World - Middle East
Iran Closes Down Office of Reformer Karoubi
Sep 8, 2009, 2:00 pmIran closed the office of pro-reform cleric Mehdi Karoubi, who came fourth in the disputed election.
UAE Denies $40 Billion Nuclear Contract Award Imminent
Sep 8, 2009, 10:00 amThe United Arab Emirates denied it will soon award a contract for the development of nuclear power plants.
Afghan Vote Watchdog Finds Fraud, Orders Recounts
Sep 8, 2009, 9:00 amThe announcement came on the same day a suicide car bomber blew up his vehicle outside a NATO military base at Kabul.
Iran Should Free Some Post-Election Detainees, MP Says
Sep 8, 2009, 9:00 amMP Farhad Tajari condemned the conduct of mass trials that Iran began last month of more than 100 reformers.
Suicide Bomber Attacks Kabul Airport Base
Sep 8, 2009, 2:00 amA suicide car bomber exploded outside a NATO military base, killing at least one civilian.
Bombs across Iraq Kill 19, Wound 39
Sep 7, 2009, 5:00 pmThe attack took place as people gathered to hear an evening sermon after breaking their fast during Ramadan.
Afghan President Karzai Says U.S. Wants to Manipulate Him
Sep 7, 2009, 3:00 pmKarzai also condemned a NATO airstrike last week on hijacked fuel tankers.
Israel Authorises New Settler Homes in West Bank
Sep 7, 2009, 1:00 pmIsrael approved on Monday the building of 455 settler homes in the occupied West Bank, a move opposed by the U.S.
U.S., Israel Again at Loggerheads Over Settlements
Sep 4, 2009, 1:00 pmIsrael's plan to approve more construction in Jewish settlements put it at odds with the Obama administration
Uzbekistan Raises Weekend Gunfight Death Toll to 3
Sep 4, 2009, 4:00 amUzbekistan earlier said it had killed two bandits in a gunfight in a residential area of the capital Tashkent.
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