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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:44:00 GMT

Newsweek reporter faces Iran trial: lawyer

Newsweek journalist Maziar Bahari and a number of reformist leaders in Iran are to face trial accused of 'acting against national security,' their lawyer Saleh Nikbakht told AFP on Saturday. 'Bahari is accused of acting against national security, and I
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:44:00 GMT

Israel's reliable friend

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:43:00 GMT

Iran hangs 20 drug traffickers in mass execution

Iran on Saturday hanged 20 people for drug trafficking at a prison in Karaj, west of the capital, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. Fars said more than 700 kilos (1,540 pounds) of drugs, including heroin, cocaine and opium, were seized from
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:39:00 GMT

Biden meets US troops in Iraq for Independence Day

BAGHDAD, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. Biden, who
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:39:00 GMT

Bahrain: Change of Guard at Karnataka Club Toastmasters

Manama, Jul 1: In a crisp but brisk ceremony the new executive committee of the Karnataka Club Toastmasters for the term 2009-10 under the presidentship of TM Rufus Pinto was formally installed during the Club?s 207th meeting here recently, as per the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:39:00 GMT

Syria identifies first H1N1 flu case

DAMASCUS, July 4 (Reuters) - Syria has identified its first confirmed case of the H1N1 flu virus, a Health Ministry official said on Saturday. A Syrian woman who came from Australia at the end of last month was diagnosed with the virus, said Mahmoud
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:38:00 GMT

UAE to House International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) Headquarters

UAE to house Irena headquarters SHARM EL SHEIKH - JUNE 30: Abu Dhabi triumphed yesterday in its hard-fought bid to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). At a summit of the body?s 136 members, Germany and Austria,
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Idea of the Day: Regional Diplomacy to Support Iraq's Reintegration

Iraqs neighbors can stabilize Iraq by helping secure its borders, helping its refugees, and contributing to its reconstruction efforts. In the past, President Barack Obama and other key members of his cabinet talked about the need for a regional contact
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:37:00 GMT

Idea of the Day: Help Iraqis Build the Infrastructure for Democratic Governance

The United States spent tens of billions of dollars arming and training Iraqs security forces over the past six years but not enough has been done to build the civilian infrastructure needed to sustain and provide democratic oversight to those security
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Idea of the Day: A Diplomatic Surge to Address Iraq's Divisions over Power Sharing

surge is simplistic because it ignores a core realityone outlined in a last yearthat Iraqis remain bitterly divided over key power-sharing questions. One particular flashpoint the United States should use its diplomatic and political leverage on is
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Impunity for War Crimes in Gaza Recipe for Fu ...

Impunity for War Crimes in Gaza Recipe for Further Civilian Suffering, Amnesty Says Date : 2/7/2009 Time : 10:16 LONDON , July 2, 2009 (WAFA)- Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Obama: Build on Arab plan for Mideast peace, ...

Obama: Build on Arab plan for Mideast peace, Haaretz says Date : 4/7/2009Time : 12:10 TEL AVIV, July 4, 2009 (WAFA)- U.S. President Barack Obama reiterated his call for Israel and the Palestinians to fulfill their obligations toward achieving peace
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT

After Redeployment from Iraqi Cities

Today is a pivotal day for the United States in Iraq. Today U.S. armed forces take the first step toward fulfilling President Barack Obamas commitment to redeploy U.S. troops from Iraq by fully withdrawing our combat forces from Iraqi citiesmore than six
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Britain reacts to Iran talk of embassy arrest ...

London has reacted to remarks by a senior Iranian official, demanding Iran to clarify whether local British Embassy staffers will stand trial in the country. Tehran became the scene of violence in recent weeks amidst rallies staged in protest at the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

Middle East Conflict and Israel's Neighborhood

The message flashed on my Blackberry as the taxi arrived in central Ramallah about 10 miles north of Jerusalem: Marhaba! ('hello' in Arabic) Smell the jasmine and taste the olives. JAWWAL welcomes you to Palestine. For Customer Service, please dial 111.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

Biden Says US Role In Iraq Switching To Diplomacy

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday that the U.S.' role in Iraq was switching from deep military engagement to one of diplomatic support, ahead of a complete withdrawal from the country in 2011. He told newly sworn-in American citizens, mainly
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

EU summons all Iran envoys over embassy arres ...

The European Union has summoned all Iranian ambassadors appointed to EU countries to protest the recent arrest of the British Embassy's local staffers in Tehran. 'We are summoning the Iranian ambassadors throughout the European Union and we will be
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

Falk slams Israel, says relief boat seizure ' ...

Israel's two-year blockade of the Gaza Strip is a continuing crime against humanity, and its seizure of a ship carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza was 'unlawful', says a UN human rights investigator. Richard Falk, the UN special rapporteur on human rights
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

Moscow opposes new sanctions on Iran

Moscow opposes imposing sanctions on Iran over what the West describes as a crackdown on protesters who illegally took to the streets following the country's presidential election. 'We believe that sanctions against Iran over its internal political
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

In Israel, former US lawmaker remains impriso ...

Former US lawmaker Cynthia McKinney and several other human rights activists remain in an Israeli prison after refusing to sign a deportation form that they claim is self-incriminating. In a press release from McKinney's Green Party, she said the form
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

EU mulling over visa ban on Iranian officials

The European Union is considering imposing political sanctions on Iran by placing travel bans on certain Iranian officials after Tehran arrested local British Embassy staff in post-election events. The Financial Times Deutschland, citing European
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:33:00 GMT

UAE: Ferarites Announces Annual Day Celebration

Ferarites-UAE, a premier social, cultural and charity organization of parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Church, Ferar living in U.A.E proudly announces their second annual get-together event, which will be held on Friday, 6th of November 2009 from 12
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Kuwait: IMA Youth Wing holds workshop

By: Nisar Ahmad Photographs by: Team Youth Wing - IMA Kuwait, July 02: Youth Wing of Indian Muslim Association (IMA - Youth Wing) organized a Personality development workshop on 26th June 2009 at Indian Community School, Salmiya in Kuwait to enhance the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Biden meets U.S. troops in Iraq for Independence Day

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. Biden, who U.S.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Biden meets U.S. troops in Iraq for Independence Day

Fourth of July in Iraq

Bahrain: Change of guard at KCT

In a crisp but brisk ceremony the new Executive Committee of the Karnataka Club Toastmasters for the term 2009-10 under the Presidentship of TM Rufus Pinto was formally installed during the Club's 207th meeting on Wednesday, 25th June, 2008, as per the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:31:00 GMT

Amano: 'No hard evidence Iran seeking nukes'

There is no concrete evidence that Iran is attempting to develop nuclear weapons, incoming International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano said Friday, in his first public comments on Iran's nuclear program. SLIDESHOW: | World 'I don't see any
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMT

EU nations summon Iran ambassadors in protest

The European Union decided Friday to summon Iranian ambassadors across the 27-nation bloc in a joint protest against the detentions of staff at the British Embassy in Teheran. SLIDESHOW: | World The EU called Iran's decision to put detained British
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Biden meets U.S. troops in Iraq for Independence Day

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