| For Turkey, an Embrace of Iran Is a Matter of Building Bridges For the United States, the vote by Turkey not to support new sanctions against Iran was a disappointing betrayal by a close ally that has prompted soul searching. nytimes.com |
al-Qaeda prisoners escape Iraqi jail FOUR al-Qaeda-linked detainees have escaped from a Baghdad area prison that was handed over by the US to Iraqi authorities a week ago, Iraq's justice minister said. news.com.au |
Jesus Bollywood movie to film in Israel A BOLLYWOOD movie that chronicles the childhood of Christ will be shot in Jerusalem. news.com.au |
In Iraq, New Leadership but Same Reality The sound of explosions from the Green Zone across the river is a familiar sound to anyone in Baghdad. feeds.nytimes.com |
At War: In Iraq, 'We're Still Getting Hit' The recent death of an American soldier by sniper fire is a reminder that the reduced United States force that remains in Iraq continues to face threats months after the official end of combat operations. feeds.nytimes.com |