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Iraq Postpones Announcing Initial Election Results
Spokesman for Independent High Electoral Commission says announcement to be made once 30 percent of votes tabulated

Iran Threatens to Shut Down 17 More Newspapers
Head of Islamic media watchdog warns editors, journalists from publications to conform to media regulations or face closure

Biden Promises 'Total' US Commitment to Israel's Security
US vice president making highest-level visit by US official to Israel, West Bank since Obama administration took office

Iranian Women Suffer Many Difficulties Under Islamic Republic
International Women's Day underscores for many Iranian women, just how many freedoms taken away since Iran's revolution in 1979

India Wants Saudi Arabia to Pressure Pakistan on Anti-India Terrorism
Experts say it could result in something positive

Aide to Former Iranian President Khatami Denies Travel Ban
He says a travel ban usually requires a judicial decision, and that no such decision has been made for Mr. Khatami.

Ethiopian Jews Push Israel on Immigration Right
Group accuses Israeli authorities of turning a deaf ear to their immigration requests

Interpol Issues Notices for 16 in Dubai Slaying
Dubai authorities identify two teams of individuals linked to the murder, says Interpol

Turkey Quake Toll Expected to Climb
Powerful earthquake hit Elazig province before dawn killing at least 57 and injuring scores

Vote Counting Underway in Iraq
Preliminary results indicate strong showing by PM's centrist coalition, but whoever wins must reach to other groups to form government

Biden in Mideast as Peace Process Appears to Pick Up Momentum
Visit by U.S. vice president culminates effort to restart stalled peace negotiations

Obama Hails Iraqi Vote
President says the future of Iraq belongs to its people

US Envoy Wins Israeli, Palestinian Approval for Peace Talks
Palestinians stopped peace talks in December 2008, when Israel staged deadly military offensive against Gaza Strip

Iran Announces Production of New Cruise Missile
Reports say the missile, named Nasr 1 (Victory), can be fired from the ground or ships

Iraqis Vote for New Parliament
Strong turnout despite attacks in Baghdad that have left at least 38 people killed

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