Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Symbol of plight of women under Taliban

Symbol of plight of women under Taliban


Symbol of plight of women under Taliban

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 12:16 PM PDT

Bibi Aisha, a young Afghan wife whose ears and nose were cut off by her husband, is heading to the United States on Wednesday for reconstructive surgery.

Analysis: Hair-trigger on border

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 10:56 AM PDT

The action that set off a deadly battle on the Israel-Lebanon border on Tuesday might be termed "grounds maintenance" elsewhere, but tensions flare quickly between these neighbors. FULL STORY l U.N.: ISRAEL ON ITS SIDE

Woman sentenced to stoning, attorney seeking asylum await fates

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 01:02 PM PDT

An Iranian court may render the final verdict Thursday in the case of Sakineh Mohammedie Ashtiani, sentenced to death by stoning in Iran for allegedly committing adultery.

Blast near Iran leader's convoy

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 09:39 AM PDT

A grenade exploded near the convoy of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during his visit to a western Iranian city on Wednesday, according to a website linked to moderate members of the country's parliament.

Study: Nearly 1.3 million Mexicans in capital don't have running water

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 04:13 PM PDT

Nearly 1.3 million Mexican residents don't have running water in Mexico City, the nation's capital, a university study has revealed.

Italy's Berlusconi survives critical vote

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 02:27 PM PDT

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi faces a critical vote in parliament Wednesday, the first serious challenge to his government since one of his allies left the coalition.

Rain forecast for flooded Pakistan

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 04:44 AM PDT

The prime minister of Pakistan planned an emergency meeting Wednesday as flooding continues to wreak havoc on the country.

Attack kills senior Pakistani security officer

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 07:52 AM PDT

At least three people were killed and nine others injured when a suicide bomber rammed into a security vehicle Wednesday in the northern Pakistani city of Peshawar.

14-year-old girl begins attempt to sail around the world

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 09:26 AM PDT

A 14-year-old Dutch girl set sail Wednesday morning on a journey to travel around the world.

Lost British warship found in Canadian Arctic

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 01:16 PM PDT

A British navy ship abandoned and lost in Canadian Arctic waters since the mid-19th century has been found in relatively good shape at the bottom of a bay, the Canadian government says.

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