Mr. Fujimori's trip stunned Clinton administration officials, who last week were acutely worried that he might be ousted by military officers loyal to his fired intelligence chief, Vladimiro Montesinos.
It carries a high-definition camera that sees 360 degress around itself and allows fire chiefs to see above and in front of wild fires – intelligence that can help them contain the fire, and save lives.
"One Man's Bible" burns with a powerfully individualistic fire of intelligence and depth of feeling.
His choice of Panetta has drawn fire from intelligence professionals and some members of Congress.
Some of those on whom we depend are the police, fire and intelligence departments of local, state and national governments.
Larry Rohter (NYT) PERU: ADVICE REBUFFED President Alberto K. Fujimori said he had no intention of following the advice of an Organization of American States mission that he fire his intelligence chief, Vladimiro Montesinos.
Salma Hayek has been one of the most outspoken participants this week, bringing welcome fire and intelligence to a debate that should long ago have ceased being a debate.
If Mr. Ahmadinejad tries any of his "antics," he said, like his attempt last spring to fire the intelligence minister, a Khamenei ally, then "Khamenei has the leverage to respond very strongly and swiftly now".
A key element, which has thrown Mr. Kuchma on the defensive and prompted him to fire his intelligence and security chiefs, was the disappearance of muck-raking journalist Georgy Gongadze in September.
The Organization of American States is continuing to press for a democratic opening, but Mr. Fujimori has refused to follow a demand that he fire his intelligence chief, Vladimiro Montesinos, for campaign abuses.
