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Say What? Why He Threw the Shoe
I am not a hero. But I have a point of view. I have a stance.
Iraqi Shoe Thrower Ducks Countless Marriage Proposals
When Muntadhar al-Zaidi, the man who threw his shoes at George. W. Bush, is released from prison next Monday, he will receive a hero's welcome.
Would You Travel to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan traditionally has a reputation as an unfriendly (to say the least) place for women and it also happens to be a war zone — but that's not stopping the country from attempting to be a tourist destination.
As tourist information centers pop up in Afghanistan's central Bamilyan valley, tour guides and restaurant owners are being trained in the art of customer service.
The country hopes to attract adventurous spirits to the history-rich country.
Front Page: Seven Dead in Iran as Protests Continue
- At least seven demonstrators were killed in Iran Monday, as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad left the country to attend a conference in Russia. Iran's opposition has rejected a recount, calling instead for a new election. — BBC News
- Iran has banned international press from protests that continue today, citing a bias.
Front Page: Postelection Unrest Rages in Iran
- Following the disputed election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, thousands of Iranians defied a ban to march in Tehran today. Iran's supreme leader has also ordered a ballot probe. — CNN
- The Los Angeles Lakers won their 15th NBA championship last night.
Obama: US Cannot Impose Values on the World
"The danger, I think, is when the United States, or any country, thinks that we can simply impose these values on another country with a different history and a different culture."
President Obama responded to the criticism he's received for his upcoming high-profile speech in Egypt, a country with few political freedoms. Obama told the BBC that although there are obvious human rights issues in the Middle East, it is not the US's job to lecture countries; instead, the US should lead by example and help countries embrace universal principles as part of their own national identities.
(Syrian) Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Bombarded with images of scantily clad women on billboards, television, and magazines, it makes sense that some women who live in liberal societies like the US succumb to lingerie's lure.
You may be surprised to hear, though, that even women who reside in extremely modest countries in the Middle East have the hots for seductive and sexy undergarments.
In Syria, where women often wear veils and long robes, the demand for push-up bras, leather outfits, whips, and edible underwear is on the rise.
Six Gay Men Shot and Killed in Iraq
Sadr City, Baghdad is popular among gays in Iraq. But that doesn't mean it's safe for them. Over the last 10 days, six gay men have been shot and killed following a tribal meeting where members decided to target the homosexuals within their tribe.
President Obama Sends Message in a YouTube to Iran
In honor of the Nowruz, the Persian New Year, President Obama has decided to speak directly to the people and leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a video message, he praises the culture of Iran and the contributions of American-Iranians.
Obama says: The United States wants the Islamic Republic of Iran to take its rightful place in the community of nations.
United Arab Emirates Launches Campaign Against Lesbians
Excuse me, I'm a girl.
OK, I'm not just telling you that as an FYI. "Excuse me, I'm a girl" is actually the name of a new public campaign launched in the United Arab Emirates to crack down on lesbians.
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