| Iraqi Court Supports Barred Candidates The ruling by an appeals court on Monday ended, for now, a bitter dispute over the disqualification of hundreds of candidates with ties to the Baath Party. feeds.nytimes.com |
In Iraq, Divvying Up the Spoils of Political War In trying to build a nation from disparate tribes, sects and ethnic groups, Iraqis struggle with quotas and grudges. nytimes.com |
Emirates Official Says Japanese Tanker Was Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Officials say a terrorist attack caused the damage an oil tanker suffered in the Strait of Hormuz last week. feeds.nytimes.com |
Barge Leaks 100 Tons of Gasoline Into Nile LUXOR, Egypt — A barge has leaked some 100 tons of gasoline into the Nile River in southern Egypt after it became partially submerged while workers unloaded its cargo. feeds.nytimes.com |
Renegade Commander Starts Talks With South Sudan KHARTOUM (Reuters) - A renegade army commander has begun reconciliation talks with the South Sudan's president, officials said on Thursday, as part of a new push to end southern divisions ahead of an independence referendum. feeds.nytimes.com |