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Bush in Jerusalem wants end to Israeli occupation of the Palestinians
Hadley: The President of the United States, the administration has used it. I think if you go back to the June 24, 2002 speech, I think you will find this phrase: "To end the occupation that began in 1967."
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Bush in the Middle East talks about peace, oil, weapon's deal
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Prisoners held without charges or trial in US Guantanamo get support by UK protesters
Amnesty International human rights organization built a replica prison cage similar to the ones used in Guantanamo, and held an all-night vigil near the US embassy, describing the military prison as an "unlawful black hole."
Regional-UK, Politics, 1/15/2008
Another Syrian Damascus Declaration signatory arrested as crackdown continues
The organization ARTICLE 19 said Syria on January 7 arrested opposition activist Mohammed Haji Darwish as part of a crackdown on signatories to the "Damascus Declaration."
Syria, Politics, 1/15/2008
Ahmadi-Nejad message to Gulf states on relations with Iran
President Ahmadi-Nejad referred to his proposal forwarded to heads of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Doha which was welcomed
Gulf-Iran, Politics, 1/15/2008
King Hamad on investment in Iran and gulf future
Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa said on Saturday that the Arab states eye Iran for investment and Iran is expected to provide the investors with opportunity to have a share in investment projects.
Bahrain-Iran, Politics, 1/15/2008
Saudi - Iranian ties new phase: minister
Iran-Saudi Arabia bilateral cooperation has entered a new chapter, said Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi in a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to the kingdom, Mohammad Hosseini, on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 1/15/2008
Steinmeier plans to invite Syrian FM: official
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to invite his Syrian counterpart Walid Muallem to Berlin, a German official said yesterday.
Syria-Germany, Politics, 1/15/2008
Germany lowers terror warning from Lebanon on al-Qaida
The German press reported over the weekend that al-Qaeda sympathizers were allegedly planning terrorist attacks in Germany following the recent arrest of a number suspected Islamist terrorists.
Lebanon-Germany, Politics, 1/15/2008
French proposal for nuclear plants in United Arab Emirates
French oil company Total SA, utility Suez SA and nuclear engineering specialist Areva said yesterday they are working together on plans to build a civil nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates-France, Economics, 1/15/2008
Yemen concerns for its Iraqi refugees
In his meeting with officials of the Iraqi embassy and community in Yemen, Somei said that the ministry is coordinating with other concerned bodies to make procedures of seeking asylum and residence for Iraqis easy.
Yemen-Iraq, Politics, 1/15/2008
Iran responds to Bush portrayal of it as a threat
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said yesterday that US President George W. Bush has resorted to make unfounded allegations against Iran to cover up his failures in the Middle East.
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Iran- US talks on Iraq await US response
He added "As soon as the Americans respond to these messages and considerations, decisions will be made"
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Yemen calls for release of its prisoners in Guantanamo
Yemen's Minister of Justice Ghazi al-Ghbari confirmed on Saturday his country's clear and continuous position in calling the US administration to release Yemeni detainees in Guantanamo prison.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Nuclear energy cannot replace oil, gas, group says
The British government's decision to build a new generation of nuclear plants will do little to replace the country's dependence on oil and gas, according to environmentalist group, Greenpeace.
Regional, Economics, 1/15/2008
Bush admires Iranian built room in Saudi guest palace
The palace. where in the 1950s, as Press Secretary Dana Perino described "the King of Saudi Arabia had been in Iran, and had seen a beautiful mirrored room."
Saudi Arabia-USA, Local, 1/15/2008
News from around the web:
Bush Outlines Mideast Peace Plan - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/11/world/middleeast/11prexy.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Bush Alters Stand on Palestinians: Compensation Backed to Address Refugee Issue; President Again Urges Israel to End 'Occupation' - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/11/AR2008011100796.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Israel, Palestinians open talks after push from Bush - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/14/AR2008011400531.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
West Bank's Jewish 'Outposts' Dig In: Many Answer Bush's Demand For End to Illegal Settlements By Starting New Construction - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/12/AR2008011202409.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
In the West Bank, a Mix of Skepticism, Tempered Optimism and Rejection - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/10/AR2008011003668.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Many Palestinians Offer a Bleak Opinion of Bush - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/11/world/middleeast/11jericho.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
UN will handle Lebanese crisis if Arab plan fails - Kouchner - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=88044)
Lebanon, Politics, 1/15/2008
Iraq votes to lift ban on ex-Baathists - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq13jan13,1,7129933.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 1/15/2008
Main Iraq Sunni Arab bloc says ready to return to government - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/14/AR2008011400665.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Baathists wary of new Iraq law - Yahoo
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080113/wl_mideast_afp/iraqpoliticsbaath_080113135248;_ylt=AuCfeoXXWrcMyHQ8ovILChqaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 1/15/2008
For U.S., The Goal Is Now 'Iraqi Solutions': Approach Acknowledges Benchmarks Aren't Met - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/09/AR2008010903701.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Turkish Military Shells Northern Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/world/international-turkey-iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 1/15/2008
Iraq Shiite and Sunni MPs sign new 'unity' pact - Yahoo
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080113/wl_afp/iraqpolitics_080113192142;_ylt=AniYlzcvZOq63oHNgyQk6UeaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 1/15/2008
Syria backs Arab League efforts to end Lebanon deadlock - Yahoo
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080113/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonpoliticsarabsyria_080113134812;_ylt=AngwScI2rAPyysfGnrR9Pt6aOrgF)
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 1/15/2008
Iraqi political factions jointly pressure Kurds - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq14jan14,1,7588687.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 1/15/2008
U.S. shifts Sunni strategy in Iraq - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-usiraq14jan14,1,3634658.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Top Iraqi judge assassinated - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq15jan15,0,2202067.story?coll=la-home-world)
Iraq, Politics, 1/15/2008
New Leaders Of Sunnis Make Gains In Influence: U.S.-Backed Fighters Find Empowering Role - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/07/AR2008010703514.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Major Offensive Targets Insurgents: 5,000 Troops in Diyala, Hunting Al-Qaeda in Iraq, Find Few Fighters Still There - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/08/AR2008010804216.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/15/2008
Syria Rebuilds on Site Destroyed by Israeli Bombs - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/12/world/middleeast/12syria.html?ref=middleeast)
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/15/2008
Sarkozy eyes big contracts with Saudi - Yahoo
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080114/wl_mideast_afp/gulffrancediplomacysaudi_080114131541;_ylt=ArrFUjKv2DhCz0G_qJgiooOaOrgF)
Saudi Arabia-France, Politics, 1/15/2008
French president takes business team to Qatar - Yahoo
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080114/wl_mideast_afp/gulffrancediplomacy_080114170810;_ylt=AvxPCp7sVzmiSMYShxMdr_.aOrgF)
Qatar-France, Politics, 1/15/2008
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Short Takes:
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak was asked yesterday about the call by some Arab parties to reactivate the role played by Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Syria on the Arab initiative on Lebanon, and he said " warned against leaving the situation in Lebanon as it is and called on the Lebanese leaders to reach an agreement and settle all differences for the sake of public interests," according to the Egypt State Information Service.
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