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Today on AMANPOUR., Christiane will look at the growing attention on Yemen as an operational base for al-Qaeda, and discuss strategies for combating its threat to international security as well as regional stability. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will sit down with Christiane in the studio to examine that, the search for peace in the Arab-Israeli conflict, and much more. There are many other stories in the news today to tell you about. Here are some perspectives on the latest headlines.
Tom Evans; Sr. Writer, AMANPOUR.
IRAN – How dangerous is it for the country’s pro-democracy leaders?
– reformist web site says opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi’s car hit by gunfire in northern town of Qazvin in rare armed attack on anti-government figure
– Karrubi was in Qazvin for mourning ceremony. Hundreds of people protested his presence
– Gunfire damaged windows of Karrubi’s car. He was apparently unhurt. Unclear who opened fire
QUESTION: Are pro and anti government activists in Iran on a dangerous collision course that could lead to a major escalation in violence?
NORTHERN IRELAND – Is the security situation in the British-controlled province deteriorating?
– policeman seriously wounded in bomb attack on his car shortly after he left his home
– it was the latest in a series of gun and bomb attacks on members of security forces since March 2009
– fears that dissident former IRA members are trying to sabotage peace deal that brought an end to three decades of violence
QUESTION: Will the anti-British community in Northern Ireland stand firm against the upsurge in violence and continue supporting the Good Friday peace deal?
SWITZERLAND – How high can speeding fines go?
– Swiss court fines multi-millionaire $290,000 for speeding in St. Gallen, in eastern Switzerland, on account of his wealth
– unidentified driver, a repeat offender, estimated to have a net worth of more than $20 million
– driver was going up to 35 miles an hour (57 km an hour) faster than the 50-mile-an-hour (80 km-an-hour) speed limit
QUESTION: Should speeding fines be based on the income and wealth of offenders?
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Concerning Yemen and the Nigerian guy. No Nigerian, both christian and Muslims will like what this guy did. infact it is believed that he must be sick in head as a Nigerian to want to bomb and also die, that is really un Nigerian. Not withstanding, America has gone a very wrong way to have put Nigeria in terrorist list because a single Nigerian is involved..after all, A British citizen was just released from Guantanama, so also American citizen was in the past involveed in terrorism, why didnt America put British and their own country under terrorist watch dog for the act of these individuals??
It is unjust, unfear and infact an act of colonial mentality
Christie,
One question, who was the nation training dissidents in various countries of the third World to distabilized their Government who were not supportive of US policies during the cold war eras?. Of course, you know more than I knew.So why is the US crying! Do you know the solution? Simply disarm these your past loyalist turned disgruntle friends of your by being a very good friend than you were at the time of recruiting. Anyway, if US wants to go to war in Yemen because of AL Qaeda, is up to her. You have large army , heavy weaponry and Probably the US Government has no respect for human life than it accussed its dissidents friends.
" Are pro and anti government activists in Iran on a dangerous collision course that could lead to a major escalation in violence? "
The answer is simple: Yes!
The government forces are not slowing their killing rampage down; so, the formation of radicalized fractions in the opposition movement is inevitable. This would be the general expectation in any society, but I think it's especially relevant in Iran because of the culture: The extraordinarily high regard and reverence in the Iranian society for martyrs and those who revolt against injustice, along with a strong sense of "brotherhood" and solidarity among the people which often leads to statements such as "my brothers and sisters are being killed,I should do something about it!" are going to further fuel the passions and accelerate radicalization process.
There's historical precedent for this: In the events leading up to the 1979 Revolution, it wasn't long before radical groups such as MEK were formed.
The "Islamic" regime knows all of this full and well, and they're using it to their advantage. By using para-militia and plain-clothed forces, they're creating the illusion that this is " The People versus The People" which is gonna give them the perfect excuse to use excessive forces and "justify" their inhumane actions. The imminent loss of human life and instability is the last thing on their minds...,
As a former student of international relations and diplomacy; I have lived in five countries and enjoy learning how people interact and live in foreign cultures. Watching your interview with Madeline Albright today I admired your comment about the US lacking human intelligence. I have taken the foreign service exam at least three times and never passed, I felt I had answered the questions and essays intelligently, perhaps not always in line with current foreign policy but from an analytical point of view. I wonder who we hire to work for the State Department and if we are seeking drones or people with intelligence. I would love to ask Madeline Albright what she thinks of the selection process for individuals working at the State Department and the UN.
hello,
Why are there no food droppings like after the 2ndworld war?
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retterdam
the netherlands
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