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Iraq's bickering politicians finally agreed today on a new election law, paving the way for crucial national elections to take place in January and for the drawdown of U.S. troops to proceed as scheduled. The head of Iraq's election commission,...

The MP also said he wants the Kataeb to get a fair share in the government and leadership of the Education Ministry, which he called an “essential part of the problem in Lebanon." He also said that "the Ministerial Statement...

According to Tabnak news website, clashes erupted between Iranian police and a gang of armed thieves leaving the area under heavy security...The area affected by the reported clash extends from Fardis Bridge to Garmdarreh in Tehran-Karaj expressway.

There is no evidence of "friendly fire" during this week's deadly shooting at Fort Hood, an Army spokesman said Saturday. Army Criminal Investigation Command spokesman Chris Grey said authorities did not believe that any of those killed or wounded were...

The UN had warned that it could not guarantee to endorse the election if the bill had not been approved. There have been fears that delaying the election could undo recent progress towards greater stability. The poll is seen as...

IsraelNN.com) The IDF has begun administering H1N1 (swine) flu vaccines to soldiers. The criteria for soldiers to receive the vaccines are the same as for civilians; until sufficient supplies are received from manufacturers, only soldiers with previous serious diseases or...

Veterans protest in Tel Aviv   Photo: Avi Cohen Ex-soldiers torch tires at major junction in protest against government policy on handing out benefits Avi Cohen   The protestors torched tires at the major junction, which is home to the...

This is surprising as the parliament seemed deadlocked on the Kirkuk question among others. As the article points out the US was putting a lot of pressure on the parliament to pass a law because it is important that the...

The United Nations secretary-general said he will send the Goldstone report to the U.N...The General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday which asks Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to deliver the report to the Security Council. The report accuses Israel and Hamas...