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Hamas-dominated parliament sworn in
The Hamas-dominated Palestinian legislative council was sworn in simultaneously in both the West Bank town of Ramallah and Gaza Saturday as the Israeli occupation army began re- introducing draconian measures, apparently aimed at punishing Palestinians for electing Hamas.
Palestine, Politics, 2/18/2006
Abbas address new Palestinian parliament
Abbas said today in a speech that "the obstruction of the negotiation process and its replacement with the iron fist policy, unilateral adventures, and the continuation of the separation wall, settlement expansion, and assassinations will only lead to further deterioration, leaving peace and stability behind."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/18/2006
Italian consulate in Benghazi burnt, many killed in cartoon protests
News were contradictory over the number of persons killed or wounded in the confrontations between Libyan demonstrators and the police forces in front of the Italian consulate in Benghazi during protests against European cartoons that defamed prophet Muhammad following Friday's prayers.
Libya-Italy, Politics, 2/18/2006
Iran calls Britain to withdraw forces from Basra immediately
The foreign minister of Iran, Mano Shaher Muttaqi, called on Britain to withdraw its forces from Basra in south Iraq immediately.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/18/2006
Denmark, Pakistan summon ambassadors over prophet cartoons
Denmark has closed its embassy in Pakistan and summoned its ambassador "for consultation" following the increasing protests against prophet's cartoons.
Regional-Denmark, Politics, 2/18/2006
Iran: IAEA enrichment proposal is insufficient
"Over the past 27 years, the US record has been one of interference while under the Algeria Declaration it has made the commitment of not interfering in Iran's internal affairs." The US has the notorious reputation of being a violator of laws and conventions, he noted.
Iran, Politics, 2/18/2006
US helping Iraq develop professional police force
Major General Rick Lynch told reporters in Baghdad yesterday said that the insurgents and their supporters have shifted focus from targeting US forces to civilian targets.
Iraq-USA, Military, 2/18/2006
More Iraqis to be released from the American jails
A senior Iraqi official said that one among four Iraqi women detained by the American forces will be shortly released, adding that some 1500 Iraqi prisoners will be released every month.
Iraq, Politics, 2/18/2006
Eight Iraqis killed
During the few past hours, attacks and explosions continued in various parts in Iraq, the last of which resulted in killing one police man and injuring other two when a bomb went off implanted on the roadside near their vehicle in al-Yousefeyah south Baghdad.
Iraq, Military, 2/18/2006
Karen Hughes address US-Islamic forum
Under Secretary of State Karen Hughes addresses U.S.-Islamic World Forum today in Doha, Qatar. Hughes said in part:
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/18/2006
Palestinian authority returns $50 million to Washington
The Palestinian Authority approved Washington's request to return back 50 million dollars of American financial grants dedicated for infrastructure projects in the West Bank and Gaza territories.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/18/2006
Iranian scholar: Holocaust misused for systematic genocide of Palestinians
The Holocaust is being used by the Zionists for a series of intertwined and targeted objectives, said today director of Tehran-based Department for Iranian Studies, Abbas Salimi Namin.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 2/18/2006
US wants to boost sanctions against Syria: Rice
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said that the United States wants to strengthen sanctions against Syria and is trying to convince other nations to follow steps.
Syria-USA, Politics, 2/18/2006
Bush sees major change of energy use, supply
US President George W. Bush today said nuclear energy as increasingly important to US energy supply, and the US will pursue technologies that can transform the ways Americans produce and use energy and expand the developing world's access to clean and affordable energy.
Regional-USA, Economics, 2/18/2006
Two American copters crashed off Djibouti's coasts
The US defense department announced that two helicopters for the marines crashed off the coasts of Djibouti in the African horn, manned by 12 military men.
Djibouti-USA, Military, 2/18/2006
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A Danish Christian delegation is due to meet today in Egypt with al-Azhar Grand Imam Sheikh Mohammad Sayyed Tantawi, Minister of Waqfs Hamdy Zaqzouq and Mufti Ali Goma regarding ending the crisis as a result of Danish cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist.
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US President George W. Bush says more troops are needed to stem the violence in the Darfur region of Sudan, speculating that double the current number of peacekeepers will be required to bring security to the area.
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