US Senate confirms Hill as next Iraq ambassador

The US Senate Tuesday approved veteran diplomat Christopher Hill as the next ambassador to Iraq, handing President Barack Obama his choice to help manage the planned withdrawal of US forces. The Senate approved Hill’s nomination by a 73-23 vote over… बाँकी अंश »

Herbal extract effective against pancreatic cancer

A herb that kills pancreatic cancer cells can also halt pancreatic cancer from developing, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Thymoquinone, the major constituent of the oil extract from a middle-eastern herbal seed called Nigella sativa, reduced the release of inflammatory… बाँकी अंश »

Obama looks for solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict

The Obama administration is said to be ready to solidly pursue a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Envoy George Mitchell has said a comprehensive Middle East peace will be the interests of Israel, the Palestinians and other countries in… बाँकी अंश »

Obama arrives in Turkey

US President Barack Obama arrived in Turkey Sunday on an official visit that would see him fulfilling a pledge to visit the Muslim nation in his first 100 days in office. Obama was expected to seek to emphasize his administration’s… बाँकी अंश »

New Israeli government told to assist peace process

The European Union, which wants an independent Palestinian state, has urged incoming hawkish Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the long-standing goal of peace with the Palestinian authorities. Benjamin Netanyahu is in the final stages of crafting a coalition government… बाँकी अंश »

NIC nominee blames Israel lobby for withdrawal

(Siraj Wahab – Arab News) In the wake of former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia Charles Freeman’s decision to withdraw from the vetting process for chairman of the National Intelligence Council (NIC), US news sources allege that a former Israel… बाँकी अंश »

NIC nominee blames Israel lobby for withdrawal

Irish Sun Friday 13th March, 2009   (Siraj Wahab – Arab News) In the wake of former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia Charles Freeman’s decision to withdraw from the vetting process for chairman of the National Intelligence Council (NIC), US news… बाँकी अंश »