US ‘escalates covert Iran missions’
Al Jazeera’s Ghida Fakhry talks to investigative journalist Seymour Hersh about his latest article in New Yorker magazine, claiming that US congressional leaders have agreed to a presidential request for up to $400 million in funding for covert operations against Iran
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Foreign companies vie for profit from Iraq’s oil – 30 Jun 08
Opponents of the war in Iraq say that the US invaded the country’s for its oil.
Oil is Iraq’s most precious resource, and it is now finally within reach.
Some of the world’s biggest companies are set to go back into Iraq, with new contracts expected to be announced shortly.
However many Iraqis are suspicious of such plans and worry the country’s oil wealth will go to foreigners.
Al Jazeera’s Nicole Johnston reports
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Inside Story – Iran/Israel tensions – 29 Jun 08
Defence sources have claimed that Iran has moved ballistic missiles into launch positions, with Israel’s Dimona nuclear plant among the possible targets. This comes as speculation intensifies over a possible Israeli attack on Iran. Inside Story asks what this increased tension means for the handling of the Iranian nuclear issue and the stability of the Gulf
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Inside Story – Russia/EU summit – 26 June 08
Russia and the EU hold a summit in Siberia expected to reflect Moscow’s efforts to boost its role in Europe. Issues like energy, Kosovo, Chechnya and human rights also continue to cloud relationships between the two sides. So, could Russia and the EU overcome their differences during the Siberia summit? And how would Moscow boost its standing in Europe?
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Inside USA – The battle for Harlem – 27 June 08
This week Inside USA travels to Harlem in New York to look at the changing face of the United States’ most famous African-American neighbourhood. Inside USA looks at the fight some of the residents are fighting to keep their space, and maintain their presence in a battle for the soul of Harlem
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