| Maliki Says Iraq Needs a Strong Leader, Like Him Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki warned that failure to return him to power would lead to Iraq’s descent into violence. feeds.nytimes.com |
Toll Rises From Twin Suicide Bombing at Iranian Mosque The bombers, one in women’s clothing, attacked outside a mosque in southeastern Iran, killing at least 26 people. nytimes.com |
Tourist jailed for taking sunrise photo A BRITISH tourist has been locked up for 58 days in an Iranian jail for taking a photo. news.com.au |
Activists Expect Israel to Stop Gaza-Bound Boat A small boat carrying Jewish activists is on course to arrive in the blockaded Gaza Strip late Tuesday morning, though they consider it likely the Israeli navy will stop them, an activist on board told The Associated Press Monday. feeds.nytimes.com |
The Lede: Reaction to Leak of Diplomatic Cables Video of Clinton’s remarks; Wikipedia v. WikiLeaks; a cool response from the Kremlin. feeds.nytimes.com |