| Man jailed for killing pregnant sister A JORDANIAN man was condemned to death yesterday for killing his sister after he learned that she had become pregnant outside wedlock, but the sentence was later commuted to 10 years in jail. news.com.au |
Iranian Exiles Struggle to Stay Involved The Web keeps Iranian exiles involved, but they can no longer confront the government in Iran, where bloody repression has put lives in danger. nytimes.com |
'Government faked daughter's bikini pics' A FORMER UN nuclear chief turned Egyptian reformer has accused the government of publishing pictures of his adult daughter in a swimsuit and at events with alcohol in response to his bid for democratic reforms. news.com.au |
Israeli Rabbis Visit Torched West Bank Mosque Six rabbis from West Bank settlements took a step Tuesday to defuse tension over an arson attack at a West Bank mosque, apparently by extremist settlers — they presented 20 new Quran books to replace those damaged in the blaze. feeds.nytimes.com |
Women of Saudi Arabia Emerge on the Bosporus A creative movement based in London and Jidda has organized an exhibition in Istanbul of works from 22 Saudi artists that touch on faith, culture and identity. nytimes.com |