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US military raid inside Syria's border
An American helicopter-borne troops from Iraq on Sunday launched an assault on a residential area in the Syrian village of al-Sukkiraya which lies just eight kilometres from the border. Eight civilians were reportedly killed in the attack.
Syria-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Mubarak discusses with Abbas momentum in the peace process
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak conferred yesterday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on ways of reactivating the Arab peace initiative and the Egyptian efforts to achieve reconciliation among different Palestinian factions.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 10/28/2008
Mottaki: Iran regards stability of Lebanon as its own
Mottaki made the remark in a meeting with the visiting former president of Lebanon Emile Lahoud who arrived in Iran on an invitation of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 10/28/2008
Lahoud: Iran, Syria back Lebanon
Former Lebanese president Emile Lahoud said today that only Iran and Syria have supported Lebanese resistance against Israeli aggression.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 10/28/2008
US and Iranian view on the US-Iraq military agreement
Iran's Majlis (parliament) speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the US security agreement with Iraq is an example of American capitulation.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Germany stresses mounting global foreign policy role of Persian Gulf countries
Talking to the press after her meeting with the king of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Merkel hailed the readiness of Persian Gulf countries to find a solution for the international financial crisis.
Bahrain-Germany, Politics, 10/28/2008
Lukits: Our Goal is to help building Palestinian state
He explained "looking into any functioning penal system, we find that the rule of law, law and order, criminal justice are a continuum, which we are increasingly concerned about, because the system is still not working, despite all investments."
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 10/28/2008
Lack of mutual trust main obstacle to north-south peace in Sudan
A lack of mutual trust between the signatories remains the main challenge to implementing the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended the long-running north-south civil war in Sudan, says a new United Nations report released today.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 10/28/2008
Progress in Darfur undermined by ongoing conflict
The United Nations and African Union are making good progress in the deployment of their joint peacekeeping force in Darfur but the war-wracked region of western Sudan remains beset by deadly fighting, the displacement of civilians, banditry and human rights abuses, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council today.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 10/28/2008
Poland removes all its military from Iraq
At the start of the Iraq military operation, around 2,500 Polish soldiers were deployed in Iraq, however that number dwindled recently to 900.
Iraq-Poland, Politics, 10/28/2008
Israel's occupation arrests 8 citizens including child in West Bank
Meantime, American Consul General in Jerusalem, Jake Walles said on Monday that settler attacks against innocent Palestinian Farmers during the Olive Harvesting Season are unacceptable.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/28/2008
US hawk alliance breaking down, says former President Nixon aide
Professor Robert Crane, national security advisor to former US president Richard Nixon, also said America's ambition to dominate the world is reaching its end as the country and its European allies are strictly grappling with financial woes resulting from the so-called war on terror.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
UK toughens rules to exclude so-called extremists
UK Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today announced new measures to prevent individuals who "foster extremism or hate" entering the UK.
Regional-UK, Politics, 10/28/2008
Gazprom supports formation of Iran-Russia-Qatar gas exporting group
Senior Iranian, Qatari and Russian energy officials began their first tripartite meeting on gas cooperation in Tehran on October 21
Qatar-Iran-Russia, Economics, 10/28/2008
Islamic finance explored in world economic crisis
"Islamic finance, with its emphasis on asset backed transactions, offers one such prospect. The time is opportune for the UK to investigate how Islamic finance can contribute towards overcoming the many challenges posed by the current credit crunch," Bari said.
Regional-UK, Economics, 10/28/2008
Books on Imam Mousa Sadr published
The book "Ali Was Monotheist Only" is one of the publications featuring his speech in Persian language in Kashan, Isfahan province. "Justice in Islam" covers his lecture in Arabic language
Lebanon, Religion, 10/28/2008
Nearly 1b people hungry worldwide, UN human rights expert says
Regional, Economics, 10/28/2008
News from around the web:
Rival Lebanese leaders stage rare meeting - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081027/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonpolitics_081027120149;_ylt=AlcNLiZcTSQhORQsLzopuE6aOrgF)
Lebanon, Politics, 10/28/2008
Iraqi Cabinet Authorizes Reopening of U.S. Talks - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102801037.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Iraqi cabinet agrees changes to U.S. security deal - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102800810.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Iraq Security Pact Highlights Battle Between U.S., Iran - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/27/AR2008102702735.html)
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Rejection of Oil Law and Move to Create Tribal Councils Add to Tensions With Kurds - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/28/world/middleeast/28iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 10/28/2008
U.S. Cedes Control Over Iraq's Once-Bloody 'Triangle of Death' - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/23/AR2008102300218.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Barzani says Iraq-US security pact dominates his talks with Rice - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081028/wl_mideast_afp/iraqusdiplomacymilitary_081028233322;_ylt=AtHPynBt1PjV9N7zpj01KvCaOrgF)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Fractures in Iraq City as Kurds and Baghdad Vie - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/28/world/middleeast/28mosul.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 10/28/2008
Iraqi Christians' fear of exile - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7696242.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 10/28/2008
A Grim Ritual at the Baghdad Morgue - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/26/AR2008102602381.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/28/2008
Turkish warplanes bomb Kurdish bases in N. Iraq - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102801341.html)
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 10/28/2008
