| Killing of Journalist Inflames Iraqi Kurds Students tried to storm the Parliament building of the Kurdistan region after the death of Zardasht Osman, a writer who was critical of the regional authorities. nytimes.com |
Iran Executes Sunni Rebel Leader Abdul-Malik Rigi was hanged on Sunday morning after a revolutionary court found him guilty of 79 criminal charges, the ISNA news agency reported. nytimes.com |
Ending One War, Tacitly Defending Another President Obama marks the last month of combat missions in Iraq. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iran woman's stoning sentence 'on hold' IRAN'S foreign ministry said the stoning death sentence given to a woman convicted of adultery and murder was now on hold. news.com.au |
Israeli Cabinet Approves Citizenship Amendment The amendment requiring new citizens to pledge loyalty to a Jewish and democratic state was decried by opponents as provocative and racist. feeds.nytimes.com |