Rwanda Accuses Top French Officials in 1994 Genocide
Democracy Now - 7 Aug 2008
In a detailed report, the Rwandan government is accusing France of being complicit in the “preparation and execution” of the 1994 genocide that killed some 800,000 people. The report released by the Rwandan Ministry of Justice Tuesday accuses top French officials, including former prime minister Dominique de Villepin and the late former president Francois Mitterrand, of playing a major role in the genocide. We speak with investigative journalist Linda Melvern, author of two books on Rwanda. Melvern testified in July 2007 before the Rwanda commission investigating France’s role in the genocide.

Headlines for August 7, 2008
Democracy Now - 7 Aug 2008
Bin Laden Driver Convicted in Gitmo War Crimes Trial, Question Remains as FBI Moves to Close Anthrax Case, Bush, Protesters Criticize China on Human Rights, Military Leaders Overthrow Mauritania Government, Bolivia to Hold Referendum on Morales Recall, Red Cross: Colombia Violated Geneva Conventions, Muslim Outreach Adviser Resigns from Obama Campaign, Survey: 1-in-5 Marketing Execs Buy Ad Space for News Coverage, Black Pa. Man Killed in Police Tasering, US Closes Climate Preparedness Program for Poor Countries, Argentine Military Leaders Sentenced for Crimes Under Junta, 3 LA Hospitals Accused of Medicare Fraud

Allies say Germany ‘wobbly’ on pressuring Iran
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 7 Aug 2008
Summary: WASHINGTON —Germany’s allies are dismayed that the German government has granted a German firm permission to supply three natural gas plants to Iran at the same time they’re trying to pressure Iran into suspending its nuclear program, U.S. and European officials said Tuesday. source: McClatchy News Serviceread more

Israel mulls military option for Iran nukes
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 7 Aug 2008
Summary: Israel is building up its strike capabilities amid growing anxiety over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and appears confident that a military attack would cripple Tehran’s atomic program, even if it can’t destroy it. source: APread more

Six powers haven’t agreed on Iran sanctions-Russia
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 7 Aug 2008
Summary: UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia Wednesday contradicted the United States and Britain, saying there was no agreement among six major powers on whether to pursue new U.N. sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program. source: Reutersread more

Iran rejects US charge of aiding Iraqi insurgents
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 7 Aug 2008
Summary: New York – Iran on Wednesday rejected charges made by the United States that it supported the insurgent war against US forces in Iraq. source: M & Cread more