News Round Up for 11-20-08
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A-O Report News Round Up
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For 11-20-08
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Editor's Note: We're getting an early start on the weekly news round up because of some key news developments that didn't warrant their own separate pages but do mesh with other stories that do have their own story page or mesh with our coverage on The A-O Insider Report's private "Intelligence" section for Donors.
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Israeli Air Force Ready
To Deal With Iran
Israel's Air Force commander, Maj. Gen Ido Nehushtan has told a German magazine, Der Spiegel, that the Israeli Air Force is "ready to do whatever is demanded of us" in order to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. The general also noted that the decision for a military strike is a political question and not something for the Israeli military to decide. The general also stated that as he understands it, "all options are on the table. The Air Force is a very robust and flexible force. We are ready to do whatever is demanded of us."
When asked by the paper whether the Israeli military was able to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, which are spread around the country and partly located underground, Nehushtan said, "Please understand that I do not want to get into details. I can only say this: It is not a technical or logistical question." For more details on this story, check out the Jerusalem Post's coverage at the LINK HERE.
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Obama Warned of Terror Threats
World leaders as well as US intelligence analysts are giving President-elect Obama ominous advice to brace himself for an early terror strike. The CIA director acknowledged that there were dangers during a presidential transition when new officials were coming in and getting accustomed to the reigns of power. The CIA director added though that he'd seen no increased spike in intercepted terrorist communications.
Britain's Home Office Security Minister, Lord West recently warned of a "huge threat" and added, "There is another great plot building up again, and we are monitoring this." More details, LINK HERE.
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UN Report Says
Syrian Site Resembled Nuke Reactor
The United Nations' nuclear agency says a Syrian facility bombed by Israeli planes resembled a nuclear reactor, but that its true purpose is still unclear.
A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency obtained by VOA Wednesday says the facility had "features" characteristic of a nuclear site.
It notes U.N. inspectors found "significant" amounts of uranium particles in the area.
But the report says the findings were inconclusive.
Israel bombed Syria's al-Kibar facility last year, claiming it was a nearly-completed secret nuclear plant. More Details, LINK HERE.
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Oil Expected To Drop To $40
Top oil market analysts now say that they expect world oil prices to fall to $40 per barrel. Oil company executives report that because of the outlook for lower oil prices, many new research or development projects are being cancelled or postponed for the time being. Such cancellatoins are expected even if prices remain at current levels below the $60 mark. For more on this story, LINK HERE.
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4 Mil Expected For Obama Inauguration
Unprecedented Test of Security
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VP Cheney Indicted
For Organized Criminal Activity
In Willacy County, Texas
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US Automakers On Brink
Millions of Jobs Will Vanish?
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Mind Control With Silent Sounds
and Super Computers
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Gay Activists Mob Christians
In San Francisco Event
Threaten to Kill Christians
See Amazing Video
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