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France sponsors meeting to relaunch national dialogue
Hariri told Okaz those expressing concerns over such a possibility should not have received the orders of the Syrian regime to paralyze state institutions at the expense of the Lebanese, which at the end had a negative impact of the opposition
Lebanon-Syria-France, Politics, 6/12/2007
South Africans ends week of action against Israeli occupation
On Saturday, 9 June, about 20,000 South Africans around the country participated in a number of activities, united in a single call: "Free Palestine ! End Israeli occupation," the End the Occupation Campaign said.
Palestine-Israel-South Africa, Politics, 6/12/2007
MachsomWatch States: 180,000 Palestinians Classified as Security Prevented
Machsom Watch States said Monday that at least 180,000 Palestinians are classified as "security prevented," over one third of them without the least pretext.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2007
Seven activists arrested, two allegedly tortured, all sentenced to prison
Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (HRinfo), called upon the Moroccan authorities to release the civil society activists who were arrested after 1 May 2007 demonstrations and charged with "insulting sacred doctrines."
Morocco, Politics, 6/12/2007
Journalist Abdallah Zouari's internal exile extended by 26 months
Reporters Without Borders spoke of Tunisia's government methods of gagging all those who once dared to oppose it, as journalist Abdallah Zouari continued to pay a high price for his former work with "Al Fajr," the official organ of the Islamist movement Ennahda.
Tunisia, Politics, 6/12/2007
The Egyptian president decides to send relief aid to Lebanon
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak is spearheading a large scale move at the Arab, African and International arenas with the aim of finding urgent, fair and peaceful solutions to crises which have plagued the region and which drag its peoples off the march of development and reform.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 6/12/2007
Kuwait: None allowed to use our territory to attack Iran
Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Interior Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Sabah said yesterday that Kuwait never lets anyone use its territory to launch military strike on others.
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 6/12/2007
Iran ready to pay price to safeguard nuclear rights: MP
Iran's Head of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Majlis Alaeddin Boroujerdi said today that the Iran is ready to pay the price for safeguarding its nuclear rights.
Iran-UN, Politics, 6/12/2007
Rafsanjani, Iraqi official discuss interests, new agreements
Iraq's deputy PM said, "Iran-Iraq interests have strong ties, adding Iran's help and support for the Iraqi people in hard times will never be forgotten."
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 6/12/2007
US not likely to attack Iran after defeats in region: Speaker
Iran's Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel dismissed on Sunday any possibility of US military attacks on Iran after Washington's failures in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Iran-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Iran denounces US Nicholas Burns for allegations over bombing
Iran yesterday lodged protest with the Switzerland Embassy, which looks after the US interest section, against Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns for "fabricating anti-Iran allegations."
Iran-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Iran demands contact with five US kidnapped diplomats in Iraq
Iran yesterday demanded consular contact with five diplomats US forces kidnapped in Iraq.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Egyptian contacts to prepare for international Quartet meeting in Cairo
"There were Egyptian contacts with the international Quartet group upon directives from President Hosni Mubarak," said Ambassador Suleiman Awwad, the Egyptian Presidential spokesman.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/12/2007
Abbas calls for ending infighting in Gaza
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called yesterday for an immediate cessation of infighting in the Gaza Strip.
Palestine, Politics, 6/12/2007
No intention to take military action against Israel: Speaker
Iran's Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said on Sunday that the recent comments by President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad about destruction of Israel did not mean Iran intended to attack Israel.
Iran-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2007
Israeli occupation arrests 10 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli occupation forces arrested Monday morning ten Palesintians in the West Bank(WB) cities of Nablus and Hebron, security sources said.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 6/12/2007
Rice urges continued Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
While leaving the door open for Israel to engage in peace discussions with Syria if it chooses to do so, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said any such contacts would not be a substitute for Israel's ongoing talks with the Palestinians, adding that a two-state solution to the conflict would offer Palestinians a better future than that presented by extremists.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
UAE FM calls on Musharraf
Pakistan's President General Pervez Musharraf today welcomed the United Arab Emirates involvement in Pakistan's economic development.
United Arab Emirates-Pakistan, Politics, 6/12/2007
150 rare artifacts exhibited in New York and Switzerland
Egypt's Prime Minister Nazif approved Egypt's participation in the Pharaonic Archeological Artifacts Exhibition "The gods' gifts" due to be held in the USA and Switzerland. The Exhibition starts its tour in New York in October 2007, and then in the Swiss city "Martini" in March 2008.
