*Iraq says US sought troop presence to 2015
Iraq says US sought troop presence to 2015
The United States asked Iraq for permission to maintain a troop presence there to 2015, but US and Iraqi negotiators agreed to limit their authorization to 2011, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said.US Private First Class Nathan Hogan from the......
(8/27/2008 4:30:15 PM)
 *Bernanke: Financial crisis taking toll on economy
Bernanke: Financial crisis taking toll on economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday the financial crisis that has pounded the country -- coupled with higher inflation -- is taking a toll on the economy and poses a major challenge to Fed policymakers as they try to restore stability......
(8/22/2008 8:26:09 PM)
 *UN remembers fallen staff at 5th anniversary of Baghdad bombing
UN remembers fallen staff at 5th anniversary of Baghdad bombing
The United Nations remembered on Tuesday the fallen staff who were killed in the 2003terrorist attack on its Baghdad headquarters in Iraq.Speaking at a solemn ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in New York, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said......
(8/20/2008 1:06:17 AM)
 *13 Egyptians injured in parliament building fire
13 Egyptians injured in parliament building fire
An Egyptian Health Ministry spokesman confirmed later Tuesday that at least 13 people were injured when a fire broke out in the building of the Egyptian Shura Council (upper house of the parliament) in the afternoon. Fire fighters try to put out......
(8/20/2008 12:50:53 AM)
 *Iran launches home-made satellite-carrier rocket
Iran launches home-made satellite-carrier rocket
Iran launched a home-made satellite-carrier rocket named Safir (Messenger) late Sunday, arousing western governments' concerns over its purpose.Reza Taghipour, head of Iran's space agency, told Iran's English-language Press TV satellite channel on......
(8/18/2008 5:06:08 PM)
 *Woman bomber targets Shiite pilgrims in Iraq, kills 17
Woman bomber targets Shiite pilgrims in Iraq, kills 17
A woman suicide bomber struck Shiite pilgrims south of Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 17 people and wounding scores of others after the government announced new measures to protect worshippers ahead of a major religious festival.Also......
(8/17/2008 7:18:26 PM)
 *Iran seeks diplomatic breakthrough amid standoff with West
Iran seeks diplomatic breakthrough amid standoff with West
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's just-ended visit to Turkey, a NATO ally that is also aspiring to the membership in the European Union(EU), aims to breach a diplomatic blockade set up by the United States and other Western nations, analysts......
(8/17/2008 7:18:22 PM)
 *Israeli approves release of 150 Palestinian prisoners
Israeli approves release of 150 Palestinian prisoners
Israeli cabinet has approved the release of between 150 and 220 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, local media reported.Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks during a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Israel has approved the......
(8/17/2008 7:18:17 PM)
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*More people surviving below poverty line08-28
*S African rand range bound, shrugs of CPI data08-28
*Economist: South African inflation close to peak08-28
*UN report: Smuggling weapons still over Lebanese-Syrian borders08-28
*Jordan's opposition, rights groups to press Egypt to open Rafah crossing08-28
*Jordan initiates environmental forum to tackle urban challenges08-28
*Official sources: Abbas to meet Olmert on Sunday08-28
*Israel extends Gaza crossings closure until further notice08-28
*Rice asks Israeli, Palestinian negotiators to intensify talks08-28
*"Free Gaza" vessels activists join protests against Gaza blockade08-28
*Iranian party nominates former parliament speaker for presidency08-28
*U.S. proposes troops presence to 2015 in Iraq, Talabani08-28
*Three Iraqis killed, 19 injured in Baghdad bombings08-28
*Israel agrees to grant amnesty to 64 Palestinian activists08-28
*Commander: Iran to develop independent missile headquarters08-28
*Turkey's next military chief pledges to combat terrorism08-28
*Jordan and French company ink MoU on uranium mining08-28
*Jordan's king, Sarkozy voice support to a Palestinian statehood08-28
*Jordan promises to provide electricity to Lebanon08-28
*Libya to set up $148 mln bank in Kenya08-27
*Winners a bad deal for Irish bookmaker08-27
*Brostroem agrees to Maersk buyout08-27
*'Malling' consumes cool Filipino shoppers08-27
*US orders likely to show decline08-27
*UK housing slump pounds builder08-27
*Troubled market extends to business parks08-27
*Farmland protests threaten Tata's plans for bargain car08-27
*GfK looks ahead to other acquisitions08-27
*Hostile offer sinks friendly merger08-27
*Brokerage tipped to offload assets08-27
*Daewoo attracts four bids for shipbuilder08-27
*Oil cost spurt shines up sales for solar firm08-27
*Profit up as brewer taps price boost08-27
*Slight cheer for Volvo truck brands08-27
*Nokia plans holiday smartphone rollout08-27
*US stocks end higher following durable goods report as economy stronger08-27
*Oil prices ends higher as Gustav spins toward Gulf of Mexico08-27
*Bankruptcies depress Japanese real estate stocks08-27
*Food supplements add sweetness to Glanbia08-27
*Zambia's currency to experience short-term volatility08-27
*Iraq says US sought troop presence to 201508-27
*Kenya to increase tourism funding08-27
*Four killed in car bombing north of Baghdad08-27
*Rice, Olmert still envision peace deal in 200808-27
*Insurgents kill U.S. soldier in Baghdad08-27
*Israel shuts crossing points into Gaza after rocket attacks08-27
*Rice: Israel's settlement activity not helpful08-27
*PNA forces arrest nine Hamas members in West Bank08-27
*Abbas agrees to form national committee to settle political arrests08-27
*Hamas: Egypt to open Rafah crossing for two days ahead of Ramadan08-27
*Report: Israeli soldiers punished for desecrating Rabin08-27
*Palestinian factions reject deploying Arab security forces in Gaza08-27
*Abbas: final peace deal with Israel has to be complete08-27
*AL envoy to Iraq urges more active Arab role in Iraq08-27
*Mubarak urges Israel to be more serious on talks with Palestinians:FM08-27
*Rice hangs on 2008 peace deal08-27
*Israeli activist arrested after Gaza boat protest08-27
*Report: 14 PKK rebels killed in clash in E Turkey08-27
*Israeli activist released "conditionally " after questioned for Gaza boat protest08-27
*Jihad backs Egypt's mediation efforts on inter-Palestinian dialogue08-27
*Rice's visit leaves Israeli-Palestinian peace issue unresolved08-27
*Israeli court sentences former Palestinian mayor in prison for ties with Hamas08-27
*Report: Israeli air force purchases instant fixing material for runways08-27
*Lebanese Speaker postpones vote on new election law until Sept. 2508-27
*Philippine import growth picks up08-26
*Indian state snubs call to return disputed land08-26
*NZ carrier sees fall in profit on fuel costs08-26
*Confidence declines in Germany08-26
*Slumping economy hits building materials firm08-26
*Production drops in Singapore factories08-26
 
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