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Special Dispatch Series - No. 1949
June 5, 2008 No. 1949
“Former Bahrain Chief Of Staff: “Iran is an Octopus That Stirs Trouble””
SNIPPET: “In an interview with the London daily Al-Hayat, former Bahraini army chief of staff Sheikh Maj.-Gen. Khalifa ibn Ahmad Aal-Khalifa accused Iran of playing a part in the recent disturbances in Bahrain, and criticized Iran’s policy of interfering in the affairs of other countries. [1] He also denied reports that Bahraini nationals had been involved in Al-Qaeda, and justified the presence of foreign armies in the Gulf states, claiming that such presence was aimed at safeguarding their security.
The following are excerpts from the interview:”
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Off Topic, but interesting:
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“Bahrain names Jewish ambassador ( And it’s a Woman...)”
BBC ^ | Thursday, 29 May 2008 22:58 UK 21:58 GMT, | BBC Staff
Posted on May 29, 2008 10:27:54 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
OPINION: Well now, Russia’s new president starting off on the wrong foot. I guess someone forgot to tell him that first impressions are everything.
Then again, maybe he’s happy with his first impression. -Cindy
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“Russian President Warns West”
AP ^ | June 5, 2008
Posted on June 5, 2008 2:31:58 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
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