| Second Set of Activists Steams Toward Gaza Another ship seeking to test Israel’s blockade of Gaza was heading toward the Palestinian enclave on Friday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Scientist Seeks to Return to Iran From U.S., Pakistan Says In the latest twist in a murky tale, a nuclear scientist who Tehran says was kidnapped by the C.I.A. took refuge in the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, Pakistan said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Last US combat brigade leaves Iraq THE last US combat brigade pulled out of Iraq at dawn Thursday (local time), a key milestone in the withdrawal of American forces more than seven years after the US-led invasion that ousted dictator Saddam Hussein. news.com.au |
Iran Jails Journalist Baghi in Continued Post-Election Crackdown The journalist, Emadoldin Baghi, was jailed for six years for offenses that also include “colluding to commit against national security.” nytimes.com |
WikiLeaks release aimed at me, says PM NEW documents detailing alleged prisoner abuse by Iraqi security officials have prompted fresh doubts about Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's bid to remain in power for a second term. news.com.au |