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Iraq al-Qaeda chief not captured
The US military in Iraq says a man detained in Mosul is not in fact the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
BBC News – May 9, 2008 10:44 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The US military in Iraq says a man detained in Mosul is not in fact the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
BBC News – May 9, 2008 10:44 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israeli PM denies taking bribes
Ehud Olmert is suspected of illicitly accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars before becoming PM.
BBC News – May 9, 2008 09:29 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Ehud Olmert is suspected of illicitly accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars before becoming PM.
BBC News – May 9, 2008 09:29 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Newsweek: Will Israel attack Iran?
The next U.S. president — whether it is Barack Obama or John McCain — may have a bigger crisis on his hands than anything since 9/11. A number of circumstances are aligning to make an Israeli strike on Iran more likely over the next six months.
MSNBC.com – May 9, 2008 07:03 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The next U.S. president — whether it is Barack Obama or John McCain — may have a bigger crisis on his hands than anything since 9/11. A number of circumstances are aligning to make an Israeli strike on Iran more likely over the next six months.
MSNBC.com – May 9, 2008 07:03 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Deadly gun battles shake Beirut
At least five people die in clashes as Hezbollah accuses Lebanon's government of a "declaration of war".
BBC News – May 9, 2008 04:38 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
At least five people die in clashes as Hezbollah accuses Lebanon's government of a "declaration of war".
BBC News – May 9, 2008 04:38 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Violence Paralyzes Beirut for Second Day
BEIRUT, May 8 -- Fierce clashes continued for a second day in Lebanon after the leader of the Shiite Hezbollah movement accused the government of declaring war on his party.
Washington Post – May 9, 2008 02:37 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BEIRUT, May 8 -- Fierce clashes continued for a second day in Lebanon after the leader of the Shiite Hezbollah movement accused the government of declaring war on his party.
Washington Post – May 9, 2008 02:37 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Iraqi Police Announce Arrest in Mosul of Al-Qaeda in Iraq Leader
BAGHDAD, May 9 -- Iraqi police announced early Friday the capture of Abu Hamza al-Muhajer, the leader of the Sunni insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq, but the U.S. military said it could not confirm the report.
Washington Post – May 9, 2008 01:37 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BAGHDAD, May 9 -- Iraqi police announced early Friday the capture of Abu Hamza al-Muhajer, the leader of the Sunni insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq, but the U.S. military said it could not confirm the report.
Washington Post – May 9, 2008 01:37 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Crude oil climbs to fresh record
The cost of a barrel of oil goes above the $124 mark for the first time in after-hours trading in New York.
BBC News – May 8, 2008 10:15 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The cost of a barrel of oil goes above the $124 mark for the first time in after-hours trading in New York.
BBC News – May 8, 2008 10:15 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Olmert denies taking bribes
Israel's prime minister says he will resign if he is indicted by attorney general.
Al Jazeera – May 8, 2008 9:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Israel's prime minister says he will resign if he is indicted by attorney general.
Al Jazeera – May 8, 2008 9:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Al-Qaeda leader in Iraq arrested
Iraq and US operation says it captures Abu Hamza al-Muhajir in northern city.
Al Jazeera – May 8, 2008 9:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Iraq and US operation says it captures Abu Hamza al-Muhajir in northern city.
Al Jazeera – May 8, 2008 9:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
On Anniversary of Nation, Voices from Israel
Thursday is the 60th anniversary of the founding of Israel. Israelis, both Jews and Arabs, discuss their views of the past and their thoughts on the future.
NPR.org – May 8, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Thursday is the 60th anniversary of the founding of Israel. Israelis, both Jews and Arabs, discuss their views of the past and their thoughts on the future.
NPR.org – May 8, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
