Female Factor: Talk of Women’s Rights Divides Saudi Arabia
A tussle in Saudi society over women’s rights has made the female factor a major issue in the kingdom’s future. feeds.nytimes.com |
Fighting 'Hard' and 'Soft' Counterinsurgency on Holy Ground
A battle unfolds in Afghanistan's Paktika province requiring deadly force and careful diplomacy. feeds.nytimes.com |
Nail-packed suicide bomb kills 61
A SUICIDE bomber sat for hours yesterday among hundreds of unprotected army recruits before detonating nail-packed explosives strapped to his body, killing 61 people and casting new doubt on the ability of Iraqi forces as US troops head home. news.com.au |
Freed American hiker arrives back in US
THE American hiker freed by Iran after being held for more than a year with two friends on suspicion of spying has returned to the US with her mother Sunday, a family friend said. news.com.au |
U.S. Urges Compromise Ahead Of New Sudan Talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North and south Sudan must be ready to compromise next week when they meet in Ethiopia to discuss remaining obstacles to January elections that could see the oil-rich south emerge as an independent country, U.S. officials said Friday. feeds.nytimes.com |