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High turnout in Iraqi historic elections expected
A strong explosion took place in the Iraqi capital Baghdad several minutes after the opening of the ballot centers in the first permanent parliament since the American occupation of the country in march 2003.
Iraq, Politics, 12/15/2005
Thousands of Lebanese eulogized Tweini
Thousands of Lebanese on Wednesday eulogized the Lebanese journalist and parliamentarian Jubran Tweini amid a general strike that overwhelmed the country in response to the call made by the parliamentary majority which opposes Syria.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/15/2005
Junblat called for trying President al-Assad
The Lebanese Druze leader Walid Junblat in statements to the CNN renewed accusations against the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of killing Tweini and called for trying al-Assad.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/15/2005
Reactions on Tweini assassination calling for truth
The Qatari newspaper Al-Rai said that unveiling the truth regarding the latest events in Lebanon wouldn't be realized by unsubstantiated accusations, but rather by searching for those who have the interest in harming Lebanon and its stability.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/15/2005
Syria fully cooperated with international investigation, UN
Syria on Tuesday renewed condemnation of the assassination of Lebanese former Premier Rafiq al-Hariri and the recent bomb explosion which claimed the life of Lebanese Parliamentarian Jubran Tweini.
Syria-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 12/15/2005
Iraqi elections official in Syria vows to make them a success
Representative of the higher commission for the Iraqi elections in Syria pledged on Wednesday that voting operations would be made in a democratic and free way as well in an atmosphere of order and security.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 12/15/2005
Lebanese president keen for best ties with Syria
Lebanon's President, Emile Lahoud, said yesterday that Lebanon was keen on maintaining the best relations with neighboring Syria because it was for the best interests of both states and people.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/15/2005
US, France pressure Syria, call for expanded investigation into Lebanon killings
The United States and France are pushing the United Nations Security Council to harden its stance on Syria as an independent probe points to further leads on the possible involvement of Syrian officials in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri.
Syria-Lebanon-USA, Politics, 12/15/2005
Al-Jazeera: Israel assassinates four Palestinians
Al-Jazeera satellite TV reported that four Palestinians were at least killed and other five injured when Israeli planes fired three missiles at a car in Gaza on Wednesday evening.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 12/15/2005
Balkhadem confirms Butaflika is in charge
The personal envoy for the Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika stressed that the president is recovering from a stomach surgery and continues to run the affairs of the country during his recovery period in Val De Grace military hospital in Paris.
Algeria, Politics, 12/15/2005
45 million euros for electricity supply of Palestinian areas
De Fontaine Vive commented: "This operation marks the renewal of EIB financial assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Strip after an absence of five years. It forms part of the step-up in EU support for economic regeneration in Palestine in the light of the Gaza disengagement, re-launch of the Middle East Peace Process and the implementation of the Wolfensohn Action Plan
Palestine-European Union, Economics, 12/15/2005
Tishrin: Special deer at al-Telila Reserve making recovery
The number of the desert deer (al-Reem) and the (Arab Maha) at al-Telila Nature Reserve in Palmyra, the central Syrian Badia, has increased to 450 and 74 of the Maha Deer in addition to a number of new-born animals, Tishrin daily said Wednesday.
Syria, Environment, 12/15/2005
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Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa started on Wednesday a two-day visit to Lebanon first and then Syria to talk over the last report of UN investigator Deltev Mehlis.
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The Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abu El-Gheit said that "Mubarak's visit to Israel is conditioned by time and circumstances pointing out that it has to contribute positively in the Peace Process," a government report noted.
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