| Iran Reported to Shut Factory Making ‘Neda’ Figurines 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. feeds.nytimes.com |
Twin suicide blasts kill 48 TWO suicide bombers targeting members of a government-backed, anti-al-Qaeda militia struck within hours of each other, killing at least 48 people and wounding dozens more. news.com.au |
Israel spells out essentials for peace deal ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today that Palestinian recognition of Israel as the Jewish homeland is chief among essential components for a peace deal, days ahead of renewed negotiations. news.com.au |
Israel Stops Jewish Activist Yacht on Way to Gaza ASHDOD, Israel (Reuters) - The Israeli navy boarded a yacht in the Mediterranean Tuesday to prevent 10 Jewish activists sailing to Gaza to protest against Israel's blockade of the Palestinian enclave. feeds.nytimes.com |
What We Must Do for Iraq Now Iraq still needs American help to strengthen its security forces and get its new government running smoothly. nytimes.com |