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Israel Iraq-style war crimes charges
A British firm of human rights lawyers suggested today that Israel may have committed war crimes during its destruction of Lebanon similar to those committed by the US and UK in Iraq.
Lebanon-Israel-UK, Politics, 8/25/2006
Lebanon damage estimated at $3.6 billion
With more United Nations aid convoys leaving Beirut for devastated southern areas of Lebanon today and urgent supplies getting through to villages in the south, some of which were reduced to rubble in the recent fighting, the UN estimates the country suffered around $3.6 billion in physical damage, including tens of thousands of homes and hundreds of kilometers of road damaged or destroyed.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 8/25/2006
Israel army admits failure in Lebanon
Israel's embattled army chief Dan Halutz admitted yesterday for the first time to failings during the Lebanon war amid increasing public discontent over how the 34-day offensive was handled.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/25/2006
Abul-Gheit: immediate lift of Israeli siege on Lebanon important
Ahmed Abul-Gheit, in press statements yesterday, said UN resolution 1701 called for the unconditional opening of Lebanese ports and airports.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 8/25/2006
Israel asked to hand landmine maps
Head of the Future bloc in Lebanon's parliament MP Saad Hariri hailed the sacrifices of the Lebanese Army in the face of Israeli aggressions, in a telephone call with Army Commander General Michel Sleiman in which he offered his condolences for the martyrdom of three soldiers while dismantling an unexploded Israeli missile in South Lebanon today.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/25/2006
Iran to announce new nuclear achievements
Iran's government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham today said that Iran has gained fresh achievements in its peaceful nuclear activities and will soon announce them.
Iran, Politics, 8/25/2006
Larijani: Iran's nuclear response positive
Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani yesterday said that Iran submitted its positive response to the package of proposals of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (5+1 group) on the specified deadline.
Iran-UN, Politics, 8/25/2006
Khatami: Iran entitled to nuclear energy
Iran's former president Mohammad Khatami today stressed Iran's right of access to nuclear energy and fuel for peaceful purposes.
Iran-UN, Politics, 8/25/2006
Russia: Sanctions on Iran after its reply not feasible on nuclear issue
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said today that Russia believes it would be inexpedient to impose any sanctions on Iran in response to its declared intention to go ahead with uranium enrichment work in its territory.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 8/25/2006
Future Block party division over Hizbullah policy
Lebanon's Daily Star reported that an Al-Akhbar report spoke "claims that Premier Fouad Siniora and his allies from the party established by the late-Prime Minister Rafik Hariri had been trying to sideline (chairman of the Council for Development and Reconstruction) chairman Fadl Shalak and appoint a party centrist since the onset of Israeli hostilities."
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/25/2006
German expert urges EU concessions on Iran nuclear program
A leading German Mideast expert called on the European Union to make additional concessions on Iran's nuclear program in an effort to settle the ongoing dispute.
Iran-Germany, Politics, 8/25/2006
Assad says Iran's role in region quite significant
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad reiterated Wednesday said that Iran's role in the sensitive Middle East region is both quite significant and totally positive.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 8/25/2006
Mubarak: Egypt committed to genuine Arab solidarity
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to its national obligations and keenness on Arab solidarity in the service of the nation's causes.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 8/25/2006
Mubarak says some trying to provoke him
Egypt, Politics, 8/25/2006
Mottaki: Iran's influence rising
Iran's Foreign Minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, said yesterday that Iran has gained growing influence in the Middle East region since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 8/25/2006
Violence in Baghdad down 41 percent
The past two weeks have seen a 41 percent decline in violent attacks across Baghdad, Iraq, according to a top coalition officer supporting Iraqi forces.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/25/2006
Gaza operations grinding to a halt, warns UN relief agency in Palestinian territory
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) says a lack of access in and out of the Gaza Strip is forcing its operation there to come to a standstill, as shortages of food, fuel and construction supplies jeopardize every element of its relief effort.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 8/25/2006
47 structures demolished in East Jerusalem in 6 months
The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) said 47 structures belonging to Palestinians were demolished in East Jerusalem by the Israeli Municipality of Jerusalem and/or the Ministry of Interior during the first half of the year 2006.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/25/2006
UK calls to restore all aid to Palestinians
British trade unions yesterday said that they want the UK government to maintain all funding to the Palestinian Authority.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 8/25/2006
Hizbullah night goggles sold by British firm - report
A sophisticated night-vision system found at the bunker of Hizbullah resistance fighters in southern Lebanon was exported under license from Britain to a private company in Lebanon, it was reported Friday.
Lebanon-Israel-UK, Politics, 8/25/2006
Israel never proved use of Russian missiles by Lebanon - Ivanov
Israel never provided Russia with proof that Lebanon used Russian-made anti-tank missiles, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said today.
