Fierce Clashes Break Out in Tehran By CHIP CUMMINS DUBAI -- Clashes between opposition protesters and Iranian authorities erupted Sunday in Tehran, with one unconfirmed report that three protesters have died from gunshot wounds. The... (photo: AP) Wall Street Journal Iran Photos Politics Protests Tehran |
Millions of Iraq Shia Muslims gather for Ashura KERBALA, Iraq - Millions of Shia Muslims gathered at shrines and mosques across Iraq on Sunday for the Ashura religious festival while Iraqi forces stood watch against the bloody attacks that have... (photo: AP / Ahmed al-Husseini) Khaleej Times Iraq Muslim Photos Religion Society |
Israeli Military Kills 6 Palestinians JERUSALEM - The Israeli military killed six Palestinians on Saturday, three in the West Bank whom it accused of killing a Jewish settler and three in Gaza who it said were crawling along the border... (photo: AP / Nasser Ishtayeh) The New York Times Israel Military Peace Photos West Bank |
5 killed in attacks targeted at pilgrims IRAQ BAGHDAD - A string of attacks against Shi'ite pilgrims in eastern Baghdad killed five people yesterday, the latest round of violence to strike worshipers during a mourning observance. Insurgents... (photo: AP / Khalid Mohammed) The Boston Globe Attacks Baghdad People Photos Religion |
Shia pilgrims flock to Iraqi city for climax of Ashura Hundreds of thousands of Shia Muslims have gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala for the climax of the religious festival of Ashura. The final processions will take place under tight security with... (photo: Creative Commons / ninara) BBC News Culture Iraq Photos Religion Society |
Bomb kills gov't official, family in NW Pakistan Click photo to enlargeLocal residents and rescue workers gather beside a damaged car after an explosion in Karachi, Pakistan on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. Officials say an explosion... (photo: AP / Shakil Adil) Denver Post Mideast Pakistan Photos Police Terrorism |
UAE likely to unveil nuclear deal result on Sunday-reports SEOUL, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates is likely to announce the results of one of the world's biggest nuclear power contracts later Sunday, South Korean media reported. South Korea's... (photo: Public Domain / We El) The Guardian Emirates Industry Korea Nuclear Photos |
Riot police clash with protesters in Tehran Tehran, December 27: Political conflict and public piety converged on tension-filled streets in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday. Clashes erupted between riot police and opposition protesters as hundreds of... (photo: AP) The Siasat Daily Iran Photos Police Protest Tehran |
Explosion rocks Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut Three bombs planted under a car exploded south of Beirut, killing one person and wounding several others in an attack that apparently targeted an official from the Hamas. The official National News... (photo: Creative Commons) Khaleej Times Beirut Bombs Hamas Hezbollah Photos |
UAE likely to unveil nuclear deal SEOUL - The UAE is likely to announce the results of one of the world's biggest nuclear power contracts later on Sunday, South Korean media reported. South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak is currently... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Khaleej Times Nuclear Photos Power Seoul UAE |