Topic: The Times of London

Israelis disciplined for white phosphorus attack on Gaza

While dismissing many of the allegations made in Richard Goldstone's UN report on the war, Israel has reportedly disciplined two high-ranking officers for ordering the use of controversial white phosphorus during its invasion of Gaza in early 2009.

British diplomat named Afghanistan development chief

Seeking to make aid and development spending in Afghanistan more effective, NATO named Mark Sedwill, the British Ambassador to Kabul, its new civilian representative in Afghanistan on Tuesday.

US says no plan to cut Israel loan guarantees, but it's been tried before

US Mideast Envoy George Mitchell hinted over the weekend that the US could withhold loan guarantees from Israel to pressure the Jewish state back to peace talks with Palestinians. Aid has been used to try to change Israel's behavior in the past, with mixed results.

Three Malaysia churches firebombed as 'Allah' use tension mounts

Three churches in Malaysia were firebombed early Friday as religious tension continues over a court decision that allows a Catholic publication to use the word 'Allah' for God, which Catholics claim is a long-standing practice.

Osama bin Laden's family in Iran: new strain on Saudi-Iran ties

Six children and one wife of Osama Bin Laden have reportedly been living in Iran since fleeing Afghanistan shortly before 9/11. His 17-year-old daughter recently escaped to the embassy of Saudi Arabia, Iran's traditional rival.

Ahmadinejad adds fuel to Israel debate over Iran nuclear ambitions

Ahmadinejad last night rejected as US forgeries documents reported to detail Iran nuclear plans. Observers say the leak was intended to put pressure on Iran ahead of Obama’s end-of-year deadline for a negotiated solution.

Opinion: Goldman Sachs bonuses: more than just bad PR

Billions in Goldman bonuses could generate the kind of public outrage that can rewrite the very terms of free enterprise.

Three good green reads – futuristic cars, solar power from space, and wind power from on high

Read all about green, futuristic ideas for cars, solar power from space, and high-altitude wind power.

To comfort those who mourn at Fort Hood

A Christian Science perspective.

UN to withdraw 600 staff from Afghanistan after Kabul attack

After attacks in Afghanistan that killed five UN workers last week, the international body announced it is pulling out 600 of its foreign workers while it builds a fortified complex.

NFL's Europe expansion? Maybe in 10 years. Maybe never.

In most countries, 'football' means kicking that round thing around. But it would be fun for the 'Patriots' to show Brits what a former colony can do.

Afghanistan: Italy denies report it bribed Taliban forces

A Times of London story charges that Italy paid Taliban not to attack Italian forces, and that its lack of disclosure of the practice had catastrophic consequences for French replacements.

Pakistani military defectors toughen fight against terrorists

The weekend attack by Al Qaeda and Taliban in Pakistan showed the lethal role Pakistani military defectors play in terrorism.

US terror plot suspects to appear in court

Three men of Afghan origin have been charged with lying to the FBI, but authorities are not yet sure if arrests put end to alleged New York, Denver terror plot.

US insists Iran talks will include nuclear issue

Iran appears to be backing down from its refusal to discuss its nuclear program.

Amid British furor over Afghan rescue mission, war support plummets

The day after New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell was released by British commandos, a new poll finds growing opposition to the UK's troop commitment to the war.

Raid to free reporters in Afghanistan second guessed

A negotiated release was possible says Red Cross, but released New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell said the conditions of their captivity were growing "menacing."

Lockerbie papers to be released

Britain and Scotland plan to release the official correspondence in an effort to stem controversy over the release of convicted bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

In UK, doubts about Lockerbie bomber's health prognosis

Furor over Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's release deepened as a Scottish parliamentarian, who is a doctor, cast doubt on the claim that Megrahi has only three months to live.

Adm. Mullen joins Lockerbie outrage

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday that he was 'appalled' by the United Kingdom's decision to release convicted bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, which he said was clearly 'political.'

Why Lockerbie bomber is likely to be released

The Libyan intelligence agent convicted in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 drew closer to release from a British jail on Tuesday when a procedural hurdle was removed.

Attack of the climate spam?

Israel's Jerusalem evictions defy Obama, undermine peace process

The international community objected strongly as Israel moved settlers in and longtime Palestinian residents out.

Iranians question confessions from mass trial over protests

In court Saturday more than 100 defendants were charged with conspiring with foreign powers to foment a revolution using terrorism, subversion, and a media campaign to delegitimize election results.

Britain's Brown taps his own Donald Trump to boost dismal ratings

Conservatives snapped up a Labour seat in Norwich North in a Friday by-election. Brown has turned for help to self-made billionaire Alan Sugar, putting him in the House of Lords – and naming him ‘enterprise czar.’