Israeli rabbi who called for killing of non-Jews released
JERUSALEM: An Israeli court has ordered the release of a settler rabbi detained after he outlined in a book cases in which he said it is permissible to kill non-Jews,…
US tells Israel Iran is one year from atomic bomb says report
WASHINGTON/ TOKYO: The United States has persuaded Israel that Iran would take one year or longer to build a nuclear weapon, dimming the prospects of a preemptive strike on Iran's…
Murder probe into new death in Indian Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Indian police launched a murder probe against paramilitary forces on Friday after a teenager was shot dead in Kashmir, sparking more street protests in the troubled region. The rare…
Iran says to enrich uranium to make fuel for Bushehr plant
TEHRAN: Iran said Friday it will press ahead with its controversial uranium enrichment program so it can provide fuel for the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear plant due to go online this…
Al-Qaeda claims attack on Iraq army recruits
BAGHDAD: An Al-Qaeda group on Friday claimed it was behind a suicide bombing on a crowded Iraqi army recruitment centre in Baghdad that killed 59 people in the deadliest attack…
Exploring one of Paris’ great attractions: Cinemas
It may seem backward to travel to one of the most beautiful cities in the world and sit in the dark. In Paris, there are seemingly endless rues and quais…
Holy month, hot days: Football nights in Michigan
Illuminated by the night lights on the football field, Adnan Restum joined a scrum of teammates at the end-zone water fountain, taking a break from a grueling preseason workout to…
Video game lets players be ‘Bad’ to Jackson hits
An upcoming video game starring Michael Jackson is set to be "Bad." Video game publisher Ubisoft announced Wednesday its dancing-and-singing "Michael Jackson The Experience" game will feature such Jackson hits…
The Dear Leader cleans house for the Young General
SEOUL: There was a time, not long after the Cold War’s end, when almost everyone assumed that North Korea would soon collapse. The sudden death in 1994 of Kim Il-sung,…
