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Hizbullah commanders killed in Syria
Hizbullah, the Lebanese political party which has militarily resisted Israel in the past said that one of his commanders Imad Mughniyeh was killed by Israeli state terrorism.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/12/2008
Lebanon parliament delays vote for new president
He said the opposition has been adding conditions to the initiative, and they cannot be accepted
Lebanon, Politics, 2/12/2008
New censorship law threatens freedom of expression and opinion
HRinfo stated that the new website censorship law the Kuwaiti government intends to present to the parliament is contradictory to the dominant trend in most democratic countries, where an increase of freedom of expression, especially on the internet, is recommended
Kuwait, Politics, 2/12/2008
Conviction of Al-Jazeera reporter, prison term struck
An appeals court in Cairo Monday upheld the conviction of an Al-Jazeera journalist charged with harming Egypt's reputation for her work on a documentary about torture, but struck down her prison term.
Egypt, Politics, 2/12/2008
Syria: opposition activists tell of beatings in interrogation
The Syrian government has arbitrarily detained at least 12 activists who attended a meeting of opposition groups in December, Human Rights Watch said Feb 5th, and spoke of credible allegations that State Security officials beat at least eight of the activists during interrogation.
Syria, Politics, 2/12/2008
President Ahmadi-Nejad always welcome in Cairo: Egyptian minister
Egyptian and Iranian efforts for establishing full diplomatic relations could be boosted by a visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad to Cairo, Egyptian Investment Minister Mahmoud Mohieldin said
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 2/12/2008
US reaction to Israeli announcement of new buildings on disputed land
Sean McCormack, The US Spokesman for The Department Of State was asked about the Israeli announcement for building the new thousand houses on areas disputed with the Palestinians.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Iraqi president in Najaf, meeting Ayatollah Sistani
In late December 2007, lawmakers in Iraq's largely autonomous Kurdish region approved a six-month delay in a referendum to decide the fate of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, which is claimed by Kurds and Arabs
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
US commander: No hostile act from Iran observed in Iraq
The US commander in Iraqi central province of Diyala has said he witnessed no hostile act from Iranian side in the region during the past 10 months, a French weekly reported on Feb 5th.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
New Iraqi flag
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
Iranian official: US asked for help in Iraq
Iran's ambassador to Iraq, who attended two rounds of trilateral talks between the US, Iran, and Iraq security in Iraq, said the US has asked for Iran's help to exit Iraq.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Al Qaida Iraq leader killed, police say
Iraqi police said they killed an al-Qaida in Iraq leader on Saturday in the northern city of Samarra, a day after five US soldiers were killed in two explosions elsewhere.
Iraq, Military, 2/12/2008
Car bomb kills 33 Iraqis upon Secretary Gates' arrival in Iraq
At least 33 people were killed in a car bomb attack in the Iraqi town of Balad on Sunday. About 45 people were also injured in the incident, police officials said.
Iraq, Military, 2/12/2008
UN urge increased assistance for uprooted Iraqis
According to UNHCR and its partners, out of Iraq's total population of 26 million, some 4.4 million are displaced, with 2.4 million uprooted within the war-torn nation's borders and 2 million in other countries
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
Law lords to hear Iraq inquiry appeal
The families of British soldiers killed in Iraq are trying for a third time to force the UK government to set up an independent inquiry over the legality of former prime minister Tony Blair's decision to join the 2003 war.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 2/12/2008
Consulate: Two arrested Iranians are ordinary pilgrims
Iran's consulate in Karbala, Iraq, said on Sunday that the two Iranians arrested in Iraq are ordinary pilgrims with no affiliation to the Iraq-based Iranian dissident group Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) which Iran considers as terrorists.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Hamas says it seized Jordan aid to keep it safe
Hamas government in Gaza acknowledged on Saturday that they had seized 16 trucks of aid supplies from Jordan to keep it safe from Palestine Authority.
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 2/12/2008
Iran hopes home-made satellite in orbit next summer
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said Monday Iran will launch two more space rockets in the future.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 2/12/2008
Iran has 90 billion barrels oil reserves in Persian Gulf
The managing director of the National Iranian Continental Shelf Oil Company said on Saturday that Iran's oil reserve in Persian Gulf is estimated at 90 billion barrels.
