Hamas not a terrorist group - Turkish PM
TURKEY'S Prime Minister says he doesn't view radical Palestinian group Hamas, Israel's arch-foe, as a terrorist organisation. news.com.au |
After Killing at a Bazaar, Iran Declares 2 Days Off
The sudden announcement came after a long-simmering dispute between President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Tehran bazaar over taxes erupted last week, leaving one merchant dead. feeds.nytimes.com |
Crime (Sex) and Punishment (Stoning)
A particularly hard-to-grasp form of execution speaks to the distance between societies. And why we may see more of it. feeds.nytimes.com |
With Warning, Obama Presses Chinese Leader on Currency
President Obama increased pressure on China to immediately revalue its currency, sending the message that the United States may take action to protect its interests. feeds.nytimes.com |
At War: Ask the Reporters: Iraq War Logs
The New York Times reporters who wrote about a trove of classified Iraq war military documents disclosed by Wikileaks last week will be answering questions from readers. feeds.nytimes.com |