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Iraq Prepares to Resettle Arabs Sent to Kirkuk by Hussein Edict
BAGHDAD, March 31 -- The Iraqi government will soon begin relocating Arabs who were moved to Kirkuk under an edict by Saddam Hussein to force Kurds out of the disputed northern city, officials said Saturday.
The Washington Post Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT
Elite Revolutionary Guard Broadens Its Influence in Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, the elite unit at the heart of the latest Middle East crisis, has greater power today than at any point since the revolution's early days to export Islamic militancy and challenge the West's presence in the region, say U.S. officials and Iran experts.
The Washington Post Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT
Pentagon Says Funding Delay Would Affect Rotations, Training, Repairs
A delay in billions of dollars of supplemental war funding for the Pentagon would cause the Army to curtail training and equipment repair necessary to prepare units in the United States for deployment, which could lead forces now in Iraq and Afghanistan to have their tours lengthened, according to...
The Washington Post Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT
In Mideast, a Growing Linguistic Divide
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel -- Recruiters from Israel's military intelligence first identified Ran Vittelson, a stellar Arabic student, as a blue-chip prospect when he was a sophomore at the large public high school here.
The Washington Post Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT
Bush Says Iran Must Release 'Hostages'
CAMP DAVID, March 31 -- President Bush on Saturday condemned Iran's seizure of 15 British sailors and marines as "inexcusable behavior" and demanded that the "hostages" be released, weighing in for the first time as the situation escalates into a sustained confrontation with Tehran.
The Washington Post Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT
Iraqi justice minister resigns
IRAQI justice minister Hashem al-Shebly has resigned because of dissatisfaction over the running of the government. He is the first cabinet minister to quit since Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. took office nearly a year ago.
Scotsman Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:13:23 GMT
Olmert: Time not right for Gaza invasion (AP)
AP - Israel's prime minister said Saturday he's not ready to order a large-scale military operation in Gaza, despite the military's warnings of a Hamas arms buildup in the coastal territory.
yahoo.com Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:53:14 GMT
Israeli PM says open to talks with Syria (AFP)
AFP - Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Omlert said in comments published Saturday that he was open to peace talks with neighboring Syria after "low-level contacts" between the two countries.
yahoo.com Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:22:16 GMT
Israel bars Hamas minister from Hebron holy site
HEBRON, West Bank - The Israeli army on Saturday prevented the Hamas-affiliated Palestinian minister...
Keralanext.com Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:21:54 GMT
Iran army chief warns of Israeli "suicide attack"
TEHERAN - A top Iranian army official warned Arab states neighbouring Israel against a "Zionist suic...
Keralanext.com Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:21:45 GMT |
