Iran Court Overturns Death Sentence on U.S. Citizen Convicted of Spying
The Supreme Court said the prior verdict was “not complete” and Hekmati, 28, will now be granted a new trial.
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Few close observers of the Syrian conflict believe the uprising that began nearly a year ago is anything like over, and nor do they believe that President Bashar al-Assad can use the siege of Homs as a springboard to regain full control of the country. Yet some experts believe the authorities' brutality will lead to a drawn-out Bosnia-style war.
India Plans to Cut Iran Oil Imports by 20%
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has plan to cut its annual import deal with Iran by 44 percent according to the latest report.
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The Obama administration will not swerve from plans to move into an advisory role in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Monday, despite the killing of U.S. advisers over the weekend that underscored the risks foreign soldiers will face as they rush to train Afghan forces.
Israel Attack Iran: Potential Doomsday in the Middle East?
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After months of silence, ExxonMobil executives confirmed the company's exploration deal with the semi-autonomous Kurdish Government in Northern Iraq.
WikiLeaks to Publish 5 Million E-Mails Hacked from Stratfor
The anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks said it would begin publishing more than 5 million e-mails Monday from a U.S.-based global security think tank, apparently obtained by hackers.
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The U.S. government is eyeing Israel, Canada and the United Arab Emirates as possible initial foreign buyers of the V-22 Osprey, a tilt-rotor aircraft built by Boeing Co and Bell Helicopter, a top U.S. Marine Corps official told Reuters.
Saudi Arabia, U.S. Seek to Manage Iranian Threat to Oil Market
Saudi Arabia has raised crude exports and the United States is considering releasing oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve as crude-oil prices hit nine-month highs on Friday and concerns deepened over Iran's nuclear program.
Hamas Ditches Assad, Backs Syrian Revolt
Leaders of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas turned publicly against their long-time ally President Bashar al-Assad of Syria on Friday, endorsing the revolt aimed at overthrowing his dynastic rule.
Bradley Manning Trial: Accused WikiLeaks Army Private Declines to Enter Plea
The Army private accused of leaking hundreds of thousands of documents to WikiLeaks, in what was called the largest document leak in United States history, declined to enter a plea at this start of his court-martial on Thursday.
Politics Without Religion? Hell, No
TORONTO, Feb. 23 -- Muslim countries are overthrowing fundamentalist rulers and the United States could have a Mormon presidential candidate as religion keeps a firm, inevitable foot in politics.
Israel vs. Iran: Netanyahu Gags Ministers on Publicly Discussing Possible Military Strike
There appears to be disagreement within the Israeli government itself over what to do with Iran, with defense minister Ehud Barak and President Shimon Peres clashing on the topic. Meanwhile, PM Netanyahu has forbidden his cabinet ministers from publicly discussing options on Iran.
Koran Burning Controversy: Barack Obama Says 'Sorry'
President Barack Obama apologized on Thursday for the burning of copies of the Koran on a U.S. base in Afghanistan as the White House sought to quell spiraling furor among Afghans while also staving off Republican criticism at home.
Bradley Manning Defers Plea at Court-Martial Hearing
U.S. Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning, accused of the largest leak of classified documents in U.S. history, deferred a plea in a military court arraignment Thursday, marking the first step in a court-martial that could land him in prison for life.
Why Does America Hate Al Jazeera?
On Thursday Al Jazeera was named as News Channel of the Year at the Royal Television Society Awards. But despite its numerous plaudits and fans the Qatar-based network has virtually no presence in the U.S.
Ron Paul on Iran at Arizona Republican Debate: Answer Gets Boos & Cheers [VIDEO]
Ron Paul is used to receiving passionate reactions from the audience when he talks about Iran and foreign policy at Republican debates, and it was no different in Arizona Wednesday night.
Rogue Afghan Soldier Kills 2 U.S. Troops in Quran Burning Backlash
CBS News reported that the Afghan National Army soldier turned his gun on American troops in eastern Afghanistan during Thursday's demonstrations against the burning of the Quran and other Islamic objects at Bagram air base, north of Kabul, earlier this week.
Iraq: Dozens Killed in New Wave of Sectarian Violence
Since the departure of U.S. troops in December after almost nine years of war, such attacks have escalated.
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Iran Will Take ‘Pre-Emptive Action’ if Threatened
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Israel Strike on Iran Nuclear Facilities Would Need 100 Planes
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