Iran's Supreme Court Orders Retrial of ex-Marine

Iran's Supreme Court Orders Retrial of ex-Marine


Iran's Supreme Court Orders Retrial of ex-Marine

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:52 PM PST

Iran's Supreme Court has ordered the retrial of an ex-U.S. Marine who was sentenced to death on charges of working for the Central Intelligence Agency.


IAEA concerned over Iran atomic 'activities'

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 01:21 PM PST

Agency head says there are indications of unspecified "activities" at the Parchin site which inspectors want to visit.


At War Blog: A Granddaughter Returns to Pakistan

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:36 PM PST

A doctor whose grandfather fled Pakistan in 1947 revisits a country on the brink of chaos, drowning in sectarian tensions and paranoia, its destiny relinquished to corrupt leaders.


McCain Urges Air Strikes on Syria

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:53 PM PST

The prominent Republican lawmaker said the U.S. should launch airstrikes on Syria, leading an international coalition to help rebels dislodge the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.


In China, Sobering Signs of a Slower Growth

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:50 PM PST

The government set a 2012 growth target of 7.5 percent — the lowest in more than two decades — as China's economy backs off its blistering pace.


At War Blog: A Granddaughter Returns to Pakistan

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:15 PM PST

A doctor whose grandfather fled Pakistan in 1947 revisits a country on the brink of chaos, drowning in sectarian tensions and paranoia, its destiny relinquished to corrupt leaders.


VIDEO: Harry welcomed to Bahamas stadium

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:32 PM PST

Prince Harry has attended a stadium event to celebrate the achievements of youth in the Bahamas as part of his Jubilee tour on behalf of the Queen.


Why Cuban cigars are so celebrated

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:43 PM PST

Much of the allure of legendary, expensive Cuban cigars is that they are still made entirely by hand and in places that seem trapped in time.


Highway 12, Outer Banks Lifeline, Is Under Siege by Nature

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 01:05 PM PST

Constant repairs to the road that links the islands of the Outer Banks has caused some to question the approach in the face of unrelenting erosion.


Olaf Olafsson, ‘Restoration’ Author and Time Warner Manager

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 11:29 AM PST

Olaf Olafsson, the author of the recently released war novel "Restoration," finds time to be a senior executive at Time Warner.


Di Matteo wants Chelsea passion

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 11:30 AM PST

Caretaker boss Roberto di Matteo calls for more 'passion' at Chelsea, as former player Eddie Newton joins the backroom staff.


Obama: The U.S. Has 'Israel's Back'

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 11:14 AM PST

Obama said America's support of Israel is "rock solid" as he sought to quiet criticism of his policy toward Iran, while Israel's Netanyahu stressed Israel must "remain master of its fate."


Opposition Rallies Against Putin's Win

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 11:15 AM PST

Vladimir Putin moved to cement his victory in Russia's presidential election, brushing aside a rebuke from Western monitors, while in Moscow, police in riot gear hemmed in a rally against Mr. Putin's formal return to power by about 30,000 people.


Militants Attack Egypt Gas Pipeline

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 10:39 AM PST

Egyptian security officials say militants have again blown up a gas pipeline in the Sinai Peninsula that transports fuel to neighboring Israel.


Attack Kills 80 Soldiers in Yemen

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 08:30 AM PST

At least 80 Yemeni soldiers were killed in a sophisticated attack by al Qaeda-linked fighters in one of the country's deadliest military battles in years.


Sudan, South Sudan Resume Oil Talks

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 06:43 AM PST

South Sudan and Sudan are set to resume negotiations over disputed oil-transit fees as tensions escalate along their common border.


Pair Detained Over Poland Train Crash

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 08:49 AM PST

Two rail traffic controllers have been detained for questioning over a head-on train collision in southern Poland that killed 16 people.


Zambia Partly Suspends Mopani Copper Operation

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 08:22 AM PST

Zambia's environment watchdog has ordered Mopani copper Mine, a unit of commodity trader Glencore, to suspend part of its operations.


ANC Youth League Backs Malema

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 11:53 AM PST

The African National Congress Youth League vowed to stand behind Julius Malema, who was ousted for ill-discipline, in a clash that threatens to widen political rifts in South Africa's ruling party.


U.N. Humanitarian Chief to Visit Syria

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 09:24 AM PST

United Nations humanitarian chief Valerie Amos said Syrian authorities have allowed her to visit the country this week after repeatedly ignoring her earlier requests.


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