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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaks as he attends commemorations marking the 18th anniversary of death of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of Islamic revolution, in Tehran Monday June 4, 2007.

Ayatollah Declared Islamic Leader Photos

The Examiner
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: give all arrogant powers a punch in the mouth
Tensions In Iran Could Come To A Head Thursday This Thursday marks the day thirty one years ago when then leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Iran an Islamic state, and so began the age of... (photo: AP / Hasan Sarbakhshian)

Syrian President Bashar Assad speaks at a press conference in Cairo Monday, Oct. 2, 2000. Assad, in his first press conference since assuming the Syrian presidency in July, said Syria is ready to negotiate peace with Israel whenever Israelis are "tr

Israel Lebanon Photos Syria pol

Daily Star Lebanon
Assad vows to stand by Lebanon in any conflict with Israel
By Agence France Presse (AFP) Monday, February 08, 2010 - Powered by BEIRUT: Syria would support Lebanon in the event of any attack by Israel, Syrian President Bashar Assad told Parliament Speaker... (photo: AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

In this photo taken Sunday, April 19, 2009, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki gestures as he speaks at a meeting at the Iraqi Interior Ministry in Baghdad, Iraq. Al-Maliki denounced a deadly U.S. raid on Sunday April 26, 2009 in the southern Shiite city of Kut, which left at least one person dead and six arrested, as a "crime" that violated the security pact with Washington and demanded American commanders hand over those responsible to face possible trial in Iraqi courts.

Khaleej Times
Bring Iraq's Sunnis on Board
The government of Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki has played a positive and crucial role in stabilising the war-ravaged Iraq. Maliki has earned himself admiration and praise of Iraqi people as well as... (photo: AP / Karim Kadim)

Elections Iraq Iraqi Photos Politics

Khaled Mashaal, the leader of the militant Palestinian group Hamas speaks at the opening session of Palestinian conference, in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. The exiled leader of the militant Palestinian group Hamas on Sunday denounced Hebrew-language newspaper ads outlining a proposed Arab peace deal published by the Palestinian president in Israeli papers.

Khaleej Times
Hamas sees 'no prospects' for Mideast peace
MOSCOW ' The leader of Hamas said Monday he sees 'no prospects' for a Mideast peace settlement, a stand that could reduce Russia's chances of holding a Middle East peace conference that includes the... (photo: AP / Bassem Tellawi)

Hamas Mideast Moscow Peace Photos

Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka waves to supporters during a protest in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.

The Boston Globe
Sri Lankan opposition leader Fonseka arrested
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka-Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate was hauled away by military police from his office Monday and will be court-martialed for allegedly... (photo: AP / Rafiq Maqbool)

Conspiracy Democracy Photos Politics S Asia

Asia Times
Karachi grinds to a halt after fatal blasts
By Syed Fazl-e-Haider KARACHI, Pakistan - Business in Karachi, Pakistan's commercial capital, ground to a halt at the weekend after at least 33 people were killed and... (photo: AP / K.M. Chaudary)

Bombing Business Karachi Pakistan Photos

Iraqi and US soldiers fire a howitzer during a live fire exercise in Mosul, 360 kilometers (225 miles) northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. (AP Photo)

The Independent
Straw denies ignoring Iraq war legal advice
Jack Straw hit back today at claims that he ignored legal advice that the Iraq war would be unlawful without further United Nations backing. He insisted he gave serious... (photo: AP)
International Iraq Photos United Nations War

President-elect Barack Obama listens to a reporter's question during a news conference in Chicago, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008.

The Press Democrat
NAVARRETTE: Obama flunking on education reform
Give Obama credit for what he got right. Somewhere along the line, perhaps during his stint as a community organizer, he figured out the three great truths about our... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak)

Education Government Obama Photos Students

President-elect Barack Obama, right, with Budget Director-designate Peter Orszag, left, and Deputy Budget Director-designate Rob Nabors, center, gestures during a news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 in Chicago.

