At least 30 Iraqi prisoners tunnel free in latest escapeBAGHDAD More than 30 prisoners, including several high-ranking al Qaida in Iraq figures, tunneled their way out Thursday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, authorities confirmed early Friday. 14 prisoners escape north Iraq prison: policeFourteen prisoners charged with “terrorism” escaped from prison through a tunnel…
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Sep
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Iraq – At least 30 Iraqi prisoners tunnel free in latest escape
Sep
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Lebanon Crisis Monitor – Lebanese historian Salibi dies at 82
Lebanese historian Salibi dies at 82Prominent Lebanese historian Kamal Salibi, who taught at the American University of Beirut for more than half a century, died in Beirut on Thursday aged 82, the university announced. Lebanon calls to curb Israeli violations of the Lebanese sovereigntyNew York: Lebanese representative at the United Nations Nawwaf Salam called on…
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Aug
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Turkey – Bin Surour seeks Turkish delight – Gulf News
Bin Surour seeks Turkish delight – Gulf NewsThe two-day festival, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday, is the highlight of the Turkish racing season. It also boasts some high-quality Group races. In many ways Turkey has been a happy hunting ground for Bin Surour who in 2009 won the 115,00 Turkish opposition leader visits…
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Aug
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Iraq – Former Official: Interrogations Were Geared to Link Iraq, Al Qaeda
Former Official: Interrogations Were Geared to Link Iraq, Al QaedaColin Powell’s ex-chief of staff made the accusation in a televised interview and said he’d testify against former colleagues U.S. and Iraq talking but no F-16 deal yetBAGHDAD (Reuters) – Washington and Baghdad have made significant progress on a deal for Iraq to buy Lockheed Martin…
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Aug
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Lebanon Crisis Monitor – In Lebanon, the plot thickens
In Lebanon, the plot thickensHezbollah states that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon is part of a conspiracy aimed at targeting the resistance group. LebanonA chronology of key events in the history of Lebanon UNSC slams Israel’s Nakba Day killingThe UN Security Council (UNSC) has censured Israel’s killing of ten civilian protesters on Lebanon’s border on…
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Aug
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Iran News – We are worried about situation in Bahrain: Iran’s Supreme Leader
We are worried about situation in Bahrain: Iran’s Supreme LeaderSupreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei announced on Wednesday that “we are very worried about situation in Bahrain.” The Leader made the remarks as he addressed worshippers at prayers marking Eid ul-Fitr. Iran Concerned West Will Benefit From Arab UprisingsIran’s supreme leader,…
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Aug
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Middle East News – 28 Are Killed in Bombing at a Mosque in Baghdad
28 Are Killed in Bombing at a Mosque in Baghdad A recent spike in suicide bombings has heightened fears among Iraqis that security is deteriorating as the United States prepares to withdraw its troops. At War Blog: Petraeus Retires, with a Warning Gen. David Petraeus at his retirement ceremony warns about budget cuts that could…
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Oct
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Middle East News – Terror Plot Foiled: But is the Threat in Yemen Growing?
Terror Plot Foiled: But is the Threat in Yemen Growing? Apparently acting on a tip from a Saudi Arabian source, the U.S. is searching for more suspicious packages after interdicting two cargo flights at East Midlands Airport in England and Dubai on Friday and finding shipments allegedly from Yemen that contained improvised bombs. Dubai police…
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Oct
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Middle East News – Cargo planes searched after suspicious device found
Cargo planes searched after suspicious device found Two suspicious packages originating in Yemen and destined for the U.S. were intercepted at a UPS facility in the U.K. and a FedEx distribution center in Dubai, sparking fears of an al Qaeda bomb plot, Fox News Channel reported today. An official UAE security source said the device……
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Oct
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Middle East News – A Note From the Editors
A Note From the Editors The archive is the second cache obtained by the independent organization WikiLeaks and made available to several news organizations. The Iraq documents shed new light on such fraught subjects as civilian deaths, detainee abuse and the involvement of Iran. News Analysis: Mix of Trust and Despair Helped Turn Tide in…
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