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 Deccan Herald Sat 21 Nov 2009
UN condemns Iran for post-elections human rights violations
United Nations, Nov 20 (PTI): The UN General Assembly human rights committee adopted a resolution that condemned Iran for human rights violations against its citizens who protested during the highly... (photo: UN / Paulo Filgueiras)
Elections Iran Photos UN Violations |
 Deccan Herald Sat 21 Nov 2009
ICICI Bank raises $ 750 m from 5-yr bonds
Mumbai, Nov 21 (PTI) ICICI Bank said it has raised USD 750-million (around Rs 3,465 crore) by issuing five-year bonds at its Bahrain branch.... (photo: WN / Geeta)
Bahrain Bank Economy Mumbai Photos |
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 The New York Times Sat 21 Nov 2009
A Newly Stylish Amman Asserts Itself
"AREN'T you going to check out the terrace?" Madian al-Jazerah said to me. It was just after sunset on a summer Thursday evening, and we were standing on the sprawling... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong)
Amman Culture Jordan Photos Travel |
 Seattle Times Sat 21 Nov 2009
Mubarak vows not to tolerate attacks on Egyptians
CAIRO - President Hosni Mubarak entered Egypt's bitter soccer row with Algeria on Saturday, vowing in a televised speech that attacks on Egyptians abroad will not be... (photo: AP / Ettore Ferrari, Pool)
Attacks Egypt Football Mubarak Photos |
 The Star Sat 21 Nov 2009
Iran to hold drills for protecting atom facilities
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will stage large-scale air defence war games next week to help protect its nuclear facilities against any attack, a senior commander was quoted as... (photo: Creative Commons / Eric Schmuttenmaer)
Defence Facilities Iran Photos Tehran |
 The Siasat Daily Sat 21 Nov 2009
Ahmadinejad rejects threats, embraces talks
Tehran, November 21: While embracing more talks over Iran's nuclear issue, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejects threats as part of a continuing campaign of psychological... (photo: AP / Ibrahim Usta)
Ahmadinejad Iran Nuclear Photos Talks |
 The Siasat Daily Sat 21 Nov 2009
Pelosi: Karzai an "unworthy partner"
Kabul, November 21: Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives says that Afghan President Hamid Karzai is an "unworthy partner." Moreover on Friday,... (photo: AP / Zabiullah Tamanna, Pool)
Afghanistan Defence Karzai Pelosi Photos |
 The Daily Mail Sat 21 Nov 2009
It's Barbie in a burkha: World-famous doll gets a makeover to go under the hammer ...
One of the world's most famous children's toys, Barbie, has been given a makeover - wearing a burkha. Wearing the traditional Islamic dress, the iconic doll is... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Barbie Doll Makeover Photos World |
 Al Jazeera Sat 21 Nov 2009
Kabul plans to boost troop levels
Afghanistan's ministry of defence has announced plans to boost the country's troop strength to 240,000 - nearly double its previous target. The decision, announced on... (photo: AP / Kevin Frayer)
Afghanistan Defence Photos Security Violence |
 The Times of India Sat 21 Nov 2009
United Nations condemns Iran for post-elections human rights violations
UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly human rights committee adopted a resolution that condemned Iran for human rights violations against its citizens who protested... (photo: AP / Sakchai Lalit)
Elections Human Iran Photos Rights |
 San Fransisco Chronicle Sat 21 Nov 2009
Biker kills 16 in suicide blast in Afghanistan
(11-21) 04:00 PST Kabul - -- A suicide bomber riding a motorcycle killed 16 people, including two children and a policeman, and wounded at least 23 others Friday in a... (photo: AP / Nashanuddin Khan)
Afghanistan Blast Death Kids Photos |
![Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām (Arabic: المسجد الحرام, pronounced [ʔælˈmæsdʒɪd ælħɑˈrɑːm], "The Sacred Mosque") is the largest mosque in the world. Located in the city of Mecca, it surrounds the Kaaba, the place which Muslims turn towards while offering daily prayers and is considered the holiest place on Earth by Muslims. The mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque.[1] The current structure covers an area of 400,800 square metres (99.0 acres) including the outdoor and indoor praying spaces and can accommodate up to four million worshippers during the Hajj period, the largest annual gatherings of people in the world.](http://cdn7.wn.com/vp/i/0f/64d83231d92574.jpg "Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām (Arabic: المسجد الحرام, pronounced [ʔælˈmæsdʒɪd ælħɑˈrɑːm], \"The Sacred Mosque\") is the largest mosque in the world. Located in the city of Mecca, it surrounds the Kaaba, the place which Muslims turn towards while offering daily prayers and is considered the holiest place on Earth by Muslims. The mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque.[1] The current structure covers an area of 400,800 square metres (99.0 acres) including the outdoor and indoor praying spaces and can accommodate up to four million worshippers during the Hajj period, the largest annual gatherings of people in the world.")
