Coordinated Attacks Strike Baghdad
The attack on checkpoints and two car bombs appeared to be against civilians and Iraqi police and army units. nytimes.com |
Al-Qaeda warns of new attacks on US
AL-QAEDA'S US-born spokesman has warned President Barack Obama the militant group may launch new attacks that would kill more Americans than previous ones. news.com.au |
President Returns to Nigeria, but Not to Work
President Umaru Yar’Adua’s return from medical treatment in Saudi Arabia had raised concerns that a power struggle might unfold between him and the vice president. nytimes.com |
U.S. Says Killings Won’t Affect Iraq Mission
The killings of two American soldiers by an Iraqi soldier appear to have stemmed from an argument that escalated into gunfire, Iraqi officials said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Jericho Unveils Massive Ancient Mosaic
Visitors to ancient Jericho Sunday got a rare glimpse at what archaeologists here say is the largest carpet mosaic in the Middle East, measuring nearly 900 square meters (9,700 square feet). feeds.nytimes.com |