Muslims see Obama speech as shift in US attitude, but no breakthrough until actions followCAIRO — Muslim shopkeepers, students and even radical groups such as Hamas praised President Barack Obama’s address Thursday as a positive shift in U.S. attitude and tone. But Arabs and Muslims of all political stripes said they want him to turn his words into action - particularly in standing up to Israel. Reaction to President Obama’s speech to the Muslim worldNotable reaction to President Barack Obama’s speech Thursday to the Muslim world: 2 US journalists on trial in Pyongyang amid tensions over North Korea’s nuclear defianceSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s top court began hearing the case Thursday of two American journalists accused of crossing into the country illegally and engaging in “hostile acts” — charges that could draw a 10-year sentence in a labor camp. Sarkozy warns Iran of isolation over nuclear programmePARIS - French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned Iran Wednesday that it faces increasing isolation from the international community if it refuses to negotiate over its nuclear programme. Iran’s president reiterates description of Holocaust as a ‘big deception’TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday once again called the Holocaust a “big deception” in his latest denunciations of Israel and its allies. First stop on Mideast trip: Obama to meet Saudi king as he opens a dialogue with Muslim worldRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Barack Obama began his latest bid to open a dialogue with the Muslim world on Wednesday by seeking the counsel of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s two holiest sites in Mecca and Medina. AP Interview: Hezbollah No. 2 wants unity government with Western-backed opponentsBEIRUT — Hezbollah’s No. 2 leader, confident of victory in Lebanese weekend elections, said Tuesday the Iranian-backed group would invite its pro-Western opponents to join a national unity government if it wins. Obama says Iran has legitimate energy concerns and may have some right to nuclear powerLONDON — President Barack Obama reiterated that Iran may have some right to nuclear energy — provided it takes steps to prove its aspirations are peaceful. US embassies to invite Iranian diplomats to July 4 festivities in new outreachSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — In a new overture to Iran, the Obama administration has authorized U.S. embassies around the world to invite Iranian officials to Independence Day parties they host on or around July 4th. With possible election win, Hezbollah-Christian alliance could redefine Lebanon’s politicsBEIRUT — It’s an unusual alliance in a country where your religion usually determines your politics: Christians siding with Shiite Muslim militant Hezbollah. But it has shaken up Lebanon’s politics, and backers say it represents the future of this long divided nation. Air France jet missing with 228 people over Atlantic after running into thunderstormsSAO PAULO — An Air France jet carrying 228 people from Rio de Janeiro to Paris ran into a towering wall of thunderstorms and disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean. French President Nicolas Sarkozy told families of those aboard Monday that “prospects of finding survivors are very small.” Iran shuts border point with Pakistan following mosque attackQUETTA - In the wake of recent attack on a mosque that killed 25 people in the border city of Zahedan, Iran has decided to close the zero point along the Pak-Iran border. Bomb found on plane forces return of Iranian passenger plane minutes after takeoffTEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian airliner was forced to return to a southern airport minutes after takeoff when a homemade bomb was found aboard, said state television, in an incident a security official called a “sabotage operation.” Israel begins its biggest civil defense drill to prepare for possibility of warJERUSALEM — Israel began the biggest civil defense drill in its history on Sunday, putting soldiers, emergency crews and civilians through rehearsals for the possibility of war at a time of rising tensions with Iran. Journalist Roxana Saberi welcomed home to ND after release from prison in IranFARGO, N.D. — Journalist Roxana Saberi’s first time back to her hometown since she walked out of an Iranian prison left her fighting back tears as she thanked friends and supporters. Think tank accuses Ahmadinejad of distorting nuclear facts to boost election chancesTEHRAN, Iran — A moderate think tank led by Iran’s former top nuclear negotiator accused President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of distorting facts about the country’s nuclear program to depict himself as a hero and improve his chances in the upcoming election. US condemns bombing of Iranian mosque, sends condolences to victimsWASHINGTON — The United States condemned an attack on a mosque in southeastern Iran that killed 25 people. Iran had blamed Israel and the U.S. for the Friday bombing. AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Iran’s leading reformist candidate says halt of US trade sanctions could improve tiesTEHRAN, Iran — The leading reformist challenger to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the Iranian presidential race said Friday his country’s ties with the U.S. could improve if Washington were to halt economic sanctions against Iran. Iran blames US, Israel for bombing of Shiite mosque in southeast that killed 25 peopleTEHRAN, Iran — Iran blamed the U.S. and Israel on Friday for a bombing in a Shiite mosque in southeast Iran that killed 25 people, saying the countries were trying to stoke sectarian tension with the Sunni Muslim minority. AP answers your questions on the news, from Muqtada al-Sadr to electricity in closed storesWhat ever happened to Muqtada al-Sadr, the radical Shiite cleric who once had a recurring role in news stories about the Iraq war? Tomb of Cyrus the Great to be restoredLONDON - Reports indicate that Italian experts will help Iran restore the tomb of Cyrus the Great (580-529BC), considered one of the most magnificent monuments of antiquity. Bahrain Shiites demands for equality mired in Mideast cold war between Sunnis and IranMANAMA, Bahrain — It seemed like a moment of reconciliation in this Gulf island nation’s bitter sectarian divide, when Sunni Muslim rulers suddenly released a group of jailed Shiite activists. Shiites, who days before had been burning tires in protests, cheered in the streets. Bomb blast at Iranian mosque kills 15TEHRAN - At least 15 people were killed and scores of others injured in a bomb explosion at a mosque in southeastern Iran Thursday, IRNA reported. US Senator favours Israel making its own decisions on attacking IranJERUSALEM - An American Senator has said that Israel must be allowed to make its own decision on whether to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities, even if it is taken as a “last resort”. Majority lawmakers support Ahmadinejad in presidential raceTEHRAN - The Iranian parliament is abuzz with activity as the Islamic nation prepares for the presidential polls June 12, in a vote that pits incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad against two moderate challengers. Middle East’s oldest village found In IranTEHRAN - Iranian and English archeologists have discovered the Middle East’s oldest village that dates back to at least 9800 BC in western Iran. Iran says India can still join gas pipeline dealTEHRAN - India can still join the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project, the Iranian foreign ministry said, a day after Islamabad and Tehran signed a pact on the export of Iranian gas. Ahmadinejad challenges new Obama to debateTEHRAN - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Monday invited US President Barack Obama to a debate at the UN in New York. Pak, Iran sign ‘peace pipeline’ pact, they say India can join if it wantsTEHRAN - Pakistan and Iran signed an inter-governmental framework declaration to support the gas deal signed by the oil ministries of the respective countries. |
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