| Memo From Doha: Affluent Qataris Seek What Money Cannot Buy Qatar’s citizens appear to have it made. However, many Qataris say that they resent being treated as a minority in their own country, which is what they are. feeds.nytimes.com |
Israel launches spy satellite ISRAEL today launched a spy satellite from a base in the south of the country, the defence ministry said, with the device reportedly capable of monitoring arch-foe Iran. news.com.au |
The Lunatic’s Manual The death toll from combat and suicides continues to climb as our wartime misadventures grind on. nytimes.com |
4 Iraqi Prisoners Escape U.S. Custody The prisoners were among more than 200 that Iraq asked the United States military to hold because of their prominence and potential threats. feeds.nytimes.com |
The Female Factor: For Egyptians, Lebanese Pop Star's Murder Was Her Own Fault What do Egyptian woman have to say about the killing of the Lebanese pop star Suzanne Tamim by her real estate tycoon lover? Mostly, that she deserved it. feeds.nytimes.com |