With its election, Iraq has entered a new atmosphere for which it should be congratulated. …
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Insult to Religious Sanctities and the Future of the World
The issue of insult to the holy prophet of Mohammad (pbuh) in some western newspapers …
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OCCUPIED JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Russia’s plans to talk to Palestinian election winner Hamas drew a …
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EUROPEAN UNION foreign policy chief Javier Solana embarks on a Mideast charm offensive Monday to …
Read More »UK investigates video of soldier abuse
LONDON (Reuters) — A British newspaper released a video on Sunday apparently showing British soldiers …
Read More »Shiites tap Jaafari for PM
BAGHDAD (AP) — Shiite lawmakers Sunday tapped incumbent Ibrahim Jaafari to be Iraq’s new prime …
Read More »Washington quietly backs Iran reformers
WASHINGTON — Akbar Ganji has a term for the dangers of challenging Iran’s Islamic government: …
Read More »Islamists make strong showing in Kuwait gov’t
KUWAIT CITY (AFP) — Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah on Thursday issued …
Read More »Sudan, Chad sign peace deal
TRIPOLI (AP) — The leaders of Sudan and Chad have signed a peace agreement to …
Read More »US sets up new Iraqi prison system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States, which came under fire for abusing detainees in Iraq, …
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