| Maliki Says Iraq Needs Him as Leader Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki warned that failure to return him to power would lead to Iraq’s descent into violence. nytimes.com |
Samarra Journal: Iraq’s Fratricidal War Plays Out Again in One Home It reads like a short version of the war: a man who worked for the Americans was killed by his son, an insurgent. feeds.nytimes.com |
Outlines Emerge of Future State in the West Bank Some see encouraging signs about a two-state solution in improved security and governance by Palestinians. feeds.nytimes.com |
Drones as Occupational Hazard A Times correspondent ponders why the Taliban seemed so unconcerned about the drones overhead. feeds.nytimes.com |
For Women, Diploma Doesn't Mean a Career High university graduation rates for women in the Gulf states are not necessarily translating into private sector jobs. nytimes.com |