| Iraqis Reach Deal to Stop Barring Candidates The move papers over the sectarian tensions the push had unleashed but lifts an obstacle to forming a government. feeds.nytimes.com |
Men beheaded, nailed to cross in Saudi SAUDI Arabia executed two murderers including a Yemeni whose body was nailed to a cross after he was convicted of killing a fellow countryman and his daughter. news.com.au |
Politicus: Loopholes Let Iran Off the Hook New sanctions against Tehran may be tougher, but there's too much inconsistency from Russia and elsewhere to get the job done. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iran to Release One of the Detained U.S. Hikers Iran announced that one of the three Americans jailed for more than a year will be released Saturday to mark the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iranian Officials Warn of Unrest Tied to Subsidy Cuts Top police officials have issued a series of warnings against potential threats following the cuts, which some fear could set off a chain reaction of price increases and economic hardships. feeds.nytimes.com |