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Algeria releases leading figure in Islamic Front
The Algerian authorities released the second ranking man in the banned Islamic Front For Salvation, Ali Balhah, months after his detention on charges of encouraging terrorism.
Algeria, Politics, 3/7/2006
Junblat: initiative failed to remove Lahoud
Lebanese Druze opposition leader Walid Junblat said that the coalition anti Syria rejected a middle solution according to which President Emile Lahoud resigns while at the same time permitting Hizbullah to keep its weapons.
Lebanon-Syria-USA, Politics, 3/7/2006
Lahoud looms on resigning
The Lebanese defense minister Elias al-Murr, son in law of the Lebanese President Lahoud, where al-Murr discussed with the Maronite patriarch Nasrullah Sfeir Lahoud's issue, quoted the Lebanese president as saying that he is ready to leave office but under the condition that the 14 Lebanese leaders, participants in the dialogue will agree on the alternative and the program.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/7/2006
No Arab initiative for Lebanon so far
Speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri welcomed any Arab initiative towards Lebanon resolve problems with Syria, but under the condition to take into account the components of the inter- Lebanese dialogue.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 3/7/2006
Syria releases Lebanese paper's correspondent
Syrian security services Monday released a Lebanese journalist they had arrested last week for allegedly publishing "false information."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 3/7/2006
Iran to revise nuclear policies if atomic agency is mere instrument
With ongoing efforts to block Iran from industrial nuclear development, by attempting to force Iran to abandon its nuclear rights, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said today Iran would revise its nuclear policies if the International Atomic Enrgy Agency (IAEA) is going to serve as an instrument in the hands of a few covetous powers.
Iran-UN, Politics, 3/7/2006
Jaafari faces growing opposition
The Sunni and Kurdish forces in Iraq reiterated rejection to Ibrahim al-Jaafari continuing in the position of prime minister in a new Iraqi government.
Iraq, Politics, 3/7/2006
EU working to reopen of Civil Society Training Center in Syria
The delegation of the European commission to Syria is working for the reopening of a civil society training center, which was closed by Syrian authorities just days after it officially opened in Damascus as part of an EU- funded Global European Initiative for Democracy and Human rights program (EIDHR).
Syria-European Union, Politics, 3/7/2006
Baghdad area army commander killed; American soldier as well
four Iraqis were killed including one tribal chief of the Sunni al-Obeid tribes in an attack against al-Hweijeh ( north of Baghdad) while one civilian was killed and two others injured in two attacks in Alexandria to the south of Baghdad.
Iraq, Military, 3/7/2006
Palestinian parliament reverses new powers decisions
The newly elected Palestinian legislative council (parliament) led by Hamas decided to cancel all decisions issued by the previous parliament in its most recent session, including decisions that had gave more security and judicial powers to the president of the Palestinian authority Mahmoud Abbas.
Palestine, Politics, 3/7/2006
Saudi Arabia welcomes Hamas unconditionally
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister prince Saud al-Faisal said on Monday that his country will receive the leading figure of Hamas movement, noting that his country does not place any obstacle before them.
Saudi Arabia-Palestine-France, Politics, 3/7/2006
Israel kills six Palestinians
Four Palestinians including two children were killed as one Israeli military plane bombarded one car in al-Shujaeeya quarters east of Gaza.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 3/7/2006
Arab parties pledge to support Syria in face of pressures
Arab Parties on Monday called for supporting Syria in the face of foreign pressures, stressing Syria's right to restore its occupied land till the June 4th 1967 line.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 3/7/2006
UNICEF urges effort to protect Palestinians youth
UNICEF said Monday was a sad day for the children of Gaza, after five were killed in conflict-related incidents, a reference to Palestinian - Israeli conflict.
Palestine-Israel, Local, 3/7/2006
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Sudanese Presidential Advisor Moustafa Othman Ismail said contacts between Egypt, Sudan and Libya on Darfur are ongoing and may lead to a summit between these three states to secure more coordination between them.
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Syria has reached a confidential agreement with the UN international investigation into the murder of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri "that is satisfactory and safeguards its honor and sovereignty, according to foreign minister Walid al-Muaallim.
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Lebanese MP Kamel al-Rifaee on Monday underlined that relation with Syria is based on history, geography and common destiny, saying that officials should look at this relation from a pan-Arab interest perspective.
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