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Somalia blast
Three Somali minister among 19 killed in Somalia bombing

Thursday 03 December, 2009

A suicide bomber killed at least 19 people including three Somali government ministers at a graduation ceremony in a Mogadishu hotel.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Defiant Iran vows to enrich uranium even more

Thursday 03 December, 2009

Iran's president has declared that his country will enrich uranium to a much higher level – a fresh rejection of an international plan to curb Tehran's nuclear program.
Ahmedinejad
Women's make-up illegal on Iran TV: state TV chief

Wednesday 02 December, 2009

Women appearing in television programmes will not be allowed to wear make-up because it is against Islamic law, said the head of state television.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iran considering reducing ties to UN nuclear body

Wednesday 02 December, 2009

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said Tehran is reviewing the option of decreasing cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog after it issued a resolution critical of Iran last week.
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Israel plans to use social networking sites for improving image

Tuesday 01 December, 2009

Israeli military plans to set up a separate unit that would use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to reach out to international audience.
Somali pirates capture Greek cargo ship

Monday 30 November, 2009

Somali pirates hijacked a Greek cargo ship in the Indian Ocean with 28 crew members on board, the latest in an increasing spate of such attacks in the region.
White house
New enrichment sites serious violation of Iran obligations: US

Monday 30 November, 2009

As Iran maintained its defiance announcing plans for 10 new uranium enrichment facilities, the US on Monday said such a step will be a "serious violation" of its international obligations.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Defiant Iran approves 10 new enrichment sites

Monday 30 November, 2009

Iran approved a plan to build 10 industrial scale uranium enrichment facilities, a dramatic expansion of the program in defiance of UN demands.
Nigerian president
Nigerian vice-president denies reports of his resignation

Sunday 29 November, 2009

Refuting speculations that he has been made to sign an undated resignation letter because of the deteriorating health of President, Nigerian vice-president described the news as "false and mischievous."
Iaea
Egypt terms IAEA resolution on Iran as 'unbalanced'

Sunday 29 November, 2009

Egypt termed IAEA resolution censuring Iran over its nuclear programme as 'unbalanced' saying that UN nuclear watchdog 'failed' to take into account the regional dimension.
Shirin ebadi
Iran denies confiscating Ebadi's Nobel prize

Friday 27 November, 2009

Iran denied confiscating the Nobel peace prize of human rights campaigner Shirin Ebadi and protested against Norway for making the allegation.
Eid
Suicide attacks a curse for Muslims: Saudi Grand Mufti

Friday 27 November, 2009

Describing terrorism and suicide attacks as a curse for Muslims and the rest of the world, the Saudi Grand Mufti has asked the believers to adhere to the true principles of Islam.
Israel army says it foiled suspected bomb bid against resort

Friday 27 November, 2009

Israeli troops foiled a suspected attempt to bomb the southern resort city of Eilat by a militant who attempted to infiltrate the desert border with Egypt.
Nigerian President
Nigerian President suffers from acute pericarditis: Statement

Friday 27 November, 2009

An official statement announced that Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Aduahe is suffering from acute pericarditis.
Iran seizes Ebadi Nobel medal, Oslo protests

Friday 27 November, 2009

Iranian authorities have confiscated Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi’s medal, accusing Iran of a shocking first in the history of the prize.
Haj
Rain, swine flu fears hit Haj

Thursday 26 November, 2009

Muslim pilgrims circled Islam's holiest site in their traditional white robes, with a few additions - umbrellas and face masks.
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