2012年9月29日星期六

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Yahoo! News: Iraq

Ancient market burns as fighting rages in Syria's Aleppo

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 03:54 PM PDT

Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad patrol at Tal-al-Zrazir neighbourhood in Aleppo cityBEIRUT (Reuters) - Hundreds of shops were burning in the ancient covered market in Aleppo on Saturday as fighting between rebels and state forces in Syria's largest city threatened to destroy a UNESCO world heritage site. The uprising-turned-civil war that is now raging across Syria has killed more than 30,000 people, according to activist groups such as the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. But beyond the dramatic human cost, many of Syria's historic treasures have also fallen victim to an 18-month-old conflict that has reduced parts of some cities to ruins. ...

Iran condemns US for taking group off terror list

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 12:09 PM PDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2011 file photo, Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of Iranian opposition party National Council of Resistance of Iran, smiles as she attends an international conference on Iran policy in Brussels. Maryam Rajavi, the Paris-based head of the exiled opposition group, said in an interview that she hopes the organization can now have the ear of the world's diplomats to help bolster its bid to overthrow Iran's clerical regime. She stressed that its goal was to replace the Islamic Republic with a democratic government, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)Iran condemned on Saturday the Obama administration for taking an Iranian militant group formerly allied with Saddam Hussein off the U.S. terrorism list, saying it shows Washington's "double standards."

Syrian refugees in 4 countries talk of pain, fear

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 09:55 AM PDT

A woman loses her children, her husband and both legs. A penniless family is forced to flee from Syria back to Iraq. Camps are overflowing with people and with bitterness, and refugees are living in limbo without passports.

Iraqi officials say jailbreak assisted from inside

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 09:33 AM PDT

Iraqi officials said Saturday that a jailbreak where al-Qaida-linked militants escaped death row had help from inside, further tarnishing state authority and raising new concerns over corruption.

Mid-East Protests and Twitter Confrontations: Is This Democracy?

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 09:27 AM PDT

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Syria's Assad to win, victory to be Tehran's too: Iran official

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 08:17 AM PDT

DUBAI (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will defeat an uprising against him, scoring a victory over the United States and its allies in a move that will also represent a triumph for Iran, an advisor to Iran's supreme leader was quoted as saying on Saturday. Tehran has backed Assad's efforts to suppress a rebellion that has drawn in regional players, with the Islamic state accusing Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey of arming rebels fighting to topple the Syrian leader. Shi'ite-ruled Iran has tried to counter a perceived drive by Western and U.S. ...

Analysis: Candidates' deficit plans don't add up

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 08:04 AM PDT

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a rally at Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 in Wayne, Pa. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)Here's the rap on the presidential candidates' plans for cutting federal deficits: Mitt Romney's is too bold and the numbers don't add up, while President Barack Obama's is too timid and his numbers don't add up, either.

Unmet Needs of Veterans with Psychological Injuries Reaches Epidemic Proportions with Rise in Suicide & Sexual Assault

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 07:02 AM PDT

Join 30 top mind-body healing experts in exploring new alternatives for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) & in addressing unique challenges faced by female veterans.Rhinebeck, NY (PRWEB) September 29, 2012 As reported by the New York Times, [45 percent of veterans that have served in Iraq or Afghanistan are now requesting support for their injuries, in many instances psychological injuries. ...

Mid-East Protest Report from Beirut, and a Tense Twitter Confrontation in Egypt

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 06:55 AM PDT

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Mid-East Protest Report from Beirut, and Where U.S. Policy is Lacking

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 06:47 AM PDT

The Political Landscape is a weekly podcast where we discuss the news of the day with leading experts and analysts.

Curfew on Iraqi town as security hunts escapees

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 04:04 AM PDT

Iraqi authorities enforced a curfew Saturday on Saddam Hussein's hometown so that security forces could track down scores of fugitives including al-Qaida-linked militants who escaped from a prison there, authorities said.

Iraq: Jailbreak was inside job, 20 killed

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 02:10 AM PDT

A prison break in Saddam Hussein's hometown in which dozens of al-Qaida-linked militants escaped was an inside job, Iraq's Interior Ministry said.

Fast and Furious back in headlines as Univision reportedly finds more victims

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 10:36 PM PDT

Spanish-language television network Univision plans to air a television special that it said reveals more violence than previously known, as well as the stories of how many more Operation Fast and Furious victims were killed, the network announced in a Friday release.

Iranian Lawyer, Aria Vatankhah, Discusses OFAC's New Regulations Affecting Most Transactions Related To Iran

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 09:30 PM PDT

Unless licensed by OFAC, goods, services, or technology may NOT be exported, re-exported, sold or supplied, directly or indirectly, from the United States or by a U.S. person, wherever located, to Iran or the Government of Iran.(PRWEB) September 28, 2012 The United States Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") administers the nation's sanctions programs through the burden of both criminal and civil penalties and the blocking of property and benefit under the authority of the United States. ...

Author Ken Laybolt Showcases a Rich Arsenal of Military Stories

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 09:02 PM PDT

Engaging new book compiles short tales that take readers to various parts of the worldONTARIO, Canada (PRWEB) September 29, 2012 An article posted on wellandtribute.ca, Entertainment Local News titled "The beauty of storytelling" shares one man's passion for writing. Playwright and actor Colin Bruce Anthes was quoted by saying "Writing has become my favourite because I can always keep doing it. I can write under any conditions. ...

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