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US on Iraq's reconciliation deal; oil law lagging
US Department Of State Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said today that the reconciliation deal signed yesterday by Iraq's Sunni, Shiite and Kurds is a welcome development, and the US views it as a good step forward.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Hamas: exclusion will fail US peace efforts
The US said that the Palestinian people "will have to make a fundamental choice at some point as to how to deal with a group like Hamas."
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Fatah: No future to government of secession in Gaza
Palestine, Politics, 8/27/2007
Sudan north-south peace deal status
A top United Nations official in Sudan took part Friday in an African Union (AU) meeting being held to review the progress made so far towards implementing the comprehensive peace agreement that ended the long-running civil war between north and south.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 8/27/2007
Hariri accuses Syria of campaign against Saudi Arabia
Hariri, son of Rafic Hariri condemned what he termed on the 17th of this month as "a campaign by Syria and its followers against Saudi Arabia, saying attacks on the Kingdom cannot conceal its continued support of Lebanon, and urged the March 8 political factions to uphold Lebanon's higher interests."
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 8/27/2007
Arab League condemns Israeli aggression against Palestinians, other's silence
The Arab League strongly condemned today the continued Israeli attacks on the Palestinian territory, denouncing the silence of international community.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 8/27/2007
Iran - nuclear agency agreement
Iran's Ambassador and permanent representative in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh conferred with IAEA Chief Mohamed ElBaradei today and presented an official note on agreement reached in Iran between visiting high ranking delegation of IAEA and Iranian officials concerning the ways to solve remaining issues.
Iran-UN, Politics, 8/27/2007
Iran - US relations on Iraq still
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said yesterday that Iran sees no need for upgrading the level of talks with US on Iraq.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Senator Warner calls for US pullout from Iraq
Warner said that "The exact words, said I, 'Most respectfully, Mr. President, and I mean this, most respectfully suggest that you put some teeth behind your words.' You go back to the January 10th message when he instituted the surge
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Qathafi blamed for Imam Mussa Sadr's disappearance
Iranian Head of Tehran Islamic City Council said today that the Libyan Leader Muammar al-Qathafi is beyond doubt responsible for lives and security of Imam Mussa Sadr and his accompanying delegation.
Lebanon-Libya, Politics, 8/27/2007
Land mine survey helps Iraqis
"I've seen firsthand" the impact land mines can have on the lives and livelihoods of Iraqi civilians, says the director of a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that trains and supervises personnel who conduct land mine surveys.
Iraq-USA, Environment, 8/27/2007
Iranian 2,000-pound smart bombs commissioned
He said that the West's economic sanctions on Iran has not been effective and rather has encouraged Iranian experts to work hard for the country's self-sufficiency.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 8/27/2007
Turkmen Weekly: Iran, Turkey getting closer
Iran and Turkey are getting closer with signing agreements on export of Iranian gas to Turkey, the Ashkhabad-based weekly of 'Turkmen Zaman' wrote in its latest edition.
Iran-Turkey, Economics, 8/27/2007
News from around the web:
Iraqi Leaders Reach Accord On Prisoners, Ex-Baathists - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/26/AR2007082601185.html)
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2007
Sunni Politicians Raise Doubts Over Deal - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/27/AR2007082700133.html)
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2007
Generals Differ on the Timing of Troop Cuts - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/25/washington/25policy.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
'Free Iraq' Is Within Reach, Bush Declares - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/23/washington/23policy.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2007
Iraqi Prime Minister Assails Democratic Critics - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/27/world/middleeast/27iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Report Offers Grim View of Iraqi Leaders - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/24/washington/24policy.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Departure raises pressure on Maliki - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq26aug26,1,2013536.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2007
3 Secular Iraqis in Cabinet to Formally Resign - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/24/AR2007082401449.html)
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2007
Villagers Battle Insurgents After Attack on Sheik Near Baqubah - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/23/AR2007082302044.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Iraqi judges in a hazardous occupation - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-judges26aug26,1,6855115.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2007
Troops Confront Waste In Iraq Reconstruction: Inexperience and Lack of Training Hobble Oversight, Accountability - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/24/AR2007082402307.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
U.S. Falters In Bid to Boost Iraqi Business: Few Products Sold To American Firms - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/23/AR2007082302120.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Pentagon official is under investigationPentagon official is under investigation - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-factories27aug27,1,5531808.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Sorrowful Tale at Trial of Hussein Aides Linked to 1991 Crackdown - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/24/world/middleeast/24iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2007
Lobbyists Hired to Press Maliki, Former Premier Says - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/26/AR2007082601261.html)
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2007
GIs' morale dips as Iraq war drags on - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-morale25aug25,1,7182791.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
Sudan rebel leaders arrive in Khartoum to join government - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/27/AR2007082700611.html)
Sudan, Politics, 8/27/2007
Lebanon: Militants Want Evacuation - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/27/AR2007082700260.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 8/27/2007
Olmert and Abbas to meet in Jerusalem - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/27/AR2007082701202.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/27/2007
Barak: Israel Needs Missile Shield - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/27/AR2007082700250.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/27/2007
Middle East turmoil could cause world war: U.S. envoy - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/27/AR2007082700313.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 8/27/2007
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The Daily Star reported that "French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday that the only efficient solution to Lebanon's nine-month-old political impasse was the election of a new president."
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Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said yesterday "We doubt whether recent statements made by Egypt Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit against Iran are his personal views or the official stands of Egyptian government."
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The UN Security Council Friday renewed the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) by another year and called on all parties in the region to play their part to turn last year's cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hizbullah into a permanent ceasefire and a more durable solution.
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Iran-Iraq trade is expected to rise up to dlrs 1.8 billion a year, Director General for Public Relations Department of Iran-Iraq joint Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines Jahan Bakhsh Shirazi said on Saturday.
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Meanwhile, in the western Sudanese region of Darfur, where a separate conflict has raged since 2003, UN humanitarian agencies are reporting that there has been an increase in the number of cases of jaundice at camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in South Darfur state.
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Israel's Ministry Of Foreign Affairs said that on Saturday morning a group of Palestinians "infiltrated into Israel, and opened fire at the Gaza DCO in the Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip" and that the Israeli forces killed them.
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