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US soldiers carry out armed raid on Iraqi journalists' union
United States soldiers caused destruction and havoc last night when they broke into the offices of the Syndicate
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Iran call on Syrian president's support to Iraqi government
Iran's Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday called on visiting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to support the Iraqi government.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 2/21/2007
Dubious charges used to silence outspoken human rights lawyers
Amine Sidhoum and Hassiba Boumerdassi have been on trial since August on charges of handing unauthorized documents to their clients in prison. They face up to five years in prison if convicted.
Algeria, Politics, 2/21/2007
Concern Egypt new anti-terror law may infringe on rights
The minister said the committee in charge of drafting the anti-terror bill has made an immense use of the model law
Egypt, Politics, 2/21/2007
Saudi official opposes threats against Iranians
A senior Saudi Arabian official on Saturday announced his country's protest to any kind of threats against Iranians.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 2/21/2007
On the visit of Syrian president to Iran
The Syrian official said that both countries have similar stances on the dangers facing the region
Syria-Iran, Politics, 2/21/2007
Iran: Nuclear talks should be in framework of IAEA
Asked on the UN Security Council resolution 1737 concerning Iran, Mottaki said Iran's concrete response to the resolution has been obvious from the beginning.
Iran-UN, Politics, 2/21/2007
Abbas meets Blair
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Wednesday with the British Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett in London.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 2/21/2007
Swedish lawmaker: Bush's policies cause of regional insecurity
A Swedish parliamentarian on Sunday said the US President George W Bush's Iraq and Middle East policies have made the region insecure and unstable.
Regional-Sweden, Politics, 2/21/2007
India expresses concern over Al-Aqsa repairs
"India noted with concern about the possible consequences of the repair activities in the Al Maghreba section of the wall of the Old City of Jerusalem, housing the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other protected monuments," Indian Foreign Ministry's statement said quoting its official spokesperson Navtej Sarna.
Palestine-India, Politics, 2/21/2007
Rice visit, pressing for recognition of Israel stumbling block
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier today warned of unrealistic expectations in the Mideast peace process following the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian talks.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Blair to withdraw some troops from Iraq
Opposition Conservative leader David Cameron today repeated his call on Prime Minister Tony Blair to "at least accept the principle" on the need for a full-scale inquiry into the Iraq war.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 2/21/2007
Somalia peacekeeping force approved by UN
Although the current resolution does not mention the mission's size, the AU previously endorsed a plan to send 8,000 troops
Somalia-UN, Politics, 2/21/2007
Rice would meet with Iranians if uranium enrichment stops
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today said Iran could pave the way for direct talks, if Tehran halts its nuclear enrichment program.
Iran-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Safavi: US needs Iran in the region
Commander of the Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said today that the American are not able to make any security changes in the Middle East region without Iran.
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Al-Sadr not in Iran, says FM spokesman
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini Sunday rejected claims on presence in Iran of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Denmark to withdraw forces from Iraq by August
Denmark will pull out its present 500-member troop contingent in southern Iraq by August, Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen announced Wednesday in Copenhagen.
Iraq-Denmark, Politics, 2/21/2007
UK forces Hercules damaged by roadside bomb in Iraq
"We still believe that it will be possible in the relatively near future - we believe in the spring - to make the transition to the Iraqi security forces in that province," he said.
Iraq-UK, Military, 2/21/2007
Oxfam calls for unfreezing Palestinian international aid
The British Charity Organization Oxfam called Wednesday upon the Quartet to lift freezing international aid to the Palestinian people.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2007
Peace Now: 268,000 Jewish settlers in West Bank settlements
Israeli Peace Now organization said that 268,000 Jewish settlers resided in the settlements in the West Bank in 2006, a growth of 5% as compared to 2005.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2007
Palestinian, Israeli activists plant olive trees on lands to be seized by settlers
Scores of Palestinian and Israeli activists planted today tens of Donums on Palestinian lands to be seized in the West Bank city of Hebron.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2007
Sudan: talks continue on UN-African force as more killings reported in Darfur
which also includes representatives from the Sudanese Government and the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS), to further discuss the world body's support package for the African troops who are trying to bring peace to war-ravaged Darfur
Sudan-UN, Politics, 2/21/2007
seven Islamic countries to discuss Islamic world's disputes
Foreign ministers of seven Islamic countries will be meeting in Islamabad on February 25 to discuss ideas for resolving disputes in the Islamic world, including Palestine, and bring harmony in the Muslim world, Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri said Friday.
Regional, Politics, 2/21/2007
EU's anti-terror chief says CIA rendition undermined US credibility
Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, military commissions and CIA renditions have undermined the credibility of the US and its partners, according to European Union's anti-terrorism coordinator, Gijs de Vries.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 2/21/2007
Lebanese-American Group Seeks Partnerships with U.S. Government
Some Lebanese Americans with deep links to their homeland are turning to the US government for assistance in helping their former towns and communities recover from the country's long civil war and its involvement in regional conflicts.
Lebanon-USA, Economics, 2/21/2007
India's Andhra Pradesh promises quota for Muslims
The Congress government in Andhra Pradesh state of southern India promised to clear all legal blocks against the implementation of reservations for Muslims in jobs and education from the next academic year 2007-08.
Regional-India, Religion, 2/21/2007
News from around the web:
Jailed 2 Years, Iraqi Tells of Abuse by Americans - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/18/world/middleeast/18bucca.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Draft Law on Oil Money Moves to Iraqi Cabinet - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/19/world/middleeast/19law.html)
Iraq, Politics, 2/21/2007
At Meeting Officials Downplay Differences Over New Palestinian Government - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/21/AR2007022101392.html)
Palestine, Politics, 2/21/2007
Clan Law Rules in Anarchic Palestinian Town - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/world/international-palestinians-hebron.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2007
Crackdown on Sadr City weighed - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-sadrcity21feb21,0,5889341.story?coll=la-home-headlines)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Copter Attacks In Iraq May Indicate New Battle Strategy - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/20/AR2007022001345.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Beyond Baghdad, Grass-Roots Security - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/20/AR2007022001468.html)
Iraq, Politics, 2/21/2007
Terrorist Networks Lure Young Moroccans to War in Far-Off Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/19/AR2007021901168.html)
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 2/21/2007
Congress puts Palestinian funds in limbo - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-usmideast21feb21,1,1983649.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Palestine-USA, Politics, 2/21/2007
Saudi Wants Dutch MP Apology for Islam Offence: Paper - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/world/international-saudi-dutch-islam.html)
Saudi Arabia-Netherlands, Politics, 2/21/2007
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An Israeli special unit assassinated today morning a citizen in the West Bank(WB) city of Jenin, witnesses said, saying an Isreali special unit disguised in civil car ambushed Mahmoud Abu Ebeid's car in Jenin city and opened fire at him. He was instantly killed in cold blood on the spot.
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