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U.S. Sees Saudi Program as an Option for Yemeni DetaineesJIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Four years after Khalid al-Jehani's release from the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the 34-year-old Saudi lives a peaceful life in this sprawling coastal city. He has a car, a job and a well-furnished apartment -- courtesy of the Saudi government.
Washington Post Wednesday, October 14, 2009Iraqi Election Uncertain; Troops Drawdown Could Be AffectedBAGHDAD, Oct. 13 -- American officials in Baghdad urged Iraqi lawmakers Tuesday to pass an election law crucial for organizing a January vote that the Obama administration considers key to withdrawing U.S. combat troops.
Washington Post Wednesday, October 14, 2009Obama to Approve Aid for Pakistan, Central to Strategy in Afghan WarPresident Obama plans to sign a bill providing Pakistan $7.5 billion in economic aid Wednesday, after Congress issues a statement designed to placate Pakistanis' objections that conditions attached to the legislation violate their sovereignty, U.S. and Pakistani officials said.
Washington Post Wednesday, October 14, 2009Pierlite Middle East completes Dh22m first phase expansionMiddle East North African Network, Online financial portal, Amman, Jordan
World Press Wednesday, October 14, 2009Hayes has ban reducedBreakingNews.ie, Online news portal, Cork, Ireland
World Press Wednesday, October 14, 2009PM Set To Send More Troops To AfghanistanSky News, Independent newscaster, Middlesex, England
World Press Wednesday, October 14, 2009U.S. Seeks to Ease Pakistanis' Concerns Before Obama Signs Aid BillPresident Obama will sign a bill providing Pakistan $7.5 billion in economic aid this week after Congress issues a statement designed to placate Pakistanis' objections that conditions attached to the legislation violate their sovereignty, U.S. and Pakistani officials said.
Washington Post Wednesday, October 14, 2009US-NKorea talks hinge on renewed six-party processBEIJING (AP) -- The United States will not meet directly with North Korea until Pyongyang commits to rejoining six-nation disarmament talks and abides by commitments to dismantle its nuclear programs, a top U.S. diplomat said Wednesday....
The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 14, 2009U.S. official: Turkey delay of exercise politicalTurkey's decision this week to postpone a NATO war exercise appears to have been a political decision intended to exclude the Israelis, a senior U.S. military official told CNN on Tuesday.
CNN Wednesday, October 14, 2009Boy 6 suspended for bringing camping knife to schoolA sixyearold boy who was suspended from school after he tried to eat his lunch with his favourite camping knife is likely to be allowed to return to the classroom after outrage from parents.
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