| Ancient pagan altar unearthed in Israel ISRAELI archaeologists say workers have uncovered an ancient pagan altar while clearing ground for construction of a hotly disputed hospital emergency room. news.com.au |
Paragliding Over Mosul – Because Iraq Just Isn't Dangerous Enough Already At Mosul's innumerable checkpoints, the Falcon Club endures the suspicions of Iraqi soldiers who have never heard of a paraglider, have never seen a hot air balloon outside of an American movie, and who believe - reasonably - that Iraq is dangerous enough without courting death. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iranian Lawyer Says He Fled to Norway A lawyer who defended a woman facing death by stoning in Iran said he fled to seek protection from his country’s authorities. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | MIDDLE EAST: Iran: Hiker’s Family Asks That Bail Be Reduced The family of one of three American hikers arrested more than a year ago by Iranian authorities cannot afford to pay her $500,000 bail set by Iran and is asking to have it reduced. feeds.nytimes.com |
Turkey wants Israeli apology for fatal raid TURKEY'S prime minister has again accused Israel of "state terrorism" and called on the Jewish state to apologise and compensate victims of a raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. news.com.au |