Iraq's thirst for fresh water grows
BAGHDAD: On a scorching summer day in Baghdad, Qassim Dakheel squats in his yard and looks anxiously at his water hose, waiting for the water to flow. In Dakheel's poor…
Anniversary of disputed Iran vote passes quietly
TEHRAN: The one-year anniversary of Iran's disputed election passed quietly Saturday with little more than a subdued Internet appeal by opposition leaders for supporters to speak out on the Web…
Saudis test clearing skies for Israel to bomb Iran: report
LONDON: Saudi Arabia has conducted tests to stand down its air defenses to allow Israeli warplanes to use its airspace in any bombing raid on Iran's nuclear facilities, The Times…
Iran aid ships for Gaza awaiting ministry nod: report
TEHRAN: An Iranian Red Crescent official said in a report on Sunday that two aid ships organized by the humanitarian group were ready and awaiting foreign ministry approval to leave…
Iraqi trial delayed over mental health dispute
BAGHDAD: Lawyers for a British security contractor accused of fatally shooting two colleagues are fighting a medical report stating he is mentally able to stand trial. The legal appeal has…
Israel's Barak cancels trip to Paris defense fair
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Sunday cancelled a visit to the Eurosatory 2010 defense exhibition in Paris, his office said. "The minister cancelled his trip to Paris for…
US intelligence zeroes-in on Afghan corruption: report
WASHINGTON: US military intelligence in Afghanistan is increasingly focused on uncovering corruption among members of the Afghan government, security forces and contractors, the New York Times reported Sunday. A key…
Iran drafting bill on downgrading UN atomic agency ties: MP
TEHRAN: Iran's parliament is drafting a bill on downgrading ties with the UN atomic watchdog, a lawmaker said Sunday after the Islamic republic was slapped with fresh sanctions over its…
Arab chief condemns Gaza siege on landmark visit
GAZA CITY: Arab League chief Amr Moussa called Sunday for Israel's four-year siege on the Gaza Strip to be broken as he made a landmark visit to the impoverished Palestinian…
Egypt's Oriental Weavers to revise euro contracts
CAIRO: Egyptian carpet maker Oriental Weavers is negotiating to raise prices on some of its contracts with European importers following the euro's tumble against other currencies this year, the company…