Iran-Regional, Economics, 2/12/2008
Archbishop speaks out against hysteria over Sharia laws
Regional-UK, Local, 2/12/2008
Canadian Inquiry Blames Israelis for Deaths in 2006
Lebanon-Israel-Canada, Politics, 2/12/2008
News from around the web:
Senior Hezbollah Militant Killed - ABCNews
(http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=4282337)
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/12/2008
2006 War Called a 'Failure' for Israel - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/30/AR2008013000559.html)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008
Berri accuses Hariri of sinking possible breakthrough - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=88893)
Lebanon, Politics, 2/12/2008
Iraq deputies pass landmark bills - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7243434.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
Battle for Mosul Highlights Ethnic Tensions - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1010)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
Al-Qaida in Iraq Diary Reveals Setbacks - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18905396)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
Rift threatens U.S. antidote to Al Qaeda in Iraq - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0213/p06s02-wome.html)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
The CIA operation that should have prevented the Iraq war - Yahoo
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080204/wl_mideast_afp/iraqspyciaweapons_080204230348;_ylt=AkfThSbrD0sY7EaFeOH0pp2aOrgF)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Standoff in an Iraqi province - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq10feb10,1,3132219.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Kurds’ Power Wanes as Arab Anger Rises - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/world/middleeast/01kurds.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
Israel seen failing to keep road map promises - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021102377.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008
Hamas seen as gaining as Egypt reseals border with Gaza - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-gaza4feb04,1,6714877.story)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008
Olmert urges calm after strikes - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7237424.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008
Israel sees Hamas gone from Gaza in months - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021102087.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008
Gaza Smugglers Ready to Resume Work - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021100451.html)
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 2/12/2008
In Pact, U.S. Won't Commit to Protecting Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/06/AR2008020604891.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Gates indicates support for pause in withdrawal - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq12feb12,0,6204346.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Feuding between Iraqi army and police slows security turnover - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-joint5feb05,1,5931942.story)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008
In Iraq, civilians bear brunt of military hunt - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq6feb06,0,5447835.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
For Broken Iraqis, A Haven of Healing: Children Shattered by War Find Care, Kindness in Jordan - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/08/AR2008020804100.html)
Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 2/12/2008
Conflicts Deepen Between Local Iraqi Governments and U.S.-Backed Sunni Groups - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/world/middleeast/10iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Army Buried Study Faulting Iraq Planning - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/11/washington/11army.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
G.I. Gets 10-Year Sentence in Killing of Unarmed Iraqi - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/11/world/middleeast/11sniper.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
In Baghdad, a different kind of nightmare commute - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-commute11feb11,1,361307.story)
Iraq, Local, 2/12/2008
Mukasey Says He Won't Prosecute Waterboard Use - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18803135)
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Saudi woman's cafe plight highlights rights problems - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080205/wl_mideast_afp/saudiwomenrights_080205202308;_ylt=AjG34WvbrZD.fb.uwj4hrE6aOrgF)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/12/2008
Egypt to recognise Copt converts - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7237152.stm)
Egypt, Religion, 2/12/2008
Lebanon's forgotten children - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080204/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonchildrenlabour_080204212225;_ylt=AkjRcRjuIy8_UkT9eo_.fWCaOrgF)
Lebanon, Local, 2/12/2008
Lebanon charges 19 soldiers over protest shootings - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021101887.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 2/12/2008
Education in Arab world falling behind other regions: World Bank - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080205/wl_mideast_afp/mideastafricaeducationeconomyworldbank_080205145502;_ylt=AsC_imEY0e24Pa4EBSSAloGaOrgF)
Regional, Politics, 2/12/2008
Panel Gains Right to See C.I.A. Tapes - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/09/washington/09intel.html?ref=middleeast)
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008
Kuwait to spend $51 bln on oil development - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080204/wl_mideast_afp/kuwaiteconomyoilprojects_080204125235;_ylt=Ao1Y.hdtPa_GwSkJJd7Gu4WaOrgF)
Kuwait, Economics, 2/12/2008
Mauritania killings may be new Qaeda chapter - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021102436.html)
Mauritania, Politics, 2/12/2008
Kuwait plans 77 billion dollar 'City of Silk' - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080205/wl_mideast_afp/kuwaitconstruction_080205180244;_ylt=AgsjMjhG47hqg4sl4Tvmg46aOrgF)
Kuwait, Economics, 2/12/2008
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Head of Democratic Front for Liberation of Palestine in Beirut Monday appreciated Iran's support for Palestine and added closing the Israeli embassy in Tehran and opening Palestine embassy instead of it was an important and unprecedented issue in the Islamic world.
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Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Tuesday "The Israeli Government under my leadership is absolutely determined to respond to the challenge of terror from Gaza in every possible manner which will be effective," according to the Israeli Ministry Of Foreign Affairs.
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The US Department Of State said yesterday that Secretary Condaleeza Rice would meet Sudan's foreign minister with focus to "to have the Sudanese Government do everything it can to end the violence in Darfur, to cooperate fully with the AU and the UN in deployment of forces into Darfur, to do everything they can to facilitate the access of humanitarian groups so that they can deliver humanitarian aid, bring an end to any attacks that are ongoing now. And also, looking south, to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the various sub-agreements that are part of the overall agreement."
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China has reportedly said it is ready to join Pakistan and Iran in their gas pipeline project if India did not join it, Pakistani media reported on Monday.
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