| Iran Halts Production of ‘Neda’ Figures An Iranian factory was attempting to mass-produce statuettes of Neda Agha-Soltan, who became an icon of the opposition when a video of her shooting was broadcast. nytimes.com |
NATO out of Afghanistan by 2014 - report NATO troops are to pull out of Afghanistan by 2014, according to a leaked memo mapping out the withdrawal. news.com.au |
Restoring Names to Iraq War’s Unknown Casualties A quest to confirm the death of a loved one — a son, husband, father and brother — took years, along with courage and luck. feeds.nytimes.com |
No Death Sentence for Tycoon in Egypt A court ordered Hisham Talaat Moustafa, a former member of Parliament, to serve 15 years in prison in the murder of a Lebanese pop star. feeds.nytimes.com |
For Saudi Women, Biggest Challenge Is Getting to Play Physical activity is forbidden in Saudi Arabia’s state-run girls’ schools, and the country is one of the few that have not sent women to the Olympic Games. nytimes.com |