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Palestinians agree to a national unity government
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, announced today that the continued efforts to form a national unity government ended successfully by determining its political program.
Palestine, Politics, 9/11/2006
Federalism issue delayed in Iraqi parliament
A debate on federalism bill, submitted by the largest Shiite Muslim bloc, the United Iraqi Alliance, was postponed by parliament to September 19 amid objections from Iraqi Sunni population.
Iraq, Politics, 9/11/2006
Mubarak, Abdullah urge peace revival
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah II of Jordan Saturday agreed that it's high time for reviving the Middle East peace process through "serious moves for addressing the Palestinian question," a Presidential spokesman said.
Jordan-Egypt, Politics, 9/11/2006
Iraq is critical: 100 killed every day
Iraqi society today stands at a critical juncture, says United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, warning that with Government figures showing an average of 100 civilians killed everyday and over 14,000 wounded each month, the State runs the risk of a breakdown into civil war.
Iraq, Politics, 9/11/2006
Blair not greeted well on Mideast visit
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was flying to the Middle East Saturday amid much skepticism about the purpose and efficacy of his declared peace mission.
Regional-UK, Politics, 9/11/2006
Nazif promises better public services
Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said that the government is seeking to resolve the problems facing investments at the industrial and agricultural sectors and that it will concentrate in the coming stage on boosting investments concerning the important projects such as roads building, drinking water and sanitary drainage.
Egypt, Politics, 9/11/2006
Russia should fill commitments on Bushehr power plant: Iran
Russia should act upon its commitments on making Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran operational, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi yesterday.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 9/11/2006
Conference adopts plan to help Palestinians under Israeli occupation
The two-day UN conference, held in Geneva, adopted a plan of action aiming at addressing the plight of the Palestinian people, UN said.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 9/11/2006
Iran dismisses US Treasury Dept's threat to block Iranian bank
Central Bank of Iran (CBI) today referred to the threats of the US Department of Treasury to block foreign currency transactions with an Iranian bank as a psychological move.
Iran-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
Gulf states on tension over Iran's nuclear program
Bahraini interior minister stressed on the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) states extensive efforts to avert any tension in the region over Iran's nuclear program.
Gulf-Iran, Politics, 9/11/2006
Ahmadi-Nejad: Problems can be solved through dialogue
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad yesterday said that problems can be solved and agreement can be reached through talks, unless some parties are determined to promote injustice and insist on cruelty.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 9/11/2006
Iran establishes hospitals in Lebanon
Head of Iran's Red Crescent Organization (RCO) Abdol-Ra'ouf Adibzadeh today said that the Iranian RCO has so far constructed and established several hospitals and emergency wards in Lebanon.
Lebanon-Iran, Economics, 9/11/2006
Solana, Larijani to meet on nuclear issue
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani is expected to meet EU High Representative Javier Solana before Friday.
Iran-European Union, Politics, 9/11/2006
Rice asserts importance of supporting moderate Mideast forces
Strengthening nascent democracies in the Middle East is vital to defeat extremist, destabilizing forces there, said Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The moderate forces are not very strong, but for the first time there are moderate forces in Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan "that have a chance to govern and govern well," she said.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
US officials: Iraqi security forces chart country's course
Iraqi Security Forces' continued improvement is setting the country on a "firm path to self-sufficiency," top Defense Department officials told members of Congress today.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
Olmert ready to work with Abbas
Israel's prime minister Ehud Olmert said saturday that "I remain dedicated to advancing the political process with the Palestinians according to the Roadmap. I told PM Blair that I intend to meet with Chairman Abbas to make real progress on the issues on our mutual agenda. Our first priority with the Palestinians is the immediate release of Cpl. Gilad Shalit."
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 9/11/2006
AU keeps forces in Darfur this month
Egypt's envoy to Sudan Ahmed Hajaj expressed belief that the African Union would agree on keeping its forces in Sudan's western region of Darfur till the end of this year.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 9/11/2006
Rice sees progress in war on terror since 9/11
Although the United States and the international community have made progress in the war against terrorism, more work must be done, says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
Annan warns of catastrophe in Darfur
Warning that "the tragedy in Darfur has reached a critical moment," UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged the international community today to live up to its promise last year to protect civilians in trouble and immediately press the Sudanese Government to accept United Nations peacekeepers.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 9/11/2006
CIA secret jails effect Europe-US ties
Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht was quoted saying Saturday he feels that the affair surrounding the secret CIA prisons will have a negative effect on transatlantic relations.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
UN Commander discusses troop movements with Lebanese and Israeli officers
The United Nations military commander in Lebanon today discussed the continued Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese military advance into more parts of the country's south with officers from both sides, saying they understood the need to proceed without further delay.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 9/11/2006
News from around the web:
Abbas and Hamas Agree to Coalition Government - http://www.latimes.com/
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-091106palestinians,0,7011618.story?coll=la-home-headlines)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/11/2006
C.I.A. Said to Find No Hussein Link to Terror Chief - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/09/world/middleeast/09intel.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
War's Critics Abetting Terrorists, Cheney Says - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/10/AR2006091000427.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
Angry Beirut protests greet Blair - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5333728.stm)
Lebanon-UK, Politics, 9/11/2006
US intel report: Iraq's Anbar province 'politically lost' - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0911/dailyUpdate.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
Saddam accuser targets foreign arms merchants - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/11/AR2006091100110.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
Palestinians, Israelis more open to talk - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0912/p06s01-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/11/2006
Ground Zero falls silent as Americans recall fateful day their world collapsed - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/september11/story/0,,1870293,00.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/11/2006
Somali Station on the Air, Without Music - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/11/AR2006091100638.html)
Somalia, Politics, 9/11/2006
Security council divided on successor to Kofi Annan - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1870249,00.html)
Regional-UN, Politics, 9/11/2006
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Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is arriving in Iran tomorrow for a two-day visit upon an invitation of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad, an informed source at the Iranian Foreign Ministry said and that Al-Maliki will meet with Ahmadi-Nejad and other senior Iranian officials.
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The Egyptian Red Crescent Society, under First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, sent yesterday more aid to the Rafah checkpoint for the Palestinians of 36 tons of rice and 500 tonnes of sugar, head of the Red Crescent's North Sinai Office Suhir Galbana said.
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US President George W. Bush said tonight addressing the nation that the US will "stay in Iraq" until Iraq is stable, and that the fight with Muslim extremists is the fight of our time and "a struggle for civilization," adding he stands with democratic forces and reformers.
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