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UN protests Israeli air violations of Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) yesterday protested the 14 Israeli air violations it observed, including two by F-15 jets flying at low altitude, and called for their immediate halt.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 11/18/2006
UN General Assembly urges Israel to stop aggression on Gaza
The UN General Assembly called for an end to Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, overwhelmingly passing a resolution in an emergency special session.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 11/18/2006
Hariri and the US support to Lebanon
Hariri added, the head of state knows who killed Gebran Tueini, Samir Qassir and George Hawi, and therefore he opposes the court’s creation.
Lebanon-Syria-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iraqi president to depart for Iran next week
Iraq's President Jalal Talabani will visit Iran next week in response to the official invitation of his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iran calls Islamic countries to sever relation with Israel
He said resistance and unity are two important factors in dealing with expansionist policies of Israel in occupied Palestine.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iran's nuclear transparency to be revealed through talks
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Jalili, in an interview with the Italian daily, Corriere della Sera, said that the transparency of Iran's nuclear activities can be revealed through talks.
Iran-UN, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iranian cautions US against consequences of possible attack
Iran's new Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Jannati on today cautioned the US against consequences of its possible attack on Iran.
Iran-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Egypt denies interference in Somalia's internal affairs
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry dismissed yesterday allegations that Cairo was supporting the Union of Islamic Courts in Somalia and violated a United Nations weapons embargo on the African country.
Somalia-Egypt-UN, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iran rejects allegations of violating Somalia arms embargo
Iran yesterday categorically rejected the "baseless" allegations contained in a report of the Monitoring Group on Somalia that Tehran, along with other some other states, has violated a UN resolution imposing an arms embargo on Somalia.
Somalia-Iran, Politics, 11/18/2006
Dutch military intelligence officers tortured Iraqi prisoners: daily
"Things happened that do not accord with instructions," Defense Ministry information director Joop Veen told the newspaper.
Iraq-Netherlands, Politics, 11/18/2006
Abizaid: Iraq at center of regional issues
The top US commander in the Middle East General John Abizaid indicated yesterday while speaking at Harvard university JFK School Of Government that the situation in Iraq is difficult, and the implication was clear that the US is facing major challenges in its efforts in Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iraq war Blair's 'big mistake,' says minister
UK Trade and Industry Minister Margaret Hodge was reported Friday to have called the Iraq war as Prime Minister Tony Blair's "big mistake in foreign affairs."
Iraq-UK, Politics, 11/18/2006
Rice: Iran, Syria continue destabilizing behavior
The Bush administration is willing to talk to Syria and Iran under the right circumstances, but both countries continue to demonstrate behavior that is destabilizing to the Middle East, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.
Syria-Iran-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iraq Study Group results may influence US action
US policy in Iraq will likely be influenced by a much anticipated independent report being prepared by a bipartisan commission of former US officials, and many US leaders are discussing the possibility of involving all of Iraq's neighbors in talks to provide support for Iraq's political reconciliation.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Protecting Sunnis in Western Iraq 'Complicated,' US General
Providing protection and stability for Sunnis living in a portion of western Iraq has proved to be a complicated situation, a senior US Marine officer said today.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Israeli forces kill boy in Beit Lahya
They added that Thayer al- Masri 16, of al-Shaima area, north Gaza Strip was killed in the spot, when Israeli soldiers shot him in the head.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 11/18/2006
Israel prevents pacifists, Palestinian farmers to reach fields
The Israeli occupation forces prevented Saturday Palestinian farmers and international peace activists, including Israelis, from heading to fields in Hebron.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/18/2006
US aid to Lebanon targeted to build government capacity
In helping Lebanon recover from the recent conflict between Israel and Hizbullah, the United States is placing priority on building the long-term capabilities of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government and its capacity to direct overall reconstruction efforts, says Ambassador Randal Tobias, US director of foreign assistance.
Lebanon-USA, Economics, 11/18/2006
UN official cuts Darfur visit short for denied travel
The top United Nations aid official yesterday cut short his visit to Sudan's strife-torn Darfur region and returned to Khartoum after the Government denied him permission to travel outside the state capitals, warning it was too dangerous, a UN spokesman said.
