Islamic Games canceled over 'Persian Gulf' logo
A sporting event meant to strengthen ties among Muslim nations has been canceled because of a dispute between Arab countries and Iran over the name of the waterway dividing them, organizers said Sunday.
The Saudi-based sports federation that organizes the games said it canceled the event after Iran used the name "Persian Gulf" in the logo. Arabs call the waterway the Arabian Gulf and many of them feel offended by references to its other common name. (AP)
