Bomber Kills 43 at Algerian Police Academy
Suicide car bomber kills 43 Algerians amid surging violence by al-Qaida-allied movemen


Algeria hit by two more fatal terror bombings
• Car bombs explode at military post and hotel
• Attack comes a day after 43 killed in Boumerdes


Al-Qaeda 'claims Algeria bombs'
A message purported to be from al-Qaeda's North African wing said it carried out bombs that killed about 60 people in Algeria this week.



Iraqi Woman With Bomb Vest Surrenders
BAGHDAD — U.S. military officials say a woman wearing a bomb-laden vest has turned herself in to Iraqi police rather than blow herself up.
The would-be suicide bomber surrendered Sunday in the city of Baqouba. U.S. officials say she led police to a second suicide vest, and that a 13-year-old girl was arrested at that time.


Girl suicide bomber, 13, hands herself in to Iraqi police
A 13-year-old girl wearing a vest packed with explosives turned herself in to Iraqi police north of Baghdad yesterday because she did not want to become a suicide bomber, the US military said.



Iraq suicide attack kills 25
A bomber strikes a celebration in a Sunni suburb of Baghdad held for a man released from detention. At least 14 people die in other attacks.



Hamas claims it has no problem with Jews, just Zionists



Abbas: We can't lose another 7 years searching for peace



'US rejects Barak's Boeing 767 request'
The US turned down a request by Defense Minister Ehud Barak to purchase the Boeing 767 aircraft, which can be used for mid-air refueling, amid fears that the sale would appear to support an Israeli strike on Iran, Channel 10 news reported on Thursday.



Ahmadinejad says Israel will be removed soon
In apparent effort to difuse criticism over conciliatory remarks made by his vice president, Iranian leader says Jewish state 'germ of corruption'


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U.S. Ship Brings Aid to Georgia as Russia Holds Port
Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- A U.S. Navy destroyer carrying humanitarian aid arrived in a Georgian port hours after Georgia's government said a fuel train exploded when it struck a mine amid the continuing standoff with Russia.


U.S. Navy Warship Arrives in Georgia Carrying Aid
ABOARD THE U.S.S. MCFAUL — A U.S. Navy warship carrying humanitarian aid anchored at the Georgian port of Batumi on Sunday, sending a strong signal of support to an embattled ally as Russian forces built up around two separatist regions.


Medvedev Seeks Support From China, Allies on Georgia
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao today, seeking support from Asian allies for Russia's recognition of two Georgian regions, a move widely condemned in the West.


Saakashvili’s Statement on Russia’ Action


Russia: We'll react militarily to US
Russia may offer a military response to a US missile shield in Europe, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned Tuesday.


US and Russian warships line up in dispute over Georgia
• Merkel expresses disapproval of Russian actions to Medvedev
• Russians unhappy with US for using military craft to deliver relief supplies


Russian-backed paramilitaries 'ethnically cleansing villages'


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Evangelicals are the Only Faith Segment Obama Hasn't Won Over


Seeing Tougher Race, Allies Ask Obama to Make ‘Hope’ Specific


Candidates Got Advance Look at Questions
Spokesman for Minister Says McCain, Obama Were Told of Some Topics


Obama Speech Stage Resembles Ancient Greek Temple
Picture HERE: http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/08/the_temple_of_obama_1.asp