| Israel will block Gaza-bound aid armada A FLOTILLA of humanitarian aid ships sent from Ireland, Greece and Turkey to help people in Gaza will not be allowed in, Israel warned last night. news.com.au |
Petraes makes pubic debut in Kabul US General David Petraeus made his public debut on Saturday as commander of the Afghan war, celebrating US Independence Day in one of the most heavily guarded places in the country. news.com.au |
Iranian Prisoners Explain End of Hunger Strikes 15 opposition activists in Tehran's Evin prison explained why they had ended their hunger strikes on Monday in a letter published on the Web site of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hussein Moussavi. feeds.nytimes.com |
Europeans Still Like Obama, but Fret Over Foreign Policy Issues President Barack Obama’s popularity remains high among Europeans, but there are growing doubts about his handling of Iran and Afghanistan. nytimes.com |
At War: Op-Ed: The Wars That America Forgot About Tom Brokaw's Op-Ed essay asks why the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are not featuring more prominently in the midterm elections. feeds.nytimes.com |