talks to end the political crisis, saying they were “worn down” by the intransigence of the de facto government.

Central America

Honduras: poll shows growing opposition to coup

A poll by the DC-based Greenberg Quinlan Rosner firm found that 60% of Hondurans disapproved of the June 28 removal of President Manuel Zelaya from office, while only 38% approved.

Central America

Honduras: was the coup legal?

Legal experts are challenging a Law Library of Congress report claiming that the overthrow of Honduran president Manuel Zelaya was in accordance with Honduras’ 1982 Constitution.