Former "dateline" Reporter Blasts Nbc ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters by Paul J. Gough - January 3, 2008 - 5:16pm A former "Dateline NBC" correspondent claims that in the aftermath of September 11, the network diverted him from reporting on al Qaeda and instead wanted him to ride along with the country's "forgotten heroes," firefighters. » Read more

The Fence Failure ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The American Prospect by Gershom Gorenberg - January 3, 2008 - 5:14pm When George W. Bush visits Israel next week, he's reportedly planning to take time off for a visit to the ruins of Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus is said to have lived and preached. I shouldn't begrudge someone shlepping across the world a couple hours for a private pilgrimage. But if Bush wants to pry time free from meetings in Jerusalem, it would be better spent on a tour of the Israeli separation barrier, a.k.a. fence, a.k.a. wall. Plenty of human rights activists who speak good English (maybe too good for W.) would be happy to guide him. » Read more

Voting Our Hopes, Voting Our Fears ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Jewish Daily Forward (Editorial) January 3, 2008 - 5:10pm Maybe it’s the weakness of the candidate field. Maybe it’s old habits dying hard, or unfamiliar threats flaring up. Whatever the cause, there seems to be a sharp increase in talk among Jews, some in the most unaccustomed circles, who plan to cast their votes this year on the basis of Israel’s security needs. » Read more

Bush's Gordian Knot ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Middle East Times by Claude Salhani - (Analysis) January 3, 2008 - 5:02pm U.S. President George W. Bush is about to embark on a tour of several Middle Eastern countries starting next week as his presidency rounds the corner heading for the final stretch of its second and final term at the White House. The president will travel to Israel, the West Bank, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt over a period of eight days starting Jan. 8. » Read more