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Israel Appears to Rehearse Iran Attack, According to Report

Friday, June 20, 2008 8:21:00 PM

WASHINGTON—U.S. officials say Israel carried out a large military exercise this month that appeared to be a rehearsal for a potential bombing attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, The New York Time ...   Full Story

Iran Says Ready to Negotiate on Nuclear Incentives

Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:10:00 PM

KAMPALA—Iran said on Thursday it was ready to negotiate over a new package of economic incentives put forward by major powers seeking to persuade Tehran to curb its nuclear work.Iranian Foreign Min ...   Full Story

U.S. Blames Shi'ite Group for Baghdad Bomb

Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:49:00 PM

U.S. forces on Wednesday blamed a rogue Shi'ite militia group seeking to stir up sectarian violence for a devastating truck bombing that killed 63 people in Baghdad0   Full Story

Taliban Suffer Hundreds of Casualties in NATO-Afghan Operation

Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:12:00 AM

KANDAHAR, Afghan and NATO-led forces cleared out Taliban militants from the outskirts of Kandahar city on Thursday, killing or wounding hundreds of the insurgents, the provincial governor said."The ...   Full Story

Israel and Hezbollah Close to Prisoner Swap, Says Source

Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:12:00 AM

Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel are putting the final touches to an agreement to exchange prisoners, a Lebanese political source said on Wednesday.   Full Story

Car Bomb at Baghdad Market Kills 51

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:20:00 AM

A powerful car bomb exploded in a crowded market area of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing 51 people and wounding 75, in the deadliest attack in the Iraqi capital in months.   Full Story

Afghans Start Anti-Taliban Offensive in South

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:09:00 AM

The Afghan army launched an operation on Wednesday to drive Taliban insurgents from villages on the outskirts of Kandahar city in the south, the defence ministry said, but gave no details.   Full Story

Iran Not Withdrawing Funds from Europe, According to Bank Head

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:05:00 AM

TEHRAN—Iranian banks are not moving funds from Europe , the head of a state bank was quoted as saying, contradicting reports that Tehran was withdrawing assets in the face of tightening sanctions over ...   Full Story

Chinese Role in Syrian Nukes

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:01:00 PM

Last September, Israeli army planes bombed a Syrian nuclear reactor, built with assistance from North Korea.   Full Story

Israel, Hamas Agree to Gaza Truce

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 8:59:00 PM

GAZA—A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip will begin on Thursday, Egypt said after mediating a deal that could ease a crippling Israeli blockade of the Hamas-controll ...   Full Story

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