Monthly Archives: December 2009

Dec 24
2009

Jack Straw faces Iraq inquiry grilling over Tony Blair letter

Posted on December 24, 2009 by The Crusader

 Claims that PM was told UK should not assist in overthrow of Saddam The former foreign secretary Jack Straw is to face potentially explosive questioning at the Iraq inquiry next month over a private letter he sent to Tony Blair … Continue reading →

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Dec 24
2009

Russia to work on new nuclear missiles

Posted on December 24, 2009 by The Crusader

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will work on a new generation of atomic weapons to strengthen its nuclear deterrent, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday, just hours after Moscow test-fired one of its most feared missiles. Medvedev said that Russia and … Continue reading →

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Dec 21
2009

Police expect Mumbai-style terror attack on City of London – Times Online

Posted on December 21, 2009 by The Crusader

Scotland Yard has warned businesses in London to expect a Mumbai-style attack on the capital. In a briefing in the City of London 12 days ago, a senior detective from SO15, the Metropolitan police counter-terrorism command, said: “Mumbai is coming … Continue reading →

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Dec 17
2009

Climategate: Melting the Chains of Tyranny

Posted on December 17, 2009 by The Crusader

In the name of environmental protection and a legitimate concern over the survival of the planet, Americans and others around the world have voluntarily surrendered their freedoms because they were told it was necessary to survive. They would never have … Continue reading →

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Dec 17
2009

Chilcot censors Iraq inquiry’s live broadcast

Posted on December 17, 2009 by The Crusader

Sir Jeremy Greenstock’s evidence on political mistakes after invasion is interrupted Sir John Chilcot, chairman of the Iraq inquiry, cut the live video of today’s hearings, raising fears that he is suppressing evidence on grounds of embarrassment rather that any … Continue reading →

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Dec 16
2009

Danish PM to become president of U.N. climate talks

Posted on December 16, 2009 by The Crusader

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will replace Danish minister Connie Hedegaard as president of the U.N. climate talks for a final summit session, the United Nations said on Wednesday. “With so many heads of state and … Continue reading →

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