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Fatah al-Islam attack Lebanon's stability
"The actions of Fatah al-Islam are an attack on Lebanon's stability and sovereignty," Michele Montas told reporters in New York.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 5/21/2007
18 Palestinians killed, rights advocates' silence lambasted
Voicing Iran's sympathy with the families of the killed Palestinians, Haddad-Adel said watching the heart-rending scenes of mothers crying and children mourning death of their loved ones after the Israeli attacks would cause terrible pain to everyone.
Palestine-Iran-UN, Politics, 5/21/2007
Al-Barghouthi: Israel perpetrates war crimes in Gaza Strip
He stressed that this Israeli crime is not only an attack on the PLC member, who played an important role in stopping internal fighting and access to national unity, but at the same can be noted that Israel has given itself the right to kill, destroy and target everything that is Palestinian, whether a child or a woman or an elderly
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/21/2007
Israeli forces loot 4 TV stations in Nablus
The Israeli occupation forces looted today broadcasters and technical equipment from four local TV stations in the West Bank city of Nablus, security and local sources said.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/21/2007
Egypt releases 30 Fatah and Hamas abductees
Egypt's endeavors of mediation between Palestinian Fatah and Hamas movements have managed to secure the release of 30 abductees from both movements as a result of their recent clashes.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 5/21/2007
Palestinian poll: 82.7% pessimistic on general conditions
24.8% of respondents believed that the National Unity Government came as a result of the desire of both Fatah and Hamas to share authority, 27% believed that it came as a result of the pressure exerted by the Palestinian Public
Palestine, Politics, 5/21/2007
Egypt, UN efforts to move political process in Somalia
AU Commission chairman Konare expressed deep concern about the deteriorating security and humanitarian conditions in Somalia, stressing the need to deploy African peacekeeping forces to facilitate the withdrawal of the Ethiopian forces
Somalia-Egypt-UN, Politics, 5/21/2007
Ban Ki-Moon urges compromise on Iraq's constitution
Core issues dealt with by the committee lie at the heart of how Iraq's system will function, involving a balanced division of powers between the federal government and the regions as well as a system for the fair distribution of oil revenues throughout the country.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iran - US talks on Iraq can have positive impact on region
Iran's Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, said yesterday that Iran's significant decision on holding official talks with US on resolving Iraq's problems would have effective impact on the entire region.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Lebanese cleric: Cheney trying to complicate Arab - Iran ties
Fadlallah said, "The aim of US Vice-President Dick Cheney's latest trip to the region was creating complication and tension in the relations between Iran and Arabs."
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iran wants Iraqi government to have more authorities: Hosseini
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said today that Iran calls for more authorities to be given to the Iraqi government.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iran, centerpiece of regional peace, security: Morocco PM
Jettou expressed his regret over infighting in Palestine and said that the conflict emboldened Israel to wage air raids on Palestine and massacre the innocent Palestinian people.
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 5/21/2007
King of Jordan opposes military acts against Iran
the Jordanian monarch said, "Although the geographical situation has been difficult, we still believe in an independent state of Palestine."
Regional-Jordan, Politics, 5/21/2007
Syria says unity with Iran beneficial to region
Syria's Parliament Speaker Mahmud al-Abrash said yesterday that unity and convergence with Iran would be beneficial to all regional states.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iran nuclear talks at end of month
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said today Iran welcomes talks without any precondition to remove possible ambiguity and concerns over diversion in Iranian nuclear program
Iran-UN, Politics, 5/21/2007
Pakistan, Syria agree peace in Iraq essential for regional stability
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri and the visiting Foreign Minister of Syria Walid Al-Moualem Friday shared deep concerns on the ongoing instability and violence in Iraq and the resulting exodus of a large number of Iraqi refugees to the neighboring countries, including Syria.
Syria-Pakistan, Politics, 5/21/2007
Seminar criticizes stereotype-image of Muslim women created by media
Muslim women living in Europe are facing a big problem of stereotype and hysteria whipped up by the western media, according to a seminar on Muslim women held in the European Parliament in Brussels earlier this week.
Regional-European Union, Culture, 5/21/2007
Mottaki asserts misinterpretation of his speech regarding the Palestinians
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki denied some western news agencies claims on his speech in the World Economic Forum about Israel.
Israel-Iran, Politics, 5/21/2007
Blair weakened Britain's influence in world, poll finds
Public opinion in major western countries have an overwhelming negative view of Prime Minister Tony Blair's international legacy, largely attributed to the Iraq war, a poll conducted in France, Germany, Italy Spain, the US and UK has found.
Regional-UK, Politics, 5/21/2007
Ancient tomb discovered in Minya
The tomb of Heno, who was responsible for religious endowments in 21st century BC
Egypt, Local, 5/21/2007
UK breaking own rules to arm Israel, says independent report
The British government has flouted its own guidelines over the past 10 years by supplying military equipment to Israel, according to an independent report on Labor's record on arms trading published today.
