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How US policy makers unknowingly harm the USA
two questions become important here: 1. Why would US policy makers knowingly mislead or misstate facts to the American public. 2. And if it is true that they are misleading the public, then is this good or not.
Regional-USA, Analysis, 12/11/2007
US: Iran has stopped nuclear weapons development
The National Intelligence Council has made public the summary of a report on Iran's intentions regarding nuclear weapons. The report released early this month states that Iran had stopped work on design for nuclear weapons since several years.
Iran-UN, Politics, 12/11/2007
Torture and coerced confessions in Egyptian terrorism investigation
"A high-profile terrorism case announced by the Egyptian authorities in 2006 was likely based on torture and false confessions," Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
Egypt, Politics, 12/11/2007
European Union recognizes Iran's right to nuclear energy
Leader's representative to the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said Monday that he was totally against Iran leaving NPT. "I am totally against the country leaving NPT and believe that if the treaty is well implemented it will be in favor of global peace," said Larijani at a press conference on Monday.
Iran-UN, Politics, 12/11/2007
Egyptian support to Iran's nuclear rights
Head of Egypt's interest section in Tehran, Iran, Amr al-Ziat on Sunday submitted to Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab-African Affairs Reza Baqeri a written message from Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit for his Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 12/11/2007
7 killed, 70 arrested in Israeli attack on Khan Younis
The death toll today mounted to seven Palestinians in the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis. Medical sources said.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 12/11/2007
Abbas: Israel wants to thwart talks before they start
Spokesman of Palestinian Presidency Nabil Abu Rdeieneh, today accused Israel of trying to thwart final status talks due to kick off Wednesday by launching offensive against the Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/11/2007
Turkey condemns Israeli settlement expansion
"News of the planned new settlements in east Jerusalem has shocked the world because it is a very blatant violation of the decisions made at the Middle East Peace Conference in Annapolis last month," Gul told reporters in Ankara at a press conference with Jordan's King Abdullah.
Israel-Turkey, Politics, 12/11/2007
Support for mideast peace goes beyond Annapolis conference
Expect continued intensive diplomacy from Washington as Palestinian and Israeli leaders build on the success of the US-sponsored Annapolis Conference, says a top US diplomat.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
Car bomb in Algeria UN office, dozens killed
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has led a chorus of United Nations condemnation of today's terrorist attacks in Algiers that have reportedly killed dozens of people, including a number of UN staff members, and he has dispatched several top aides to the Algerian capital to investigate the bombings.
Algeria-UN, Politics, 12/11/2007
Larijani: US proposed missile shield aims to take gulf states' wealth
The Iranian Supreme Leader's representative to the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said yesterday that the US has raised the idea of setting up a missile shield in the Persian Gulf in order to plunger the Arab Gulf states' wealth.
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
Brown on Iraq held British hostages
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown Sunday called for the immediate release of four British contractors held hostage in Iraq since May, saying his government will do everything within its power to secure their freedom.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/11/2007
Insecurity in Iraq slowing efforts to recover missing Kuwaitis
Recovering the remains of Kuwaiti and other nationals missing since the country's 1990 war is taking longer than anticipated given the serious security challenges in Iraq, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report.
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 12/11/2007
UN Appeals for $462 million in Palestinian aid
The United Nations appealed for donors to raise a record sum of 462 million dollars to meet humanitarian needs in the Palestinian territories in 2008.
Palestine-UN, Politics, 12/11/2007
Iran's view on need for energy security
He said to achieve this goal, oil and gas rich states are required to strive to raise the recycling coefficient by protecting fields and preventing fall in output as well as expanding exploration and development activities of new oil and gas fields.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 12/11/2007
Oman proposes $2b investment in Kish field development
Oman has proposed a $2-billion investment in development plan of Kish gas field, the managing director of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) announced on the southern island on Sunday.
Oman-Iran, Economics, 12/11/2007
Security Council extends UN counter-terrorism office till 2008
The UN Security Council today extended until 31 March 2008 the mandate of the main office tasked with monitoring the efforts of countries to combat global terrorism.
