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Waxwork gets a promotion
China VP set to get military post in a step to top

If the Arabs wont buy then someone else will
Israel eyes big arms sales in Africa

Viking elections
Norway left wins rare re-election: exit polls

Saudi Arabia on arms shopping spree in Russia

This story has significance for the world and more importantly for American and British interests in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia on arms shopping spree in Russia

There are many possible reasons for this new axis to emerge, Saudi’s worry over Iran( Saudi Arabia may be courting Russia to gain influence in the Kremlin in order to encourage Russia to reduce help to Iran) Also it may be Saudi Arabia feels slighted by the west over many issues. What is clear though is that two of the world’s largest oil producers coming together may impact oil prices for the worse. Also what is clear is Saudi Arabia feels western protection and help in a great deal many issues may not be as forth coming as it needs, thus Saudi is seeking closer ties with many countries to protect itself.
For Russia this represents a coup in influencing an area that is traditionally considered very western orientated.

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I told you this story had a bit more legs now here we can see if unfold
Report: Terrorist wanted over 2002 attacks in Kenya killed in Somalia raid

This shows that America and its allies will hunt terrorists down to the ends of the earth and as far as i am concerned is good news.

My compressed analysis of this story would be one down many more to go

Breaking news; The British take to the countryside amid rumors Gordon Brown plans a new spending round

Bacon Mustard Crisps

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8 slices smoked bacon
1/2 cup ice water
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon white pepper
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 6 pieces
Place oven rack in middle position. Preheat oven to 450*F (230*C).
Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Place on paper towels to drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Finely chop bacon.
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine water, mustard and 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. Process until just blended.
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine flour, salt, baking powder and white pepper. Process to combine. Add cold butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add mustard mixture and pulse until just blended. Add bacon and pulse one or two times, just enough to blend in bacon.
Place mixture on lightly floured work surface. With a floured rolling pin, roll dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. Dip 2-inch round cutter in flour and press into dough. Place rounds on 2 ungreased baking sheets. Gather scraps and roll out and continue to cut out as many rounds as possible.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to12 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to cooling racks. Serve with cheese and fruit.
Yield: about 80 crackers.