Lebanon-Israel-Russia, Politics, 8/25/2006
Italian FM: international force could be deployed in Gaza too
If the planned multinational force in Lebanon succeeds, it might be possible to create a similar force for the Gaza Strip, Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema said in an interview with Haaretz.
Palestine-Israel-Italy, Politics, 8/25/2006
Peace demonstrators beaten in Bil'in
Israeli occupation forces attacked today the weekly demo against the Apartheid Wall in the West Bank village of Bil'in near Ramallah with batons and fired rubber bullets at them from close range.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/25/2006
US help cleaning up munitions, oil in Lebanon
The United States has promised emergency assistance to defuse unexploded mines and cluster bombs in Lebanon and to help clean up a Mediterranean oil spill – both legacies of the monthlong hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 8/25/2006
US says Sudan foot-dragging on Darfur issue
Speaking on the eve of a trip to Sudan at the behest of President Bush, US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Jendayi Frazer voiced frustration at the continued violence in Darfur, decrying "foot-dragging" by both the Sudanese government and the United Nations.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 8/25/2006
EU major contribution troops to Lebanon
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso yesterday said that he is confident that Europe will provide the necessary support to expand the UNIFIL force to help the government of Lebanon extend its control over all Lebanese territory.
Lebanon-Israel-European Union, Politics, 8/25/2006
Israel denies snubbing Blair
The embassy of Israel in London has denied snubbing UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, who plans to visit occupied territories early next month to try to revive the stalled Middle East peace process, according to the Jewish Telegraph.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 8/25/2006
Terror war fans Islamphobia in Britain
Attempts to treat the threat of terrorism as a religious rather than a political issue appear to have hit British perceptions of Islam, according to a new poll carried out for the Telegraph Friday.
Regional-UK, Politics, 8/25/2006
Iran: Gas recovery in South Pars equals Qatari level
Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri Hamaneh said this week that Iran's oil recovery equaled that of Qatari gas projects as development of five phases of South Pars gas field -- shared by both countries -- came on stream.
Qatar-Iran, Economics, 8/25/2006
Ramses II moves to a new home
Egypt, Local, 8/25/2006
News from around the web:
U.S. investigates use of cluster bombs in Israel - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/25/AR2006082500659.html)
Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 8/25/2006
Human Rights Group Accuses Israel of War Crimes - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/24/world/middleeast/24lebanon.html)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/25/2006
Lebanon oil slick 'hits seabed' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5277706.stm)
Lebanon-Israel, Environment, 8/25/2006
At Funeral, a Sunni Village Condemns Hezbollah’s Presence - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/25/world/middleeast/25sunnis.html?ref=middleeast)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/25/2006
Hardline Sunni Cleric Willing to Meet - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-iraq-sunnis-shiites,1,1045591.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines)
A prominent hardline Iraqi Sunni cleric said Friday he was willing to meet with top Shiite religious leaders to end sectarian violence and help move Iraq out of its internal crisis.
Iraq, Politics, 8/25/2006
Shays Urges Iraq Withdrawal - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/24/AR2006082401631.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/25/2006
Iraq Looting Portends Handover Trouble - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/ats-ap_intl13aug25,1,6144659.story?coll=sns-ap-topinternational)
Iraqis looted a military base vacated by British troops and stripped it of virtually everything removable on Friday, an indication of possible future trouble for U.S.-led coalition forces hoping to hand over security gradually to the Iraqi government.
Iraq, Politics, 8/25/2006
Disavowed by Mahdi Army, Shadowy 'Butcher' Still Targets Sadr's Foes - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/24/AR2006082401764.html)
In a dirty war where shadowy death squads claim victims daily and leaders on all sides deny blame, there's one killer to whom Iraqis can attach a name, if not a face
Iraq, Politics, 8/25/2006
US 'lacks Iran arms intelligence' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5281052.stm)
The US lacks reliable intelligence on Iran's weapons capability, including its possible plans to develop a nuclear bomb, a US Congressional report says
Iran-USA, Politics, 8/25/2006
On the sidelines of a cease-fire, an increasingly defiant Syria - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0825/p05s01-wome.html)
Syria-Regional, Politics, 8/25/2006
Israel Buys 2 Nuclear-Capable Submarines - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/25/AR2006082500159.html)
Israel-Germany, Politics, 8/25/2006
Majority of Israelis 'want Olmert to go' - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,,1858513,00.html)
Israel, Politics, 8/25/2006
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Belgian Minister of Cooperation and Development Armand Decker said his country and the European Union will insist that Israel lift its air and sea embargo which Israel has been imposing on Lebanon since the war erupted in July. Decker in Lebanon said lifting the blockade is necessary for allowing fuel and other vital supplies to enter the country, and for re-activating the economy.
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The planned transfer of responsibility of US military operations associated with Lebanon from the US Central Command to the US European Command (EUCOM) has taken place, according to the US Department of Defense.
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