ACIPSS_nl_2012-44

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20121580
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Sudan's Iran Alliance Under Scrutiny
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(VOA) Sudan's accusation that Israel bombed a Khartoum weapons plant last
week has drawn attention to long-standing Israeli complaints of alleged
Sudanese cooperation with Iran in smuggling weapons to Palestinian
militants.
Sudan and Iran have been allies for decades and boosted military ties under
a 2008 agreement. As part of that relationship, two Iranian warships docked
at Port Sudan on Monday, in what both sides described as a "routine visit".
http://www.voanews.com/content/article/1536472.html
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Iran Nuclear Program is Major Talking Point in US Election
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(VOA) Iran’s nuclear program has been at the forefront of challenges faced
by four U.S. administrations. The issue has been a major talking point for
both major candidates of the 2012 presidential elections. Republican
candidate, Mitt Romney criticizes President Obama as being too soft. But,
the Obama Administration disputes that claim and says the international
sanctions imposed and enforced on Iran were led by Washington.
Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate, Mitt
Romney, does not believe President Obama has done enough to stop Iran from
developing a nuclear weapon.
http://www.voanews.com/content/iran-nuclear-program-major-talking-point-inus-election/1535678.html
THE SYRIA SPECIAL
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Syriens zersplitterte Opposition ringt um Einigkeit
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(focus) Seit 18 Monaten beherrscht Gewalt Syrien. Das Assad-Regime und
Aufständische bekämpfen sich rücksichtslos. Doch die Aufständischen sind
keine geeinte Opposition, sondern bestehen aus unzähligen Splittergruppen.
Jetzt suchen sie nach einer gemeinsamen Linie.
Die syrischen Regimegegner beraten in Katar hinter verschlossenen Türen,
wie eine gemeinsame Oppositionsfront aussehen könnte. Die USA fordern, dass
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