The Boston Globe
Clinton-era health aides push to save Obama's plan
WASHINGTON-Shock and awe. That's what survivors of the Clinton-era health care collapse are feeling as President Barack Obama's overhaul legislation wobbles in Congress.... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Congress Health Photos President Washington

climate change - global warming - environment

Canada Dot Com
Australia's PM losing ground over climate change as election nears
It's election year in Australia and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is facing grief over his central policy of a cap-and-trade program to try to curb carbon emissions. Polls... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Australia Climate Election Photos Politics

Terrorism

	Dubai-bound Emirates flight grounded in Mumbai after terror alert call Deccan Herald
	Infiltration up in Jammu and Kashmir: Manmohan Singh Deccan Herald
	Postcard From Yemen The New York Times

Peace and Nonviolence

	India-Pakistan: Economic Cooperation a way to Peace Newsvine
	Remembering The 'Murthquake': When John Murtha Took On The Iraq War Huffington Post
	Netanyahu: Israel open to peace talks with Syria Daily Star Lebanon

World Politics

	India aims to double trade with Arab world The Hindu
	Ozawa has political responsibility over funds scandal: Hatoyama Zeenews
	Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk Tulsa World

Weapons and Equipment

North Korea's Kim pledges to remove nuclear weapons

Paramilitary groups decommission weapons

Weapons found abandoned near Tirupur

N. Irish militant group dumps weapons

In olive branch from Obama, Republicans see a potential weap

Japan 'balks' at $2 billion bill for US occupation

High hopes for apartment leasing, occupancy didn’t pan out p

Lebanon president wary of Israeli war threats

Hotel occupancy dips

Rights group faults Israel's war crimes probe

I.Coast at risk of civil war: ex-rebel

Former Iraq PM: poll ban risks civil war

Civil War cooking at Fort Delaware, Part 3

'A prescription for civil war'

Civil War vets' post reopening

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Cabinet did not need to hear legal doubts over Iraq invasion, says Straw

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Bad malaria pills in Africa raise resistance fears

A boy waits with his mother for his malaria lab results at a dispensary in Tanga, Tanzania

Bad malaria drugs litter Africa, raising fears of resistance

Mpls. officer fired over Taser arrest wants his job back Star Tribune
Game Review: Bioshock 2 Spike
Great Games With Silly Names IGN Insider
Knives more popular than guns, says Cele Independent online (SA)
Mexico arrests 2 reputed leaders of Tijuana gang The News & Observer
UK's Iraq inquiry turns focus to Bush officials The News & Observer
Tel Aviv "savior" accused of enslaving women The News & Observer
UN: some Haitian hospitals are charging patients The News & Observer
Bolivia expects 5,000 foreigners at climate forum The News & Observer
Debate in US over blood from newborn safety tests The News & Observer
Police: Tukwila man's 'safe room' packed with guns, saw-blad Seattle Post-Intelligence
Japanese Split on Exposing Secret Pacts With U.S. The New York Times
ANALYSIS: Boosting enrichment gets Iran closer to bomb, expe m&c
Berlinale's forum celebrates 40 years of new cinema (Feature m&c
Afghans flee Taliban redoubt ahead of NATO onslaught (News F m&c
Ex-employee charged in robbery at Apple Valley movie theater Star Tribune
Blair attacks hunt for 'scandal' over Iraq war decision Inquirer
Police Digest The Providence Journal
Defence: Arms firm BAE under fire Business Report
EDITORIAL The Himalayan

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, delivers a speech during his swearing- in ceremony for his second term as president, at the parliament, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.

