 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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) |
