Iraq group says it has kidnapped U.S. contractor (Reuters)
BAGHDAD, Feb. 6, 2010 (Reuters) -- An Iraqi militant group said on Saturday it kidnapped a U.S. civilian contractor last month and was negotiating the release of the body of another. ... > read full story
Abbas awaits U.S. clarification over peace talks offer (Reuters)
CAIRO, Feb. 6, 2010 (Reuters) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday he had asked the United States to clarify its offer to mediate indirect peace talks with Israel before he would announce any decision to resume the negotiations. ... > read full story
Yemen asks rebels to implement truce to end war (Reuters)
SANAA, Feb. 6, 2010 (Reuters) -- Yemen has handed over to Shi'ite rebels a timetable to implement the government's ceasefire terms, in an effort to end the conflict in the north of the country, a Yemeni presidential adviser said on Saturday. ... > read full story
Iran’s police vow no tolerance towards protesters (Reuters)
TEHRAN, Feb. 6, 2010 (Reuters) -- Iranian police will show no more tolerance toward anti-government protesters, the force's chief was quoted as saying on Saturday, in a warning to the opposition before possible new demonstrations next week. ... > read full story