It’s All About Schools

It’s All About Schools

Iran’s Nuclear Plans Prompt New Calls for Sanctions

Iran’s Nuclear Plans Prompt New Calls for Sanctions

After Iran notified the U.N. nuclear agency of plans to enrich its uranium, officials from the U.S., France and Russia called for stronger measures against Tehran.

Gates Scoffs at Iran Nuclear Claim

Gates Scoffs at Iran Nuclear Claim

The United States and Germany rejected Iran’s assertion that it was close to accepting an international compromise on enriching uranium abroad.

Explosions Amid Crowds of Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq Kill at Least 27 and Wound Scores

Israeli Minister Adds Heat to Exchange With Syria

Israeli Minister Adds Heat to Exchange With Syria

Israel’s foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, warned Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, that the Assad family would lose power in any war with Israel.

Syria: U.S. to Send First Envoy Since ’05

Syria: U.S. to Send First Envoy Since ’05

Washington withdrew its last ambassador in 2005 after the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri of Lebanon, for which many blamed Syria.

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record