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Southern Iraqi city eyes break from Baghdad
Basra, IRAQ (AP)
Basra’s breakaway could further weaken central govt
Over a recent dinner, two friends – both local businessmen – dished over a
Israel complains to UN over Gaza rockets
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM (AFP)
If continued, situation can worsen: Israel
Israel has called on the Security Council to issue a “clear and resolute”
Ahwaz Human Rights Organization-USA
Intervention by Dr. Karim Abdian, Ahwaz Human Rights Organization to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Iraqi parliament due to vote on new government
The Iraqi parliament is due to vote on the composition of its new
Iran hangs 11 members of militant group Jundallah
TEHRAN (Agencies)
Charged with “corruption on earth, fighting against God
Iran on Monday hanged 11 members of Sunni militant group Jundallah which
Lukashenko likely to remain Europe’s last dictator
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at a desk
Voters in Belarus head to the polls to elect their president on Sunday.
Iran securities on alert after gasoline subsidies cut
TEHRAN (Al Arabiya, Reuters)
Politically sensitive gasoline price hikes four-fold
Iranian security forces are put on high alert on Sunday to prevent anticipated
Iraq PM to name cabinet Monday: aide
BAGHDAD (Al Arabiya, Agencies)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will present his cabinet to parliament for approval on Monday, Al Arabiya TV reported on Saturday, potentially bringing an end to nine months of political deadlock after indecisive March elections. The announcement came as parliament voted to overturn
Iran nuclear chief takes over as foreign minister
TEHRAN (Agencies)
Turkey & Saudi are Iran’s new FM top priority
Atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi officially took charge on Saturday as Iran’s new
Iran Threat to Kill American Generals Is Real, Experts Say
EXCLUSIVE: A leader of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard is promising that American generals will be targeted and killed in