| Kurds Stage Strike in Iran to Protest Executions of Activists Iranian Kurds staged one of their largest strikes in recent years, closing shops and bazaars in a challenge to the country’s leaders, who have long worried about this restive minority population. nytimes.com |
World Briefing | Middle East: Iraq: Insurgent Group Says It Bombed Bank The Islamic State of Iraq claimed responsibility for the bombing attack on the Trade Bank of Iraq on Sunday that killed at least 18 people. feeds.nytimes.com |
Two car bombs kill 30, wound 80 in Iraq TWO near-simultaneous car bombs in the southern Iraqi city of Kut killed 30 people and wounded 80 this morning. news.com.au |
Turkey Channeled ‘White Shadow’ as Basketball Caught On The television series “White Shadow,” shown in Turkey from 1980 to 1982, had a major impact on the growth of basketball there. feeds.nytimes.com |
Israel Says Flotilla Detainees Were Treated Well Israeli officials on Tuesday denied allegations in a U.N. report that international activists detained after the deadly raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla were abused, telling an investigative committee that everyone was treated with respect. feeds.nytimes.com |