Israel-UK, Politics, 5/21/2007
News from around the web:
Lebanon lays siege to Palestinian refugee camp - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-lebanon22may22,0,667223.story?coll=la-home-world)
Lebanon, Politics, 5/21/2007
New fight rips at a fragile Lebanon - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0522/p01s02-wome.html)
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 5/21/2007
Egypt Arrests Muslim Brotherhood Members - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/20/AR2007052001765.html)
Egypt, Politics, 5/21/2007
President allies win Algeria poll - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6669073.stm)
Algeria, Politics, 5/21/2007
Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza; Hamas official calls for revenge - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-gaza21may21,1,3722063.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/21/2007
Israel pounds Gaza, threatens to kill Hamas leaders - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/21/AR2007052100103.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/21/2007
Guantanamo Detainee Threatens Suicide - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/20/AR2007052001720.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Bush urges Iraq's Maliki to move on reconciliation - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/21/AR2007052100507.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iraqi leadership's failures raise pressure on U.S. - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-usmaliki21may21,1,7433488.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
War-torn Iraq 'facing collapse' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6663935.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Baghdad: three lives under duress - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0522/p01s01-wome.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Second Life for Study Group: Iraq Woes Lead To a Reappraisal - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/20/AR2007052001406.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iraq's Sadr Overhauls His Tactics: Shiite Woos Sunnis, Purges Extremists - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/19/AR2007051901307.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iraq Attacks Stayed Steady Despite Troop Increase, Data Show - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/16/washington/16attacks.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iraqi Shiite Leader Says He Has Tumor - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/21/AR2007052100473.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Iraqi lawmakers argue for caution in shaping oil law - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0518/p01s03-woiq.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Fallout from girl's stoning embodies Iraq's discord - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-stoning21may21,1,1597325.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Dubai's ruler gives £5bn to improve region's education - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,,2084297,00.html)
United Arab Emirates-Regional, Education, 5/21/2007
Sen. Dodd Aspires To Reach Top Tier: Presidential Hopes Tied to Iraq Vote - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/19/AR2007051900841.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Searching Troops Face Mounting Problems - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/20/AR2007052000932.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Gunmen in Iraqi Army Uniforms Kill 15 in Eastern Village - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/world/middleeast/20iraq.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Contractor Deaths in Iraq Soar to Record - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/19/world/middleeast/19contractors.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Blair's tribute to troops in Iraq - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6672097.stm)
Iraq-UK, Politics, 5/21/2007
Carter claims criticism of Bush was 'misinterpreted' - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2084928,00.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
7 Killed on Bus in Iraq; Parliament Hit - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/21/AR2007052100251.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Senate Rejects Iraq Troop Withdrawal - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/17/washington/17cong.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
With Hussein Gone, Other Iraqi Trials Lose Impact - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/17/world/middleeast/17anfal.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/21/2007
Explosion Kills 2 Civilians in Mogadishu - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/20/AR2007052000316.html)
Somalia, Politics, 5/21/2007
Gulf Arabs pursue nuclear plans with Riyadh talks - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/21/AR2007052100432.html)
Regional, Politics, 5/21/2007
Moroccan Police Arrest 3 Activists - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/20/AR2007052001205.html)
Morocco, Politics, 5/21/2007
U.N. Food Ship Fears Somali Coast Piracy - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/21/AR2007052100313.html)
Somalia-UN, Politics, 5/21/2007
Guantánamo detainee flies back to jail in Australia - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/australia/story/0,,2084268,00.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
Detained Cleric Is Asked To Help Free Journalist - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/17/AR2007051702133.html)
Palestine-UK, Politics, 5/21/2007
Unfriendly Views on U.S.-Backed Arabic TV - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/17/washington/17hurra.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
One building that's been built on time and on budget in Iraq: America's fortress embassy - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,2084288,00.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/21/2007
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The Israeli occupation forces desecrated a mosque in the Old City of Nablus, witnesses said, WAFA reported. They said that Israeli soldiers broke into al- Hanbali mosque in the Old City and inspected the mosque, marred it and vandalized its contents. They also searched a number of adjacent houses.
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Bahrain's Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa said Saturday, "Iran has the right to use peaceful nuclear technology."
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Jordan's Foreign Minister Abdel Ilah Khatib yesterday called for the highest level of bilateral ties with Iran, telling Jordan News Agency (PETRA), that Jordan hopes Iran's participation in the World Economic Forum on the Middle East, recently held in Jordan, would open a new chapter in regional cooperation.
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Morgan Stanley Index indicated that the Egyptian capital market is continuing the rise seen since the start of the last year. CASE 30 Index achieved in the first quarter of the year 3% which is a good rate compared to the performance of the rising markets, the growth rate of which did not exceed 1% in the same period.
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Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Hossein Saffar-Harandi suggested yesterday Islamic countries to sign a Unity Pact to "thwart adversary plots sowing discord among Muslim nations," blaming the US in particular.
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EU-Middle East-Solana EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana, begins today a new tour of the Middle East that will take him to Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Lebanon and Egypt.
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