Washington Post Top Iraqi court to weigh ruling on barred national candidates Washington Post An appeals court's decision Wednesday to allow hundreds of candidates — the most prominent of whom are Sunni — onto the ballots despite supposed ties to Saddam Hussein's Baath Party angered the Shiite political establishment, which has accused the … Election Panel Puts Off Start of Iraq Parliament Races New York Times Iraq election campaigning delayed BBC News Move to ban candidates sparks political crisis in Iraq CNN Voice of America
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Aljazeera.net Taliban Reject “Deal” With West New York Times By REUTERS KABUL (Reuters) – The Taliban have said they will not enter into any “deal” with the Afghan government or the West to bring peace to Afghanistan, and their fighters will continue to die to achieve a victory they say is around the corner. …
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The Hindu Peace with Syria still in Israel's sights The Guardian Israel's foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, was slapped down for suggesting Syria would never get back the Golan Heights. Photograph: Ferenc Isza/AFP/Getty Images It is hardly news that Avigdor Lieberman, Israel's rightwing foreign minister, … Analysis: Wooing Damascus to isolate Teheran Jerusalem Post 'US urges Israel, Syria to curb renewed tensions' Ha’aretz Report: US urges Syria, Israel to show restraint Ynetnews The Media Line
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The Hindu India offers to revive talks with Pakistan Los Angeles Times AP New Delhi – India offered on Thursday to resume high-level peace talks with Pakistan, an overture that reflected a significant warming between the nuclear-armed countries more than a year after the deadly siege in Mumbai. The United States has been … India, Pakistan may lay out talks agenda on Monday Ynetnews Top Pakistani leadership meets after India's talks offer Hindustan Times US welcomes Indian offer of talks with Pakistan The Hindu New York Times
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BBC News Romanians Accept Plan for Basing of Missiles New York Times MUNICH — Romania's top defense body approved an American proposal to base missile interceptors there, the country's president said Thursday in a hastily arranged announcement. The president, Traian Basescu, … Romania 'to host US missile shield' Aljazeera.net Romania backs US plan to host anti-missile shield Reuters Romania to host US missile interceptors Washington Post RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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The Hindu Bombings hit Iraq Shia pilgrims in Karbala BBC News Two suicide bombers have killed 27 people and injured dozens on the outskirts of the Iraqi city of Karbala, police reports say.
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Reuters Gaza: UN chief Ban Ki-Moon rules evidence 'incomplete' BBC News There is not yet enough evidence to say whether Israel and the Palestinians are complying with UN demands to probe the Gaza conflict, the head of the UN says. In a report, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said submissions by both parties remained ..
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Telegraph.co.uk Orange Revolution May Fade To Black In Ukraine NPR Presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovych greets supporters in the town of Yenakiyevo last week. The Ukrainian opposition leader faces Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in the second round of presidential voting on Sunday.
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DAWN.com India waiting for Pakistani response to talks offer The Hindu In an effort to get bilateral relations moving again, India has offered Pakistan open-ended talks at the level of Foreign Secretary on all outstanding issues affecting peace and security, including counter-terrorism. But though Foreign Secretary …
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Reuters China could block sanctions against Iran Washington Post China on Thursday threw a roadblock in the path of a US-led push for sanctions against Iran, saying that it is important to continue negotiations as long as Iran appears willing to consider a deal to give up some of its enriched … Iran groups urge non-violent protests CNN International Iran Nuke Deal: What if Ahmadinejad Is Serious? TIME Russia, West closer on Iran sanctions: lawmaker Reuters Xinhua
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