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Hamas should be given full respect
In light of the Hamas victory in the Palestinian democratic elections, widely acknowledged as fair elections, the Europeans, following the American mantra, which seems to follow the Israeli mantra, that Hamas is a terrorist organization that should not be dealt with and supported financially, in order to speed its demise as a governing entity.
Palestine-Israel, Analysis, 4/22/2006
Saudi Arabia compel Journalist to purger himself to be free
Al-Quwai', a writer for the daily Shams, said he was compelled to sign a statement saying that he had denigrated Islamic beliefs in his writing, that he was not a true Muslim, and that he would defend Islamic values in his future work
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/22/2006
Iraqi president re-elected, new prime minister designate
CNN reported today that a the Iraqi parliament has re-elected the Iraqi President Jalal Talibani for a second term of office. Talibani, in turn assigned a new prime minister designate to form a new government, after four months of failed effort to form a new government under the previous Prime Minster Ibrahim al-Jaafari, blamed for weak leadership.
Iraq, Politics, 4/22/2006
Iran not reversing course on nuclear energy
Iran's Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for Strategic Affairs Ali Hosseini-Tash today said that it is impossible for Iran to reverse the growing process of its nuclear technology.
Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
Iran's nuclear progress, source of honor for Muslims worldwide
Scientific progress and achievements of Iranian scientists in the field of nuclear technology are a source of honor for Muslims throughout the world, Lebanese and Palestinian officials said yesterday.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
Syria to demarcate border with Lebanon after Israel leaves
Syria representative at the UN said Syria had announced readiness to demarcate the borders with Lebanon in a letter sent by Prime Minister Naji Otri to his Lebanese counterpart, Fouad Saniora. About the demarcation of Shebaa Farms, Milad Attiya underlined the necessity for ending the Israeli occupation of Shabaa Farms for the two sides to be able to demarcate the borders.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/22/2006
Saudi Arabia on Iran: Israel should be focus nuclear disarmament
Any US strike against Iran's nuclear facilities could have catastrophic consequences, warned Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the US Prince Turki al-Faisal as quoted saying today.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
US: Iran approaches point of no-return on acquiring a nuclear program
Iran is approaching the "point of no-return" in acquiring the capacity to produce nuclear weapons, a prospect that presents an intolerable strategic threat to the United States and the international community, according to Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph.
Iran-USA, Politics, 4/22/2006
Ex foreign secretary savages Blair's 'reckless military adventures'
Former British Foreign Secretary Sir Michael Rifkind yesterday savaged Prime Minister Tony Blair's "reckless military adventures" and his great reliance on troops for implementing his pro-active policies.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 4/22/2006
Abul-Gheit: concern over Iran nuclear program
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit said Friday that the Iranian nuclear program is worrisome because Egypt has been always pressing for rendering the Middle East free from weapons of mass destruction.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
3 US soldiers die in Iraq
Iraq-USA, Military, 4/22/2006
Kurdish claim of clashes with Iranian forces
the relative calm that has been seen in Iraq's northern provinces can be attributed to aggressive coalition and Iraqi leaders who understand the area and know how to diffuse problems before they happen, a US commander in the area said yesterday
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
Israeli occupation wounds Christian clergymen, worshippers
The Israeli occupation forces wounded today a number of Christian clergymen and worshippers in the Church of Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/22/2006
EU says it is not the major finance source for Palestinians
Facing mounting criticism in the Arab- Muslim world for causing a financial crisis in Palestine by suspending payments to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority, the European Union is trying to deflect the blame by putting the onus on Israel.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 4/22/2006
Britain urge Israel be held accountable for British killings
The motion was raised by Labor MP, Richard Burden, who chairs the All-Party Palestine Group, and has so far received the support for 18 more MPs, including three Conservatives, three Liberal Democrats and a dozen others from the UK's ruling party.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/22/2006
On Hariri's views of PFLP comments
Head of the Future bloc in Parliament MP Saad al-Hariri's Press Office reaffirmed earlier this week the commitment of Hariri to pursuing efforts that aim at implementing the decisions that were taken by political leaders, by consensus, during ongoing national dialogue talks in Beirut.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/22/2006
New treasure uncovered in Karnak Temple
Egypt's Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni announced the success of the Egyptian-French Center mission in uncovering two new findings of treasure at the Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Egypt, Local, 4/22/2006
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Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak yesterday telephone calls with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister designate Ehud Olmert "exerting every possible effort at various levels for pushing forward the peace march between Palestinians and Israelis, defusing tension and avoiding slipping into a vicious cycle of violence," the Egyptian government noted.
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A New York Times report said quoting the Pentagon that "Nearly 30 percent of the Guantánamo detainees have been cleared to leave the prison but remain jailed because the U.S. government has been unable to arrange for their return to their home countries."
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In an exclusive interview with "AI Ahram," Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said on sectarian sedition in Egypt that speaking of sedition should be based on elaborate studies. He said however that the government has frankly admitted tension between Moslems and Christians and is tackling this issue sincerely.
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Iran today named Hassan Kazemi Qomi as its new ambassador to Baghdad. He had earlier served as Iran's consul general in Herat, Afghanistan and Iran's charge d'affaires in Baghdad.
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In an exclusive interview with "AI Ahram," Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said privatization program is giving top priority to workers rights adding the government would not sell companies at any price. He said the government would go ahead with privatization process indicating that the number seeks to increase the number of social solidarity beneficiaries to nearly one million families.
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Iranian Minister of Oil Kazem Vaziri-Hamaneh today said no new decisions will be made by members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during the 10th International Energy Forum that is to begin Sunday saying current oil prices are currently "good" and that global oil supply is currently balanced with demand.
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