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Rice slams Ahmadinejad's behavior at U.N.
CNN's Wolf Blitzer talks to U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice to discuss Iran, Palestinian statehood and more.
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Richardson: Ahmadinejad weak at home
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson talks to CNN's Wolf Blitzer about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's U.N. address.
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BLITZER’S BLOG: My chance to chat with Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad
New York (CNN) – I had a rare opportunity to talk directly with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday at a press event he held in New York after he addressed the U.N. General Assembly.
By most accounts, Ahmadinejad’s views are way out there. He stuck to his favorite talking points on a variety of topics ranging from America’s troubles, Israel, the uprising in the Middle East and homosexuality. When faced with negative questions about Iran, Ahmadinejad knew how to quickly deflect them and turn the conversation back toward the flaws of the United States. In our one hour together, the Iranian leader was asked about several of those issues. Here are just some of them:
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TSA searches big hair for explosives
TSA agents in Atlanta stop a Texas woman to search her afro for explosives. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
'Stonewalling' in ATF gun probe?
A House investigator believes the Justice Department may be obstructing an ATF gun probe. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
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Euro debt crisis could spread to U.S.
Greece's debt issues could trigger a credit crisis and recession in Europe and the U.S. CNN's Lisa Sylvester explains.
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Ayalon: Israel stay out of U.S. politics
The deputy Israeli foreign minister says it was wrong for Israel's deputy speaker to join Gov. Perry in criticizing Obama.
RELATED STORY: Perry's Middle East stance both religious and political
Shaath: We have right to U.N. membership
Palestinian Authority official Nabil Shaath requests U.N. membership and insists on a freeze on Israeli settlements.
RELATED STORY: Palestinian statehood issue coming to a boil at U.N.
Suskind admits 'typos' in Obama book
CNN's Wolf Blitzer speaks to author Ron Suskind about his new book about the Obama administration, "Confidence Men."
RELATED STORY: Book claims White House hostile to women
Perry's tough talk on Israel
Presidential candidate Rick Perry's critics question his tough talk on Israel. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
RELATED STORY: Perry's Middle East stance both religious and political
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