| Protest Music Stirs Fires of Iranian Discontent Since Iranian authorities have cracked down on the demonstrations that rocked the country after a disputed election, a flood of protest music has rushed in to comfort and inspire the opposition. nytimes.com |
World Briefing | MIDDLE EAST: Iran: Strike by Merchants Spreads at Tehran Bazaar The strike, the second major protest since 1979 at the bazaar, began after rumors circulated that the government planned to increase taxes up to 70 percent. feeds.nytimes.com |
Blackwater Reaches $42 Million Settlement With U.S. The $42 million fine allows the controversial security company, now called Xe Services, to avoid criminal charges while being able to obtain government contracts. nytimes.com |
Obama Presses Middle East Agenda at United Nations General Assembly President Obama spoke to the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday about Middle East peace, containing Iran’s nuclear program and helping the global economy. nytimes.com |
At War: One Poor Choice in Arming the Afghans The Afghans who receive weapons from the United States have a complaint about their quality, though it has been scarcely heard outside of Afghan security circles. feeds.nytimes.com |