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Iraq - US security agreement initial approval
The Iraqi cabinet yesterday approved a security agreement with the USA that calls for a full withdrawal of the American forces from the country by the end of 2011.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Abbas: No partial peace agreements to be made
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said today that Israel had decided to release 250 Palestinian prisoners before Al-Adha Holiday and affirmed the necessity of a continued ceasefire between the Gaza Strip and Israel, to help ease the suffering of Palestinian citizens in Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Palestinians denied press freedom, official
Representative of Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) today said that Palestinian newspapers are prevented from publishing the truth.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Israel kills four Palestinians, Gaza humanitarian crisis
Hamas said that Israel is violating the ceasefire. Aid agencies say Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis if Israel's blockade continues.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Israel forbid Muslims to enter the Ibrahimi Mosque
Hebron Rehabilitation Committee (HRC) denounced today the Israeli Occupation Authorities decision to forbid Muslims from entering Al-Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron on Friday and Saturday, November 21-22 2008 to enable Jewish settlers to perform their rituals on the
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
PLO representative in Lebanon vows dialogue regardless of obstacles
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) representative in Lebanon Abbas Zaki vowed to press ahead with efforts to resume inter-Palestinian dialogue aimed at unifying Palestinian ranks, regardless of the "refusal" of Hamas.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iran's new missile is for deterrence: minister
Iran's Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Force Rear Admiral Morteza Saffari said today that forces under his command are ready to repel any threat in the Persian Gulf.
Iran-Regional-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Ahmadi-Nejad's letter to Obama covers key issues
As for the establishment of a US interest section in Iran, Hosseini said, "If the request comes from official channels in the US, Iranian officials will follow it up."
Iran-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iraq: UN official welcomes creation of human rights commission
The top United Nations official in Iraq today welcomed the country's establishment of an independent commission to promote and protect human rights.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/17/2008
Ahmadi-Nejad meets with Israeli-freed Lebanese
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said yesterday that Lebanon was a source of honor and respect for regional states for its victory over the Israeli forces during their 33-day war against Lebanon in 2006.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Saudi-UN interfaith conference condemned for presence of Israelis
Elham reiterated that the "Zionist regime" has a secular nature.
The issue of Judaism is completely different from Zionism, he said
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/17/2008
Concern over how UAE treats Iranian passengers
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi today called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to treat Iranian passengers well and with respect.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 11/17/2008
French court overturns Muslim marriage annulment
Regional-France, Local, 11/17/2008
News from around the web:
Dozens of protesting journalists arrested in Sudan - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111701855.html)
Sudan, Politics, 11/17/2008
Egyptian Judge Bans Coverage of Singer’s Murder Trial - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/18/world/middleeast/18egypt.html?ref=middleeast)
Egypt, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iraq Head, Top Cleric Back 2011 Exit by U.S.: Agreement Gives Pact Better Odds of Passing - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/15/AR2008111500679.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iran judiciary chief lauds US-Iraqi security pact - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111701907.html)
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Cleric Calls for Resistance to U.S. Presence in Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/world/middleeast/15iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iraq Quietly Dismisses Its Anticorruption Officials - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/18/world/middleeast/18maliki.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 11/17/2008
THE IRAQ WAR: Self-Sufficiency Still Eludes Domestic Security Forces - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/08/AR2008110801029.html)
Iraq, Politics, 11/17/2008
Partying the Night Away in Baghdad: Partying the Night Away in Baghdad - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111601845.html)
Iraq, Culture, 11/17/2008
Iraqi Soldier Reportedly Kills 2 G.I.’s - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/world/middleeast/13iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iraq Signs $3.5 Billion Deal for China to Develop Oil Field - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/12/world/middleeast/12crude.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-China, Politics, 11/17/2008
