Friday, February 17, 2012

In Russia, Putin allies sharpen anti-American attacks ahead of elections - The Washington Post

In Russia, Putin allies sharpen anti-American attacks ahead of elections - The Washington Post: " A nasty spate of anti-Americanism set off by Vladimir V. Putin has grown into waves of attacks aimed at the new American ambassador and Russian opposition leaders, raising questions about the future of U.S.-Russian relations."

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Obama touts S.C. Boeing plant that NLRB sued | Campaign 2012 | Washington Examiner

Obama touts S.C. Boeing plant that NLRB sued | Campaign 2012 | Washington Examiner: "President Obama rallied with union workers at a Boeing plant in Washington, but he praised the manufacturing conducted by Boeing in South Carolina, even though his National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) tried to close the South Carolina plant at the behest of the Washington union workers."

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US officials believe Iran sanctions will fail, making military action likely | World news | The Guardian

US officials believe Iran sanctions will fail, making military action likely | World news | The Guardian: "Growing view that strike, by Israel or US, will happen
• 'Sweet spot' for Israeli action identified as September-October
• White House remains determined to give sanctions time"

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