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34,000 Iraqi civilians killed in 2006: report
Nearly 6,400 Iraqi civilians were killed in the November-December period, slightly less than in the preceding two months, as rampant and indiscriminate killings, sectarian violence, extra-judicial executions – and impunity for the perpetrators – continued virtually unchecked, according to the latest United Nations rights report released this week.
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
Massive number of Iraqis leaving each month
500,000 Iraqis fled to other areas inside the country and that 40,000 to 50,000 continue to flee their homes every month. UNHCR's planning figures under the latest appeal are for up to 2.3 million internally displaced
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Iraq FM on Sadr forces joinning military; division of oil law
Nihon Keizai moreover said that Zebari had also made it clear that operations aiming to flush out all semi-militant forces were to start in Iraq soon.
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
Mubarak: Constitutional amendments are designed for the future
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak said constitutional amendments are designed for the future, praising serious and elaborate debates in the People's Assembly and the Shura Council on these amendments.
Egypt, Politics, 1/20/2007
Mubarak: Mini summit in Libya on Arab and African issues
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak said he will take part in a five-way summit to be held in Libya next week to discuss Arab and African issues.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/20/2007
Rice: intensive diplomacy ahead for the middle east
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said she expects her trilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will take place during the first half of February, and that some of the discussions will focus on building Palestinian political and economic institutions.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Iran not playing chess with US in Lebanon: Larijani
Iran is not playing chess with the US in Lebanon, Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Larijani said.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 1/20/2007
Musharraf embarks on visit to Arab states
Regional-Pakistan, Politics, 1/20/2007
Somalia: UN envoy talks to African Union forces
The top United Nations envoy for Somalia went to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, yesterday for a meeting of the African Union (AU) that is expected to discuss plans for the speedy deployment of a protection force and training mission to back the transitional Government there after it ousted Islamist groups with Ethiopian help.
Somalia-UN, Politics, 1/20/2007
Ahmadi-Nejad urges independent states to thwart bullying
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad in a meeting with Sudan's Minister of Defense Abdel Rahim Mohammed Hussein in Tehran Thursday said that independent governments, such as that of Sudan, should thwart the threats of bullying powers through resistance and promotion of their people's vigilance.
Sudan-Iran, Politics, 1/20/2007
US Iran strike against Iran unlikely
Iran's parliament speaker Gholam- Ali Haddad-Adel said yesterday that the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is visiting Middle East to give distort image on Iran and Shiites and get regional states against Iran.
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Iran undeterred by psychological war: officials
Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani yesterday played down what was described as the psychologial warfare aimed at deterring Iran from its principle stand on gaining peaceful nuclear energy.
Iran-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Nasrullah: US revived Middle East plan a failure
The Lebanese Hizbullah's Secretary-General Hassan Nasrullah today referred to the Israel's recent aggression against south Lebanon as a move intended to have ramifications far beyond annihilation of Hizbullah.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Gates in Iraq: results to secure Baghdad to be clear by summer
Casey said the number of Iraqi security forces has climbed from zero to 325,000 in three years even as a fight against a virulent insurgency swirls around them. The goal is to train the Iraqi security forces to "a higher level" in 2007 so that by year's end they will be even more capable
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Doctors appeal to Blair to end medical shortages in Iraq
Nearly 100 British and Iraqi doctors have written to Prime Minister Tony Blair whose country is one of the occupying forces in Iraq, warning that children are dying in Iraq because of medical shortage.
Iraq-UK, Health, 1/20/2007
Rice: Germany backs US new strategy for Iraq
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has claimed the new controversial strategy for Iraq of US President George W Bush has the backing of Germany, the weekly Der Spiegel news magazine said in a report made available in Sunday's publication.
Iraq-Germany, Politics, 1/20/2007
Bush's foreign policy has failed, says UK minister
Britain's Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain, who is bidding to become deputy leader of the ruling Labour Party, launched a scathing attack Thursday on US President George W. Bush's "failed" foreign policy.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 1/20/2007
Blair urged to lead debate on Iraq war
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is being urged by MPs to lead next week's parliamentary debate on the Iraq war after failing to attend the last general debate in October.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 1/20/2007
US capture of diplomats aimed at Iran - Iraq relations: Iranians
Iranian legislator today said that the US tries to lead Iran's policy in Iraq to radicalism
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Cleric warns US, UK against dividing Shiites, Sunnis
Iran's Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani yesterday warned against the US and UK attempts to divide Shiites and Sunnis and said the world, including the Middle East and Muslim world, have become growingly aware of this.
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Israeli forces arrest 7 Palestinians
Israel's occupation forces today arrested seven Palestinians in different West Bank cities, witnesses said.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/20/2007
Iran victims of chemical weapons examined
Iran-Sweden-Delegation An eight-member Swedish delegation arrived in Iran today to conduct research on victims of chemical weapons in the country.
