Iran Test Fires Most Advanced Missiles

Iran reported Monday that it successfully test-fired its most advanced and powerful medium-range missiles as part of war games it said were intended to deter the country’s enemies. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Sep 28, 2009 - 7:03 AM PDT
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by Michael Bugeja - Sep. 28, 2009

This story takes more of breaking news angle than provides the context necessary to understand the danger of the test firing. A better example is the Martha Raddatz multimedia story on the same topic (also posted on NewsTrust).

I'm not sure why ABC News, which must deal with video and multimedia--in addition to writing--is producing more depth than one of America's ... More »

At a conference Monday of European Union defense ministers in Sweden, E.U. foreign policy chief Javier Solana called on Iran to immediately resolve issues surrounding the ... More »

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by Fabrice Florin - Sep. 29, 2009

Informative report about Iran's missile test. This story is well sourced and provides good context, with special report and video clips.

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by Manfred Ostrowski - Sep. 29, 2009

The article gives the facts in a straightforward and honest manner. Different sources are cited, so one gets a vivid impression of the current situation. I consider this quality journalism.

There is still hope in diplomacy. A military conflict must be prevented, so there should be talks with Iran aimed at some agreement to stabilize ... More »

Sanctions will cause great pain to many people.. More »

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