Gaddafi loses role as head of African Union
African leaders thwarted an attempt by Muammer Gaddafi, Libya’s leader, to extend his chairmanship of the African Union for a second year, electing instead the president of Malawi
An Olympic Qualifier, but Not in Israel s Eyes
Under Israel s Olympic eligibility rules, figure skater Tamar Katz needed a top-14 finish at the European championships; she was 21st.
U.S. to Join Talks on Helping Yemen
The U.S. and 20 other countries are gathering for a conference in London to discuss ways to address Yemen s growing instability.
U.S. Speeding Up Missile Defenses in Persian Gulf
The Obama administration is accelerating the deployment of new defenses against possible Iranian missile attacks in the Persian Gulf, officials said.
Bin Laden Adds Climate Change to List of Grievances Against U.S.
The leader of Al Qaeda blamed developed countries for not halting climate change and said that the global economy should abandon its reliance on the American dollar.
Ghana coach Rajevac upbeat despite defeat to Egypt (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac believes his youthful team’s fine run at the African Cup of Nations will help his players at the World Cup, despite Sunday’s 1-0 defeat by Egypt in the final. “Experience gained here will be crucial to our preparations at the World Cup,” Rajevac told the Associated Press after Egypt dashed his hopes of becoming the first foreign coach to lift the…
Egypt beats Ghana 1-0 to earn African Cup title (AP via Yahoo! News)
Egypt won the African Cup of Nations for the third straight time Sunday after substitute Mohamed Gedo scored in the 85th minute for a 1-0 victory over Ghana.
Iraq Mends a System to Treat Trauma
By 2006, fewer than 100 psychiatrists remained in Iraq, so the government has embarked on a program to rebuild its ruined mental health care system.
Supersub ‘Gedo’ the hero as Egypt retain African crown (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Egypt entered the record books here on Sunday, beating Ghana 1-0 in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with supersub Mohamed ‘Gedo’ Nagy lifting the Pharaohs to their third straight title.
Iran executes two opposition supporters
Tehran has hanged two opposition supporters on charges of trying to overthrow the Islamic regime during street protests, in a rare punishment for political activities
Panel denies critics their day of judgment
Tony Blair began Friday’s appearance before the Iraq inquiry looking nervous. Yet somehow the coup de gr ce his detractors have long been waiting for never materialised
London summit pledges help for Yemen
World powers are to work together to co-ordinate international efforts to revive the country’s economy and help it counter the threat of Islamist militancy.
Israel Defends Its Inquiry Into Gaza War
The letter was the first official response to a harshly critical U.N. study called the Goldstone report.
Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests
The Israeli Army and security forces have recently begun clamping down, arresting scores of local organizers and activists and conducting nighttime raids on the homes of others.
Iraq Insurgency Group Says It Bombed Baghdad Hotels
A group known as the Islamic State of Iraq claimed responsibility Wednesday for this week s bombings that targeted three landmark hotels in Baghdad catering to foreigners.
Egypt Also Tries to Restrict Veils
As French legislators continue to wrestle with the idea of imposing a partial ban on full facial veils, Egypt’s courts have been dealing with the same issue.
Halaichiya Journal: From Reeds to the River, a Village From Iraq s Past
In a country invaded, wrecked and not yet rebuilt, Halaichiya has the distinction of never having seen an American, much less a soldier.
