Author: Oui

. U.S., Iran Praise Execution of Saddam LONDON (AP) Dec 30, 2006 — Saddam Hussein’s execution found the United States and Iran sharing rare common ground, with both countries saying the hanging of the former dictator...

. Today I heard an interview of an Iraqi woman, now a Dutch citizen, who had left Kirkuk 12 years ago. She was shocked beyond disbelief what she found in Kirkuk, a city with complete lack of security and in near chaos. Civil war...

. Islamic Court forces are pushed back on road to Somalia capital Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia (CNN/AP) Dec. 27 — Ethiopian and Somali government troops entered the strategic city of Jowhar, the last major town on the...

. Possibly 500 killed in fire at vandalised pipeline in Lagos, Nigeria LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A ruptured gasoline pipeline burst into flames as scavengers in the impoverished neighborhood collected spilling fuel. At least...

. Picking up on the small news items in recent days, I’ve seen an upturn in willingness by leaders in the Middle East to step forward and begin talks without setting conditions. It seems there is a sobering effect to...