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How freedom of speech and citizens are victims in the Arab states
The Arab League information ministers said at the conclusion of their session in Egypt that the Arab media should focus on fighting terror and helping the Palestinians in their cause.
Regional, Analysis, 6/23/2008
Sarkozy: no Mideast peace without sharing Jerusalem
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said an agreement between Palestinians and Israelis is possible, tomorrow, and that agreement would allow the two peoples to live side-by-side in peace and security.
Palestine-Israel-France, Politics, 6/23/2008
Jordan files charges against Danish cartoonist, 10 editors
The International Press Institute (IPI), Vienna, today spoke of Jordan's Minister of Justice filing charges against the cartoonist who drew one of the controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed.
Jordan, Politics, 6/23/2008
Palestinians in Lebanon aware of need to avoid causing problems
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) representative in Lebanon Abbas Zaki said the Palestinians in Lebanon are "collectively" aware of the need to avoid "tragedies" similar to the violence that engulfed the Nahr El Bared refugee camp in the North, and that they will not threaten stability or security in Lebanon or the camps.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 6/23/2008
blockade eases on Gaza with Hamas -Israel agreement
Israel has begun easing its blockade of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip under a truce agreement reached last week.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/23/2008
Iran: No logic to enrichment suspension requests
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said today "Israel is by no means in a position to threaten Iran." He made the remarks while commenting on Israeli boast of air show in the Mediterranean and scenario of air strike on Iran.
Iran-UN, Politics, 6/23/2008
Larijani: Iran supports stability in Lebanon
Iran's Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani said yesterday that Iran backs unity of all independent forces in Lebanon who are determined to restore stability in the country.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 6/23/2008
Iraq to increase of oil output
Iraq is to massively hike its oil production capacities to around four million barrels per day in the mid-term future, a leading oil advisor of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was quoted as saying in the press on Saturday.
Iraq, Economics, 6/23/2008
Iraqi cabinet wants MKO expulsion from Iraqi territory
Iraq's cabinet has in its latest meeting stressed expulsion of the Mujahideen Khalq Organization (MKO) from Iraqi territory, an organization considering as "terrorist" by Iran and some other countries.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 6/23/2008
Patient put in morgue alive, Journalist gets 3 years sentence
"This extremely harsh penalty, even though partly linked to the absence of the journalist from the trial hearing, sends a dangerous signal to all journalists in the emirate," the organization said.
Qatar, Politics, 6/23/2008
Darfur potential food crisis
United Nations agencies operating in Darfur are calling for urgent action to avert a potential food crisis this year in the war-wracked Sudanese region resulting from ongoing insecurity, a bad harvest and rising food prices.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 6/23/2008
India likely to sign Iran gas pipeline deal soon
Pipeline India is likely to sign an agreement shortly with Iran and Pakistan in connection with the $ 7.4 billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project.
Regional-Iran-India, Economics, 6/23/2008
Oil to reach $150 if Saudi Arabia fails increase
If Saudi Arabia fails either to increase its oil production or price the increased supply realistically, Dated Brent will reach an average of $150 per barrel (dpb) by the start of next year, according to the Center for Global Energy.
Regional, Economics, 6/23/2008
UN staffer abducted in Somalia
Ali, who is the longest-serving UNHCR staff member in Somalia, is well-known in Mogadishu as a humanitarian and human rights advocate. He and his family had also been displaced last year by the violence in the capital and were living in Ceelasha village
Somalia-UN, Politics, 6/23/2008
News from around the web:
France's Sarkozy offers in Israel to broker peace - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062300481.html)
Palestine-Israel-France, Politics, 6/23/2008
Court Orders Action on Detainee - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062301619.html?hpid=topnews)
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/23/2008
Syria-Israel moves will not affect Hamas links: Meshaal - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080622/wl_mideast_afp/mideastsyriaisraeldiplomacyhamas_080622222940;_ylt=Aqm4vEvQOp1j9ZCGptWZO5SaOrgF)
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 6/23/2008
Rice, Palestinians and Israelis to meet in Berlin - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062300542.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/23/2008
Troops move in to quell fighting in northern Lebanon - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-lebanon24-2008jun24,0,7483902.story)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/23/2008
Deals With Iraq Are Set to Bring Oil Giants Back - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/19/world/middleeast/19iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 6/23/2008
Security gains in Iraq are fragile, reversible: Pentagon - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080623/wl_mideast_afp/usiraqsecurityviolence_080623232137;_ylt=AlDjVEINrOlDka7cAP2xgOKaOrgF)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/23/2008
U.S. says Iraqi forces still need American help - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062301710.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/23/2008
Freed of militias, Basra has new problems - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062301177.html)
Iraq, Politics, 6/23/2008
Calm in Basra May Offer A Guide for Iraqi Security: Rebuilt Army Controls City Militias Once Held - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/20/AR2008062003096.html)
Iraq, Politics, 6/23/2008
U.S. Blames Shiite Leader for Deadly Baghdad Blast - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/19/world/middleeast/19baghdad.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/23/2008
Iraqi PM pledges to enforce law after Amara raid - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062300519.html)
Iraq, Politics, 6/23/2008
PM urges Iraqi professionals to return home - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080622/wl_mideast_afp/iraqunrestpm_080622160537;_ylt=AtiAFRN1_JubCcHn4fa4cbWaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 6/23/2008
Leaving Home Behind to Escape a Nightmare - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/22/us/22resettle.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 6/23/2008
Two U.S. soldiers killed in ambush near Baghdad - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq24-2008jun24,0,7107888.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/23/2008
Looted Antiquities Returned to Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/23/arts/design/23arts-LOOTEDANTIQU_BRF.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Economics, 6/23/2008
Iraq soccer fans told to hold their fire - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-soccer23-2008jun23,0,865903.story)
Iraq, Politics, 6/23/2008
Algeria chooses new prime minister - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062301578.html)
Algeria, Politics, 6/23/2008
Top member of Islamist group wounded in Lebanon blast - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080622/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonunrestpalestinian_080622184215;_ylt=AvaQ8YdzRs0AKxZzM.DDY8OaOrgF)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/23/2008
Saudi Arabia willing to increase crude output, minister says - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-oil23-2008jun23,0,6473287.story)
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Economics, 6/23/2008
China demolishes mosque for not supporting Olympics: group - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062300220.html)
Regional-China, Politics, 6/23/2008
Tensions rise between Tibetans, Chinese Muslims - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-muslims23-2008jun23,0,6800977.story)
Regional-China, Politics, 6/23/2008
The Saturday Profile: For Yemen’s Leader, a Balancing Act Gets Harder - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/21/world/middleeast/21saleh.html?ref=middleeast)
Yemen, Politics, 6/23/2008
U.N. Nuclear Team to Inspect Bombed Site in Syria - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062300284.html?hpid=moreheadlines)
Syria-UN, Politics, 6/23/2008
With a Word, Egyptians Leave It All to Fate - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/20/world/middleeast/20inshallah.html?ref=middleeast)
Egypt, Culture, 6/23/2008
U.S. Network Falters in Mideast Mission - washingtonpost.com - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/22/AR2008062201228.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/23/2008
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Bahrain's Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa called today for expansion of ties between regional countries and Iran based on understanding due to the vital role of security and stability in attaining sustainable development.
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Asked about proposals for a US interest section in Iran, as the US does in Cuba to represent the US interests after the US severed relations with Iran years ago, US Department Of State Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said today that "I saw a story or saw an op-ed alluding to that. I'm not aware of any plans to do so."
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