Iranian Says New Sanctions Will End Uranium Deal
The speaker of the Parliament said Iran would abandon a deal to ship nuclear fuel to Turkey if the U.S. pushes new sanctions through the U.N. Security Council. feeds.nytimes.com |
U.S. Rushes to Complete Only Some Iraq Projects
A push to complete reconstruction work has been met with scorn by Iraqi officials, who say some projects are finished with such haste that engineering standards have deteriorated. nytimes.com |
Barak Testifies in Flotilla Inquest
The Israeli defense minister, Ehud Barak, said on Tuesday that Israel’s leaders were aware that the interception of a flotilla bound for Gaza could turn violent. feeds.nytimes.com |
Oman in Rare Spotlight After Bail Deal With Iran
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) -- Oman's royal leaders have long preferred the understated approach: No high-rises like their Gulf neighbors and policies that quietly balance close ties with both Washington and Tehran. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | Middle East: Iraq: 12 Die as Gunmen Storm Baghdad Gold Shops
Gunmen used hand grenades and small arms to kill three shop owners in the Mansour District of western Baghdad. feeds.nytimes.com |