A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention.
In the News: (Registration may be required to read some stories)
Annan criticizes global warming doubters “NAIROBI, Kenya - Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the U.N. conference on climate change Wednesday that those who would deny global warming or delay taking action against it are ‘out of step’ and ‘out of time.’” (READ MORE)
O.J. Simpson to discuss killings “LOS ANGELES - In a new TV interview and book, O.J. Simpson discusses how he would have committed the slayings of his ex-wife and her friend ‘if I did it.’” (READ MORE)
Al-Jazeera service in English starts “DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Ten years after it started Arabic-language broadcasts that angered leaders in the region and Washington, Al-Jazeera on Wednesday launched an English-language news channel available in more than 80 million homes but lacking major U.S. distribution.” (READ MORE)
Bush visits Putin on way to Asia “MOSCOW - President Bush, eager for Russian help in ongoing nuclear disputes with North Korea and Iran, tended to the sometimes frosty Washington-Moscow relationship Wednesday by paying a quick call on President Vladimir Putin.” (READ MORE)
Iran to 'resist to end' on nuclear: Ahmadinejad “TEHRAN (AFP) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has vowed that Iran would "resist to the end" on its nuclear programme, after sparking fresh Western concern by revealing plans to massively ramp up sensitive atomic work.” (READ MORE)
House GOP scrambles for leader “House Republicans in search of someone to lead them out of the minority wilderness are growing increasingly frustrated with their choices in the leadership elections as Senate Democrats yesterday swiftly approved a slate of top leaders.” (READ MORE)
Consensus on Iraq eludes Democrats “Democrats in charge of national security in Congress plan to showcase the Iraq war as their leading issue in 2007, conducting a series of hearings and promoting legislation that would force President Bush to start bringing home troops next year.” (READ MORE)
Military Analysis: Get Out of Baghdad Now? “Even some critics believe that Baghdad is not ready for the U.S. to withdraw. Above, a ceremony today marked the start of the 1st Cavalry Division's lead role in the capital.” (READ MORE)
News From the Front:
Freedom Watch Afghanistan (VIDEO) “This edition features stories about Chaplains who take donations from U.S. citizens and Soldiers and distribute them to Afghan children. Hosted by Sgt. Tim Hanson. Total Running Time 3:02” (READ/VIEW MORE)
Iraqi Army Detains Kidnapping, Murder-cell Suspects “Forces from the 7th Iraqi Army Division, with coalition advisors, conducted a raid Nov. 14 in Ramadi to capture members of a kidnapping and murder cell responsible for abducting, torturing and murdering Iraqi civilian and Iraqi security forces.” (READ MORE)
1st Cav. Div. Takes the Reigns in Baghdad “CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq - Under the clear, morning skies of a promising new day in Baghdad, the 1st Cavalry Division took the reigns for Multi-National Division -- Baghdad from the 4th Infantry Division during a transfer of authority ceremony here Nov. 15.” (READ MORE)
On the Web:
Michael Medved writing at Townhall.com writes The "tolerant" Sir Elton wants to ban religion “When secularists complain about the influence and agenda of religious conservatives they most often focus on the alleged 'intolerance' of the Christian right.” (READ MORE)
Michelle Malkin writing at Townhall.com writes How Democrats ‘clean house’ Remember how Nancy Pelosi exploited the female card before the midterm elections? ‘Maybe it will take a woman to clean up the House and a new speaker to restore civility,’ she bragged.” (READ MORE)
Walter E. Williams writing at Townhall.com writes How much does politics count? “It's often preached and taken as gospel that the only way black people can progress is through racial politics and government programs, but how true is that? Let's look at it.” (READ MORE)
Michael Fumento writing at Townhall.com writes Military unfairly blamed for embed problem “The number of embeds in Iraq is so small it’s grotesque. During the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003, more than 600 reporters, TV crews and photographers were embedded with Coalition Forces, according to the Associated Press. Last year, during the vote to ratify a new constitution, there were 114. At the end of September, there only 11 and one of them was me.” (READ MORE)
Lorrie Byrd writing at Wizbang writes Murtha Decries "Swiftboating" -- Wants To Restore Integrity and Civility “I do not like the use of the word ‘swiftboating’ because it is most often used by liberals and those in the media (I know, that is redundant) to refer to a coordinated vicious smear against a political opponent, rather than a coordinated effort to let the voters know the truth about a candidate, which is my definition.” (READ MORE)
Jules Crittenden writes Swimming with Anvils “Tony Blair is due to meet with the Iraq Study Group via video conference today, and shares the group's reported enthusiasm for talks with Iran and Syria. Blair also is proposing a comprehensive Middle East peace plan as an aid to peace in Iraq.” (READ MORE)
Captain Ed writes And Now It Seems Withdrawal Is ... Bad “After leading the charge to retreat from Iraq and declare victory with our backup lights lit, the New York Times now discovers that most military experts -- including critics of the Bush administration's handling of post-war Iraq -- believe a drawdown will touch off a civil war, not avoid one. While Carl Levin and Jack Reed try to fine-tune a Senate resolution so that retreat doesn't sound like retreat, Anthony Zinni and John Batiste point out that lowering the security forces in Baghdad will make violence increase, not decrease:” (READ MORE)
Stop the ACLU has As Abromoff Heads To Prison, Officials Focus on Reid, Others “Hey, I thought the Democrats were supposed to clean House! That’s what Pelosi said! Instead she’s doing her best to put corrupt Murtha into the Democratic leadership position. And now look at this news! The Dems are not even in power yet and they are already falling apart! I heard people guessing Reid would be one of the focus points in this scandal earlier today. Congrats, you all were right.” (READ MORE)
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