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Oxfam: boycott pushes Palestinians to poverty and sssential services meltdown
Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO) said that more than four out of five of the 677 families interviewed have seen a drop in their income following the year long boycott of the Palestinian Authority.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 4/16/2007
Kurdish cyber-dissident held in secret for nearly a week
Reporters Without Borders spoke of the arrest of human rights activist Ibrahim Zoro, who regularly posts material on foreign-based opposition websites. It noted that two other people were in prison in Syria for posting similar material.
Syria, Politics, 4/16/2007
Iraq al-Sadr supporters pull out of government
Asked about the pull out from Iraq's government of ministers from al-Sadr political block ministers, US Department Of State Spokesman Sean McCormack said today "This is ultimately going to be a matter for the Iraqi Government to resolve how they configure their government, who's participating in it, who isn't."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
Sudan accepts UN support to African mission in Darfur
Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Affairs Jean-Marie Guéhenno said the heavy support package "is not the robust force that Darfur needs. It's a support package to lay the ground for a future robust force. It's a transition to a hybrid mission – that's how we see it."
Sudan-UN, Politics, 4/16/2007
Egyptian French summit on Middle East issues
talks between presidents Hosni Mubarak and Jacques Chirac will also tackle a wide range of important issues at the Arab and international levels mainly the Arab Israeli conflict, Darfur problem, the situation in Iraq, developments in Lebanon and the Iranian nuclear file
Egypt-France, Politics, 4/16/2007
Abbas meets Jordanian officials; no peace without comprehensive solution
Khatib stressed the necessity to push the peace process forward, as negotiating is the only means that provides a just solution and guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 4/16/2007
PLO: 1000 prisoners subjected to medical experiments by Israeli physicians
The PLO National and International Relations Department said that the Israeli Prisons' authorities subjected more than a thousand Palestinian prisoners for medical experiments at the hands of Israeli physicians.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/16/2007
Abul-Gheit urges foreign parties hands off Lebanon
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit on yesterday underlined the importance that foreign parties should keep hands off Lebanon. Speaking to reporters, Abul-Gheit explained that interference in Lebanon's affairs could lead to the danger of confrontation
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 4/16/2007
Saudi - Iran discuss relations
The center has also put forward suggestions to reduce Saudi concerns about Iran, noting that to achieve the goal, Tehran can propose to Jeddah to expand mutual cooperation and investment in various fields such as nuclear activities and missile projects.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/16/2007
Common Iranian resolve on the Nuclear issue
Turning to ElBaradei's acknowledgment that Iran has never deviated from peaceful path in its nuclear activities, he said that Iran's nuclear activities have always been transparent
Iran-UN, Politics, 4/16/2007
Blast in Iraq's parliament condemned by Iran
He expressed confidence that such terrorist measures will not have an impact on the will of the representatives of Iraqi nation to do their best to gain national freedom and independence.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/16/2007
Iran would study a Pelosi request for talks
Iran's Commander of the Navy, Rear-Admiral Sajjad Kouchaki, said today that Iran would give crushing response to those who may venture into aggression on Iran.
Iran-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
Talabani urges Iran to attend Iraq meeting
Qomi referred to Iran-Iraq favorable ties and called for expansion of such relations and further attempts of Iraqi officials toward releasing the Iranian diplomats detained in Iraq
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/16/2007
Iraq: UN envoy decries bombings targeting hundreds of civilians
The senior United Nations envoy to Iraq yesterday condemned weekend bombings which targeted hundreds of civilians in the country and called on the authorities to prosecute those responsible for the attacks.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 4/16/2007
Blair called to account over Iraq war in stage play
A stage play is opening in London this week examining whether UK's Prime Minister Tony Blair should be indicted for the Iraq war.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 4/16/2007
US refusing Iraq evidence at UK inquest
A British coroner today criticized the US for the third time over its refusal to release evidence about the deaths of eight British servicemen at the beginning of the Iraq war.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 4/16/2007
Five Iranian truck drivers killed in Iraq
Spokesman of Iran's foreign ministry yesterday evening strongly condemned the killing of five Iranian truck drivers who were transporting fuel for the Iraqis in the Iraqi city of Baghubeh.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/16/2007
Suicide bomber in Karbala identified to be Sudanese
Based on reports available, the car bombing killed 36 and injured 168 others.
