Daily Archives: May 8, 2008

Did They Get Him?

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Gaius

Iraqi authorities have announced the arrest of the head of al Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri. There is no confirmation from the American military, however. Mohammed al-Askari said the arrest of al-Masri, also known as Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, was … Continue reading →

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Beirut Boils Over

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Gaius

Sectarian violence has erupted in Lebanon. Hezbollah is claiming it isn't their fault, but they have a lot of fighters on the street. The Lebanese Army is standing aside as the proto-civil war develops. In a grim reminder of Lebanon's … Continue reading →

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Hopey-Changeying Of The Guard?

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Gaius

Is it the end of the Clinton era in politics? Adam Nagourney thinks it might be. That spells more turmoil for the Democrats. “There is going to be a new set of people running the show,” said Simon Rosenberg, the … Continue reading →

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