AHMADINEJAD BLASTS US AND ISRAEL AT U.N.

The story notes “Ahmadinejad's comments came as U.S. and French officials scrambled to smooth over differences on the Iranian nuclear issue.” (LA Times) Text of Ahmadinejad’s speech. (Turkish Press) Before Ahmadinejad spoke, Bush told the crowd “Extremists in your midst spread propaganda claiming that the West is engaged in a war against Islam. This propaganda is false, and its purpose is to confuse you and justify acts of terror." (Washington Times)