| Ahmadinejad Rebukes Kremlin on Sanctions Russia and Iran clashed over Russian support for American-backed sanctions over Iran’s nuclear program. feeds.nytimes.com |
Israel Details Easing of Gaza Blockade An announcement on the blockade came amid a flurry of activity apparently intended to show momentum ahead of the prime minister’s meeting with President Obama. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | MIDDLE EAST: Lebanon: Tribunal Turns to Hezbollah The international tribunal investigating the 2005 killing of a former Lebanese prime minister, Rafik Hariri, requested Wednesday that Hezbollah turn over evidence that the militant group says implicates Israel in the assassination. feeds.nytimes.com |
Arabs to Target Israel At U.N. Atom Body, Resist West VIENNA (Reuters) - Arab states pledged on Thursday to step up pressure on Israel to join a global anti-nuclear arms pact, defying U.S. warnings their action could harm Middle East peace talks. feeds.nytimes.com |
U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 4,416 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war and 1,329 who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. nytimes.com |