Politics, 11/18/2006
Chad effected by Darfur atrocities spill over
Deadly violence, maiming and burning of people alive is increasingly spilling over from strife-torn Darfur to neighbouring Chad and displacing thousands, United Nations agencies said yesterday, as the world body's human rights chief warned of a full-blown crisis and called on Chadian leaders to protect their civilians.
Sudan-Chad, Politics, 11/18/2006
Kuwaiti civilian slaughters camel to celebrate Saddam death sentence
A Kuwaiti civilian named Matar Hadi al-Anzi slaughtered a camel here Saturday to celebrate the death sentence verdict for former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
Kuwait-Iraq, Local, 11/18/2006
Argentine charge d'affaires summoned by Iran over bombing allegation
The official further said that open support of the US and Israel for the Argentine judge show behind-the-curtain dealings to stir up controversy against Iran.
Iran-Argentina, Politics, 11/18/2006
Indian Muslims need help urgently
The report said the Islamic community was "relatively poorer, more illiterate, with lower access to education, lower representation in public and private-sector jobs, lower access to bank credit for self-employment" than other religious communities.
Regional-India, Local, 11/18/2006
Muslims facing 'hurricane' of attacks: London conference
The 1.8 million Muslim community is facing a 'hurricane of official and unofficial legal, political and physical attacks in a climate of Islamophobic hysteria', a London conference warned today.
Regional-UK, Local, 11/18/2006
Dutch gov't plans to ban burqa
Dutch Immigration and Integration Minister Rita Verdonk announced plans for a ban on the burqa, only five days before nationwide parliamentary elections, the German press reported today.
Regional-Netherlands, Politics, 11/18/2006
Saudi finance group 6 billions to Pakistani bank
A Saudi financial group will inject Rs 6 billion into the Crescent Commercial Bank (CCBL) to save it from de-listing in the scheduled banks list of the State Bank.
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan, Business, 11/18/2006
India, Iran discuss natural gas supply to India
India and Iran yesterday held discussions on two important projects between the two countries for supplying natural gas to India. These projects include the sale of 5 million tons LNG per year and the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) Gas Pipeline Project.
Iran-India, Economics, 11/18/2006
News from around the web:
Palestinian Unity May Be Delayed - Washington Post
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/18/2006
For West Bank, It’s a Highway to Frustration - NY Times
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iraqi Cabinet will meet to resolve divisions in wake of kidnapping - LA Times
Iraq, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iraq Sunni cleric rejects arrest - BBC
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Syrian Officials and Iraq Study Group Met, Envoy Says - NY Times
Syria-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iraqi Sunnis decry cleric's arrest warrant - LA Times
Iraq, Politics, 11/18/2006
Hopeful Iraqis Taking Lead in Kirkuk - Washington Post
Iraq, Politics, 11/18/2006
Captives sought in Iraq - LA Times
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
A year later, one Baghdad family rebuilds and returns - CS Monitor
Iraq, Politics, 11/18/2006
Sheiks Assail Cleric for Backing Qaeda - NY Times
Iraq, Politics, 11/18/2006
Iraq rape soldier jailed for life - BBC
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/18/2006
Islamic Leader Urges 'Greater Somalia' - Washington Post
Somalia, Politics, 11/18/2006
Saudi Arabian Cleric Slams Veil Remarks - Guardian Unlimited
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Religion, 11/18/2006
Campus election reflects Lebanon's divisions - LA Times
Lebanon, Politics, 11/18/2006
Sudan closing off Darfur to outside world - CS Monitor
Sudan, Politics, 11/18/2006
Israel dismisses new peace plan - BBC
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/18/2006
Padilla Case Raises Questions About Anti-Terror Tactics - Washington Post
Regional-USA, Local, 11/18/2006
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The Lebanese Daily Star reported today that former first sergeant in the Lebanese Army Nader Safi "filed a lawsuit Friday against two former Syrian officials, accusing them of having him kidnapped and torturing him for seven years."
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In a bid to promote stability in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged the leaders of Iran and Syria to advocate dialogue as a means to resolve differences in the country.
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The European Commission and Iraq will launch negotiations for a EU-Iraq Trade and Cooperation Agreement in Brussels on Monday.
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