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Baath leadership expels Khaddam for his remarks
The National Leadership in Syria of the Baath Arab Socialist party decided on Sunday to expel the country's former Vice President Abdulhalim Khaddam from the party considering him as a "traitor" to the party and Syria, saying he has deviated from the party principles, values, and struggle traditions.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 1/2/2006
BBC profile: Abdul Halim Khaddam indicate disagreement inside Syrian leadership
The BBC said "In 1984, Khaddam was promoted to the vice-president, and worked to assert Syria's dominance over Lebanon. He was seen as the architect of Syria's controversial policy of military presence and political dominance over Beirut. 'Lebanon will either be united or will be returned to Syria,' he said in 1976."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 1/2/2006
Lahoud denies he provoked al-Assad against Hariri
Reactions to the political bomb launched by the Syrian vice president from Paris continued. The Lebanese President Emil Lahoud on Sunday rejected what was stated by Syria's former vice president Abdul Halim Khaddam on that President Bashar al-Assad had threatened Lebanon's former prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri prior to being assassinated.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 1/2/2006
Al-Arabia: Lebanese accusation to Khaddam of mistakes
Lebanese MP Marwan Fares indicated that "Abdul Halim Khaddam's recent statements have pushed him out of the Arab history."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 1/2/2006
Al-Jazeera: Qathafi: Syria preserved Security in Lebanon
Libyan leader Moammar al-Qathafi said that "Syria preserved security in Lebanon and ended the civil war there."
Libya-Regional, Politics, 1/2/2006
Egyptian government first Copt minister in 30 years
The Egyptian government on Saturday took the constitutional oath before President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak of Egypt who issued a presidential decree provides for the appointment of the 26 new governors including the deployment of 8 new faces including one Christian Copt for the first time in 30 years.
Egypt, Politics, 1/2/2006
Iraqi leaders discuss government formation
Al-Tawafuq Front delegation included the secretary general of the People Of Iraq Conference, Adnan al-Duleimi, the secretary general pf the Islamic Party, Tareq al-Hashimi, and the other leading figure in the front Sheikh Khalaf al-Alyan. This is considered the first time in which members of al-Tawafuq front hold discussions with the Kurds leaders
Iraq, Politics, 1/2/2006
Iraqi elections review team heads to Iraq
Concerning the issue of settling the results of the elections, a UN delegation will be arriving in Baghdad to take part in finding a solution for the crisis that resulted from the announcement of the partial results by the elections commissions, and the vast objections showed by the Sunni forces and certain secular Shiite forces.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/2/2006
Iran insists on uranium enrichment on its soil, welcomes other suppliers
Iran's Government Spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium on its soil and on the principles already defined in the nuclear energy issue, IRNA reported.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 1/2/2006
MP: Iran has right and need to all peaceful nuclear capabilities
The Iranian government should start peaceful nuclear activities in Natanz too, said Haji-Babaie
Iran-European Union, Politics, 1/2/2006
Sudanese FM regrets the killing of its refugees in Cairo
The Sudanese foreign ministry expressed great regret over the killing of its citizens in clashes with the Egyptian police, in which, according to a statement by the Sudanese foreign ministry extra violence was used.
Sudan-Egypt-UN, Politics, 1/2/2006
Training Iraqi forces top US priority for 2006, general says
Training Iraqi forces to defend their country and eliminating the insurgency are the primary US objectives in Iraq for 2006, says Marine General Peter Pace, US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/2/2006
Six Iraqis killed, mosque worshipers targeted
the American forces on Monday detained Ateyah Shandakh al-Jabouri, a former official in the Baath party and three of his children in the villages of al-Hweijeh area, situated west of Karkouk.
Iraq, Politics, 1/2/2006
On the file of hostages in Iraq
Concerning the file of hostages in Iraq, the Cypriot foreign ministry announced that the Lebanese- Cypriot, Qara Beit Shakerjian, who was kidnapped in Iraq five months ago was released.
Iraq-Sudan, Politics, 1/2/2006
Thousands of Palestinians eulogized two killed Palestinians
Thousands of Palestinians in north Gaza eulogized two members of al-Aqsa groups which affiliates to the Fatah movement, who were killed on Saturday evening by the bombardment of the Israeli artillery in an area which was declared by Israel as a buffer zone, at the allegation of preventing the Palestinian missiles from having access to Israeli targets.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 1/2/2006
Foreigner kidnapped, UN headquarters blown in Gaza
Palestinian security sources and witnesses said that armed Palestinians kidnapped one foreigner in Khan Yunis city, south of Gaza, on Sunday morning.
Palestine, Local, 1/2/2006
Italian women go back to their Yemeni kidnappers
Yemeni officials said that the authorities are making negotiations with tribes seizing five Italian tourists: two men and three women. The three women refused to be released without the others, and rejoined the other kidnapped on Sunday.
Yemen-Italy, Local, 1/2/2006
Saudi Arabia: al-Adha holiday is on January 10th
The supreme judicial council in Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that Eid al-Adha (holiday) for this year will fall on January 10th, and that pilgrims standing on mount Arafat, the most important of al-Haj rituals will occur on Monday January 9th.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Local, 1/2/2006
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A diplomatic source in Paris on Sunday said that the French foreign ministry did not make any contacts with the former Syrian vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam who is in a private visit to France.
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Palestinian security sources announced the killing of two Palestinians and injuring a third by the fire of the Israeli occupation forces in northern Gaza on Saturday evening, after allegations that activists launched one missile at Israel. The sources said that the two killed Palestinians are from Hamdouna family in Beit Lahia.
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