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Asia Times Sectarian clashes flare in Iraq By Ahmed Ali and Dahr Jamail | BAQUBA - A military operation said to target al-Qaeda has ended up targeting Sunni Muslims instead, creating new sectarian tensions. | A US-backed security operation lau... (photo: US Army / Spc. Richard Del Vecchio) Al Qaeda Iraq Military Photos Sunni |
Asia Times The Biden factor in US-Iran relations | By Kaveh L Afrasiabi | Senator Barack Obama's choice of Senator Joseph Biden as his running mate for the Democratic ticket for the US presidency is a good omen for troubled US-Iran relations and wil... (photo: Public Domain / Demcratic Covention) Democratic Diplomatic Iran Photos US |
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The News & Observer Jordan reaches out to militant Hamas AMMAN, Jordan - In an about-face, Jordan is reaching out to the Hamas militant group amid fears that a collapse of Mideast peacemaking would bring an influx of refugees. ... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Amman Hamas Jordan Mideast Photos |
BBC News Securing Baghdad with militiamen | A major shift in security came when local tribesmen began policing the area. The Sons of Iraq - also known as the Tribal Awakening - once fought against the Americans b... (photo: USAF / Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew) Baghdad Pentagon Photos Politics War |
CNN Iraqi troops to take control of former restive province From Barbara Starr | CNN Pentagon Correspondent | WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S.-led coalition troops are scheduled to hand over control of a onetime hub of the Sunni insurgenc... (photo: Public Domain / Jumping cheese ) Iraq Peace Photos Police Politics |
The Times of India Qatar signs railway study deal with Deutsche Bahn | | DUBAI: German railway operator Deutsche Bahn, which is planning an initial public offering, has signed a ... (photo: AP Photo / Fabian Bimmer) Dubai Germany Photos Qatar Rail |
The News & Observer Voices of faith: What does your faith say about justification of violence under certain circumstances? Voices of faith: What does your faith say about justification of violence under certain circumstances? | PROMOTE GOOD, PROHIBIT EVIL | Syed E. Hasan, Ph.D., Islamic Resea... (photo: WN / Denise Yong) Faith Islam Photos Religion Violence |
Sporting Life Southgate Eager To Keep Mido | Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate admits Mido is giving him a selection headache and has urged the striker to stick with the club. | After scoring from the bench in t... (photo: AP/Lefteris Pitarakis) Egypt Games League Photos Soccer |