| Al-Jazeera staff quit in dress code row FEMALE news presenters at Al-Jazeera have resigned over conflicts with management over dress code, it has emerged. news.com.au |
Iraq Suicide Bombing Strikes Shiites The attack killed at least 28 people despite intensive police efforts to protect the pilgrimage. nytimes.com |
Sports Briefing | Olympic Sports: Iran Accused of Playing Politics With Withdrawal vs. Israel Iran withdrew from a tae kwon do final against Israel at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore on Sunday, the same day Iran’s girls soccer team beat Papua New Guinea, 1-0, after reaching a compromise on Islamic head scarves. feeds.nytimes.com |
Six killed in Afghan election attacks SIX people have been killed in insurgent attacks during Afghanistan's parliamentary election today, after threats by the Taliban to disrupt the vote. news.com.au |
US soldier held after Taliban prisoner dies A US soldier was taken into custody in Afghanistan today after a Taliban prisoner was found shot to death. news.com.au |