Vatican Decries Plight of Mideast Christians
In a document presented by Pope Benedict XVI, bishops from Middle East decried the plight of Christians in the region. nytimes.com |
Despite Settlement Freeze, Buildings Rise
An examination of the settlement freeze after more than seven months shows that in many West Bank settlements, building is proceeding apace. feeds.nytimes.com |
Fatality in Iraq Is First After Deadline
An American soldier was killed on Sunday, marking the first American fatality since the military declared last week that the last combat unit had pulled out of the country. nytimes.com |
Al-Qaida in Iraq Claims Baghdad Bombings
Al-Qaida's front group in Iraq claimed responsibility Friday for two Baghdad bombings last week that killed at least 31 people at a government security agency and what it called an "evil" mobile phone provider. feeds.nytimes.com |
Top Iran Nuclear Scientists Attacked
Two scientists were attacked and one died, prompting accusations that the United States and Israel were trying to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program. feeds.nytimes.com |