 BBC News | Biden meets Abbas amid row over settlements BBC News US Vice-President Joe Biden is meeting the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, in Ramallah. The Israeli government's approval of plans for 1600 more homes in a Jewish settlement in occupied East Jerusalem is expected to dominate the talks. ... Palestinian leader joins Biden in condemning Israel's housing decision 'R. Shlomo plan timing regrettable' With Biden in West Bank, Settlements Cloud Talks |
 The Hindu | Afghanistan gets vows of friendship from US and Iran CNN International Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- America's defense chief thanked Afghanistan's soldiers for their service during a tour of a training camp Wednesday as Iran's hardline president arrived in Kabul with a pledge to purge "occupying forces" from the troubled ... Gates: Some troops could leave Afghanistan early Gates Praises Building of Afghan Army After Visiting War Zone Iran's Ahmadinejad in Afghanistan, Gates departs |
 Reuters | DNA test confirms Bali bombing mastermind killed Xinhua JAKARTA, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian police confirmed on Wednesday that the DNA test and physical characters of one of the terrorists killed in a raid on Tuesday on the outskirts of Jakarta was Dulmatin, a key figure behind 2002 Bali bombing that ... Bomber's death fresh blow to Indonesia militants Official: Bali bombing mastermind dead Bali bombing suspect confirmed dead in police raid |
 RTE.ie | Seven held over alleged cartoonist murder plot RTE.ie Gardaí are continuing to question seven people arrested yesterday in connection with an alleged plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist whose portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad angered many Muslims. The four men and three women, originally from outside of ... Swedish papers publish Prophet Muhammad drawing Swedish newspaper reprints sacrilegious cartoon Irish arrests for 'cartoonist plot' |
 Reuters | Profiting From Iran, and the US New York Times The New York Times identified 74 corporations that have done business both in Iran and with the United States government over the last decade, using corporate records filed with the Securities Exchange Commission, company Web sites, news accounts ... Israel: Outlook for tough UN steps on Iran "grim" Israeli general renews threats against Iran Israel tries to jump-start calls for Iran nuclear sanctions |
 BBC News | Hundreds held in pre-emptive Tibet crackdown Times Online Hundreds of Tibetans have been rounded up in Lhasa and armed paramilitaries are patrolling the streets in the run-up to the anniversary of a bloody riot in 2008. The authorities are anxious to avoid a repeat of the anti-Chinese attacks that left about ... China seeks to annihilate Tibet's Buddhism - Dalai Lama Dalai Lama risks Chinese ire to back Uighurs Tight security on Tibet anniversary |
 The Guardian | Turkey's Ambassador Not Returning to US Yet Voice of America Photo: AP Turkey says its US ambassador will not return to Washington until Congress clarifies its stand on a "genocide" resolution discussing mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks more than 90 years ago. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ... Neighbors / Who's in favor of Turkey? Turkish minister cancels US trip following House panel vote Turkey not ready to return envoy to Washington: PM |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Jos violence BBC News To play this content JavaScript must be turned on and the latest Flash player installed. The Plateau state government of Nigeria announced yesterday that up to 100 suspects have been arrested in connection with Sunday's devastating attacks on the ... Nigerian massacre victims buried in mass grave Nigerian soldiers open fire on youths; 2 killed Massacre leaves Nigerians on edge |
 Brisbane Times | Vatican forced to defend itself over abuse cases BBC News As accusations of historic sexual abuse by Roman Catholics emerge in another European country, the Vatican has insisted it has dealt with "the very serious issue" promptly and decisively. After recent revelations of widespread abuse in ... Dutch bishops launch child abuse investigation Vatican says wrong to single out Church over abuse Vatican on Defense as Sex Scandals Build |
 Times LIVE | Myanmar bars Suu Kyi's election participation CNN International A security guard walks past a picture showing an image of imprisoned Aung San Suu Kyi displayed on the front gate of the British embassy in the Indonesian capital in late February. Yangon, Myanmar (CNN) -- Myanmar's ruling junta has announced a new ... Suu Kyi faces political expulsion Myanmar Bars Democracy Advocate From Election New laws bar Suu Kyi from election |
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