Regional-UN, Politics, 12/11/2007
South German high court upholds hijab ban for state employees
The highest court in the south German state of Hesse upheld a hijab ban for all state employees which became law in 2004, press reports said Monday.
Regional-Germany, Religion, 12/11/2007
US criticises Israeli homes plan
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
U.S.-Iran to hold more Iraq security talks
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
News from around the web:
Lebanese MPs get set to delay presidency vote for eighth time - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=87396)
Lebanon, Politics, 12/11/2007
Beirutis mull election failure - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/7103422.stm)
Lebanon, Politics, 12/11/2007
Syrian activists set to be freed - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7138757.stm)
Syria, Politics, 12/11/2007
Olmert Promises 'Serious' Peace Effort - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/10/AR2007121000703.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/11/2007
Bush May Visit Israel, Palestinian Territories: Middle East Trip Is Part of Busy Diplomatic Schedule for Final Year in Office - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/04/AR2007120401771.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
Israeli Intends to Keep Jerusalem Areas - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/09/AR2007120900312.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/11/2007
Key players in Mideast talks may remain unseen - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1212/p06s04-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/11/2007
Gadafy makes Paris stop on road to redemption - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/libya/story/0,,2225452,00.html)
Libya-France, Politics, 12/11/2007
Sunni Bloc Ends Boycott of Iraqi Parliament - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/02/AR2007120201943.html)
Iraq, Politics, 12/11/2007
Israel Wants Citizens Abroad Back Home - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/09/AR2007120901696.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/11/2007
Iraq calmer, but more divided - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-splinter10dec10,1,2710282.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 12/11/2007
Gates Leaves Iraq Encouraged - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/world/middleeast/07gates.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
Iraq's Sadr uses lull to rebuild Army - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1211/p01s06-wome.html)
Iraq, Politics, 12/11/2007
As Iraqis Vie for Kirkuk’s Oil, Kurds Are Pawns - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/09/world/middleeast/09kirkuk.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 12/11/2007
Pushed Out of Baghdad, Insurgents Move North - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/world/middleeast/06mosul.html?ref=middleeast)
Politics, 12/11/2007
Petraeus Says Cleric Helped Curb Violence: Defense Secretary Sees Extended 15-Month Iraq Tours Continuing Until Next Fall - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/06/AR2007120602822.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
Gordon Brown makes unannounced visit to Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/10/AR2007121000341.html)
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/11/2007
Iraqi police chief, a key US ally, assassinated by roadside bomb - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1209/p99s01-wome.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
Iraq Urges Refugees To Stay Put: Cabinet Endorses Another Year for U.S.-Led Mission - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/04/AR2007120401971.html)
Iraq, Politics, 12/11/2007
Pentagon Cites Poor Controls for Iraq Fund - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/world/middleeast/07audit.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
Female bomber attacks Iraqi volunteers - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq8dec08,1,5661717.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 12/11/2007
Cases of 2 U.S. Citizens in Iraq to Be Heard: Supreme Court Extends Review of Role Federal Judges Play in Terrorism Fight - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/07/AR2007120701892.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
U.S. Plans to Form Job Corps For Iraqi Security Volunteers: Shiite-Led Government's Slow Hiring of Sunnis Prompted Change - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/06/AR2007120602548.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/11/2007
Egypt's economic reform meets unprecedented wave of labor resistance - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1207/p25s05-wome.html)
Egypt, Economics, 12/11/2007
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"The parliamentary session scheduled for Tuesday to vote on a new Lebanese president is likely to be postponed as government and opposition leaders have yet to agree on a mechanism to have the constitution amended, sources from both camps said late Monday," the Lebanese Daily Star reported today.
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak yesterday received a phone call from Saad al-Hariri, the leader of Lebanon's Parliament Future Bloc regarding the latest developments in Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal today condemned Israel's plan to build 307 homes in Har Homa, in East Jerusalem. "We stressed the importance of standing up against settlement activity which empties the peace process of any meaning," he continued.
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