Iraqi Insurgents Plant Their Flag in Baghdad (30 Jul 2010)
The group, which has claimed a series of attacks, raised its flag after attacks on police Thursday.
TOEFL to Resume in Iran Amid Sanctions (30 Jul 2010)
The Educational Testing Service had halted registrations two weeks ago after its bank refused to continue processing payments from Iran in light of recent sanctions.
Many Questions About Damaged Japanese Tanker (30 Jul 2010)
Officials said that they were examining the hull of an oil tanker that was damaged as it traversed a waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Attorney General Addresses Police Abuse Case (29 Jul 2010)
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said during a visit to Cairo that he hoped an investigation into the death of a man in police custody last month would be carried out “in a transparent way.”
World Briefing | Middle East: Iran: Plants to Use Benzene to Increase Gas Production (29 Jul 2010)
Trying to offset the effect of sanctions, Iran said Wednesday that it would increase gasoline production by converting two petrochemical plants so they could produce gasoline.
Iranian Exiles Struggle to Stay Involved (28 Jul 2010)
The Web keeps Iranian exiles involved, but they can no longer confront the government in Iran, where bloody repression has put lives in danger.
U.S. Military Chief Presses Iraqis to End Political Deadlock (28 Jul 2010)
As the top American military officer arrived to press Iraqi leaders to resolve their political impasse, the country’s new parliament canceled plans to meet.
Student Injury at Protest Leads to Battle in Israel (30 Jul 2010)
Emily Henochowicz was injured after she was struck by a tear gas canister fired by an Israeli border police officer.
Global Airline Pilots Not Happy About Israeli Security Program (28 Jul 2010)
Pilots say the program, which was imposed by Israel’s Ministry of Transport, could subject inbound flights to possible attacks by Israeli warplanes.
Cameron Urges Change in Gaza (28 Jul 2010)
The British prime minister condemned Israel’s partial blockade of Gaza, describing Gaza as a “prison camp,” and urged Turkey and Israel to repair their friendship.
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