June 10, 2007
New York Times: How the Mighty Have Fallen
By Ed Koch
The New York Times is special to me. It always has been, and it always will be. Over the years there were times when I was critical of The Times editorials, and on few occasions of its news stories. Yet, my day would not be complete if I had not read The Times.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/06/new_york_times_how_the_mighty.html
Talking to the Great Satan
The US has no choice but to engage in dialogue with Iran, writes Mustafa El-Labbad
Al-Ahram Weekly On-Line
The first public meeting between Iran and the US concluded in Baghdad a few days ago, but its ramifications are yet to be fully understood. The meeting was crucial, not just because the two "foes" sat down together to talk, after 25 years of diplomatic hiatus; and not just because the meeting took place in the Green Zone of Baghdad, a location with a certain symbolism in regard to international politics. The meeting was crucial because its timing and context meant that the US was publicly recognising Iran's regional influence -- although the Americans were going out of their way to dismiss this aspect of reality.
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2007/848/re81.htm
Why is this story, a lead in newspapers around the world, ignored by The New York Times?
Bush makes landmark Albania visit
BBC News
President George W Bush has become the first US leader to visit Albania, where he has enjoyed a hero's welcome.
The Balkan country is a staunch ally in America's "war on terror", and Mr Bush met Albanian soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6738055.stm
