Politicus: What price Russia s help with Iran?
Russia, it would seem, is finally making some of the right noises about tougher sanctions against Iran. But it is the West that would stop the mullahs short of a bomb.
Iran s Leader of Opposition Assails Cult of Rulers
The statements appeared to be part of a renewed campaign by the opposition s leadership to prove that they were still vital, despite a brutal crackdown by the government.
Amman Journal: Sidewalks, and an Identity, Sprout in Jordan s Capital
Sidewalks and benches are seen as powerful tools, helping a city bereft of an identity develop a sense of place.
More Clashes Over Israeli Claim to Shrine
Dozens of Palestinian youths clashed with Israeli forces in Hebron for a fourth day Thursday over the inclusion of a hotly contested religious shrine on a list of Jewish heritage sites.
Names of the Dead
The Department of Defense has identified 4,369 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war and 992 who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations.
Iran to Build More Enrichment Plants
A senior Iranian official said on Monday that his country planned to build 10 more nuclear enrichment plants, two of them within the next year.
In an Iraqi City, the Real Ballot Contest Is for Shiite Leadership
As the March 7 parliamentary election approaches, Nasiriya, where two coalitions of religious parties are vying for votes, offers a glimpse at Iraqi sectarian politics.
European Press Links Israelis to Dubai Killing
As Israel’s foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, prepared to meet his British and Irish counterparts on Monday, press reports from Britain and Germany linked Israelis to the assassination of a Hamas official in Dubai last month.
Inquiry Grows in Dubai Assassination
The police in Dubai released the names of 15 more suspects in the killing of a senior Hamas operative in a Dubai hotel room, expanding the range of an investigation.
Hurdles Hinder Counterterrorism Center
The National Counterterrorism Center is struggling with staffing flaws and internal cultural clashes, a study says.
