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Baghdad Car Bombings Kill 26

Baghdad Car Bombings Kill 26

It has been reported by BBC that at least 26 people lost their lives after 2 car bombs exploded in a nearby state-owned bank in Baghdad, Iraq’s capital. Two cars rigged with bomba exploded simultaneously near a bank in Yarmouk district killing 26 people and injuring 50 others. A security spokesman said that 2 cars [...]

Afghanistan’s New Treasure

Afghanistan’s New Treasure

According to Newsweek, Afghanistan has a new treasure chest,  labeled gold,  iron, lithium, copper and cobalt that’s worth over 1 trillion US dollars. James Risen reports that an internal Pentagon memo states that Afghanistan could become the “Saudi Arabia of Lithium”. Country officials are optimistic that the new discovery of these mineral deposits will help [...]

Iranian Opposition Leaders Cancel Anniversary Protests

Iranian Opposition Leaders Cancel Anniversary Protests

Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi cancelled demonstration planned for the anniversary of last year’s disputed presidential election fearing for the people’s safety. Iranians went to the polls a year ago on that day, and when word of fraud surfaced, so did public outrage. Widespread unrest gripped the Islamic republic as protesters clashed [...]

Afghan Wedding Bombed

Afghan Wedding Bombed

40 people killed and 70 others were left injured when a good old traditional wedding ended with an explosion.  The sudden upheaval left the province of Kandarhar, Afghanistan in fright. Casualties were mostly men and children. It was said to be another incident of violence caused by the Taliban. The gathering was held in Arghandab [...]

Web of Shell Companies Veils Trade by Iran’s Ships

Web of Shell Companies Veils Trade by Iran’s Ships

A ship named the Iran Mufateh, top, was openly operated several years ago by Irisl, the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. Two name changes later, the ship was called the Amplify, bottom. On Jan. 24, 2009, a rusting freighter flying a Hong Kong flag dropped anchor in the South African port of Durban. The [...]

Market Bomb, US Missiles Kill 20 In Pakistan

Market Bomb, US Missiles Kill 20 In Pakistan

A bomb attack and a US missile strike killed 20 people in north-west Pakistan as Islamabad raised fresh concerns about knock-on instability from a major US-led offensive in Afghanistan. The bomb exploded in a market controlled by Islamist militants in Khyber, which is part of a NATO supply route to troops in Afghanistan and has [...]

Girls’ School In Pakistan Bombed

Girls’ School In Pakistan Bombed

Three U.S. soldiers were killed yesterday by a roadside bomb on a politically sensitive training mission in Pakistan’s turbulent border region. The soldiers, who were believed to have been special forces, died when their convoy was hit by a remote-controlled explosion as they travelled to the opening ceremony of a girls’ school that was renovated [...]


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