Osama bin Laden's Family In Iran: New Strain On Saudi-Iran Ties -- Christian Science Monitor
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.
Seven members of Osama bin Laden’s immediate family have been under house arrest in Iran and living in a high security compound outside Tehran since 2001, news outlets reported on Wednesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi Christians and Shiites are targets of attacks.
Shalit deal mediator arrives in Gaza with Israeli response.
Ahmadinejad bullies the West, unrest grows in Iran.
Iran forces clash with protesters in cities: report.
A quiet Christmas for Christians in Iraq.
Fresh fighting in Yemen ignites refugee crisis.
ASIA
People 'fleeing for their lives' in Australian fires.
Philippines declares holiday truce with Maoist rebels.
Pakistan Taliban say fighters going to Afghanistan.
Okinawa mayor race may hold key to U.S.-Japan base spat.
India minister seeks 'negotiations' with Maoist rebels.
China tries leading dissident on subversion charge.
AFRICA
US criticizes Sudan parliament on referendum law.
Zimbabwe unity principals determined to clear slate of issues before New Year.
Al-Shabab militants divided over tactics, foreign control.
5 Ethiopians sentenced to death.
Kouchner warns of Guinea civil war if Camara returns.
EUROPE
New Romanian government sworn in.
Vatican defends move to sainthood for Pope.
European weather deaths pass 100.
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Russia, Georgia readying end to blockade.
Serbia applies for E.U. membership.
AMERICAS
U.S. health care bill clears last hurdle before passage.
Colombian state Governor abducted by rebels is found dead.
Venezuela orders power cuts for industry.
Revenge in drug war chills Mexico.
Plane overshoots runway in Jamaican storm.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantanamo prison may have to stay open until 2011. Plan to move Guantánamo detainees faces a new delay.
Osama bin Laden’s missing family found in secret compound in Iran.
Skeptics dominate hearing on Guantanamo detainees in Illinois.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Small-business bankruptcies rise 81% in California.
Ford agrees Volvo sale to Geely.