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Rockingham Raceway
Race # 9
Horse: GENENA’S JESSE (Out of the Money)
Post Position: # 2
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Harness Racing Picks for 08-14-05
Record since 04-26-05
Win (137)
Place (46)
Show (8)
Out of the Money (36)
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Rockingham Raceway
Race # 9
Horse: GENENA’S JESSE
Post Position: # 2
Win (137)
Place (46)
Show (8)
Out of the Money (36)
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Rockingham Raceway
Race # 9
Horse: GENENA’S JESSE
Post Position: # 2
Britain keeps distance from talk of strike on Iran
London Times
August 14, 2005
THE foreign secretary Jack Straw sought to distance Britain yesterday from comments by President George W Bush that he would not rule out a military strike against Iran.
It came as diplomats gave warning that British attempts to solve the crisis prompted by Tehran’s resumption of its nuclear programme last week were doomed to failure.
Bush raised the temperature by giving an interview to Israeli television from his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Asked if he would consider force, he replied: “All options are on the table.” He added: “The use of force is the last option for any president and you know we’ve used force in the recent past to secure our country.”
The Foreign Office reacted swiftly. “Our position is clear and has been made very, very clear by the foreign secretary,” a spokesman said. “We do not think there are any circumstances where military action would be justified against Iran. It does not form part of British foreign policy.”
So soon after the invasion of Iraq, which has led to so much political turmoil for Tony Blair’s administration, Straw is anxious not to be seen trying to talk up any future forays. But some rightwingers in Washington have criticised Straw’s position, saying that every time the foreign secretary rules out any remote chance of military action the Iranians know there is no need to compromise....
August 14, 2005
THE foreign secretary Jack Straw sought to distance Britain yesterday from comments by President George W Bush that he would not rule out a military strike against Iran.
It came as diplomats gave warning that British attempts to solve the crisis prompted by Tehran’s resumption of its nuclear programme last week were doomed to failure.
Bush raised the temperature by giving an interview to Israeli television from his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Asked if he would consider force, he replied: “All options are on the table.” He added: “The use of force is the last option for any president and you know we’ve used force in the recent past to secure our country.”
The Foreign Office reacted swiftly. “Our position is clear and has been made very, very clear by the foreign secretary,” a spokesman said. “We do not think there are any circumstances where military action would be justified against Iran. It does not form part of British foreign policy.”
So soon after the invasion of Iraq, which has led to so much political turmoil for Tony Blair’s administration, Straw is anxious not to be seen trying to talk up any future forays. But some rightwingers in Washington have criticised Straw’s position, saying that every time the foreign secretary rules out any remote chance of military action the Iranians know there is no need to compromise....
Bush slaps down top general after he calls for troops to be pulled out of Iraq
UK Telegragh
The top American commander in Iraq has been privately rebuked by the Bush administration for openly discussing plans to reduce troop levels there next year, The Sunday Telegraph has learned.
President George W Bush personally intervened last week to play down as "speculation" all talk of troop pull-outs because he fears that even discussing options for an "exit strategy" implies weakening resolve.
Gen George Casey, the US ground commander in Iraq, was given his dressing-down after he briefed that troop levels - now 138,000 - could be reduced by 30,000 in the early months of next year as Iraqi security forces take on a greater role.
The unusual sign of US discord came as Iraqi politicians and clerics drafting a new constitution continued their own wrangling over autonomy demands by various factions........
The top American commander in Iraq has been privately rebuked by the Bush administration for openly discussing plans to reduce troop levels there next year, The Sunday Telegraph has learned.
President George W Bush personally intervened last week to play down as "speculation" all talk of troop pull-outs because he fears that even discussing options for an "exit strategy" implies weakening resolve.
Gen George Casey, the US ground commander in Iraq, was given his dressing-down after he briefed that troop levels - now 138,000 - could be reduced by 30,000 in the early months of next year as Iraqi security forces take on a greater role.
The unusual sign of US discord came as Iraqi politicians and clerics drafting a new constitution continued their own wrangling over autonomy demands by various factions........
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Iraq war e-mails 'remain secret'
BBC
E-mails sent by a key Tony Blair aide about the legality of invading Iraq are to remain secret, it has been claimed.
The Sunday Times says Baroness Morgan, a former director of government relations, posted e-mails after meeting Attorney General Lord Goldsmith.
They were allegedly sent just before Lord Goldsmith ruled the war legal. Days earlier, he said an invasion could prompt international legal action.
The e-mails' recipient is unknown. Number 10 will not release details.
The newspaper says it used the Freedom of Information Act to make the request and will appeal against the refusal to the information commissioner.
It reports that senior government sources believe the emails contain a summary of arguments Downing Street was privately making to Lord Goldsmith.
Baroness Morgan and Lord Falconer, the Lord Chancellor, are reported to have met the attorney general to discuss the war days after he said an invasion could cause legal problems.
E-mails sent by a key Tony Blair aide about the legality of invading Iraq are to remain secret, it has been claimed.
The Sunday Times says Baroness Morgan, a former director of government relations, posted e-mails after meeting Attorney General Lord Goldsmith.
They were allegedly sent just before Lord Goldsmith ruled the war legal. Days earlier, he said an invasion could prompt international legal action.
The e-mails' recipient is unknown. Number 10 will not release details.
The newspaper says it used the Freedom of Information Act to make the request and will appeal against the refusal to the information commissioner.
It reports that senior government sources believe the emails contain a summary of arguments Downing Street was privately making to Lord Goldsmith.
Baroness Morgan and Lord Falconer, the Lord Chancellor, are reported to have met the attorney general to discuss the war days after he said an invasion could cause legal problems.
China to participate in Iran-India gas project despite U.S. objection
TEHRAN — The Chinese and Indian officials are seriously trying to reach a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on China’s probable participation in Iran-Pakistan-India gas transfer project. The deal has assumed more importance due to U.S. opposition.
According to the Times of India, the MOU would include China as a partner in this project, and very likely, it would be inked by the end of 2005. China’s National Petroleum Company (CNPC) has shown great interest in being one of the partners in this international project.
According to the Times of India, the MOU would include China as a partner in this project, and very likely, it would be inked by the end of 2005. China’s National Petroleum Company (CNPC) has shown great interest in being one of the partners in this international project.
Message to Bush Supporters: The Disaster in your Rearview Mirror is closer than it appears..
WP
Sunday, August 14, 2005; Page A01
The Bush administration is significantly lowering expectations of what can be achieved in Iraq, recognizing that the United States will have to settle for far less progress than originally envisioned during the transition due to end in four months, according to U.S. officials in Washington and Baghdad.
The United States no longer expects to see a model new democracy, a self-supporting oil industry or a society where the majority of people are free from serious security or economic challenges, U.S. officials say.
Sunday, August 14, 2005; Page A01
The Bush administration is significantly lowering expectations of what can be achieved in Iraq, recognizing that the United States will have to settle for far less progress than originally envisioned during the transition due to end in four months, according to U.S. officials in Washington and Baghdad.
The United States no longer expects to see a model new democracy, a self-supporting oil industry or a society where the majority of people are free from serious security or economic challenges, U.S. officials say.
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