| Four Militants Killed Near Gaza Coast by Israeli Navy Israel said on Monday that its naval force fired on what it called a “squad of terrorists wearing diving suits.” feeds.nytimes.com |
Iraq's Imperiled Modern Art Iraq has deeply rooted artistic and cultural traditions largely eclipsed by the carnage and chaos of the last seven years, and desperately in need of revival. feeds.nytimes.com |
U.S. Meets Aug. 31 Troop Target in Iraq The American military said Tuesday that the troop number in Iraq dropped below 50,000, in line with the Obama administration’s deadline. nytimes.com |
World Briefing | Middle East: Israel: Palestinians Blame Israel in Death of a Gaza Fisherman Israeli naval forces fatally shot a Gaza fisherman early Friday, Palestinian officials said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Fraud Charges Mar Egypt Vote There was a sense among many that Egypt’s long-dominant party was bent on entrenching its hold. feeds.nytimes.com |