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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMT

Doyle McManus: An effective containment strategy for a nuclear Iran

'It is not this calendar year" that the world will face a nuclear-capable Iran, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus told a Senate committee last week. He was being conservative: Most experts now estimate that Iran needs about 18 months to complete a nuclear
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMT

Iraqi PM Maliki in tight election battle, calls for recount

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki—who is locked in a tight battle with former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi—issued a statement on Sunday calling for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. Latest results released by Iraq's
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:22:00 GMT

Iraq: Iraq PM calls for election vote recount

PRIME Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, has called for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. 'Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki calls for the high electoral
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

UN chief condemns 'illegal' Gaza blockade

The United Nations secretary-general has used uncharacteristically strong language to criticise Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip as he continues a regional tour aimed at reviving the peace process. Ban Ki-moon is to visit Gaza today to show his
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:20:00 GMT

Iran will 'cut hands' of foes: Ahmadinejad

TEHRAN: Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a Persian New Year message that Iran will "cut the hands" of anyone who tries to harm the Islamic republic. "The Iranian nation will guard its national security with full strength and will decisively
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:20:00 GMT

UN chief bids to end Gaza blockade

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has visited the blockaded Gaza Strip, where 1.5 million people have been under lockdown by Israel and Egypt for nearly three years. Ban has repeatedly called for an end to the blockade, imposed after the Islamic militant Hamas
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:20:00 GMT

UN chief visits Gaza, urging end to Israeli blockade

UN chief Ban Ki-moon crossed into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, expressing solidarity with the plight of the Palestinians and urging an end to an Israeli blockade of the Hamas-run territory. Ban was making his second visit to the Gaza Strip since the 22-day
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:18:00 GMT

Iraq PM in tight election battle, calls for recount

Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, called on Sunday for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. Latest results released by Iraq's election commission and
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:17:00 GMT

'Nutter' Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne admits she's an 'absolute bl**dy nutter'. The reality TV star -wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne - is known for her outspoken views and opinions and though she admits she can sometimes cross the line, she refuses to adjust her behaviour. She
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:17:00 GMT

UN chief bids to end Gaza blockade

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has visited the blockaded Gaza Strip, where 1.5 million people have been under lockdown by Israel and Egypt for nearly three years. Ban has repeatedly called for an end to the blockade, imposed after the Islamic militant Hamas
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:16:00 GMT

Indonesians protest Israel settlements

JAKARTA (AFP) - More than a thousand people in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, protested Saturday over Israel's plan to build settlements in East Jerusalem. The demonstrators, who mostly wore white, shouted: 'Destroy Israel, destroy
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:16:00 GMT

Iraq PM Maliki calls for vote recount (AAP)

Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, locked in a battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next govt, has called for a recount of votes cast in the March 7 polls.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:16:00 GMT

UN chief arrives in Gaza

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning in his second visit since Israel ended its military operation in the coastal enclave. Ban will inspect areas destroyed during Israel's 22-day operation Cast Lead which ended on
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:15:00 GMT

Maliki calls for recount votes in Iraq's elections

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called Sunday for the country's electoral commission to recount the vote of the country's March 7 elections. In a statement of his office, Maliki called on the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) to
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:14:00 GMT

AfDB lends $225 m to Egypt oil refiner

TUNIS - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has lent $225 million to the Egyptian Refining Company (ERC), the bank said. Two loans approved by the AfDB will enable the ERC to build and operate a new hydro-cracking and coking facility at its Cairo Oil
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:14:00 GMT

Iraq PM calls for election vote recount

PRIME Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, has called for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. "Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki calls for the high electoral
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:14:00 GMT

U.S.-Israel: A misunderstanding, not an insult

Vice President Joe Biden has expressed public indignation against Israel because a minor public official said that Israel had approved the fourth step in a seven-step procedure to build 1,600 apartment units in East Jerusalem. No ground can be broken
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:14:00 GMT

U.S.-Israel: Preserve access of all to holy sites

It is so important to keep Israel's religious sites open to all religions. After all, Israel is our one democratic partner in that whole section of the world. The United States must give Israel our full support. Renee Lipson, Lyndhurst...
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:13:00 GMT

U.S.-Israel: More even-handed policy needed in Mideast

Stamping plant sell-off: Sale machinery will help China 4:09AM Stamping plant sell-off: Why didn't Lorain get such a good price? 4:09AM Stamping plant sell-off: Sale of machinery will help others 4:09AM U.S.-Israel: Relations are strained 4:07AM
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:13:00 GMT

U.S.-Israel: Relations are strained

Stamping plant sell-off: Sale machinery will help China 4:09AM Stamping plant sell-off: Why didn't Lorain get such a good price? 4:09AM Stamping plant sell-off: Sale of machinery will help others 4:09AM U.S.-Israel: More even-handed policy needed in
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:13:00 GMT

du launches Business Super BlackBerry(R)- the latest and best BlackBerry offer in UAE

(Al-Bawaba via COMTEX) -- Proving yet again its place as a provider of unparalleled value and quality services, du has announced the launch of its new Business Super BlackBerry(R) plan - an innovative new business offering which includes BlackBerry(R)
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Al-Falak partners with Axway to provide managed file transfer solutions in the Middle East

(Al-Bawaba via COMTEX) -- Al-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co., a leading provider of technology-based end-to-end solutions in the Middle East, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Axway, the Business Interaction
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:11:00 GMT

Iraq PM in tight election battle, calls for recount

BAGHDAD (AFP) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, called on Sunday for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. Latest results released by Iraq's election
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:11:00 GMT

Israel, Palestinians pushed toward talks

JERUSALEM -- With pressure on from global mediators yesterday, Israel and the Palestinians appeared likely to resume indirect peace talks mediated by the U.S. despite a flap over construction in East Jerusalem. But hopes for results remain dim. There's
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Iraq PM calls for election vote recount

PRIME Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, has called for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. "Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki calls for the high electoral
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Iraq PM calls for election vote recount

PRIME Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, has called for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. "Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki calls for the high electoral
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Political limbo lingers in Iraq

BAGHDAD -- Seven years after the first bombs in the war to oust Saddam Hussein, Iraqis went about their business yesterday with little observance of the anniversary, looking to the future with a mixture of trepidation and hope. Perhaps more important in
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Iraq PM calls for election vote recount

PRIME Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, has called for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. "Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki calls for the high electoral
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Govt satisfied with Quartet's positive points on Mideast

Jordanian government said it was satisfied with the positive points in the statement issued by the Quartet Committee's meeting on the Middle East peace process held in Moscow.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Iraq PM calls for election vote recount

PRIME Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is locked in a tight battle with his main rival to form Iraq's next government, has called for a recount of votes cast in the country's March 7 polls. 'Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki calls for the high electoral
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT