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Mistaken as an Iranian Martyr, Then Hounded
Wrongly identified as Neda Agha-Soltan, whose death in 2009 became a symbol for the opposition, Zahra Soltani fled Iran.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Official in Gaza
The Israeli military said its warplanes had struck several sites in northern, central and southern Gaza.

Rocket From Gaza Hits Israeli City
There were no injuries, but the explosive damaged buildings and brought panic to the streets of Ashkelon on Friday after more than a year of relative calm.

Leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia Discuss Hariri Tribunal
The visit, five years after the assassination of a former Lebanese prime minister, showed that Syria?s influence over Lebanon was rising again.

Iraqi Insurgents Plant Their Flag in Baghdad
The group, which has claimed a series of attacks, raised its flag after attacks on police Thursday.

Many Questions About Damaged Japanese Tanker
Officials said that they were examining the hull of an oil tanker that was damaged as it traversed a waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

TOEFL to Resume in Iran Amid Sanctions
The Educational Testing Service had halted registrations two weeks ago after its bank refused to continue processing payments from Iran in light of recent sanctions.

World Briefing | MIDDLE EAST: Yemen: President Makes Offer to Rebels
President Ali Abdullah Saleh offered to bring leaders of an armed rebel faction into Yemen?s political process.

World Briefing | MIDDLE EAST: Arab League Supports Abbas on Talks
Arab nations on Thursday backed the Palestinian president?s refusal to immediately restart direct talks with Israel despite heavy pressure from the United States.

World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Attorney General Addresses Police Abuse ...
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said during a visit to Cairo that he hoped an investigation into the death of a man in police custody last month would be carried out ?in a transparent way.?

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