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Revolution Day in Iran — By: NRO Staff

Endless columns of uniformed soldiers marching in front of a podium, saluting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; regime-organized and carefully choreographed “spontaneous rallies” of public servants and school children renewing their allegiance to Ayatollah Khamenei; the mass media keeping alive the “anti-imperialist” mythology of the Islamic …

Charity & the charts: Hits and misses

On its release today, the Haiti fundraiser is likely to top the pops. Nina Lakhani spins the best and worst of philanthropic singles Today’s release for the Haiti earthquake appeal came after Gordon Brown asked Simon Cowell to put his magic to good use enlarge Love or hate them, when it comes to charity singles, extensive radio play and a top-five …

Yapta, Inc.: Valentine’s Day Travel Survey Reveals That Love Is in the Air

Yapta.com, the airfare tracking service, today released the results of its “Valentine’s Day Travel Survey,” providing insights into where love and travel intersect.

Al-Qaida base shifts to Yemen

It is the mantra of real estate agents and now intelligence agents as the chess game with al-Qaida drifts from Pakistan to the Arabian peninsula and Yemen: Location, location, location.

US Tries to Enlist Yemen in Anti-Terror Fight

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Near East Affairs Jeffrey Feltman said that the government of Yemen has recently shown a new commitment to fighting the growing presence and influence of al-Qaida on its soil.

Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that authors and publishers around the world can now use the self-service Kindle Digital Text Platform to upload and sell… ATLANTA– –Carter’s, Inc.

AP Top News at 12:00 p.m. EST

The Vatican will review its security procedures after a woman jumped a barrier and rushed at Pope Benedict XVI for the second time in two years, managing to knock him down before being pulled away by security, the Vatican spokesman said Friday.

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The Palestinian rejection of two Israeli prime ministers’ peace offers, one more generous than the other, transformed the Israeli view of relations with the Palestinians.

Miss Celia tells all

Celia Rivenbark just loved it when that nice country lady remarked that it was “a mite airish.” If you aren’t from ’round here, that means “chilly.” “You get just 20 miles outside of Wilmington, and people talk like that,” she said.

Mike Tharp: It’s good to be back home

American Legion Post No. 83 past commander Bob Martratt greets former Hmong Sgt.