Nov 29

Embarrassed silence in Gulf over WikiLeaks on Iran (AFP)

AFP – US allies in the Gulf were silent on Monday over embarrassing revelations by WikiLeaks about their extreme concern over Tehran’s nuclear programme, to the point of even calling for an American attack on Iran. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 29

Israel warned US engagement with Iran pointless: WikiLeaks (AFP)

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Nov 29

US base in spotlight as Okinawa reelects governor (AFP)

AFP – The governor of the Japanese island of Okinawa has been reelected and immediately called for the removal of a controversial US military base which has strained ties between Tokyo and Washington. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 29

Japan PM tested as Okinawa says 'no' to US base (AFP)

AFP – The re-elected governor of Okinawa stood firm Monday in demanding the removal of a US military base, hitting the Japanese government’s hopes of a breakthrough on an issue that has strained US ties. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 29

Cable leaks 'irresponsible,' threaten security: Canada (AFP)

AFP – Canada said Sunday that Wikileaks’ release of thousands of US diplomatic cables was ‘irresponsible’ and could threaten national security. Read the rest of this entry »