Iraq-Sudan, Politics, 4/16/2007
Iran - Oman cooperation
On Iraq developments, the Iranian foreign minister pointed out, "Security and stability in Iraq have a direct affect on the regional economy and security
Oman-Iran, Politics, 4/16/2007
Three farmers injured , students beaten in West Bank
Three farmers were wounded today as Israeli soldiers opened indiscriminate fire at a group of farmers in the West Bank city(WB) of Hebron, local sources said.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/16/2007
EU repeats call for release of BBC reporter abducted in Gaza
Leila Shahid, envoy of Palestine to the EU, said all efforts are being undertaken by the Palestinian president, prime minister and home affairs minister to obtain Johnston's liberation
Palestine-UK, Politics, 4/16/2007
Egypt: No privatization of health insurance sector
The decision on setting up a holding company for Health Insurance comes within the framework of the Egyptian government's plan on developing the health insurance sector to comprise the pan-Egyptian citizens since its coverage now only includes 50% of the Egyptians, said Dr. Magdi Radi, the Cabinet spokesman yesterday.
Egypt, Economics, 4/16/2007
Muslims question powers of Scottish parliament
In a groundbreaking move, Scotland's main parties held a meeting with a Muslim audience in Glasgow on Friday night during which leading political figures were challenged about the powers of the Edinburgh-based parliament.
Regional-UK, Culture, 4/16/2007
Iran's gas export to reach 492mcm per day in two decades
Gas export from Iran is predicted to reach a total of 492 million cubic meters (mcm) a day as envisaged in the 20-Year Vision Plan (2005-2025).
Regional-Iran, Economics, 4/16/2007
News from around the web:
Al-Sadr followers quit cabinet over US presence - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,2058797,00.html)
Iraq, Politics, 4/16/2007
Is Baghdad safer? Yes and no. - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0413/p01s04-woiq.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
More Iraqis go north, fleeing violence - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0417/p04s01-wome.html)
Iraq, Politics, 4/16/2007
In Iraq, a parliament in disarray - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0416/p06s01-woiq.html)
Iraq, Politics, 4/16/2007
West Urged to Take More Iraqi Refugees - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/16/AR2007041600314.html)
Iraq, Politics, 4/16/2007
Civilian Claims on U.S. Suggest the Toll of War - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/12/world/middleeast/12abuse.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
U.S. Holds 18,000 Detainees in Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/14/AR2007041401554.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
Iraqis March for Better Basra Services - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/16/AR2007041600204_pf.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
Gates Wants Mideast Allies to Help Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/16/AR2007041600408.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
Attacks Surge as Iraq Militants Overshadow City - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/16/world/middleeast/16insurgency.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
McCain Sees ‘No Plan B’ for Iraq War - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/15/us/politics/15mccain.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/16/2007
Divided Iraq has two spy agencies - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-intel15apr15,1,7002352.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 4/16/2007
Iraq returns to its Persian heritage - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-persian16apr16,1,4359027.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 4/16/2007
New suicide attacks hit Morocco - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6555177.stm)
Morocco, Politics, 4/16/2007
Algerian PM defiant after bombs - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6547407.stm)
Algeria, Politics, 4/16/2007
A World Wide Web of terrorist plotting - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-net16apr16,0,2180207.story?coll=la-home-world)
Regional, Politics, 4/16/2007
Israel 'human shield' suspension - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6554487.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/16/2007
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas begins Tuesday a European tour that starts with meeting French president Jacques Chirac, aimed at assembling international support to the national unity government and the Arab peace initiative in order to end international siege imposed on the Palestinian people.
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