UN proposes more representation for Iraqi minorities - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081027/wl_mideast_afp/iraqpoliticsvote_081027120728;_ylt=Apn_wJfiaIgXFxw3c4CDW2maOrgF)
Iraq-UN, Politics, 10/28/2008
A New Breed Grabs Reins in Anbar: U.S.-Backed Sheiks Reshaping Own Areas and, Potentially, the Future of Iraq - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/20/AR2008102003538.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/28/2008
As Iraq's Oil Flows Freely, Profits Are Stuck in Bureaucracy - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/16/AR2008101603800.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/28/2008
A Puzzle Over Prisoners as Iraqis Take Control - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/25/world/middleeast/25detain.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
$100-million Iraq sewer project a failure, report says - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-sewer27-2008oct27,0,4799210.story)
Iraq, Politics, 10/28/2008
IRAQ UPDATES HUSSEIN-ERA AIR FORCE - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1027/p06s01-wogn.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Abbas, Saudi king meet - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081028/wl_mideast_afp/palestiniansaudidiplomacy_081028194250;_ylt=AvYeRZurLCoROqD5t4sUcAyaOrgF)
Palestine-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/28/2008
Hamas says W. Bank arrests could harm unity talks - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102801265.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/28/2008
Britain urges Israel to halt settlements - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081028/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictbritainjordandiplomacy_081028144900;_ylt=ApddnUQ6E9Qp7vYF9Qwtt3qaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 10/28/2008
Palestinian soccer team finally feels at home - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-soccer27-2008oct27,0,2111088.story)
Palestine, Politics, 10/28/2008
Elections must be held, Israel decides - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-israel28-2008oct28,0,4208243.story)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/28/2008
Peace talks on hold as Israel prepares for February 10 vote - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081028/wl_mideast_afp/mideastpoliticsisrael_081028165032)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/28/2008
Egypt sheikh backs women's right to beat husbands - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081027/wl_mideast_afp/egyptreligionhealthwomenabuse_081027142542;_ylt=Arc2T9bRObSwIvez7vkeKGaaOrgF)
Egypt, Culture, 10/28/2008
Lebanon charges 34 over Tripoli attacks - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081028/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonunresttripoliarrest_081028190753;_ylt=AruHZieRTijLAHoV5_DgvduaOrgF)
Lebanon, Politics, 10/28/2008
Saudis Charge 991 With Terrorism - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/22/world/middleeast/22saudi.html?ref=middleeast)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/28/2008
Lebanese City's Strife Reflects 2 Conflicts: Tripoli Rocked by Internal Rifts and Mideast Proxy War - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/21/AR2008102102644.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 10/28/2008
U.S. Resupplies Lebanon Military to Stabilize Ally - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/26/world/middleeast/26lebanon.html?ref=middleeast)
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Hard-line Sudan politician may hold key to Darfur conflict - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-sudan26-2008oct26,0,3034326.story)
Sudan, Politics, 10/28/2008
UAE banks step up pressure on Iranian firms: report - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081027/wl_mideast_afp/iranuaepoliticstradesanctions_081027113318;_ylt=Atfxgg_n4k6dL41zqD8hDT.aOrgF)
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 10/28/2008
Al-Qaeda Web Forums Abruptly Taken Offline: Separately, Sunnis and Shiites Wage Online War - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/17/AR2008101703367.html)
Regional, Politics, 10/28/2008
Oil falls despite production cuts - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7687944.stm)
Regional, Economics, 10/28/2008
Judge tosses detainee confession citing torture - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102803058.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/28/2008
Yemen: Group Cites Arbitrary Arrests - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/25/world/middleeast/25briefs-GROUPCITESAR_BRF.html?ref=middleeast)
Yemen, Politics, 10/28/2008
5 Chinese engineers are slain in Sudan - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-hostages28-2008oct28,0,5418972.story)
Sudan-China, Local, 10/28/2008
Iran sets up new naval base near the Gulf - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081028/wl_mideast_afp/iranmilitarybase_081028181042;_ylt=AiGxA07dNxHO.NHO7gB2lDyaOrgF)
Regional-Iran, Politics, 10/28/2008
Islamists stone Somali woman to death for adultery - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102801142.html)
Somalia, Local, 10/28/2008
Kuwait traders walk out again as Gulf share slide goes on - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081027/wl_mideast_afp/stocksgulf_081027131049;_ylt=Ammsp0S8ivhAOAaYSpnCw4eaOrgF)
Kuwait, Economics, 10/28/2008
Dubai property bucks global trend - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7693614.stm)
United Arab Emirates, Economics, 10/28/2008
Dubai appeals court to consider beach sex case Nov 18 - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081027/wl_mideast_afp/uaedubaibritaintrial_081027151637;_ylt=Alg.gYK00Bi8KsiChL0TTAuaOrgF)
United Arab Emirates, Local, 10/28/2008
Copper ruins in Jordan bolster biblical record of King Solomon - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-sci-solomon28-2008oct28,0,1332762.story)
Jordan, Local, 10/28/2008
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The 255th death due to lack of medical treatment resulting from the siege on Gaza passed away, Monday. Medical sources in Gaza said that Ahmed Al-Shafey 76, from the city of Gaza, passed away after suffering for a long time from untreated kidney disease. He was unable to get proper medical care outside the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli siege. Thus the number of the Israeli closure victims mounted, so far, to 255.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi yesterday ruled out media report that US President George W. Bush has sent a letter to Iran to normalize relations. Reports quoted Israeli newspaper Haaretz that Bush has communicated with Iran to normalize relations.
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Devastating floods in Yemen which left many people dead.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said today that Iran and the Arab Gulf Arab states are determined to boost mutual ties as well as collective cooperation. In a meeting with visiting Secretary-General of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Abdul Rahman al-Attiyah, Mottaki said that cooperation between Iran and neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf has had upward trend.
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