Archive for September, 2009
US: Iraq budget constraints security challenge
A top US commander says Iraq’s budget shortfall due to low oil prices is creating a challenge in training and equipping Iraqi forces.
Big powers gear up for Iran talks
Geneva meeting comes as tehran faces international criticism over nuclear programme.
US speeds Iraq withdrawal, 4,000 troops to head home
The top American commander in Iraq says the US is speeding up its military withdrawal, sending 4,000 more troops home next month.
Clinton presses Arabs on Israel ties
Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, has called on Arab nations to take steps towards normalising ties with Israel, in an effort to restart stalled Middle East peace talks.
Israel to free Palestinian prisoners
Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved the release of 20 female Palestinian prisoners in exchange for proof that a captive Israeli soldier held in the Gaza Strip is alive.
War crimes impunity impedes Middle East peace prospects
Israel, hamas urged to probe atrocities committed during Gaza conflict.
Iran will not discuss ‘nuclear rights’ in Geneva
Iran will not discuss any issues related to its nuclear “rights” at tomorrow’s meeting in Geneva with six world powers, its nuclear energy agency chief said.
Iran put nuclear site near military base in case of an attack
Iran’s nuclear chief says his country built its newly revealed uranium enrichment facility inside a mountain and next to a military site to ensure continuity of its nuclear activities in case of an attack.
New school year in Egypt sees sharp increase in demand for disinfectants
H1N1 awareness campaigns have anxious parents exploring all means of preventing infections.
Swedish journalist prevented from entering Egypt
Egyptian bloggers say a Swedish journalist and fellow blogger has been stopped at Cairo airport, detained by security and is set to be deported.