Secret cables reveal Iran advances and uneasy Arab fear
WikiLeaks cables depict U S belief that Iran has obtained advanced missiles from North Korea capable of reaching Moscow and Western Europe. Allies including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain privately urge tougher action while public posture remains cautious.
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Relocation hurdles for Guantanamo detainees emerge in leaks
WikiLeaks documents recount March 2009 talks between John Brennan and King Abdullah about relocating 99 Yemenis from Guantanamo. Saudi Arabia floated implanting chips, a proposal Brennan called legally problematic. Other discussions covered Uighurs, with Germany and China concerns cited.
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World Leaders Portrayed Sharply in WikiLeaks Cables
U S diplomats describe Muammar Gadhafi as fearing heights and flying over water and relying on a Ukrainian nurse. Kim Jong II is labeled a flabby old chap with trauma from stroke. Sarkozy is thin skinned and authoritarian while Berlusconi is feckless and fond of late nights. Karzai is seen as weak and easily swayed.
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Leaks labeled a crime as U S vows prosecution
The Obama administration called the WikiLeaks disclosures a crime and signaled prosecutions while the Pentagon tightens security. Bradley Manning remained the prime suspect after allegedly copying and sending many classified diplomatic cables using a CD and memory stick. Hillary Clinton, Eric Holder, and the Pentagon pledged aggressive action to hold responsible those who stole the information.
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