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Editor faces libel and defamation charges
HRinfo in Cairo, Egypt, spoke of a "witch-hunt campaign the government and a number of pro-government newspapers have launched against Al-Dostur newspaper and its editor-in-chief, Ibrahim Essa. Essa is facing libel and defamation charges and is scheduled to appear before the state security deputy on 5 September 2007."
Egypt, Politics, 9/5/2007
Bush meets Maliki and Iraqi Leaders in surprise visit
Visiting Iraq, US President George W. Bush speaking at Al-Asad Airbase in Al-Anbar Province, said "together with the brave Iraqis, we've gone into al Qaida strongholds and have driven them out."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Mubarak-Abdullah summit on Palestinian-Israeli peace
The Egypt State Information Agency reported today that "Within the framework of Egypt's relentless endeavors for coordinating Arab stances before taking part in the international conference on peace in November, President Mubarak had intensive political activity yesterday."
Egypt-Jordan, Politics, 9/5/2007
Livni: peace situation is complicated, hopes to reach understanding
Livni said "I would like to see more realistic expectations... Israel is eager to reach an agreement; it is a part of our interest, stagnation is not our policy, nor our interest. But at the end of the day, we have to understand that the situation is complicated and let us hope that both leaders can reach an understanding on the widest common ground that can be reached."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/5/2007
England, Israel football match protest vigil
"Israel operates an entrenched system of racial apartheid against its own non-Jewish inhabitants and has been illegally occupying Palestinian land," it said. The Israeli siege, it said, had "devastated" Palestinian daily lives.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 9/5/2007
PLO factions denounce Hamas forces acts in Gaza
Palestinian PLO factions have denounced attacks of Hamas executive force , which they consider illegal, against Palestinian citizens, rejecting its occupation to domestic and public institutions in Gaza, according to the official Palestinian news agency.
Palestine, Politics, 9/5/2007
Ban Ki-moon speaks of progress for hybrid force for Darfur
The United Nations is making "steady progress" towards setting up its landmark hybrid peacekeeping force in Darfur with the African Union
Sudan-UN, Politics, 9/5/2007
Syrian missing after summoning by security forces
Human Rights Watch said last week that the Syrian authorities should reveal the fate of Ali al-Barazi, a translator who has been missing for the past month after being summoned by Military Intelligence, Human Rights Watch.
Syria, Politics, 9/5/2007
Threats to press freedom in Yemen
Reporters Without Borders spoke yesterday of a letter to Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh voicing concern about a decline in press freedom in Yemen that has been highlighted by a physical attack on Abdulkarim Al-Khaiwani, a human rights activist and editor of the newspaper Al-Shoura, on 27 August.
Yemen, Politics, 9/5/2007
Egyptian organization human rights report
g 2006. EOHR said the report coincides with the "continuous violations of basic human rights such as the right to life, personal safety and freedom. The crime of torture and inhumane treatment are still considered the most sever violations"
Egypt, Politics, 9/5/2007
Merkel voices support for Lebanon stabilization process
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her country's support for Lebanon's stabilization process after her talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora in Berlin today.
Lebanon-Germany, Politics, 9/5/2007
US views on Syria's position regarding Lebanon
The US Department OF State deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said US actions regarding Lebanon aim to strengthen the independence of the country from outside forces.
Lebanon-Syria-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
US: Reconstruction teams work to improve lives in Iraq
Driving through Ramadi in Iraq's Anbar province recently, the team leader of the newly formed Provincial Reconstruction Team noticed that on a Friday when people usually were not out on the streets, there were shop owners painting their shops.
Iraq-USA, Economics, 9/5/2007
Iran says Iraqi terrorists crossing border, blames US
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that the statement attributed to Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari protesting Iranian attack on northern Iraq should be studied.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Mottaki: Foreigners involved in Iraq's violence in Iraq
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Saturday that foreign hands are at work in pre-planned plots to fan sectarian violence in Iraq with an aim to harm the world of Islam.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 9/5/2007
UN seeks to build on reconciliation efforts in Iraq
He also welcomed the decision by Shiite cleric Sayyed Muqtada al-Sadr to suspend the activities of his Jaysh ul Mehdi movement and voiced the hope that these developments would help bring about an environment in which violence could be reduced and progress made in national dialogue and reconciliation
Iraq-UN, Politics, 9/5/2007
UAE web writer arrest release hampered down
Ras Kheima criminal court in the United Arab Emirates decided to free Khalid Al-Asly, Majan.net writer and Rashid Shouhi, Majan's boss and to adjourn the court hearing to 10th September, this is the second case triggered by essays written on Majan.net
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 9/5/2007
Iranian, North Korean deplore US policy on nuclear issue
Iran's Majlis Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad Adel in a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Pac Owei-Chon in Iran today said confronting the US unilateral policy and discriminatory behavior is one of the common aspects of bilateral ties between the two countries.
