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Choose a format: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:20PMHour 1 Website Dapei Katom's goal is to help businesses in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, as well as the budding ventures of former Gush Katif residents.
Iran tops list of jailers of journalists in world Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:18PMJournalists have become a prime target in an Iranian government crackdown on the opposition following last June's disputed presidential election, with 52 of them currently held -- making Iran the top jailer of journalists in the world, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Three hikers detained in Iran call home Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:17PMThe families of 3 U.S. hikers detained in Iran for months say their loved ones have been allowed to call home for the first...
Iran's Ahmadinejad Criticizes US Role in Afghanistan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:16PMIranian President accuses United States of playing a "double game" in Afghanistan
Azerbaijan bloggers' appeal denied Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:16PMA court in Azerbaijan has rejected the appeal of two bloggers who were sentenced to prison last year in a case that supporters say was politically motivated.
Families: 3 Americans detained in Iran call home Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:13PMThe families of three Americans -- including a Minnesota native -- detained in Iran for months say their loved ones have been allowed to call home for the first time.
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:06PMBy The Associated Press Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
The Man Behind the Genius Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:04PMby Will Ferguson The genius of Albert Einstein—from the theory of relativity to his work unraveling profound mysteries of the universe—is well-known. However, many people know little about the man behind the genius. For more than 30 years, actor Ed Metzger has depicted the eccentric Einstein. He creates a stirring portrait of the 20th-century intellectual who was known, on occasion, to ask ...
Brazil leader blasted for stance on Cuba prisoners Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:03PMBrazil's president is coming under criticism for his deference to the Cuban government regarding the island's political prisoners and hunger strikes over human rights.
Google prepared to quit China over censor feud: executive Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:59PMA top Google executive told US lawmakers Wednesday that the Internet giant is prepared to leave China if Beijing says it must censor Web searches or quit the world's most populous online market.
Hot Off the Wire – GSK pays $40M to close deal with Maryland firm; Sprint plans to cut debt; Google backs easing of ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:04AMGet the latest news alerts: {{a href=”external_link-1”}}Follow LTW{{/a}} at Twitter. ROCKVILLE, Md. — Nabi Pharmaceuticals said Monday it closed an option and license agreement for the smoking vaccine candidate NicVAx with GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK ).
Biden assures Israel of US security commitment Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:04AMUnited States Vice-President Joe Biden assured Israel on Tuesday of Washington's commitment to its security and preventing Iran from producing nuclear weapons.
Iraqi election a historic moment Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:04AMMore than 60 percent of about 19 million eligible Iraqi voters turned out to cast ballots in Sunday’s parliamentary election. Official results will not be announced for a few days, but one thing is certain: No party will have enough votes to claim an outright majority.
Israel, Syria announce nuclear energy ambitions Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:01AMMideast rivals Israel and Syria on Tuesday each announced ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that its plan could bring new attention to its secretive nuclear
Ex-president Khatami barred from leaving Iran - Fars Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:00AMTEHRAN (Reuters) - Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami, a leading reformer, has been barred from travelling abroad, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported on Tuesday.
Israeli spy Kimche dead at 82 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:59AMDavid Kimche, the Israeli spy-turned-diplomat who played a key role in the Iran-contra scandal that rocked President Ronald Reagan's administration, has died. He was 82.
Iraqi Vote Results to Be Released as Coalition Haggling Looms Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:54AMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- The first official results from Iraq’s March 7 parliamentary elections will be released today as political leaders say they don’t expect a clear winner.
Biden assures Israel of U.S. security commitment Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:53AMSource: Reuters * Biden visit coincides with new peace moves * U.S. vice president also will see Palestinian leaders * Netanyahu repeats call for strong sanctions against Iran (Adds comments by Biden, ...
Texas Radio Stations Fear Future if New Performance Fee Passes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:53AMBy Ilana E. Strauss - Several Texas radio stations are campaigning against a proposed law that would require them to pay royalties to music performers. Stations already pay fees to composers and say they can’t afford to pay more, but performers say they deserve to be paid for their work.
Internet access seen as a right: poll Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:18PMMore than three-quarters of people across the world believe access to the internet is a fundamental right, a poll carried out for the BBC indicates.
Women-only taxi drivers see their income up 50% Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:13PMFemale drivers earn more than male counterparts as popularity soars.
Kentucky Man Quits Job Despite High Unemployment Rate Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:52PMWhile millions of Americans are fighting the pink slip, Max Jividen of Flatwoods, Ky., is fixing iPhones. He hung up his hat at his former job -- now he writes his own paychecks.
Georgia looks to bring unique cuisine to world's tables Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:51PMA Georgian man works in a greenhouse 55kms from Tbilisi in Marneuli on February 16, 2010. (Photo courtesy: AFP) Georgian Gia Natsvlishvili (L) speaks to an AFP reporter at a restaurant in Tbilisi on February 24, 2010.
Check It Out Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:49PMIDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, in the United States for an official visit, is expected to call on American officials to institute strong sanctions against Iran, IDF sources said.
Unnamed sources dictating policy? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:35AMWASHINGTON - In the space of 10 days, thanks in no small part to my own newspaper, The Washington Post, the president of the United States has been portrayed as a weakling and a chronic screw-up who is wrecking his administration despite everything that his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, can do to make things right.
