Obama in Iraq: Withdrawal support but no timetable
BAGHDAD - Face to face with Iraq's leaders, Barack Obama gained fresh support Monday for the idea of pulling all U.S. combat forces out of the war zone by 2010. But the Iraqis stopped short of actual timetables or endorsement of Obama's pledge to withdraw American troops within 16 months if he wins the presidency.
Nations:Iraq Afghanistan Kuwait Israel U.S. People:David Petraeus Chuck Hagel Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Second Gulf War
2008-07-21
Obama begins firsthand look at Baghdad
BAGHDAD - Barack Obama began Monday his first on-the-ground inspection of Iraq since launching his bid for the White House, with U.S. commanders ready to brief him on progress in a war he long opposed and Iraqi leaders wanting more details of his proposals for troop withdrawals.
Nations:Iraq Afghanistan Kuwait Israel U.S. People:David Petraeus Jalal Talabani Hamid Karzai Chuck Hagel Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Second Gulf War
2008-07-21
Israel's Olmert says peace deal closer than ever
PARIS - Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert declared Sunday that Israel and the Palestinians have never been closer to making peace -- even as a widening corruption probe brings him closer than ever to being ousted from office.
Nations:France Palestine Israel People:Nicolas Sarkozy Mahmoud Abbas Ehud Olmert Activities:2007 Palestinian Peace Talks Source:(AP)
2008-07-13
Oil sets new record above $147 a barrel
NEW YORK - Oil prices spiked to a new record above $147 a barrel Friday, as rising hostilities between the West and Iran and the potential for attacks on Nigerian oil facilities gave investors reason to rush back into the energy markets.
Nations:Nigeria Israel Malaysia Brazil Hungary People:Condoleezza Rice Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-07-11
Iran test-fires more missiles in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran test-fired more long-range missiles overnight in a second round of exercises meant to show that the country can defend itself against any attack by the U.S. or Israel, state television reported Thursday.
Nations:Israel Afghanistan Turkey Pakistan Malaysia Iran People:Condoleezza Rice Activities:Iran Nuclear Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-07-10
US plays down immediate Iran nuclear threat
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States on Wednesday played down concerns about any immediate dangers from Iran's nuclear program but warned that the world was prepared to confront challenges posed by the Islamic republic's "provocative" policies.
Nations:Israel Activities:Iran Nuclear Crisis Iran-U.S. Source:(AFP)
2008-07-09
Iran test-fires missiles in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles Wednesday during war games that officials said aimed to show the country can retaliate against any U.S. and Israeli attack, state television reported.
Nations:Israel Afghanistan Turkey Pakistan Bulgaria Japan People:Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Condoleezza Rice Activities:Iran Nuclear Crisis
2008-07-09
Rescue video shows duped rebels, elated hostages
BOGOTA, Colombia - Military intelligence agents posing as aid workers and a film crew flew to the jungle aboard a white helicopter, staging a mock humanitarian mission that rebels were told would ferry their hostages to another camp for talks on a prisoner swap.
Nations:Colombia Israel U.S. People:Hugo Chavez Activities:2008 Colombian Hostage Rescue Source:(AP)
2008-07-05
State media: Iran responds to nuclear proposal
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran delivered its response Friday to an international offer of incentives for it to suspend uranium enrichment, a central part of its nuclear program, state television reported.
Nations:Israel Germany Russia Activities:Iran Nuclear Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-07-04
Oil prices near $146 a barrel for 1st time ever
Oil prices neared $146 a barrel Thursday for the first time ever on reports of declining U.S. stockpiles and the threat of conflict with Iran.
Nations:Israel Saudi Arabia Malaysia United Arab Emirates Switzerland Spain Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis
2008-07-03
Palestinian goes on rampage in Jerusalem; 3 killed
JERUSALEM - A Palestinian man plowed an enormous construction vehicle into cars, buses and pedestrians on a busy street Wednesday, killing at least three people and wounding at least 45 before he was shot dead by security officers.
Nations:Lebanon Israel People:Mahmoud Abbas Activities:Israel-Palestine Conflict Source:(AP)
2008-07-02
Israel seals Gaza crossings after rocket attack
JERUSALEM - Israel closed its cargo crossings with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after accusing Palestinian militants of firing a rocket at southern Israel in violation of a shaky truce.
Nations:Egypt Israel People:Mahmoud Abbas Ehud Olmert Activities:2007 Gaza Conflict Source:(AP)
2008-07-01
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