Iraq-Iran-Sweden, Politics, 1/20/2007
EP condemns Libyan death sentence against medics
The European Parliament condemned Thursday the verdict of a Libyan court which sentenced to death five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor and called on the European Union to take action with the Libyan Government to secure an early release of the imprisoned medics.
Libya-European Union, Politics, 1/20/2007
European Court says PKK can challenge inclusion in EU terror list
The European Court of Justice ruled Thursday that the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) guerrilla group has the right to appeal against its inclusion in the EU's terrorist list.
Iraq-Turkey-European Union, Politics, 1/20/2007
JKLF chief calls for Shiite-Sunni harmony
Calling for harmony between Shias and Sunnis in Jammu & Kashmir, JKLF Chairman Mohammad Yaseen Malik yesterday said some vested interests were trying to create a wedge between the two communities.
Regional-India, Religion, 1/20/2007
New oil discoveries in Egypt
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmi announced the discovery of six oil and gas finds in the Gulf of Suez, the eastern and western deserts and the Mediterranean.
Egypt, Economics, 1/20/2007
Indian oil company wants to set up petrochemical plant in Yemen
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country's largest refiner, wants to set up a petrochemical plant in Yemen provided it is allocated a gasfield, a senior company official said yesterday.
Yemen-India, Economics, 1/20/2007
Saudi Arabia tenders of $ 50 billion in investments
Saudi Arabia will shortly float tenders to invite foreign capital to put up variety of projects in infrastructure and oil & gas sector with private and government sector investments to the extent of $ 50 billion.
Saudi Arabia, Economics, 1/20/2007
News from around the web:
Video focuses Egypt on issue of police torture - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-egypt20jan20,1,1296114.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Egypt, Politics, 1/20/2007
Shock and oil: Iraq's billions & the White House connection - The Independent
(http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article2152438.ece)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Blood and oil: How the West will profit from Iraq's most precious commodity - The Independent
(http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2132574.ece)
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
Future of Iraq: The spoils of war - The Independent
(http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2132569.ece)
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
Iraq poised to end drought for thirsting oil giants - The Independent
(http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article2132467.ece)
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
Geoffrey Lean: Oil. The fast-vanishing drug the world can't yet live without - The Independent
(http://comment.independent.co.uk/commentators/article2132501.ece)
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 1/20/2007
Leading article: The oil rush - The Independent
(http://comment.independent.co.uk/leading_articles/article2132500.ece)
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 1/20/2007
Draft Law Keeps Central Control Over Oil in Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/20/world/middleeast/20oil.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
Key Aide to Sadr Arrested in Baghdad - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/20/AR2007012000382.html)
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
Officials Predict Shiite Militia Will Lower Profile in Baghdad - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/18/AR2007011801950.html)
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
'Enjoyment Marriages' in Vogue Again in Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/19/AR2007011901850.html)
Iraq, Politics, 1/20/2007
Gulf Allies Support Goals of New U.S. Strategy in Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/17/world/middleeast/17rice.html)
Iraq-Regional-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Syrian, Israeli backdoor talks now emerging - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0118/p01s02-wome.html)
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/20/2007
Iraq Signals Changes in Protocols With Iran - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/19/world/middleeast/19zebari.html)
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/20/2007
20 U.S. Service Members Killed in Iraq - LA Times
(20 U.S. Service Members Killed in Iraq)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Key Palestinian meeting postponed - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6282867.stm)
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 1/20/2007
Israeli Holocaust trustee blasts Hebron settlers - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/20/AR2007012000620.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/20/2007
Measure in Senate Urges No Troop Rise in Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/18/washington/18cong.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Hezbollah Vows 'Very Big Action' Ahead - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/19/AR2007011901303.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 1/20/2007
An Enigmatic Wild Card in Lebanon’s High-Stakes Politics - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/20/world/middleeast/20aoun.html?ref=middleeast)
Lebanon, Politics, 1/20/2007
Saudi Arabia casts wary eye on its Shiites - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0118/p06s01-wome.html)
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 1/20/2007
Islam's Sunni-Shiite split - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0117/p25s01-wome.html)
Regional, Politics, 1/20/2007
New US rules on terror detainees - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6276989.stm)
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
U.S. says Darfur stoking war between Sudan and Chad - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/20/AR2007012000700.html)
Sudan-USA, Politics, 1/20/2007
Israel Releases $100 Million Withheld From Palestinians - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/20/world/middleeast/20mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/20/2007
Fatah strongman Dahlan vows to confront Hamas - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/19/AR2007011901104.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/20/2007
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Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad has in a message to his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika expressed hope for visiting Algeria next month. In the message, he also deplored his failure to visit the country, which was to take place last Tuesday.
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