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UN behavior on Sudan's Darfur is mistaken
The UN Security Council has been engaged for some time in an effort to convince Sudan to accept a UN force, under UN control, to supposedly help establish security in the Darfur region.
Sudan-UN, Analysis, 1/6/2007
FBI report confirms abuse of Guantanamo detainees
An FBI internal report by an investigative arm of the FBI shows that those detainees held at the Guantanamo Prison system were subject to treatment that was no consistent with Bureau guidelines. The report confirms the use of Quran as a tool by interrogators as previous report had indicated, and as was denied by officials to be an official policy.
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Egyptian official for stronger ties with Iran
Deputy of Egypt's foreign ministry for Asian affairs expressed hope on Saturday that Iran and Egypt would normalize relations.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 1/6/2007
Ahmadi-Nejad: Iran to declare nuclear victory
There seems to be a determined will in Iran on a strong position in support of the nuclear program, but the issue of withdrawing from the International Atomic Energy Agency agency (IAEA) is less clear.
Iran-UN, Politics, 1/6/2007
Abbas: ministry of interior force illegal
Palestine, Politics, 1/6/2007
White House set for new Iraq strategy
Snow "Snow added "The one thing the President is committed to is victory in Iraq. Winning in Iraq, in terms of creating an Iraq that can sustain, defend and govern itself, but also understanding that there is a larger war on terror that is even more vital for the United States to pursue -- Iraq is a central front in that war"
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Some speak of Somalia great opportunity
Meeting yesterday for the first time since last week's heavy fighting in Somalia, which may have given the Transitional Government of the long-troubled country the chance to establish its full authority, the International Contact Group for Somalia – which includes the United Nations – called the current moment "a historic opportunity."
Somalia, Politics, 1/6/2007
Iran, Lebanon discuss regional political developments
Iran and Lebanon yesterday discussed the latest regional political developments particularly the issues of Iraq and Palestine and political efforts to settle the ongoing crisis in Lebanon.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 1/6/2007
Chirac: Iraq war destabilized Middle East
Regarding the war in Iraq, Chirac pointed out that it has triggered upheavals whose effects have not yet ceased to unfold
Iraq-France, Politics, 1/6/2007
Olmert apologies in Mubarak conference for Israeli operations
CNN said about the statements given by Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak at the press conference he had with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Sharm El-Sheikh that Olmert found himself in the defence of Israel's acts.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/6/2007
Iran: US, UK foment sectarian differences in Iraq
Iran's ambassador to Thailand Thursday said that following successive defeats and the execution of Saddam Hossein, the US and UK are seeking to stir up sectarian discord in Iraq.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Brown 'to refocus' UK foreign policy away from Iraq debacle
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown will seek to refocus Britain's foreign policy away from the debacle in Iraq if, as expected, he succeeds Tony Blair as prime minister later this year.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 1/6/2007
UK soldiers escape prosecution over beating Iraqi youths
Nine British soldiers will not be prosecuted for allegedly beating Iraqi youths two years ago despite video footage appearing to show they were punched, kicked and headbutted.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 1/6/2007
Iranian complaints against Saddam to be compiled
Iranians' complaints against Saddam Hossein and his international accomplices for the atrocities they committed, will be compiled, head of the Sacred Defence Foundation said on this week.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/6/2007
Talking with Iran can stop Iraq sliding into regional war, NIAC
The National Iranian American Council (NAIC) warned Wednesday that Washington's lack of communication with Iran was a "key contributing factor" and risks further instability in the region.
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
EU leaders seek Middle East Quartet meeting
The European Union expressed yesterday its support to a proposal by German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a new meeting of the Middle East Quartet on the Palestinian issue.
Palestine-Israel-Germany, Politics, 1/6/2007
UN envoy in talks with Sudan government, rebels on Darfur
The Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Darfur heads to Sudan and neighboring Ethiopia tonight for almost a week of talks and meetings with officials from the Sudanese Government, the African Union (AU) and other groups to discuss how to find a lasting solution to the conflict
Sudan-UN, Politics, 1/6/2007
German minister calls for tolerance towards Muslims
German Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble called on his fellow citizens to show tolerance towards the nation's 3.5 million Muslim community in the wake of ongoing protests against the construction of a mosque in Berlin, DPA reported today.
Regional-Germany, Culture, 1/6/2007
Congress' first Muslim takes oath with Quran
Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to US Congress, was sworn in to office Thursday holding his left hand on a leather-bound volume of a Quran that Thomas Jefferson once owned.
Regional-USA, Culture, 1/6/2007
News from around the web:
30,000 more US troops for Iraq - Guardian unlimited / Observer
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/Observer/world/story/0,,1984418,00.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Iraq's PM longs to leave office - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6226953.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 1/6/2007
Iraq Announces New Security Plan - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/06/AR2007010600486.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Troop surge can't be brief, backers insist - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-usiraq6jan06,0,3061050.story?coll=la-home-headlines)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Bush concern at Saddam execution - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6233009.stm)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Insurgents elude forces in eastern Iraqi province - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-diyala6jan06,0,1025936.story?coll=la-home-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Baghdad Initiative to Go Door to Door - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/05/AR2007010500729.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
Haditha Report Details Deaths - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/05/AR2007010502248.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
French Official Urges Lebanon Stability - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6327680,00.html)
Lebanon-France, Politics, 1/6/2007
Has Lebanon's Cedar revolt come undone? - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0103/p06s01-wome.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 1/6/2007
Hamas defiant on 'illegal' force - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6237473.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/6/2007
Day After Killings, a Hamas Leader Calls for a Truce - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/06/world/middleeast/06mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/6/2007
Israeli Raid Overshadows Olmert’s Talks With Mubarak - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/05/world/middleeast/05mideast.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/6/2007
Somalis Rail at Ethiopian Forces - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/06/AR2007010600517.html)
Somalia, Politics, 1/6/2007
Peace force proposed for Somalia as Qaeda threatens - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/05/AR2007010500818.html)
Somalia, Politics, 1/6/2007
Israel eyes West Bank growth - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0105/p04s01-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/6/2007
In the Global Energy Rush, Nuclear Gets A Resurgence - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/05/AR2007010502191.html)
Regional, Economics, 1/6/2007
Man Convicted of Incitement Over Cartoon - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/05/AR2007010501362.html)
Regional-UK, Politics, 1/6/2007
Sen. Boxer rescinds award to Islamic activist - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cair6jan06,0,6570771.story?coll=la-home-headlines)
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/6/2007
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