- Iranian Supreme Leader declares that it is a crime to question the integrity of the disputed elections (Associated Press)
- Obama signs defense spending bill that includes hate crimes legislation (Fox News)
- Not worried about rationing? The shortage of swine flu vaccines has left questions about the national government’s ability to provide health care (New York Times)
- A clear-cut example of why more troops appear to be needed: the Taliban takes over Nuristan Province after our strained troops leave (Asia Times Online)