Iran starts production of short-range missile - media Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:32AMTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran launched production on Sunday of a short-range missile capable of destroying targets of 3,000 tonnes, official media reported.
Violence erupts as Iraq parliamentary elections begin Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:22AMMilitants intent on disrupting Iraqi elections carried out a series of attacks Sunday, resulting in at least 24 fatalities.
Attacks Hit Baghdad as Iraq Votes in ‘Wide-Open’ Poll (Update4) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:21AMMarch 7 (Bloomberg) -- Baghdad was hit by mortars and bombings as Iraqis voted in elections that may produce months of political wrangling at a time when U.S. troops are preparing to leave the country and are handing over security control.
Iran launches new cruise missile production line Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:19AMIran on Sunday launched a new production line of highly accurate, short range cruise missiles capable of evading radar, state TV reported.
Deadly Bomb Attacks As Iraq Election Begins Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:17AMDozens of bombs and mortar rounds have exploded near polling stations in Iraq killing at least 20 people as voting in a historic election gets under way.
Iran starts mass production of short-range missiles Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:17AMTehran - Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi on Sunday inaugurated a new production line for short-range missiles designed to destroy targets at sea, state television reported. Terming the Nasr (Victory) 1 missile as sophisticated, the minister s...
China says it's up to the US to improve relations Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:08AMChina said Sunday that it is up to the United States to improve relations that soured over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama.
BAGHDAD -- Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:06AMAn Iraqi source says at least 12 people were killed and 8 wounded when an explosion destroyed a building in Baghdad on Sunday during parliamentary elections.
Satellite Photos: North Korea Assisting Iran on Missile Site Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:05AMFollow Israel news on and . (IsraelNN.com) Iran's development of the Semnan facility and the Simorgh missile both indicate that the militant theocracy is probably collaborating with North Korea on its missile program.
News Middle East Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:13PMSeparate explosions in southern Iraq have left at least three people dead and more than 50 others wounded a day before the country's parliamentary elections.
Body Found Inside Burnt Car Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:13PMA body has been found inside a burning car in Charleston.
Northern lights Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:09PMRas Al Khaimah might not be as glamorous as Dubai, but it has plans to make headlines of its own.
Iraq's vote key test for a democracy in progress Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:08PMBAGHDAD -- Billed as a key test of Iraq's nascent democracy, Iraqis fear Sunday's parliamentary election will lead to a protracted period of uncertainty as the winners and losers try to cobble together a new government - even as American forces prepare to go home.
Iran's Ahmadinejad says Sept. 11 attacks 'a big lie' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:00PMTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday called the official version of the Sept. 11 attacks a “big lie” used by the U.S. as an excuse for the war on terror, state media reported.
Former CIA head backs divestment in Iran Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:55PMPIERRE, S.D. - A former director of the CIA says South Dakota should join other states in getting rid of investments...
Obama calls for global fuel bank Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:52PMWashington DC: On the 40 {+t} {+h} anniversary of the birth of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), President Obama reaffirmed the United States' intention to push forward with dialogue on the three pillars of the non- proliferation question — disarmament, non-proliferation and civil nuclear cooperation.
Kurds protest in Brussels after police raids Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:52PMThousands of Kurds have taken to the streets of Brussels to protest at what they see as police discrimination. The march comes two days after police raids on suspected terrorists.
France not to toe U.S. line on civilian nuclear energy Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:51PMPARIS: France's panache for assertion of independence in foreign policy will be on display at an international conference on nuclear energy to be inaugurated by its President Nicolas Sarkozy here on Monday.
Turkey develops pressure plan against U.S. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:06AMTurkey signaled on Saturday that it may use countermeasures against the U.S. if a controversial bill condemning as genocide the World War I killings of Armenians by Turks was passed.
Iran gives Russia pilots two months to leave: report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:05AMTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has given Russian commercial pilots working in the Islamic Republic two months to leave the country as it has no need for them, Transport Minister Hamid Behbahani was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Car bomb strikes Shiite holy city, killing 3 people on eve of elections Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:03AMA car bomb exploded near a bus for pilgrims in the Shiite holy city of Najaf on Saturday, killing at least three people, including two Iranians, on the eve of key national elections, officials said.
Jim Draeger and Ben Manski: Safeguard Wisconsin’s Guard from needless deployment Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:03AMFor the first time in recent history, citizens of Wisconsin have the opportunity to help answer the question “Who decides about war?” As part of a national movement of nearly two dozen states, on Tuesday, March 9, at 1 p.m. at the State Capitol in Madison, the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee of the state Assembly plans to hold a public hearing on Assembly Bill 203, the “Safeguard the ...
One killed in holy city car bomb Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:01AMA CAR bomb exploded in Iraq's holy city of Najaf today, one day before a national election, killing at least one person in an area popular with Shi'ite pilgrims.
Bomb kills 4 before Iraq poll Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:01AMNAJAF (Iraq) - A CAR bomb killed four Iranian pilgrims near Iraq's holiest Shi'ite shrine on Saturday, a day before a parliamentary election that Sunni Islamist militants have vowed to wreck. The blast gutted two tour buses parked near the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, which draws millions of pilgrims from Iraq and Iran each year. Salim Nema, a Najaf health official, said the attack wounded 54 ...
Iran, China sign $143mn drilling deal Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:57AMIran and China have reached a $143 million deal that allows a Chinese company to set up a drilling rig in the Persian Gulf.