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One path to peace in Iraq
Iraq, Analysis, 2/4/2007
Mubarak, Merkel discuss issues
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel who arrived in Cairo yesterday on a two day visit on the first leg of a tour that would take her to many countries of the region. Talks focused on current developments in the region, mainly Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon, Darfur, Somalia and the Iranian nuclear file.
Egypt-Germany, Politics, 2/4/2007
Warning against destroying bridge connecting al-Haram al-Shareef with Bab al-Magharba in Jerusalem
The Chief Palestinian Islamic Justice, Sheikh Tayssir al-Tamimi called Sunday on Arab and Islamic world to immediately move and stop Israeli procedures to judaize and demolish part of al-Aqsa mosque.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/4/2007
Jordan: Iran has right to peaceful nuclear technology
"Our stance is Middle East without weapons of mass destruction and we insist on it." Concerning the issue called "Shiite Crescent," al-Khatib said it has a political intention and we do not like to see Iran-Arab confrontation in the region.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007
Iran cooperation with IAEA based on nuclear treaty
Iran's permanent envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh today underlined that Iran will cooperate with IAEA based on Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Majlis' ratification.
Iran-UN, Politics, 2/4/2007
118 countries support Iran nuclear program, as 3000 centrifuges are to be installed
Ambassadors to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Troika as well as the Group of 77 visiting Iran and who inspected Isfahan UCF Complex Complex yesterday underlined again the stance of 118 member countries of Non-Aligned Movement concerning Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007
Iranian speaker: Saddam as Arab champion is insult to Arabs
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007
Al-Jazeera producer charged with harming national interest
Reporters Without Borders has spoken of a 27 January 2007 decision by Egyptian judicial authorities to initiate trial proceedings against Al-Jazeera TV producer Howayda Taha on a charge of "harming national interest" in a documentary she was preparing about police torture in Egypt.
Egypt, Politics, 2/4/2007
Iran, Syria discuss regional issues, Lebanon
"The US intends to cause tension among various Lebanese groups, rather than presenting a solution to the problems. This is similar to what is going on in Iraq," Michel Aoun added.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007
FM: Iran gives high importance to Iraq's security
He made the remark after talks with the visiting Head of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) Abdul Aziz al-Hakim during a joint press conference with the Iraqi official.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007
Iran warns US of any military acts
The US wants to put the blames for its failure on others and try to introduce Iran as the real cause of the failures, he said
Iran-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Gates lists Iraq benchmarks, says US not targeting Iran
The United States is not planning a war against Iran and believes the current diplomatic process is getting results, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said February 2.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
New US Intelligence report on Iraq instability
Among its conclusions was that "Iraqi society's growing polarization, the persistent weakness of the security forces and the state in general, and all sides' ready recourse to violence are collectively driving an increase in communal and insurgent violence and political extremism."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Brzezinski: US must admit Iraq is moral calamity
It is time for The White House to come to terms the war in Iraq is a "historic, strategic and moral calamity," according to US former national security adviser to the Carter administration, Zbigniew Brzezinski.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Shahroudi urges release of Iranian diplomats in Iraq
Shahroudi said "There is no need for presence of foreign forces in Iraq. The Iraqi people should prepare the ground for withdrawal of foreigners from their country by strengthening their solidarity and unity and cooperating in establishment of security."
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Iraq to expel Mujahedin Khalq group
Iraq announced it would expel members of the terrorist Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO).
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007
US: Iraqi forces lead operations north of Baghdad
Since September 2006, Iraqi army and police, supported by US forces, have steadily taken greater responsibility for security operations in Salah ad Din Province north of Baghdad, according to a US combat brigade commander based in the region.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
UK given 14 days for US tape showing Iraq killing
Britain's Ministry of Defense (MoD) Friday was given 14 more days to obtain permission to show a video of US pilots opening fire on UK troops in Iraq after failing to produce the recording at an inquest into the death of a British corporal.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 2/4/2007
Prosecutor general: Case on Saddam's crimes against Iran open
Iran's Prosecutor General Ghorban-Ali Dorri Najafabadi on Thursday said that dossier concerning Saddam Hossein's atrocities against Iranians is still open and should be investigated.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007
US supports Egypt's peaceful nuclear program
Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit on Saturday received US State Department Under-Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph, who is now visiting Egypt.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Fatah-affiliated radio station attacked
Reporters Without Borders spoke on February 2, 2007 of an armed attack on Al Aamal, a Gaza City-based radio station operated by the Workers Union, which is linked to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's party, Fatah.
