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Lebanese cabinet approves UN Hariri tribunal
Lebanese cabinet ministers from Hizbullah and an allied party resigned, a decision that could cost the Western-backed government crucial support from Lebanon's Shiite Muslims.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 11/13/2006
UN Human Rights Council special session on Israel's actions in Gaza
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session on Wednesday in response to Israel's recent military actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including the recent attack that killed 19 civilians and injured 60 others in Beit Hanoun in the Northern Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 11/13/2006
Egypt: Nuclear alternative needed for development
Egypt's Higher Council for Energy policies met yesterday under Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif to discuss a report presented by Minister of Electricity Hassan Younis on the outcome of the activities of the ministerial group made up to study the economic, technical and development prospects of using the nuclear energy as a necessary energy alternative.
Egypt, Economics, 11/13/2006
Ahmadi-Nejad meets Kaddoumi: Palestine test human dignity
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad today said that the issue of Palestine has become a test for trust in dignity, nobility, freedom and justice of human beings which would eventually result in the victory of Muslim and independent nations.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 11/13/2006
Calls for international intervention to stop Israeli killings of Palestinians
"We demand that the International community, especially the UN Security Council, exercise its responsibility for the protection of human security, human rights, and human dignity according to international law and intervene immediately to ensure the total withdrawal of Israeli forces and the complete cessation of all attacks.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 11/13/2006
Ahmadi-Nejad meets Berri: some want discord among Lebanese
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad in a meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said here Sunday that Islamic states can overcome the "threats of world arrogance" through unity and integrity.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 11/13/2006
Syrian speaker says Iran Syria are now main players
Syria's parliament speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash met with head of Iran's Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani today.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 11/13/2006
Solana to Iran: EU willing to negotiate nuclear issue
European Union High Representative Javier Solana said today that the EU was willing to continue negotiations with Iran on the nuclear issues if the conditions are met.
Iran-UN, Politics, 11/13/2006
Iran to give crushing response if faced with Israel stupidity: Hosseini
Iran-Israel, Politics, 11/13/2006
Iran major steps on national nuclear program: VP
Iran's First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said that Iran has taken major steps on national nuclear program and that those opposing Iran have failed to take a logical stance toward Iran.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 11/13/2006
White House responds to democratic phased Iraq withdrawal idea
The White House spokesman was asked today if a phased withdrawal from Iraq was talked about by the "Iraq Study Group" this morning meeting with president George W. Bush.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/13/2006
Iran favors a solid, unified Iraq
He reiterated, "The Islamic Republic of Iran favors the emergence of a solid, unified, and independent Iraq in the region," adding, "Iran and Kuwait, relying on close regional cooperation
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 11/13/2006
Speaker: Iran favors independence and peace in Iraq
Iran's Parliament Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Mahmoud al-Mashhadani here Saturday said that Iran favors an independent, unified, peaceful, stable and secure Iraq with a powerful government.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 11/13/2006
Elham hopes for US revision of its anti-Iran attitude
Iran's Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham today hoped that the United States would make a revision of its anti-Iran attitude.
Iran-USA, Politics, 11/13/2006
Blair shift on Iran policy
Defense Secretary Des Browne Monday defended the British government's change in strategy to support the opening of talks with Iran and Syria as a way to break the impasse in Iraq and the wider middle east.
Iran-UK, Politics, 11/13/2006
Don't miss cooperation with Iran, UK told
A think-tank close to the Britain's ruling Labor Party warned today that an opportunity to cooperate with Iran to find a peaceful settlement in Iraq must not be missed.
Iraq-Iran-UK, Politics, 11/13/2006
EU: Israeli military operation in Beit Hanoun unacceptable
"Of particular concern are settlement activities in and around East Jerusalem as well as in the Jordan Valley. The European Union will not recognize any change to the pre-1967 borders other than those agreed by both parties."
Palestine-Israel-European Union, Politics, 11/13/2006
Israeli leader willing to negotiate with Syria
Olmert also expressed a willingness to negotiate with Syria, but said such talks must be based on a certain reasonable, responsible policy
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/13/2006
UK protests to Israel the war cemetery destruction
The British government was reported Monday to have made a formal complaint to Israeli regime over its destruction of a Commonwealth war cemetery in Gaza city.
Israel-UK, Politics, 11/13/2006
Sudan: Annan calls for high-level meeting on Darfur
The announcement came as the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) reported nearly 40 civilian deaths in the last few days in attacks in Darfur by Arab militiamen – some of whom were backed by Sudanese military vehicles.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 11/13/2006
Saddam death sentence, not to end Iran complaint
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini yesterday said that Iraqi president Saddam Hussein's death sentence does not mean an end to the investigation of Iran's complaints.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 11/13/2006
Olmert meets Bush, says Iran is dangerous
The US administration is willing to have discussions with Iran on Iraq and other issues but any talks must be preceded by the verifiable suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment activities, President George W. Bush said today.
Israel-Iran-USA, Politics, 11/13/2006
Anti-terror laws disproportionately effecting Muslims, UK warned
A leading British charity today criticized Prime Minister Tony Blair's government over its counter-terrorism strategy, warning that the measures were having a disproportionate effect on the country's 1.8 million Muslim community.
Regional-UK, Local, 11/13/2006
News from around the web:
Candidate for Palestinian Premier Emerges - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/13/AR2006111300458.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/13/2006
Abbas upbeat on Palestinian unity - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6138876.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/13/2006
Blasts Kill Dozens in Iraq; Maliki Reshuffling Cabinet - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/13/AR2006111300188.html)
Iraq, Politics, 11/13/2006
Progress Seen in Talks on Palestinian Government - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/13/world/middleeast/13cnd-mideast.html?_r=1&ref=middleeast&oref=slogin)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/13/2006
Iraqi prime minister pledges to reform Cabinet - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq13nov13,1,5683566.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 11/13/2006
U.S. Warns Iraq to Stop Shiite Militias - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/ats-ap_intl10nov13,1,2338986.story?coll=sns-ap-topinternational)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/13/2006
Blair urges White House to shift focus to Israel-Palestine conflict - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,1947188,00.html)
Iraq-UK, Politics, 11/13/2006
Influence Rises but Base Frays for Iraqi Cleric - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/13/world/middleeast/13sadr.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 11/13/2006
Somalia's Islamic Militia Ready to Talk - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6212945,00.html)
Somalia, Politics, 11/13/2006
Guantanamo detention cases must be dismissed: U.S. - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/13/AR2006111300913.html)
Regional-USA, Local, 11/13/2006
A Royal Emirati Whose Career Fuels Young Women’s Dreams - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/11/world/middleeast/11lubna.html)
United Arab Emirates, Culture, 11/13/2006
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Egypt's Education Minister Yousri el-Gamal highlighted yesterday the importance of the role played by education in achieving development.
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The European Union today urged Israel to stop violations of Lebanese airspace by the Israeli Air Force. EU Foreign Ministers' Council meeting in Brussels Monday also called on all countries in the "region to refrain from any interference in Lebanon's internal affairs" and to provide firm support to Lebanon's Government in reconstruction efforts.
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Security in the Persian Gulf region without Iran is something meaningless, said today Iran's Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Yahya Rahim-Safavi.
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French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said in Eyypt after meeting top officials that "Egypt and France agree on how to deal with the situation in the Middle East and on the need to support the chairman of the Palestinian Authority along with a readiness to cooperate with the new Palestinian government if it is formed in line with the principles of the international Quartet committee on peace in the Middle East."
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