Iran leader orders new step in nuclear program

Iranian Vice President Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, listens to a question posed by media in his office in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009

Iran plans major nuclear expansion over next year

President Barack Obama listens as Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, not pictured, speaks during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24,

Obama's Iran Reality Check

Stronger sanctions against Iran may be needed San Fransisco Chronicle
NY mom accused of midnight beer run found guilty in 3-year-o Star Tribune
Key powers push for tougher sanctions against Iran Zeenews
New sanctions urged over Iran move Khaleej Times
Doctor: Kirchner recovers well from artery surgery The News & Observer
Iran's uranium enrichment: a really bad development' The News & Observer
Chavez hosts new radio show _ at any moment The News & Observer
Venezuela declares emergency amid energy crisis The News & Observer
Ex-mayor absolved in journalist's slaying in Peru The News & Observer
US Baptists' attorney in Haiti: Clients innocent The News & Observer
China sentences quake activist to 5 years' jail The News & Observer
Quake shakes southern Mexico, felt in capital The News & Observer
Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity Philadelphia Daily News
Korea should be nuclear-free, Kim tells China envoy Inquirer
World/nation briefs Star Tribune
Report: NKorea's Kim reiterates disarmament pledge Syracuse
Q&A: Uranium enrichment Al Jazeera
North Korea's Kim makes denuclearisation pledge The Star
Report: NKorean leader Kim Jong Il reiterates promise to den Star Tribune
Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity, tells UN it will KDVR

Asia pacific markets

Asia Pacific Market for FBO poised for growth as Maintenance and Ground Handling Segments are expected to drive demand, States Frost & Sullivan

Maintenance and Replacement Segments Amplify Growth Prospects for the Asia Pacific Uninterruptible Power Supply Service Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Helix ESG Announces Joint Venture With Clough Limited for Su PR Newswire
Pacific Northern Gas Raises Quarterly Dividend 12 Percent on Stockhouse
28 crew members flee to life rafts after Taiwanese fishing v Star Tribune
Asia-Pacific airlines to acquire 8,000 new aircraft over nex Malaya
Pacific island nations gather for UN meeting to review devel United Nations
RCN Metro Optical Networks Provides Ethernet Service to Paci Stockhouse
Pacific North West Capital Corp. acquires option 100% of Roc PR Newswire
Rigging an Eco-Boat to Cross the Pacific The New York Times
First Pacific unit seen bagging SCTEx deal Inquirer
Recap: Pacific vs. Cal Poly Kansas City Star
O.C. hit hard by Pacific storm MSNBC
Sundia Named Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific for 2 PR Newswire
China, Japan protest US arms sales and occupation in the Pac The Examiner
"Facing Mars" drawing enthusiastic crowds at Pacific Science The Examiner
Pacific overtakes Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 67-61 The Examiner
Seattle Pacific men bounce back with victory | Northwest bri Seattle Times
Alliance Data Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Pacific Dental PR Newswire
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago Appoints New PR Newswire
Union Pacific Chooses Enterprise Data Warehouse Upgrade Over PR Newswire
Pacific Biometrics Completes $4 Million Debt Financing PR Newswire

File - A Yemeni soldier stands alert in Sana'a, Yemen, Thursday, July 5, 2007 days after a suspected al-Qaida-linked suicide bomber killed nine people

Peace agreement eludes Yemen

NATO Chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaks at Moscow State Institute of International Relations in Moscow, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009.

NATO and Kazakhstan Reach Transit Pact for Afghanistan

A South Korean protester shouts slogans during a rally demanding U.S.-North Korea summit talks for a peace treaty in the Korean Peninsula near the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010.

US rebuffs N Korea peace pact call

New Belfast pact faces many tests, little trust The News & Observer
Any pact with Taliban must guarantee rights of Afghan women United Nations
Russia, US may ink nuke arms control pact by April: Report Zeenews
China confirms some historical agreement with Japan China Daily
U.S., Russia near new treaty to reduce nuclear arsenals The News & Observer
China angered over US-Taiwan arms agreement The Examiner
Treaty Could Help Prevent Cyber Wars redOrbit
US-Russia arms control treaty talks resume The Guardian
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez denies claims over Juventus job The Daily Mail
Agreement an attempt to slow cross-Straits ties China Daily
A pact with France will keep us fighting fit The Times
UN chief calls for treaty to prevent cyber war Zeenews
UN agency calls for global cyberwarfare treaty and 'drivers Newsvine
Davos 2010: IMF head urges global reform agreement BBC News
Sudanese peace pact mine removal Arabic News
US ambassador: US-Japan pact critical for peace The News & Observer
Krauthammer: Constitution is not a suicide pact Denver Post
Sudanese Peace Pact Has Accelerated Pace of Mine Removal, Sa All Africa
New US-Russian nuke treaty so near yet so far China Daily
Turkey-Armenia Pact Hits Snags Wall Street Journal

Actress Julia Roberts is interviewed as she arrives to the 22nd annual American Cinematheque award in Beverly Hills, Calif., Friday, Oct. 12, 2007.

