| Cairo Journal: Billboard Blitz (Drink This!) Alters Landscape (Buy That!) of City The outbreak of billboards has underscored some of the fundamental problems Egypt faces, including a growing class divide between the rich and the poor. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iraq Veteran Lost His Arms and Legs to a Bomb Brendan Marrocco lost his arms and legs to a bomb in Iraq. A year later, he is walking again and is an inspiration to fellow veterans. nytimes.com |
Attacks in Iraq Rise During Ramadan Roadside bombs, booby-trapped cars and hit-and-run attacks reverberated across Iraq on Sunday. nytimes.com |
Diggers target of Koran-burning rumour AUSTRALIAN soldiers have been at the centre of a violent protest in Afghanistan after locals became angry over reports, presumably instigated by the Taliban, that they had been burning copies of the Koran. news.com.au |
U.S. Plans to Sell Jet Fighters and Helicopters to Saudis The Obama administration notified Congress on Wednesday that it planned to sell up to $60 billion in advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia, a deal intended to counter the rising influence of Iran. feeds.nytimes.com |