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Cheney said further Russian aggression would have serious consequences for U.S.-Russian relations and the international community.

The build up of naval forces in the Gulf will be one of the largest multi-national naval armadas since the First and Second Gulf Wars. The intent is to create a US/EU naval blockade (which is an Act of War under international law) around Iran. The neo-cons are counting on such a blockade launching a war with Iran.

For the second time in less than 24 hours, the U.N. Security Council has been unable to agree on a course of action to stop the escalating violence in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia. From United Nation's headquarters in New York, VOA's Margaret Besheer has more.

Prominent journalist Seymour Hersh exposes details of a plan considered by US Vice President Dick Cheney on how to provoke war with Iran.

Attorney General Wants New Declaration of War Allowing Indefinite Detention and Concealment of Torture.

"Some Big Events are about to occur. These fast-approaching events will not go unnoticed. They will affect all of us. They will not be limited to just some areas of our country. The world economy and political system will share in the chaos about to be unleashed. There are reasons to believe this coming crisis is different and bigger than the world has ever experienced. Instead of using globalism in a positive fashion, it's been used to globalize all of the mistakes of the politicians, bureaucrats and central bankers."

Democratic presidential expectant Hillary Clinton summarized a series of what she says "emergency initiatives" to improvise the country's bridges, roads and tunnels.

According to distinguished historian Doris Kearns Goodwin we should look closely at presidential candidates previous behavior and statements. "Hillary’s terrible traits are out there for all to see" she added.

Rove, who headed Mr. Bush's political campaigns in 2000 and 2004, told 'The Wall Street Journal' - in his words - 'I just think it's time'

Authorities confirm 4 dead, but death toll likely to rise as crews remove rubble and bring up submerged vehicles from Mississippi River.

Is there a plan to create a network of superhighways to facilitate a merger of the United States, Mexico and Canada?

All but one Republican Party presidential candidates are advocating continued U.S. military operations in Iraq, but most have expressed reservations about unilateral U.S. military action against major terrorist targets in Pakistan. Michael Bowman reports, the nine declared presidential contenders took part in a televised debate in Iowa, the first state to hold a contest in next year's primary election season.

This week, US announced $20 billion deal with Saudi Arabia, other Arab states in Persian Gulf region.

A bridge spanning the Mississippi River in the Midwestern city of Minneapolis collapsed Wednesday, during the evening rush hour, dumping scores of vehicles into the river. At least four people died and local hospitals have treated dozens of people for injuries.

US secretary of state says multi-billion-dollar plans will not upset regional arms balance or halt American democracy agenda among Arab states.