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Egypt's People Assembly approves constitutional amendments
Egypt's People's Assembly approved during a session yesterday under Speaker Ahmed Fathi Sorour the remaining number of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt, Politics, 3/20/2007
Anas El-Fiqi: Egyptian media is for all Egyptians
"The Egyptian state will never allow non-Egyptians to own media in Egypt," Information Minister Anas El-Fiqi said yesterday at a meeting with students of the Mass Communication College of Cairo University.
Egypt, Politics, 3/20/2007
US views on political development in Egypt
The Bush administration says the Egyptian government's political reforms have shown mixed results, but it sees a general trend over the longer term toward greater openness and correspondence between Egypt's elected officials and their constituents.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/20/2007
Hariri murder investigation expects a 'unifying theory' soon
The Commission's understanding of the facts has advanced substantially, producing valuable links within and between the main components of the case
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 3/20/2007
Palestinian poll: unity government positive; peace chance low
"Near East Consulting" (NEC) revealed that 80% of Palestinians feel that chances of a civil war have receded since the February power sharing agreement between Hamas and Fateh, also known as the Mecca Accord.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/20/2007
Palestinian houses demolished in Jerusalem
Israeli occupation bulldozers demolished today morning two houses in occupied Jerusalem. Israeli bulldozers, backed by Israeli soldiers and police, demolished a house of Mohammed Hanak in al-Sheikh Jarrah area in Jerusalem. Another house of al-Natsha family was also demolished under a pretext of having no building license.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/20/2007
Rice: US will aid Palestinian people, deal with Abbas
The United States will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people and deal with President Mahmoud Abbas, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says, despite the fact that the newly formed Palestinian national unity government led by Hamas has not renounced violence and remains unwilling to recognize Israel's right to exist, as called for by members of the international community.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/20/2007
EU welcomes formation of Palestinian National Unity government
The EU called on Israel to release of Palestinian tax and customs revenues withheld by Israel
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 3/20/2007
Stability in Iraq beneficial for Syria
Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdullah Al-Dardari said on Saturday night that Syria will benefit from establishment of stability in Iraq.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
Abul-Gheit: Egypt working with all to achieve peace
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit said the use by Arab states enjoying distinctive relations with the United States such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE and others of these positive relations is for convincing the United States of moving towards settling the Arab Israeli conflict as a positive thing.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 3/20/2007
Palestinian factions in Lebanon united against Fatah El-Islam group
Representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Alliance of Palestinian Forces in Lebanon categorically condemned the activities of the Fatah El-Islam group, whose members have confessed to carrying out bus bombings near Beirut last month.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 3/20/2007
Lebanese cleric says Arab summit should not help Israel
Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah, a prominent Lebanese Shiite cleric, warned that the Arab summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, can turn into a bridge to save Israel after its defeat from Islamic resistance in Lebanon.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 3/20/2007
Iran-Moscow talks on Bushehr nuclear plant postponed
The visiting Russian delegation temporarily wrapped up talks on Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant due to the Iranian New Year holidays and left Tehran today.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 3/20/2007
Bush Sees Hopeful Signs on Fourth Anniversary of Iraq Mission
US President George W. Bush says he sees hopeful signs in the struggle to secure Iraq and urges continued support for the Iraqi people as they work to secure their country and build a democracy.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/20/2007
Survey finds Iraqi wide suffering
A new survey carried out in Iraq on Monday presented a negative view of the US-led invasion and growing pessimism about the continuing occupation.
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
US General: signs of progress in Iraq
"In Iraq, our top priority continues to be reducing violence and providing security in Baghdad to give Iraqi leaders the breathing room they need to make political progress," Major General Michael Barbaro said today
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/20/2007
Anti-war rally held in Brussels
Thousands of people marched to the American embassy in Brussels Sunday afternoon condemning the war and occupation of Iraq.
Iraq-Belgium, Politics, 3/20/2007
Iraqi journalists dye in large numbers covering news for others
Four years after American-led forces invaded Iraq, Iraqi journalists are being killed in unprecedented numbers.
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
BBC: Iraq war made UK 'less safe,' say most Britons
The Iraq war has had the opposite effect of Prime Minister Tony Blair's declared intentions and made the UK a more dangerous place to live in, according to most Britons.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 3/20/2007
Syrian president, PM visit Iranian project in Halab
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and Prime Minister Naji al-Otari and Iran's Deputy Minister for Energy Hamid Chitchian yesterday inspected work on a project to construct a tunnel to supply water to the southern part of Syria's Halab province.
Syria-Iran, Economics, 3/20/2007
Israeli gunboats arrest 5 fishermen in Rafah shore
Israeli occupation gunboats arrested Tuesday at predawn five fishermen in the Gaza Strip city of Rafah seashore, media sources said.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/20/2007
News from around the web:
Muslim Brotherhood decries Egyptian 'anti-terrorism' referendum - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/egypt/story/0,,2038649,00.html)
Egypt, Politics, 3/20/2007
Voices From Iraq 2007: Ebbing Hope in a Landscape of Loss - ABCNews
(http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2954716&page=1)
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
Lebanese Army Tightens Security at Camp to Press Militant Group - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/20/world/middleeast/20lebanon.html?ref=middleeast)
Lebanon, Politics, 3/20/2007
Iraq hangs Hussein's ex-vice president - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-hanging20mar20,1,7649595.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
Foreign refuge often eludes young Iraqi men - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0320/p06s01-woiq.html)
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
Despairing and disregarded - the daily quest to get out of Baghdad - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,2038877,00.html)
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
THE DOCTOR AND THE WAR - ABCNews
(http://blogs.abcnews.com/bizarrebazaar/2007/03/the_doctor_and_.html)
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
Neighborhood outposts considered key to Baghdad's security - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-security20mar20,1,18734.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
Sunni Who Gave Comfort in Dark Night of War Pays the Price - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/15/world/middleeast/15sunni.html)
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
Democrats Split on Iraq Bill - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/20/AR2007032000840.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/20/2007
Police Yield to Sunni Insurgents' Ultimatum - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/19/AR2007031901083.html)
Iraq, Politics, 3/20/2007
Israeli army veterans show dark side of occupation - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/20/AR2007032000116.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/20/2007
Norway-Hamas link angers Israel - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6470669.stm)
Palestine-Israel-Norway, Politics, 3/20/2007
Hamas' military wing breaks Gaza truce - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-hamas20mar20,1,7863493.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/20/2007
Sudanese women to be stoned for adultery: Amnesty - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/20/AR2007032000681.html)
Sudan, Culture, 3/20/2007
The child slaves of Saudi Arabia - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/this_world/6431957.stm)
Saudi Arabia, Culture, 3/20/2007
Gulf Governments Plan Oil Pipelines - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/20/AR2007032000166.html)
Gulf, Economics, 3/20/2007
Syria's second city Aleppo enjoys renaissance - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/20/AR2007032000522.html)
Syria, Economics, 3/20/2007
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