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Israel military chief says Iran undecided on bomb
Apr 25th, 2012
Israel's military chief toned down the rhetoric over Iran's nuclear programme on Wednesday, describing the Iranian leadership as "very rational" and unlikely to take the decision to build a bomb. (Source: AFP) -
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof Tuesday to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the country's peace pioneers. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Monday it will spend $572 million to buy 30 Russian-built military helicopters that will be used by Afghan security forces. The Mi-17 helicopters will be used by Afghanistan's National Security Forces Special Mission Wing, which supports counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and special operations mis... [Full Article]
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An Afghan police chief survived a suicide car bomb attack on his convoy that wounded three officers early Monday, officials said. It was the latest apparent attempt on a commander's life in an intense Taliban assassination campaign. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
By Stephanie Simon (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will make its training sessions on financial policy and debt sustainability available online this year to government officials worldwide, allowing it to reach a bigger audience at lower cost, it said on Wednesday. IMF financial workshops are meant to help governments address economic di... [Full Article]
BAGHDAD (AP) - A Shiite militia leader on Monday claimed responsibility for a rocket attack over the weekend that killed two members of an Iranian exile group near Baghdad. Saturday's attack on the sprawling Camp Liberty also killed an Iraqi and wounded nine Iranians and seven Iraqis. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) - Well, that was close. Or was it? Shortly after wrapping up one of the most peaceful Group of Eight summits in recent memory, Prime Minister David Cameron let a cat out of the bag. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]