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Israeli PM: Palestinians in Jerusalem can vote, but not for Hamas
Israel's acting prime minister Ehud Olmert said that "Palestinians in East Jerusalem will be able to vote in the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council elections on January 25, but will not be able to vote for Hamas candidates," Haaretz reported today
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/10/2006
Lebanese policemen injured by pro Syrian Palestinian group
Two Lebanese policemen to the south of Beirut were injured on Tuesday by the bullets of fighters belonging to a Palestinian group that supports Syria.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 1/10/2006
Bremer request for half million US soldier in Iraq was ignored
The US defense department admitted that the former US administrator of Iraq Paul Bremer asked in an official memorandum before leaving his senior post in Iraq to increase the number of the American forces to half a million soldiers to control the armed operations.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/10/2006
American raid against a mosque angers Sunnis in Iraq
The Iraqi and US forces intensified search operations for an American female journalist who was kidnapped in Iraq two days before and her translator who was killed in the west of Baghdad, at a time when Washington is seeking to contain the consequences of one of its raids against one Sunni mosque.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/10/2006
On the Iraqi elections results
Concerning the elections in Iraq, the independent supreme commission for the elections in Iraq postponed the announcement of the results of the investigation carried out concerning the complaints over the process of the elections which was due yesterday until a later date.
Iraq, Politics, 1/10/2006
29 Iraqis killed in suicide bombings
the Iraqi police said that one American soldier was killed in a sniping operation in Falluja. In a video tape, the al-Mujahideen Army group in Iraq claimed responsibility for the snipping operation against American soldiers in Faluja.
Iraq, Military, 1/10/2006
Iran: nuclear research not limited to particular site or activity
Iran today stressed that its nuclear research activities will not be limited to a particular site.
Iran-UN, Politics, 1/10/2006
Austrian airlines opens first line between Europe- Iraq
The Austrian airways announced on Monday the opening of the first airline between Europe and Iraq to start in March, noting that preparations are underway to run flights to Irbil city in Kurdistan, north Iraq.
Iraq-Austria, Economics, 1/10/2006
Stoning the devil Muslim ritual during Hajj
Muslims pilgrims performing the Muslim Hajj ritual in Saudi Arabia gathered towards Mona Mountain from the Muzdalefah from where they collected "al-Jamra" (stones to throw at satin) returning back to Mona to throw al"Aqaba Jamra" and slay the sheep, from where the name al-Adha (sacrifice) comes, in rememberance of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son when God tested his faith.
Regional-Saudi Arabia, Religion, 1/10/2006
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
He also added that "violating the holy sites by the smart bombs war and sophisticated vehicles by the Zionist enemy against the Palestinian is not considered terrorism, while defending the legitimate rights to preserve rights and religion is considered terrorism."
Regional, Religion, 1/10/2006
Sharon health status unclear
The health condition of the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon is still vague because doctors are unable to determine yet the extent of damage he suffered as a result of his brain hemorrhaging.
Israel, Local, 1/10/2006
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France welcomed the publication of the final report of the Equity and Reconciliation Panel. Established at the initiative of the highest Moroccan authorities. It said "the IER has done a remarkable job gathering information and talking to people, and gives a complete picture of human rights violations since independence. Launched by the king exactly two years ago, this process of truth, reconciliation and reparation for the victims is an important contribution to strengthening democracy in Morocco and provides a basis for the continuation of the policy of reform and development begun by the government."
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President Bashar al-Assad received at al-Shaab Palace on Monday a delegation of the Jordanian Public Forum for Support of Syria.
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President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Monday discussed with his French counterpart Jacques Chirac the latest developments in the Middle East and the Syrian-Lebanese relations.
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Egypt said Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit received a phone call from US State Secretary Condoleezza Rice regarding Syrian-Lebanese crisis affirming that Egypt's role in this issue is to "clear the air" between Syria and Lebanon while "preserving the brotherly ties" between them.
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About 21,000 Syrians are expected to visit their relatives in Turkey through the border towns of Bab al-Salama and Jrablus, sources at borders section in Aleppo said Monday. "While Aleppo will receive about 5,000 Turkish citizens to exchange visits and congratulations with their relatives and friends on the occasion of Eid al-Adha (immolation feast).
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The Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer said he is concerned over the escalation of violence in Iraq but he indicated that withdrawing his country's forces from Iraq now will mean being irresponsible, ignoring calls demands for such a withdrawal.
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