Palestine, Politics, 2/4/2007
Palestinian unity government support from Iran
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Larijani yesterday said that Iran supports formation of a nationally unified government in Palestine.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007
Rice: peace process can defuse Palestinian violence
Movement toward resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could help defuse some of the daily turmoil besetting the Palestinian Territories, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
On UN technical visit to Somalia ahead of peace mission
Renewing its support for the planned deployment of African Union (AU) peacekeepers in Somalia, the Security Council in Friday called for the rapid dispatch of a United Nations technical mission to assess security needs in the war-wracked country.
Somalia-UN, Politics, 2/4/2007
Egyptian arrested on espionage for Israeli Mossad
The Supreme State Security Prosecution yesterday referred an Al-Azhar University student (held) and three Israeli Mossad officers (at large) to the Supreme State Security Court on charges of spying for Israel.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/4/2007
Putin welcomes Supreme Leader's proposal
Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday welcomed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's proposal on close cooperation among gas exporting countries within the framework of a consortium.
Iran-Regional-Russia, Economics, 2/4/2007
Iran predicts $ 260 billion investment in gas industry
Iran's Deputy Oil Minister Reza Kasaeizadeh said yesterday that $ 260 billion investment has been predicted in the gas industry in the 20-Year Development Vision Plan (2005-2025).
Iran-Regional, Economics, 2/4/2007
Report: EU energy policy to focus on Central Asia
The EU should strengthen contacts with authoritarian regimes in central Asia in order to secure energy resources that are of "permanent strategic importance," according to a 15-page confidential strategy paper drafted by the European Commission.
Regional-European Union, Economics, 2/4/2007
News from around the web:
Saudis hold 10 for 'terror funds' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6327665.stm)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/4/2007
US to charge Guantanamo detainees - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6326767.stm)
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Factional clashes shoot holes in Palestinian truce - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-gaza4feb04,1,6714877.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Palestine, Politics, 2/4/2007
Saudi King Invites Palestinian Factions to Talks - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/29/world/middleeast/29mideast.html?_r=1&oref=slogin)
Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Politics, 2/4/2007
Doubts Run Deep on Reforms Crucial to Bush's Iraq Strategy - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/03/AR2007020301441.html)
Politics, 2/4/2007
General: Shiite Militia Leaders Leaving Baghdad Strongholds - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/31/AR2007013102132.html)
Iraq, Politics, 2/4/2007
U.S. Agency Finds New Waste and Fraud in Iraqi Rebuilding Projects - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/01/world/middleeast/01reconstruction.html)
Iraq-USA, Economics, 2/4/2007
Suicide blast kills at least 130 in Baghdad - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq4feb04,0,4530327.story?coll=la-home-headlines)
Iraq, Politics, 2/4/2007
U.S. Talks With Palestinians and Israelis Gain Support - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/03/world/middleeast/03diplo.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Tense calm follows Gaza fighting - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6329443.stm)
Palestine, Politics, 2/4/2007
Iraq says 50 percent of bombers arrive via Syria - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/04/AR2007020400289.html)
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 2/4/2007
Amidst Hizbullah protests, Lebanese reek of resistance - literally - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0201/p04s01-wome.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 2/4/2007
Turkey to lobby U.S. over Kurd rebels in Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/04/AR2007020400262.html)
Iraq-Turkey-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Israel welcomes first Muslim minister - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0201/p07s02-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/4/2007
Security Contracts to Continue in Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/03/AR2007020301372.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007
Suicide Attack Is First in Israel in 9 Months - NY Times
(Suicide Attack Is First in Israel in 9 Months)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/4/2007
Taking the fight to Islam - Guardian Unlimited
(http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,2005258,00.html)
Regional, Religion, 2/4/2007
20 Face Lash for Dancing in Saudi Arabia - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6393576,00.html)
Saudi Arabia, Culture, 2/4/2007
Saudi Writer Recasts Kingdom's History - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/03/AR2007020301480.html)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/4/2007
Abu Dhabi to host F1 Grand Prix - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/6327387.stm)
United Arab Emirates-Regional, Local, 2/4/2007
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German and Algerian officials are to step up security cooperation, the weekly Der Spiegel magazine said in a report for today's publication. Meanwhile Berlin has also been pressing Algeria to accept several suspected Algerian Islamists whom the German government wants to deport back to their homeland.
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A suicide bombing in a crowded market-place in Baghdad Saturday, which left over 100 people dead, including many women and children, and over 200 injured.
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