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McChrystal affair points up wisdom of punishing enemy but not occupying its territory

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–The dismissal of General Stanley McChrystal in Afghanistan is not as seismic as some are contending, but it is significant. The comparison  with Truman and MacArthur is not appropriate. MacArthur acted against presidential policy, and helped create the military and political disaster of Chinese entry into the Korean War. McChrystal and his […]

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California insurance companies already divesting Iran-related assets

SACRAMENTO (Press Release)–On the same day President Obama is expected to sign a tough new law expanding sanctions against the Iranian government, California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that his relentless focus on reducing the exposure of California policyholders to risky Iran-related investments resulted in insurers selling nearly one fifth of the assets the industry

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Shalit rally set for 6 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Congregation Adat Yeshurun

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release)–A rally to call for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit from Gazan captivity on the fourth anniversary of his kidnaping will be staged from 5 to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 27, at Congregation Adat Yeshurun, 8625 La Jolla Scenic Drive. Organized by the San Diego Israel Coalition, the rally

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Middle East, USA

Conference of Presidents lauds Congressional moves on Israel, Iran

 NEW YORK (Press Release)– An overwhelming majority of members of the Senate and the House has signed letters to the President reaffirming the special relationship and strong bond between Israel and the U.S.  The Senate letter signed by 87 members stresses that it is in the U.S. national interest to support Israel when it faces threats

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'True Freedom Flotilla' publicizing plight of Gilad Shalit sails past U.N. and Statue of Liberty

NEW YORK (Press Release)–Hundreds of protesters in a “True Freedom Flotilla” sailed past the Statue of Liberty and the United Nations on Thursday with signs calling for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit from his Gaza captivity.  For more information, please see previous story.  * Preceding provided by the Conference of Presidents of Major American

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LGBT forum cancels presentation by pro-Israel group

LOS ANGELES (Press Release)– StandWithUs, (SWU) was suddenly banned on Thursday  from presenting a Gay Rights workshop at the international US Social Forum (USSF)  conference being held in Detroit, Michigan, from June 22 to June 26.   USSF notified SWU on Tuesday, just two days before  SWU was scheduled to present its  “LGBTQI Liberation in the Middle

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U.S. State Department designates Chechen rebel Umarov as a terrorist

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 23 (Press Release)–The Secretary of State has designated Caucasus Emirates leader Doku Umarov under Presidential Executive Order 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. This action will help stem the flow of financial and other assistance to Umarov. The emergence of Umarov as the leader of

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San Diego’s historic places: Montgomery Field as recalled by aviation pioneer Bill Gibbs

        By Donald H. Harrison   SAN DIEGO—Bill Gibbs has been watching the calendar as closely as he used to monitor the instrument panels of his airplanes.  Come October 6, the San Diego aviation pioneer will turn 100 years old, and Gibbs is counting the days.  He had big celebrations with his aviation

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