Iraq backs off on forcing 44 media outlets closed
reversal comes after an outcry by press freedom advocates. Ali Nasir , the deputy director of the Communications and Media Commission ..... most of them Iraqi, represents a crackdown on a free press. Nasir said Tuesday that five organizations including the BBC and U
Zanna, Pitt send CBI to decisive third game
Basketball Invitational championship series with a 57-53 victory over Washington State. Lamar Patterson added 12 points and Nasir Robinson chipped in with 10 points, and the Panthers (21-17) came out victories despite a 2-of-11 effort from star