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Iran is reportedly close to making a deal on its nuclear program.
The U.S. House of Representatives have agreed to allow Gitmo prisoners to be transferred to the states to stand trial.
The U.S. Senate is again looking at ending the 100:1 sentencing disparity between crack and power cocaine.
The Afghanistan election is heading to a runoff, which may quell some of the accusations of fraud and vote tampering.
The U.S. House of Representatives have agreed to allow Gitmo prisoners to be transferred to the states to stand trial.
The U.S. Senate is again looking at ending the 100:1 sentencing disparity between crack and power cocaine.
The Afghanistan election is heading to a runoff, which may quell some of the accusations of fraud and vote tampering.
Hot on the heels of news that a second uranium enrichment plant is being built in Iran, the US House and Senate are preparing bills to enact "tough" new sanctions against the country.
Proposed sanctions include cutting of Iran's gasoline supplies, isolating it financially, expanding restrictions on oil and gas pipelines and allowing Americans to divest from energy firms that do business with Iran.
Critics say imposing sanctions hasn't worked so far and just gives the Iranian government political points as it allows them to point to the US's attempts to control the country.
Proposed sanctions include cutting of Iran's gasoline supplies, isolating it financially, expanding restrictions on oil and gas pipelines and allowing Americans to divest from energy firms that do business with Iran.
Critics say imposing sanctions hasn't worked so far and just gives the Iranian government political points as it allows them to point to the US's attempts to control the country.
A meeting is set for October 1 between Iran and representatives from the United Kingdom, China, France, Russia and Germany. What's the topic? Well, everyone except Iran want to talk about that country's nuclear program, but Iran is saying that is not up for discussion, but other countries should feel free to ask questions.
Most likely this is an initial step where both sides try to press their points while forging diplomatic ties and contacts. The Western world still views an Iran with a nuclear arms program as unacceptable, but Iran insists that its program is for peaceful purposes. However its refusal to allow inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency raises doubts to that claim.
Most likely this is an initial step where both sides try to press their points while forging diplomatic ties and contacts. The Western world still views an Iran with a nuclear arms program as unacceptable, but Iran insists that its program is for peaceful purposes. However its refusal to allow inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency raises doubts to that claim.
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-il, is in deteriorating health and his successor is unknown, though speculation favors his youngest son or brother-in-law. The Obama administration doesn't seem like that much of a change from the previous administration. South Korea, formerly warm and inviting under the now deceased President Roh Moo-hyun, has turned cold and distant. What's a Great Leader to do? Conduct a second, more powerful nuclear test, of course.
Long story short: North Korea has an internal crisis and the outside world, which is has never been very friendly, looks downright hostile these days. As usual, the country feels the best defense is a strong offense.
Long story short: North Korea has an internal crisis and the outside world, which is has never been very friendly, looks downright hostile these days. As usual, the country feels the best defense is a strong offense.