Egypt, Economics, 6/12/2007
News from around the web:
Egypt's Parliamentary Vote Turns Violent - Washington Post
Egypt, Politics, 6/12/2007
'Enemy combatant' policy rejected - LA Times
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Israelis Ask, What Have We Gained Since the ’67 War? - NY Times
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2007
Suddenly, Syria is hot topic in Israel - LA Times
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2007
Anniversary of 1967 War Shows Lasting Divisions - NY Times
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2007
Gunmen attack premier's house - LA Times
Palestine, Politics, 6/12/2007
Hamas, Fatah truce collapses in bloodshed, 8 dead - Washington Post
Palestine, Politics, 6/12/2007
Israeli Airstrikes, Aiming at Militants, Hit Gaza City - NY Times
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2007
Palestinians Attempt to Capture Israeli Soldier - NY Times
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2007
Gaza Students Take Exams Amid Fighting - Washington Post
Palestine, Politics, 6/12/2007
As Crises Build, Lebanese Fearful of a Failed State - Washington Post
Lebanon, Politics, 6/12/2007
Lebanon camp battles kill relief workers, soldiers - Washington Post
Lebanon, Politics, 6/12/2007
Lebanon Faces Another Bad Summer Season - Washington Post
Lebanon, Economics, 6/12/2007
British Minister Against Israel Boycott - Washington Post
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 6/12/2007
Iraq’s Parliament Leaders Agree to Remove Speaker - NY Times
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 6/12/2007
Bonded in Resistance to the Barrier: Palestinian Villagers, Jewish Neighbors Warily Join Forces - Washington Post
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2007
Tribal Coalition in Anbar Said to Be Crumbling - Washington Post
Iraq, Politics, 6/12/2007
Powell Calls for Closure of Prison at Guantanamo - Washington Post
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Iraqi Christian Refugees in Legal Limbo - LA Times
Iraq, Politics, 6/12/2007
Generals fault Iraqi security forces - LA Times
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Cheated of Future, Iraqi Graduates Want to Flee - NY Times
Iraq, Politics, 6/12/2007
Discontent Over Iraq Increasing, Poll Finds: Americans Also Unhappy With Congress - Washington Post
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Insurgent Group Announces Truce With Al-Qaeda in Iraq - Washington Post
Iraq, Politics, 6/12/2007
U.S. Arming Sunnis in Iraq to Battle Old Qaeda Allies - NY Times
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Libby Given 21/2-Year Prison Term: Former White House Aide 'Got Off Course,' Judge Says - Washington Post
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Military Envisions Longer Stay in Iraq: Officers Anticipate Small 'Post-Occupation' Force - Washington Post
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
On Iraq, pope's message to Bush is quiet but firm - LA Times
Iraq-Vatican, Politics, 6/12/2007
UK's Brown makes fact-finding visit to Iraq - Washington Post
Iraq-UK, Politics, 6/12/2007
Marine denies wrongdoing in Haditha case - LA Times
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Iraq-Iran Trade in Gasoline Booms - Washington Post
Iraq-Iran, Economics, 6/12/2007
U.S. relies on Sudan despite condemning it - LA Times
Sudan-USA, Politics, 6/12/2007
Sudan rebuffs French Darfur meeting - Washington Post
Sudan-France, Politics, 6/12/2007
Arms Dealer Arrested in Spain: U.S. Alleges Conspiracy to Equip Colombian Rebel Group - Washington Post
Regional-USA, Local, 6/12/2007
Father Found Guilty in Honor Killing - Los Angeles Times - LA Times
Regional, Culture, 6/12/2007
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Reporters Without Borders reported that Somalia's transitional federal government's decision to allow three privately-owned radio stations - HornAfrik, Shabelle and Quran Karim (Holy Koran) - to resume broadcasting on 10 June 2007, four days after it ordered them to suspend operations.
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The Israeli Ministry Of Foreign Affairs reported Sunday that "In the wake of the decision by Britain's University and College Teachers Union (UCU) to boycott Israeli academics, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Education Minister Yuli Tamir convened a large, multi-body forum to discuss the boycott" and how best to respond to it.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Sunday Iran is studying some collective work with the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
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The Israeli Ministry Of Foreign Affairs reported that on Saturday afternoon, four Islamic Jihad members, using a vehicle camouflaged with television insignia, attempted to infiltrate Israel at the Kissufim junction, adding "the outpost was empty, three of the terrorists fled back to Palestinian controlled territory. One terrorist who remained at the scene attempted to engage in a shootout with (Israeli) forces and was killed."
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