| Hell in the Islamic Republic One young Iranian's nightmare and the enduring need for dialogue. nytimes.com |
Iran’s Morality Police Focus on the Barbershop Short 1950s-style quiffs and a touch of gel are being touted in Iran as part of an effort “to halt the spread of unconventional styles and promote Islamic culture.” feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | Middle East: Lebanon: TV Show About Jesus, From an Islamic View, Is Canceled Two Shiite Muslim television stations canceled a controversial 17-part program about Jesus, saying they did not want to stir up sectarian conflict in Lebanon. feeds.nytimes.com |
Israel to buy US stealth fighters THE Israeli government has given final approval to the purchase of F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States, in one of the Jewish state's largest-ever arms purchases. news.com.au |
Iran Sets Trial Date for American Hikers Two American hikers held in Irn as well as a companion released in September will be tried on spying accusations Nov. 6, a lawyer confirmed. nytimes.com |