Memo From Cairo: Political Levers Lock Into Gear in Election Year
Egypt s parliamentary elections are months away, but arrests of the leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood group have already begun.
Iranians Defy a Ban in a Display of Dissent
Iranians celebrated the Feast of Fire, an ancient Iranian holiday, turning an annual celebration into a show of antigovernment sentiment.
Israel Seals Off West Bank to Prevent Unrest
Israel wants to prevent Palestinians from entering the country for 48 hours, in reaction to clashes following Friday prayers that have taken place in the past few weeks.
N.B.A. Approves Jordan s Purchase of Bobcats (New York Times)
Michael Jordan is buying the money-losing team in Charlotte, N.C., an expansion franchise in 2002, for $275 million.
World Briefing | MIDDLE EAST: Yemen: Al Jazeera s Broadcast Equipment Is Seized
Al Jazeera said Yemeni authorities confiscated broadcasting equipment from its offices in Sana, after complaining of its coverage of the country s restive southern region.
Names of the Dead
The Department of Defense confirmed the death of the following American on Friday.
Frustration Grows in Iraq at Slow Pace of Vote Tally
American officials have expressed concern privately that even a fair election might be made to appear unfair because of the slow vote count.
Rebuilt Synagogue Is Caught in Disputes Over Jerusalem
Israel officially inaugurated a rebuilt synagogue in Jerusalem s Old City, entangling what was intended to be a festive event with the diplomatic row over new Israeli construction.
Rethinking What Happens If Iran Gets Nuclear Weapons
Whatever the U.S. wishes, Iran may get nuclear weapons. A debate is building on whether containment would work.
Iraq Election May Leave Kirkuk Status Uncertain
The issue of whether the oil city should join the Kurdistan region received strong support on both sides.
Israelis Block Palestinians From Holy Site
On Friday, Israeli police prevented young Palestinian men from praying at a holy site in Jerusalem, and Israel’s military imposed a general ban on travel by Palestinians from the West Bank into Israel.
Names of the Dead
The Department of Defense confirmed the death of the following American in the Iraq war.
World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Constitutional Court Supports Female Judges
The ruling follows a dispute in the State Council, the top administrative court, over whether women should be appointed to the courts.
Jordan’s bid for Bobcats approved by NBA board (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Michael Jordan became a basketball star at North Carolina. Now he’ll try to turn around the state’s money-losing NBA team by becoming the first ex-player to be a majority owner in the league. The NBA’s Board of Governors on Wednesday unanimously approved Jordan’s $275 million bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats from Bob Johnson.
Issue of Presidency Endangers Iraq s Tenuous Balance
In negotiations, the presidency has emerged as a growing quarrel, threatening to upset Iraq s ambiguous arrangements of sect, ethnicity and power.
Israel Seeks to Mend Rift With the U.S.
Israeli officials said they were working on a plan to defuse tensions over building in East Jerusalem.
Defendants Fresh From War Find Service Counts in Court
Judges are finding ways to factor stress and other burdens into sentences for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who break the law.
Names of the Dead
The Department of Defense confirmed the deaths of the following Americans on Tuesday.
