| Iraqi Recount Preserves Lead of a Rival to Maliki The narrow victory of the leading rival to Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki removes a stumbling block in the process of forming a new government. feeds.nytimes.com |
Israeli warplanes 'launch raids' on Gaza ISRAELI warplanes reportedly flew three raids against the Gaza Strip overnight, wounding one person. news.com.au |
'Grenade attack' just a cracker - report A REPORT of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's motorcade being attacked by a grenade was inaccurate, an official said. news.com.au |
Iran says it will free female US hiker IRAN said overnight it will free Sarah Shourd, one of three Americans jailed for more than 13 months, as an act of clemency to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. news.com.au |
Iran Says to Stand By Lebanon Against Israeli Hostility BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad used his visit to Lebanon on Wednesday to assure the government that Iran would stand by Beirut in confronting what he called hostilities from neighbouring Israel. feeds.nytimes.com |