| Security Council Debates Criticism of Israeli Raid Attempts to issue a formal statement stalled after the United States rejected the strong condemnation sought by Turkey. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing: Middle East: Iraq: Pilgrims Are Targets of Bombs At least 15 people were killed Thursday by bombs aimed at Shiite pilgrims taking part in the final day of a holiday, officials said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Hostages taken, shots fired at embassy A PALESTINIAN man took hostages in the Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv overnight after shots were fired outside, Israeli police and a Foreign Ministry official said, in an incident that appeared to have only an indirect link to recent tensions between the two countries. news.com.au |
Woman jailed for 'warring against God' IRAN sentenced a women's rights activist to six years in jail on charges including "warring against God," an offence that can carry the death penalty, her lawyer said today. news.com.au |
EU And Russia Prod Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks In November BRUSSELS/MOSCOW (Reuters) - European Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton reissued an invitation to Iran on Friday to hold talks on its nuclear program next month, while Russia also pressed Iran to take up the offer. feeds.nytimes.com |