Christopher Hill confirmed as new US ambassador to IraqWASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice to be the next U.S. ambassador to Iraq despite fierce opposition from conservatives who complained about the nominee’s diplomatic record. NY judge unfreezes more than $13M in Sudanese accounts to pay families of USS Cole victimsRICHMOND, Va. — Nearly nine years after 17 sailors were killed in a terrorist attack on the USS Cole, a judge has ordered New York banks to release $13.4 million in frozen Sudanese accounts to family members of the victims. Former Intel panel member asks for release of transcripts in pro-Israel spy caseWASHINGTON — The former senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee asked the Justice Department on Tuesday to release all transcripts of her recorded conversations involving the treatment of two pro-Israel lobbyists accused of spying. Obama invites Israeli, Palestinian, Egyptian leaders for separate White House talksWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will invite the Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian leaders to the White House in the coming weeks for separate talks on moving forward with the Middle East peace process, the White House said Tuesday. Hill heading toward confirmation as new US ambassador to IraqWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Sam Brownback has agreed to cut short debate on the nomination of veteran diplomat Christopher Hill as the next U.S. ambassador to Iraq, clearing the way for a full Senate vote on his confirmation. DOJ interrogation memos approved waterboarding, but left unanswered: Does torture work?WASHINGTON — Interrogators have centuries of experience extracting information from the unwilling. Medieval inquisitors hanged heretics from ceilings. Salem magistrates used fire to elicit witchcraft confessions. And CIA officers waterboarded terrorism suspects in clandestine prisons. UN chief: Sudan’s expulsion of aid groups put 1 million at risk in Darfur, threatens stabilityUNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief warned Tuesday that Sudan’s expulsion of 16 aid groups from Darfur has put the lives of more than 1 million people at risk and increased the potential for instability in the region. Federal judge in NJ hears arguments challenging constitutionality of Iraq warNEWARK, N.J. — Opponents of the Iraq war are leaning on an unlikely source to bolster their efforts to declare the invasion unconstitutional: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. 4 new pharaonic temples found in Sinai possibly designed to impress foreigners visiting EgyptCAIRO — Archaeologists exploring an old military road in the Sinai have unearthed four new temples amidst the 3,000-year-old remains of an ancient fortified city that could have been used to impress foreign delegations visiting Egypt, antiquities authorities announced Tuesday. Iran sends mixed signals to US: jailing American reporter and saying it wants warmer tiesTEHRAN, Iran — The Obama administration is reaching out to Iran. In return, Iran is — well, it’s complicated. The Islamic republic sentenced an American journalist to eight years in prison and launched a fervent new campaign to brand U.S. ally Israel as racist. And in the middle of all that, it said it was ready for a new beginning in relations with the U.S. after three decades of diplomatic stalemate. Sheriff says Md. father who killed family, self nearly decapitated 3 kids; had $450K in debtFREDERICK, Md. — A Maryland father who shot his wife and three children to death and then killed himself struggled with depression, had $450,000 in debt and nearly decapitated his kids after they had died, Frederick County Sheriff Charles Jenkins said Tuesday. Obama invites Israeli, Palestinian, Egyptian leaders for separate White House talksWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will invite the Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian leaders to the White House in the coming weeks for separate talks on moving forward with the Middle East peace process, the White House said Tuesday. Iraqi spokesman: No long-term role for ex-Blackwater firm; Iraq will seek compensationBAGHDAD — Iraq’s government spokesman insisted Tuesday that the former Blackwater Worldwide can have no long-term presence in the country and said authorities will continue to press for compensation for a deadly September 2007 shooting. China organizers say global recession won’t keep Asian Games from being success like OlympicsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Organizers are confident the global recession won’t prevent next year’s Asian Games in the Chinese city of Guangzhou from replicating the success of the Beijing Olympics. UN nuclear chief says Obama’s approach good for solving North Korea, Iran nuclear issuesSEOUL, South Korea — The head of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog expressed confidence Monday that President Barack Obama’s approach to North Korea and Iran will eventually help resolve international disputes over their nuclear programs. UN nuclear body says NKorea could restart nuclear facilities within monthsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea could restart its nuclear facilities within months, the chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned Monday, but added he was optimistic that negotiations on halting Pyongyang’s atomic ambitions could be revived. Team principal says Ferrari down but not out as disappointing 2009 season continues in F1SHANGHAI — Ferrari’s team principal says there is cause for gloom but no reason to panic after its worst start to a Formula One season in 28 years. Rev. Jesse Jackson seeks visit to Iran to appeal for freedom of US journalistCYBERJAYA, Malaysia — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he would like to travel to Iran to personally appeal for the release of a U.S. journalist convicted of spying. Olympic Council of Asia threatens legal action over allegations of football vote buyingKUWAIT CITY — The Olympic Council of Asia is threatening legal action over allegations it was attempting to buy votes for a candidate in the campaign for a seat on the executive committee of football world governing body FIFA. Authorities: Couple and their 3 kids found dead in Maryland home in apparent murder-suicideMIDDLETOWN, Md. — A Maryland man who killed his wife and three children before fatally shooting himself left behind five notes, including an apology to family members and hints that he suffered from psychiatric problems, authorities said. Suicide car bomber attacks Pakistan army convoy in northwest, killing 27 and wounding 65ISLAMABAD — A suicide car bomber attacked an army convoy at a checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 27 people near another emerging militant stronghold within striking distance of the Afghan border. US envoy: Pakistan aid surpassed expectations but more needed to fight terrorismUS envoy: Pakistan aid beats hopes but more needed TOKYO — A day after international donors pledged more than $5 billion to Pakistan, U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke said Saturday that the aid exceeded expectations but far more is needed to strengthen the country’s economy and fight terrorism. PCB disappointed, ex-players angered over Pakistan’s exclusion as 2011 World Cup hostPCB disappointed over World Cup hosting loss ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board expressed disappointed Saturday after the game’s governing body removed it as co-host of the 2011 World Cup because of security fears. |
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