Middle East News – Top Palestinian Rules Out Race for Re-election
Top Palestinian Rules Out Race for Re-election
Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to resign before, but his statement showed his frustration with the state of Mideast diplomacy.
Iran Executes Kurdish Activist Who Was Accused of Armed Struggle
Iran hung a Kurdish activist, Ehsan Fattahian, on Wednesday, who had been accused of armed struggle against the regime.
American Adviser to Kurds Stands to Reap Oil Profits
Peter W. Galbraith, an influential former U.S. ambassador, could earn millions as a result of his closeness to the Iraqi Kurds and his financial ties with a Norwegian oil company.
Iraq Passes Crucial Election Law
After weeks of stalemate, lawmakers approved a law to administer a critical election that could determine how quickly U.S. combat forces leave.
Iraqis Again Fail to Approve Election Law
The Iraqi Parliament failed again on Thursday to approve a law to regulate a national election in January, renewing concerns about the scheduled election.
Palestinian Authority s Future Is in Question
Those close to Mahmoud Abbas said that he intended to resign and that other Palestinian officials would follow.
World Briefing | Middle East: Saudi Arabia: Attackers Kill Border Guard
The attack appeared to be the first on Saudi Arabia by the Houthi rebels, who have fought intermittently against the Yemeni government for more than five years, analysts said.
Blackwater Said to Pursue Bribes to Iraq After 17 Died
Former executives said it was unclear if payoffs of about $1 million were made to Iraqi officials, but the goal was to hush criticism and buy support after 17 civilians were killed.
Adversities Await Iraqis Who Return Home
More than half a million Iraqi families have left their homes since 2003, and one international group has identified fewer than 60,000 who have returned.
Clinton Backs Peace Talks Before Israeli Settlement Freeze
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton s call for peace talks to precede a freeze of Israeli settlements conflicts with Arab and Palestinian demands.
World Briefing | Middle East: Iran: Reporter Detained in Tehran
An Iranian reporter for Agence France-Presse was detained by the Iranian authorities during coverage of events observing the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the United States Embassy.
Group Documents Sexual Assaults in Iran Postelection Crackdown
Human Rights Watch says one of the cases appeared in an official report, but was dropped by the government.
Medvedev Says Russia May Back Sanctions on Iran if Deal Falls Apart
The statement by President Dmitri A. Medvedev resembles an earlier one, but it takes on added significance now because Iran has equivocated on the international agreement.
Charges Prompt Iraqis to Look Into Blackwater
The Iraqi interior minister ordered an investigation into whether top Blackwater officials approved of bribes to Iraqi government officials after fatal shootings in 2007.
Israeli Asks Abbas Not to Step Down
Appealing to the president of the Palestinian Authority, who announced that he would not seek re-election, the Israeli president said: Don t let go.
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