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Ahmadinejad Says Israel to Be 'Removed Soon'

Iranian president's comments meant to reassure hardliners

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 20, 2008 2:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called Israel “a germ of corruption” to be “removed soon” in comments on his presidential website today, the AP reports. While the outburst is nothing new for the Iranian leader, the posts were probably meant to reassure hawks enraged by the... Read full story »

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