| U.S. Presses Its Case Against Iran Ahead of Sanctions Vote The Obama administration is sharing new intelligence with U.N. Security Council members that says Iran has revived elements of its nuclear weapons program that were thought dormant. nytimes.com |
World Briefing | Middle East: Israel: Military Court Convicts 2 An Israeli Army officer and a soldier were found guilty of unbecoming conduct for their involvement in shooting a rubber bullet at the foot of a bound and blindfolded Palestinian in 2008. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iran Clamps Down on Reporting on Protest Leaders Several news outlets have been shut down since last year’s presidential election, including major reformist dailies and magazines that have been critical of it. nytimes.com |
Jordan's Queen Rania Has Heart Procedure in US Jordan's Royal Palace says Queen Rania has undergone a non-surgical procedure in New York to correct an irregular heartbeat. feeds.nytimes.com |
Critic’s Notebook: Building Museums, and a Fresh Arab Identity In Abu Dhabi and Qatar, large cultural projects, particularly museums, are being planned and built in an effort to reshape corners of the modern Arab world. feeds.nytimes.com |