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Lebanese consensus on Damascus, dismantling Palestinian weapons
Meeting of the Lebanese inter-national dialogue sides were concluded in Lebanon on Tuesday by an agreement to dismantle the Palestinian weapons inside and outside the Palestinian camps, the establishment of full diplomatic relations with Syria, and to discuss the suspended issues on March 22.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/15/2006
Two pending Lebanese issues in internal dialogue
The speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri explained that when the inter- Lebanese dialogue will be resumed, two main issues will be discussed that are not agreed upon so far.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/15/2006
Syrian activist held for attending open meetings abroad
A human rights activist has been arrested on his return home from two opposition and human rights conferences he attended in Washington and Paris, his family said.
Syria, Politics, 3/15/2006
Syrian comment on the inter- Lebanese dialogue
In Damascus, the Syrian state run Tishreen daily on Tuesday called on the Lebanese leadership taking part in the dialogue not to include the two issues of Hizbullah weapons and border demarcation between Lebanon and Syria in the standing dialogue.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 3/15/2006
Brammertz hands over his first report on al-Hariri assassination
The UN press office said that the first report by the UN prosecutor Serge Brammertz, the chairman of the UN committee to the investigation in the murder of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafik al-Hariri, was distributed on Tuesday on the UN Security Council permanent member states.
Lebanon-Syria-UN, Politics, 3/15/2006
Daily Star: Shebaa Farms residents insist they are Lebanese
The Lebanese Daily Star reported that "The citizens of Arkoub and Shebaa Farms insisted on Monday that 'the Shebaa Farms belong to Lebanon.' During a news conference at the Toufic Tabbara hall, the association of the Arkoub and Shebaa Farms demanded that the government take action on the national and international scene to prove that the Farms belong to Lebanon."
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/15/2006
Brazil arrest Lebanese suspect in Hariri murder
Police in Brazil arrested a 39-year-old Lebanese woman Rana Qlailat, former official of the bankrupted al-Madina Bank, suspected of having played a role in the assassination of Lebanon's ex-premier Rafiq al-Hariri, authorities said.
Lebanon-Brazil, Politics, 3/15/2006
Syria: Talks in Moscow to revive Mideast peace process
Foreign Minister Walid al-Muaallem said on Tuesday his talks in Moscow have dealt with means of reviving the just and comprehensive Mideast Peace Process and energizing the Russian role in it.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 3/15/2006
Rumsfeld: Iraq situation difficult but not civil war
US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld yesterday said "When you consider the day-to-day events in Iraq, it's clearly a very difficult situation. Violence continues. The democratic process can be frustratingly slow, particularly in a country that has little or no experience with representative government. And of course we have heard predictions of an imminent civil war in Iraq off and on for some time now."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/15/2006
Scores of bodies found in Baghdad
The number of bodies found by the Iraqi police increased in parts of Iraq to 80 persons since Monday morning. The Iraqi ministry of interior announced the discovery of 27 bodies killed by bullets and hand tightened in Kamaleyah and Fadeleyah areas east of Baghdad.
Iraq, Military, 3/15/2006
Russia will not bargain on Iran nuclear case: Asefi
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said on today that Russia is not supposed to bargain on Iran's nuclear case in the UN Security Council.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 3/15/2006
US - UK collusion raised in Jericho prison Israeli break in
Abu Ali Mustafa groups, the military wing of the People's Front threatened Israel to pay a dear price, stressing that it will respond strongly if Saadat is harmed, while member of the front's political bureau Kayed al-Ghoule said that what had happened was a result of "American- British" collaboration
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/15/2006
Israel plans biggest settlement in West Bank
Palestinian officials have no doubt that Israel is embarking on a new phase of "large-scale theft of our land."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/15/2006
Syrian forces clash with Jund al-Cham members
Syrian Terrorism Combating Forces killed Tuesday Mohammed Ali Naseif and his companion in an armed clash took place in Damascus countryside of al-Zabadani, 55km northeast of Damascus.
Syria, Politics, 3/15/2006
Free Media Zone launches in Damascus
Syria's Information Ministry, the General Est. for Free Zones and the General Establishment for Exhibitions and International Markets announced yesterday the launching of Syria's first free media city at the Damascus Int. Fairgrounds.
Syria, Politics, 3/15/2006
First Conference of Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions Opens in Damascus
The minister expressed confidence that 2006 will see the emergence of Islamic banks and establishments as the State Commission for Supervision on n Insurance has granted permission to two Islamic insurance companies to work in Syria.
Syria, Economics, 3/15/2006
Syrian women and decision making
Syrian Family Affairs Association on Monday held a seminar in the Syrian central city of Hama titled "Women and Decision Making" where participants reviewed a number of experiments in issues related to women position in society.
Syria, Politics, 3/15/2006
Somalia reconstruction and development priorities survey
A United Nations-backed initiative to consult all sections and regions of Somalia in an effort to rebuild a war-torn country that has been without a functioning government for 15 years began its largest operation to date yesterday
Somalia, Economics, 3/15/2006
US government report on Kuwait's human rights
Kuwait, Politics, 3/15/2006
ONGC to transfer stake in Syrian oil fields to OVL
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) proposes to transfer its stake in the recently acquired oil fields in Syria to ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), the overseas arm of the company.
Syria, Business, 3/15/2006
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Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi received Monday evening Greek President Karolos Papoulias in his visit to Libya on common relations and Mediterranean region issues.
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