Bombs Explode Outside Homes of Iraqi Police Officers, Killing 4
The series of bombings signaled a new tactic by insurgents seeking to spread chaos three months after a national election that has not yet delivered a clear winner. feeds.nytimes.com |
Toll Rises From Twin Suicide Bombing at Iranian Mosque
The bombers, one in women’s clothing, attacked outside a mosque in southeastern Iran, killing at least 26 people. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iran Clamps Down on Reporting on Protest Leaders
Several news outlets have been shut down since last year’s presidential election, including major reformist dailies and magazines that have been critical of it. feeds.nytimes.com |
Omanis Arrive in Iran to Aid 2 U.S. Hikers, Paper Reports
The newspaper Jomhuri-e Islami, citing unnamed sources, stated that an Omani delegation arrived in Tehran to mediate efforts for the release of two American hikers. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | Middle East: Saudi Arabia: King Has Surgery
King Abdullah, 86, successfully underwent back surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital, according to a palace statement. feeds.nytimes.com |