Obama v. McCain: What Do Iraqis Think?
AlterNet: War on Iraq - 27 Jun 2008
While some Iraqis cautiously look towards Obama, many believe neither candidate will withdraw from Iraq anytime soon.

Ex Weapons Inspector Says Iran Not Pursuing Nukes, But U.S. Will Attack Before ?09
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 27 Jun 2008
Summary: In a wide-ranging interview with The Public Record, Ritter said he has been keeping close tabs on the issue for years and continues to approach the issue as if he were still employed as an intelligence officer. He explained why he believes the U.S. is gearing up toward launching a military strike in Iran and how the media has misrepresented a recent report by the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) regarding Iran?s continued enrichment of uranium. source: The Public Recordread more

Bahrain speaks out against war on Iran
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 27 Jun 2008
Summary: Bahrain’s security would be threatened if international tensions over Iran flared into war and the kingdom wanted to be consulted so that could be prevented, a top official said on Wednesday. source: Reutersread more

Israeli top brass split over plan to hit Iran
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 27 Jun 2008
Summary: Media reports of a recent wide-scale Israeli military exercise over the Mediterranean ? widely interpreted as a dry-run for a possible attack on Iran ? have highlighted stark differences among the Israeli leadership over what action to take against Iran?s nuclear programme. source: The Jewish Chrinicleread more

Who’s Planning Our Next War?
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 27 Jun 2008
Summary: Ehud Olmert came home from a June meeting with Bush to tell Israelis: “We reached agreement on the need to take care of the Iranian threat. ... I left with a lot less question marks regarding the means, the timetable restrictions and American resoluteness. ...George Bush understands the severity of the Iranian threat and the need to vanquish it, and intends to act on the matter before the end of his term. ... The Iranian problem requires urgent attention, and I see no reason to delay this just because there will be a new president in the White House seven and a half months from now.” source: AntiWar.com read more

Bipartisan Campaign Seeks Presidential Executive Order to Ban Torture
AlterNet: War on Iraq - 27 Jun 2008
A muscular group of religious, military and former government officials has created an anti-torture declaration. The names may surprise you.

Supreme Court Strikes Down DC Handgun Ban
Democracy Now - 27 Jun 2008
In a historic ruling Thursday the Supreme Court voted that the Second Amendment enshrines the constitutional right of an individual to own and keep a loaded handgun at home for purposes of self-defense. The 5-4 decision to overturn the 32-year old ban on handguns in the nation’s capital is the court’s most significant ruling on the Second Amendment since 1939. We speak with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D – DC).

As Oil Hits Another Record High, A Look at the New Geopolitics of Energy
Democracy Now - 27 Jun 2008
Oil prices have jumped to yet another record high, nearing $142 a barrel in Asian trading today. The latest price surge comes a day after OPEC’s president said crude prices could reach $170 this summer. Meanwhile, Libya has threatened to cut oil production in response to US threats against oil producers. We speak with Michael Klare, author of “Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet” and Arun Gupta of The Indypendent.

Addington, Yoo Offer Little In House Torture Hearing
Democracy Now - 27 Jun 2008
On Capitol Hill, a House subcommittee heard the testimony of Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief of staff David Addington and former Justice Department attorney John Yoo. Addington and Yoo are said to have been instrumental in developing the administration’s torture policy. We play highlights of the hearing and get analysis with attorney Scott Horton.

Headlines for June 27, 2008
Democracy Now - 27 Jun 2008
Supreme Court Rejects D.C. Handgun Ban, Court Strikes Down Campaign Finance Rule on Wealthy Candidates, In Disarmament Deal, U.S to Remove N.K. from Terror List, 41 Dead in Iraq Bombings, June Deadliest Month of Afghan Invasion for Foreign Troops, Senate OKs War Funding War Bill, Senate Delays FISA Vote, Morales Accuses U.S. of De-stabilization Campaign, Obama, Clinton Make Joint Appearance, Al-Arian Jail Term Continues with New Indictment, Obama Rejects Nader Criticism on “Talking White”, Zimbabwe Proceeds With Run-off Vote