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Israel reverts to old habits, violates new UN resolution
Lebanese forces moved into more areas in the south of the country as Israeli troops withdrew and the cessation of hostilities with Hizbullah continued to hold.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/22/2006
UN aid to Lebanon for unexploded ordnance
More United Nations aid arrived in Lebanon as the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hizbullah entered its second week but the UN office coordinating humanitarian assistance warned that unexploded ordnance litters many areas in the south and will take months to clear.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 8/22/2006
Mixed feelings on UN peace mission in Lebanon, Israel
Concluding its regional diplomacy today by meeting Israel's Prime Minister, a high-level United Nations delegation that also met Lebanese leaders at the weekend said there were reasons for both optimism and pessimism after the past few days of talks
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 8/22/2006
Shortages of water, shelter as most Lebanese returned
With most Lebanese who fled the devastating month-long conflict in their homeland now having gone back to their homes, United Nations agencies on the ground have identified shortages of clean water and shelter as two of the most pressing needs faced by the hundreds of thousands of returnees.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 8/22/2006
Iran for serious nuclear talks; no suspension of fuel making
Iran: Although there is no justification for the other parties' illegal move to refer Iran's case to the Security Council, we prepared the answer to the proposed package positively on the recommendation of (the UN Chief) Mr. Kofi Annan; and despite ambiguities on many cases, we tried to pave the way for fair talks with a logical and positive approach
Iran-UN, Politics, 8/22/2006
Grim picture of Palestinian situation
Briefing the UN Security Council today on the situation of Palestinians in the Middle East, the top United Nations political officer painted a grim picture of developments over the past 12 months, warning that the vision of Israel and Palestine living peacefully side-by-side has slipped "further away,"
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/22/2006
Israeli occupation kills 3 Palestinians in Khan Younis
Israeli warplane of F-16 fired missiles on two houses in Ezbet Abd Rabu, east of the camp, and at Ahmed Abu Hmeed's house in al-Shaboura area, south Rafah city. One citizen was wounded and the two houses were completely destroyed.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/22/2006
Israeli bulldozers swallow more Palestinian lands
Palestinian Grassroots, Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign reported that the Israeli bulldozers have been uprooting olive trees in Kfur Laqif and Azzun villages east of Qalqiliya, a week ago.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/22/2006
German defense minister backs Italian lead role of UN Lebanon force
German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung has once again signalled support for a possible Italian lead role of the UN Lebanon force, DPA reported today.
Lebanon-Israel-Germany, Politics, 8/22/2006
Iran nuclear delegation in Moscow
A high-ranking delegation of Iranian nuclear officials, headed by the Executive Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mahmoud Jannatian, arrived today.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 8/22/2006
US calls on Syria, Iran to stop arming Hizbullah
Deeply concerned about the fragile peace in Lebanon, the United States has called on Syria and Iran to cut Hizbullah's weapons supply.
Syria-Iran-USA, Politics, 8/22/2006
Bush pledges $230 million in aid to Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 8/22/2006
Mubarak follows up on train collision
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak ordered Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and Cabinet Ministers to offer urgent aids to the families of the victims of the two crashing trains.
Egypt, Local, 8/22/2006
News from around the web:
Hezbollah Fighter's Zeal Undiminished - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/22/AR2006082200182.html)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/22/2006
Bush Calls Need for Robust Lebanon Force ‘Urgent,’ as Europeans Continue to Seek Specifics - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/22/washington/22prexy.html?_r=1&ref=middleeast&oref=slogin)
Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 8/22/2006
Lebanon's Month-Old Oil Slick Sinks - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/22/AR2006082200921.html)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/22/2006
Fearful Iraqis Avoid Mosques as Attacks Rise - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/19/world/middleeast/19mosques.html)
Iraq, Politics, 8/22/2006
Saddam trial hears of gas attacks - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5274136.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 8/22/2006
4 U.S. Troops Die on Iraq's Major Battle Fronts - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq22aug22,1,178520.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/22/2006
UK may cut Iraq force in half by mid-2007: commander - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/22/AR2006082200259.html)
Iraq-UK, Politics, 8/22/2006
Olmert's coalition hit by row - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/22/AR2006082200253.html)
Israel, Politics, 8/22/2006
Saudi police and militants clash - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5270752.stm)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/22/2006
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The Egyptian National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) sent urgent messages to national and international watchdogs to strongly condemn Israeli aggressions on Lebanon, the council's Secretary General Mukhles Qotb said Monday.
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The Egyptian Red Crescent dispatched urgent aid to Ethiopia in the aftermath of floods that swept the country. Mamdouh Gabr, the Red Crescent Secretary-General, said Monday the aid was sent under directives of Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, the chairperson of the Red Crescent.
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