‘Who am I?’ and ‘The Unfinished Letter’ at CIFF
In his second feature film, “Who am I?”, American-educated Russian director Klim Shipenko delivers an ideal cinematic experience: gripping, twisted plot line; sincere, powerful performances; aesthetically appealing cinematography; and a…
Iran eyes New Year family visit for detained Germans
TEHRAN: Iran is considering a request for two detained German journalists to meet with their families over the New Year, the foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday. "There has been…
WikiLeaks: US suspected Saudi envoy of terror link
MANILA: The United States suspected a Saudi Arabian ambassador to the Philippines of potential involvement in funding terrorists, according to US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks this week. A security…
Burnt Israel forest faces long recovery: experts
HAIFA: Scorched and blackened areas of Israel's Mount Carmel forest, razed by the flames of the country's worst-ever fire, will take decades to return to their once-lush glory, experts say.…
US commander praises Algeria for progress in Qaeda fight
ALGIERS: The head of US land forces in Africa praised Algeria Monday for leading the fight against Islamic militants in the Sahel region and said progress was being made. "This…
Cables show Hezbollah has 50,000 rockets: report
WASHINGTON: Leaked US diplomatic cables show the group Hezbollah has acquired an arsenal of some 50,000 rockets and missiles, raising fears of an enlarged conflict with Israel, the New York…
Somalia clan fighting kills 15
MOGADISHU: Fierce clan fighting over land issues broke out in central Somalia, killing at least 15 people, many of them civilians, officials and elders said. The clashes erupted late Monday…
Gates in Afghanistan to view progress, meet troops
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan: Defense Secretary Robert Gates visited Afghanistan on Tuesday to assess progress in the nine-year conflict, as the Obama administration measures whether it can meet its goal…
World powers, Iran take nuclear talks into second day
GENEVA: World powers and Iran arrived Tuesday to carry on talks over Tehran's disputed nuclear program for a second day, after what both sides described as a "constructive" meeting so…
Suicide attack targets top official in Pakistan province
QUETTA: A suicide attacker tried to kill the top elected official in Pakistan's southwestern province of Baluchistan on Tuesday, but the chief minister escaped unhurt, officials said. The bomber wounded…
