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Jordan ex-legislator sentenced to two years in prison for criticism of government
A defamation action was brought against him in May by interior minister Eid Al-Fayez after he posted an open letter to US senator Harry Reid on the Internet accusing the minister and other government members of corruption
Jordan, Politics, 10/16/2007
Two internet Syrian activists held incommunicado, may be 'disappeared'
Human Rights Watch spoke on 8th of this month of Syria holding writers and activists detained solely for expressing their opinions or reporting information online.
Syria, Politics, 10/16/2007
US on Turkish incursion into Iraq, Kurd oil issue
Iraq-Turkey-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Rice in Egypt gets support for US peace conference
Abul-Gheit "considers the visit an important part of the US moves to render this international conference successful" the agency said adding "the US plan of action depends on urging the Palestinian and Israeli sides to agree on a joint document
Egypt-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Putin in Iran: Russia to continue nuclear cooperation
Russia's President Vladimir Putin said today that delay in completion of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant is not politically motivated and Russia is serious about finishing the job as soon as possible but there are some minor issues which should first be resolved.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 10/16/2007
Rafsanjani: Suspension of nuclear activities unacceptable
Iran's Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said today that the suspension of peaceful nuclear activities by Iran is an unacceptable condition for nuclear talks.
Iran-UN, Politics, 10/16/2007
On withdrawal of Sudanese group from unity government
The top United Nations official in Sudan today met with a senior minister to discuss the decision of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) to suspend its participation in the Government of National Unity.
Sudan, Politics, 10/16/2007
Hizbullah - Israel exchange prisoners and dead
Welcoming the exchange of humanitarian gestures by Israel and Hizbullah mediated by his facilitator, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced hope that this will create momentum to push both sides to comply with the key humanitarian demands of Security Council resolution 1701, which ended last year's war in Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/16/2007
Quartet failing the Palestinians - UN envoy
"It is difficult to resist the conclusion that many of Israel's laws and practices violate the 1966 Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination," the report said.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 10/16/2007
Olmert views on making peace
Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert addressing the opening of the Knesset said "I know that Israel has excellent excuses with which to justify a stalemate between us and the Palestinians."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/16/2007
Scores of Palestinians killed, arrested by Israeli soldiers
Basel Abu Srayes 40, was hit with shrapnel of an Israeli missile and was killed on the spot in the old city, while the aging Abed Shaker al-Wazeer 70, was killed when Israeli soldiers shot him dead near his house in Ksheika street in the city
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/16/2007
UN urges Britain to take in more Iraqis
The UN refugee agency yesterday called on Britain to do more to help Iraqis resettle away from areas where their lives could be in danger.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 10/16/2007
Hamas said to have abducted a city mayor in Gaza
The Palestinian official news agency WAFA said "Hamas illegal executive force attacked Tuesday evening a wedding party and forced the attendance under gunpoint to leave in al-Zahra city, south Gaza, witnesses said."
Palestine, Politics, 10/16/2007
UK terror search result in few arrests
The first four years of police being given special powers to stop and search terror suspects has led to fewer than 1.5 per cent arrests in the UK, according to the latest government figures.
Regional-UK, Politics, 10/16/2007
Humor helps break stereotypes about Muslims
Sometimes the best way to deal with a sensitive subject is to make fun of it, says Muslim comedian Azhar Usman.
Regional-USA, Culture, 10/16/2007
First Muslim woman takes front bench seat in UK parliament
Human right lawyer Sayeeda Warsi has become the first Muslim women to take a front-bench post at cabinet level in the British parliament.
Regional-UK, Local, 10/16/2007
News from around the web:
Rice: Now Is Time for Palestinian State - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/15/AR2007101500703.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Rice seeks to marginalize Hamas - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-rice16oct16,1,7326550.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
U.N. Report on Iraq Details An 'Ever-Deepening' Crisis: U.S. Airstrike on Insurgents Also Kills 15 Civilians - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/11/AR2007101102138.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Turkey threatens to attack Kurdish separatists in Iraq - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-turkey16oct16,1,1069584.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 10/16/2007
Top Iraqis Pull Back From Key U.S. Goal: Reconciliation Seen Unattainable Amid Struggle for Power - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/07/AR2007100701448.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Iraq’s Worries on Turkish Border Grow - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/world/middleeast/12iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 10/16/2007
Son of Shiite leader backs federalism - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq14oct14,1,2931043.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 10/16/2007
Ex-Commander Says Iraq Effort Is ‘a Nightmare’ - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/13/washington/13general.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Relations Sour Between Shiites and Iraq Militia - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/world/middleeast/12mahdi.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 10/16/2007
Iraqi warlord's defeat only hardens his resolve - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-bapir14oct14,1,4123356.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 10/16/2007
Shi'ite tribal leaders in Iraq say Islamism on rise - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/16/AR2007101600508.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/16/2007
Persecuted Sect in Iraq Avoids Its Shrine - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/14/world/middleeast/14iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 10/16/2007
Corruption in Iraq 'Pernicious,' State Dept. Official Says - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/15/AR2007101501831.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
U.S. general says al Qaeda in Iraq crippled, not destroyed - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/15/AR2007101501226.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Iraqis ready to join police in Baghdad hotspots - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/16/AR2007101600687.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/16/2007
Separate attacks kill 5 Iraqi journalists - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-journalists16oct16,1,4430410.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 10/16/2007
Court-martial opens for GI accused of aiding Iraqi enemy - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-steel16oct16,1,3393277.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Morocco Chooses New All-Secular Cabinet - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/15/AR2007101501280.html)
Morocco, Politics, 10/16/2007
Blackwater USA Is Sued by Iraqis - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/world/middleeast/12blackwater.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Iraq Demands Expulsion Of Contractor Blackwater, Compensation for Killings - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/14/AR2007101401491.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
Sudan's Bashir meets south leaders to end dispute - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/16/AR2007101600449.html)
Sudan, Politics, 10/16/2007
Somali rulers duel in political showdown - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/16/AR2007101600339.html)
Somalia, Politics, 10/16/2007
Gaza Banks Out of Cash as Israeli Banks Halt Business - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/world/middleeast/12mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/16/2007
Palestinians Begin Returning To Devastated Lebanon Camp - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/10/AR2007101002439.html)
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 10/16/2007
Syria Tells Journalists Israeli Raid Did Not Occur - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/11/world/middleeast/11syria.html?ref=middleeast)
Syria-Israel, Politics, 10/16/2007
Report: Israel hit Syrian reactor - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-syria15oct15,1,3650829.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Syria-Israel, Politics, 10/16/2007
On Human Rights, U.S. Seems to Give Egypt a Pass - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/world/africa/16cairo.html?ref=middleeast)
Egypt-USA, Politics, 10/16/2007
In Egypt, A Son Is Readied for Succession - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/10/AR2007101002436.html)
Egypt, Politics, 10/16/2007
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