Iran releases prominent opposition figure on bail after more than 3 months in jailTEHRAN, Iran — One of Iran’s most prominent pro-reform figures has been released on bail after more than three months in jail on charges of inciting the country’s postelection unrest, state media and his lawyer said Thursday. US and Western allies talk hold high-level talks with Iran about its nuclear program
Protester throws shoe at IMF director during conference in IstanbulISTANBUL — A protester threw a shoe at IMF Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn but missed during a conference at an Istanbul university Thursday. Iraqi prime minister announces election alliances with SunnisBAGHDAD — The re-election strategy for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki took shape Thursday as he unveiled a broad alliance for January’s parliamentary voting that includes prominent Sunni clans who joined the fight against insurgents. Top powers start high-stakes meeting with Iran to curb nuclear programGENEVA — The United States and five other world powers have begun high-stakes talks with Iran to demand a freeze of its nuclear activities. IMF raises 2010 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent but warns that recovery will be slowISTANBUL — The International Monetary Fund said the global economy is recovering faster than expected — but that governments should not be hasty in withdrawing the added spending and low interest rates that have helped restore growth. Report: Iran releases top opposition figure on bail after more than 3 months in jailTEHRAN, Iran — Iran has released one of the country’s most prominent pro-reform figures on bail after jailing him for more than three months on charges of inciting the country’s postelection unrest, state media reported Thursday. Rivalries in oil-rich Kirkuk threaten to complicate Iraq’s parliament electionsBAGHDAD — Iraqi lawmakers appear to be snagged again at a familiar impasse: how to settle power-sharing disputes in the oil-rich city of Kirkuk before important national elections. Revamped Jimmy Carter Library and Museum to reopen with focus on life after White HouseATLANTA — The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum reopens Thursday on the former president’s 85th birthday after an overhaul that devotes more space than any other presidential library to a commander-in-chief’s time spent after the White House. Revamped Carter museum opens Thursday with intense focus on life after White HouseATLANTA — The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum reopens Thursday on the former president’s 85th birthday after an overhaul that devotes more space than any other presidential library to a commander-in-chief’s time spent after the White House. Supporters hold vigils to mark two-month captivity of hikers in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Family and friends of three U.S. hikers held in Iran gathered for vigils around the country Wednesday, hoping for their quick release but buoyed by news that they’re coping with detention. Supporters hold vigils to mark two-month captivity of hikers in Iran. Adds byline.BERKELEY, Calif. — Supporters marked the two months since three U.S. hikers were arrested in Iran for illegal entry with vigils Wednesday calling for their release. Judge says victims of terrorism supported by Iran not getting justice from US courtsWASHINGTON — Victims of terrorism supported by Iran are not getting justice from U.S. courts, a frustrated federal judge said Wednesday as he proposed that the president and Congress come up with a new policy to hold Tehran accountable. Agco to pay $1.6M for paying Iraqi government kickbacks to secure oil-for-food contractsATLANTA — A Georgia-based international farming equipment manufacturer has agreed to pay $1.6 million for paying kickbacks to the former Iraqi government to secure United Nations oil-for-food contracts, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Judge allows Iraq to argue against paying damages to prisoners held during the Gulf WarWASHINGTON — A federal judge is giving Iraq the chance to argue that it shouldn’t have to pay damages to U.S. soldiers held as prisoners during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. Vice President Biden welcomes son home to Del. from yearlong National Guard deployment to IraqDOVER, Del. — Having been welcomed home by his father, Vice President Joe Biden, Delaware’s attorney general traded hugs and handshakes Wednesday with other members of his Army National Guard unit after a yearlong deployment in Iraq. Military turns off lights at ‘Baghdad ER,’ handing the hospital over to IraqBAGHDAD — Army Capt. Amy Prichard took one last look around the room where thousands of war-ravaged soldiers and civilians were treated by U.S. medics in Baghdad’s protected Green Zone. Before turning off the lights, she began to cry. State Department grants rare visit to Washington by Iran’s foreign ministerWASHINGTON — Iran’s foreign minister made a rare visit to the U.S. capital Wednesday on a visa granted with unusual speed by the State Department one day before the start of nuclear talks in Geneva. Hamas, Israel to swap video of captured soldier for freedom for 20 women prisonersJERUSALEM — In a surprise deal announced Wednesday, Hamas will give Israel a videotape providing a first glimpse of a captured Israeli soldier to prove he is alive in return for the release of 20 Palestinian women held in Israeli prisons. Prominent hardline cleric criticizes Saudi monarch’s new university for coed classesRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — A prominent Muslim cleric has criticized a new Saudi university launched by King Abdullah for allowing men and women to take classes together. Panel: Overzealous lab rules may stifle research efforts to protect against biological threatsHAGERSTOWN, Md. — A panel of university and private-sector scientists urged Congress on Wednesday not to overregulate laboratories that handle the world’s deadliest pathogens, saying it could have a chilling effect on research of biological threats. Old question unanswered as White House rolls out new blueprint for defeating Iranian missilesWASHINGTON — Ever since President Ronald Reagan proposed building a ballistic missile shield in 1983 to prevent a doomsday scenario, the idea has been dogged by an unanswered question: Will it work? Supporters hold vigils nationwide to mark 2 months of captivity for US hikers detained in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Supporters of three American hikers detained in Iran are planning vigils around the country to draw attention to their plight. Top US general in Iraq calls it a key partner in Mideast despite US focus on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The top American commander in Iraq on Wednesday warned Congress against losing sight of that nation as a key Mideast ally, even as safer conditions have let him send home more U.S. troops faster than expected. Top general in Iraq calls it a key partner in Mideast despite US focus on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The top American commander in Iraq on Wednesday warned Congress against losing sight of that nation as a key Mideast ally, even as safer conditions have let him send home more U.S. troops faster than expected. Egypt offers new telecom services to investors for upscale residential communitiesCAIRO — Egypt will offer two licenses to provide telecommunications services for upscale suburbs outside the capital, including fixed lines, a government official said Wednesday, in a move expected to bring in $1 billion worth of investments over the next five years. Fatah movement tells Abbas: no return to peace talks without Israeli settlement freezeRAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been told by his Fatah movement that he must not resume peace talks unless Israel freezes its settlement construction, a senior Fatah member said Wednesday. Obama says $5B in stimulus grants from NIH will help research cures for cancer, diseasesBETHESDA, Md. — Calling scientific research a job-creating engine, President Barack Obama heralded $5 billion in new government grants Wednesday to fight cancer, autism and heart disease while boosting the economy. UN nuclear chief says Iran ‘on the wrong side of the law’ for delay in revealing complexNEW DELHI — Iran is “on the wrong side of the law” for its delay in revealing its nuclear complex, the head of the U.N. nuclear agency told an Indian news network. A look at UN sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programThe U.N. 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