Iran-North Korea, Politics, 9/5/2007
Iran: US angered by Iran-IAEA agreement
Hosseini said Iran would reconsider its cooperation with the IAEA and "study various options." Commenting on the call of the IAEA's chief, Mohamed ElBaradei, for Iran to approve and then implement the Additional Protocol to the Non-Proliferation Treaty
Iran-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Israeli cabinet considers 'Punishing' Gazans for Qassam rockets
The Israeli Haaretz reported today that Israeli security Cabinet members will support increasing financial pressure on the Gaza Strip during the cabinet's meeting in Jerusalem today.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/5/2007
Iranian cleric: US securing Zionists not Christian interests
Iranian Provisional Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran said in his second sermon US administration is propagating a certain version of Christianity that is not based on Jesus Christ teachings, but after securing Zionists' interests.
Iran-Regional-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
On the spread of Freedom of information laws
The global growth of democracy and a desire to combat corruption have led to an explosion over the last decade in the enactment of national laws allowing citizens to gain access to public records.
Regional, Politics, 9/5/2007
News from around the web:
Parliament reconvenes in Iraq - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-parliament5sep05,1,6562044.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 9/5/2007
Bush Is Said to Approve More Aid to Iraqi Sunnis Battling Extremist Groups - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/02/world/middleeast/02policy.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Bush, in Iraq, Says Troop Reduction Is Possible - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/04/world/middleeast/04iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Study: Iraqi Security Forces Not Ready - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/wire/ats-ap_top10sep05,0,7461090.story?coll=la-ap-topnews-headlines)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
GAO Reports Iraq Has Failed to Meet 11 of 18 Benchmarks - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/04/AR2007090400931.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Iraq PM discusses filling government posts with top cleric - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090500494.html)
Iraq, Politics, 9/5/2007
Missteps Mark Push for Sharing Oil Wealth - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/04/AR2007090402190.html?hpid=topnews)
Iraq, Politics, 9/5/2007
Shiite’s Tale: How Gulf With Sunnis Widened - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/31/world/middleeast/31lawmaker.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 9/5/2007
U.S. Efforts May Work Against Iraqi Self-Sufficiency - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/04/AR2007090402285.html?hpid=topnews)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Maliki says critics ignore achievements - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq3sep03,1,2839086.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
UK Basra base exit 'not a defeat' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6975375.stm)
Iraq-UK, Politics, 9/5/2007
2nd British ex-general criticizes Rumsfeld - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-brit3sep03,1,3822130.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-UK, Politics, 9/5/2007
Iraq Far From U.S. Goals for Energy: $50 Billion Needed To Meet Demand - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/01/AR2007090101375.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Death Sentence Upheld for Hussein Henchman - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/05/world/middleeast/05iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 9/5/2007
US commander hints at Iraq rollback next year - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,2162459,00.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Democrats, Promising to Force Change in War Strategy, Aim to Reframe Iraq Debate - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/05/washington/05cong.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Envoy’s Letter Counters Bush on Dismantling of Iraq Army - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/04/washington/04bremer.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
3 Marine officers censured in Haditha deaths - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-haditha6sep06,0,6548239.story?coll=la-home-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Key Figures About Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090501104.html)
Iraq, Politics, 9/5/2007
CONGRESS'S WAR OVER THE WAR: In Georgia, Voices of Reassurance - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/01/AR2007090100998.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Syria to set tough visa rules for Iraqis - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-syria4sep04,1,3497937.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 9/5/2007
Attacks Kill 6 U.S. Troops, 13 Civilians - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090500488.html?hpid=moreheadlines)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Gloom grips Morocco slum as poll approaches - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090501714.html)
Morocco, Politics, 9/5/2007
Morocco poll - choice or façade? - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/6970555.stm)
Morocco, Politics, 9/5/2007
Lebanon's rising jihadi threat - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0904/p01s01-wome.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 9/5/2007
Militant group's leader died in battle, Lebanon army says - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-lebanon4sep04,1,7632393.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Lebanon, Politics, 9/5/2007
Senior Saudi royal demands reform - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6980056.stm)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/5/2007
Several killed in Somali clashes as U.S. vows help - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090500962.html)
Somalia-USA, Politics, 9/5/2007
Abbas changes election law - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6975099.stm)
Palestine, Politics, 9/5/2007
Hamas bans outdoor prayers - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6978540.stm)
Palestine, Politics, 9/5/2007
Palestinians celebrate rare victory over hated barrier - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,,2162386,00.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/5/2007
Blair developing Israeli-Palestinian peace plan - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090500783.html)
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 9/5/2007
Cases of abuse rise for Saudi foreign help - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0906/p07s02-wome.html)
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Local, 9/5/2007
Algeria: 6 Killed in Ambush - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090500949.html)
Algeria, Local, 9/5/2007
Raids foil German terror plot - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/germany/article/0,,2163089,00.html)
Regional-Germany, Politics, 9/5/2007
No breakthrough yet in Cyprus talks - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090501420.html)
Turkey-Cyprus, Politics, 9/5/2007
Russia says kills Islamists crossing from Georgia - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090501377.html)
Regional-Russia, Local, 9/5/2007
Qatar 'eyes Nasdaq's LSE stake' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6974965.stm)
Qatar, Business, 9/5/2007
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