Coming this week at the movies and on TV

Iraqi Army soldiers inspect the site of a roadside bombing in a market in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, July 21, 2009. A series of bombings in Baghdad and west of the capital killed several and wounded dozens.

Twin blasts kill 40 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq

A sculpture by Henry Moore, in front of Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Robert Fisk's World: The presence of the Palestinian in the Israeli painter's eye

Avatar' will show how shallow is America's national mytholog Daily Star Lebanon
How do you teach real giving? CBC
Martin Luther King's plan for peace compared with Bush, Obam The Examiner
MLK's plan for peace compared with Bush, Obama Orwellian hyp The Examiner
Chad's leader travels to Sudan to smooth relations The News & Observer
Palin talks a lot, but says very little The Examiner
DOJ's Double Standard, Terrorists get royal treatment, Infor The Examiner
Iraqi PM: Appeals panel can review election law The Examiner
US troops killed in Afghanistan and Africa The Boston Globe
Religion: Tea Party politics and the new Christocrats The Examiner
Silencing Cheney Dissent �ro" How BYU Obstructed 911 Justice The Examiner
Letters to the editor Houston Chronicle
Transit-Plan Prescription for Disappearing Detroit The New York Times
Foreigners protected under labour laws Business Report
Political prayer breakfasts are bad religion The Boston Globe
Letters: Climate change and trust The Independent
Seven Ages of Britain and The Bible: A History The Guardian
Iraq war was illegal, says former lord chief justice The Guardian
U.S. torn over whether some Muslims pose threat or offer ins The Dallas Morning News
A Four-Letter Word Khaleej Times

A woman pans for gold with a kitchen calabash in a riverbed in Sierra Leone (file photo)

In Brief: How to end natural resource-fuelled conflict?

A police officer stands in front of a television screen in the foyer of the venue hosting the Iraq Inquiry in London, as Britain's former Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.

Iraq inquiry to recall Tony Blair over possible conflicting evidence

Kashmiri Muslims wave as a bus carrying Hajj pilgrims, unseen, leaves in Srinagar, India, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. The first group of about 400 pilgrims from Kashmir left for Mecca in Saudi Arabia, Tuesday for the month long Muslim pilgrimage.

'Kashmiris have felt isolated during conflict'

Tea Party Turmoil: Internal Conflict Plagues Movement Follow Huffington Post
Human rights group slams Israel's probe of Gaza conflict Newsvine
News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Janu Newsvine
Palestinians: International court must rule on Gaza conflict m&c
Congo conflict: 'The Terminator' lives in luxury while peace The Guardian
Southern residents brace for new conflict with Israel Daily Star Lebanon
Israel warns Syria it would face defeat in future conflict Daily Star Lebanon
Karzai, Saudi king discuss Afghan conflict The Siasat Daily
Israel warns Syria to end provocation, says Arab neighbor wo Star Tribune
Keep Sino-US 'soft conflicts' under control China Daily
Moallem warns Israel: Starting war with Syria would lead to Daily Star Lebanon
Al-Bashir discusses Darfur conflict in Qatar amid ICC ruling m&c
Israel warned against any conflict with Syria Khaleej Times
Michael Sfard: Laws of conflict do not allow for killing civ The Independent
Brown 'is as much to blame for conflict' The Independent
Barak: Gloves off in next conflict with Hizbullah Daily Star Lebanon
Democrats conflicted over spending curbs, economic help The News & Observer
Israeli military reprimands high-ranking officers for firing The Daily Mail
Global power or Little Britain: facing up to conflict in a n The Times
FACTBOX - Roots of Yemen's conflict with northern rebels The Star

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