What, still no election results?

Speaking of elections, Japan has unfortunately rejected Prime Minister Koizumi’s proposed privatization of ludicrous government “programs,” leading to elections. The story has details, for those who haven’t been following closely.

Caroline Glick at JPost analyzes Netanyahu’s resignation, possible outcomes, and what this means for the future of Israel at a critical juncture.

Iran restarted its nuclear weapons development uranium conversion program. Annan urges Iran to exercise “restraint” with nuclear program. Publius commentator urges pre-emptive strike on Iran.

There’s never anything wrong with linking to the latest Mark Steyn.

And surely by now there’s no one still arguing that Iraqis were better off with UN grandees propping up a genocidal tyrant in exchange for cash. Can we roll up the United Nations as we would any other crime syndicate?

Nathan at Registan has a post on press freedom in Uzbekistan.

On a lighter note, The London Fog notes another un-erotic aspect of all these democratically-deficient institutions.

UPDATE: Fixed the link to JPost item. Thank you, Yaron!