Mideast Negotiators Vow Talks Will Go On: Transitions in Israel, U.S. Spur Concerns - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/09/AR2008110902533.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Israeli troops face abuse trial - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7729378.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Israelis and Palestinians find peace on the playground - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111702837.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Jewish settlers given 72 hours to leave Hebron house - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081116/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictwestbanksettlercourt_081116145444;_ylt=Atc7cfBYQ6yp5lZedLfnGKGaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Oman sets up human rights body - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081117/wl_mideast_afp/omanrightscommission_081117192119;_ylt=AjAQ5VUiIhhqw7OiI2F4I5OaOrgF)
Oman, Politics, 11/17/2008
Bush calls Libya's Kadhafi: White House - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081117/wl_mideast_afp/uslibyabush_081117182101;_ylt=ApYDUARa6e31bPM1rojXTsiaOrgF)
Libya-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
New mayor offers Jerusalem a secular turn - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1113/p07s01-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Jerusalem's Mayoral Race Reflects the City's Troubled Times - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/09/AR2008110902156.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Worried West Bank settlers try wine and a bus tour - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111701909.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Kuwait Islamist MPs to quiz premier over Iran cleric - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081116/wl_mideast_afp/kuwaitpoliticsreligioniran_081116163425;_ylt=Asrcd2RevVEda84wLSK1dj.aOrgF)
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 11/17/2008
British FM says Syria 'essential' to Mideast stability - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081118/wl_mideast_afp/mideastsyriabritaindiplomacy_081118024544)
Syria-UK, Politics, 11/17/2008
Obama aide apologises to US-Arabs - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7729046.stm)
Regional-Israel-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Obama could change dynamics in the Arab world - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-essay16-2008nov16,0,3750642.story)
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Darfur rebels to go to Qatar for peace consultation - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111701311.html)
Sudan-Qatar, Politics, 11/17/2008
In Lebanon, puritanical Sunnis and a reputed playboy team up in politics - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-salafists17-2008nov17,0,5268378.story)
Lebanon, Politics, 11/17/2008
Saudi Arabia Seeks U.N. Platform to Promote Pluralism Abroad - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/12/world/middleeast/12nations.html?ref=middleeast)
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 11/17/2008
Saudis Cool to Israeli Overture - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/world/middleeast/14briefs-SAUDISCOOLTO_BRF.html?ref=middleeast)
Saudi Arabia-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Deprogramming Jihadists - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/magazine/09jihadis-t.html?ref=middleeast)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/17/2008
In the Shadow of a Long Past, Patiently Awaiting the Future - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/17/world/middleeast/17cairo.html?ref=middleeast)
Egypt, Politics, 11/17/2008
C.I.A. Chief Says Qaeda Is Extending Its Reach - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/washington/14intel.html?ref=middleeast)
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
ACLU criticizes replacement of retiring judge in Gitmo commission cases - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-cb-guantanamo-military-commissions,1,385356.story)
Regional-USA, Local, 11/17/2008
Archaeologists in Syria find remnants of 8th century church - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-sci-church15-2008nov15,0,3205680.story)
Syria, Local, 11/17/2008
Iraq earmarks $3 billion for Baghdad subway - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111700812.html)
Iraq, Economics, 11/17/2008
ElBaradei says Syria uranium traces not conclusive - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111701827.html)
Syria-UN, Politics, 11/17/2008
Bahraini prince sues pop star Jackson - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081117/wl_mideast_afp/entertainmentbritainbahrainmusiclegaljackson_081117181308;_ylt=AvUNW3NiSFPtZD.eP2.W.GqaOrgF)
Bahrain, Local, 11/17/2008
Somali pirates suspected of hijacking giant oil tanker - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-piracy18-2008nov18,0,4859021.story)
Somalia, Politics, 11/17/2008
Egypt: 4,300-Year-Old Pyramid Discovered - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/12/world/middleeast/12briefs-4300YEAROLDP_BRF.html?ref=middleeast)
Egypt, Local, 11/17/2008
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak arrived in New Delhi, India on a four day state visit. The two countries are expected to sign the extradition treaty besides several others agreements to boost their bilateral ties further.
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Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa's chief of staff Ambassador Hicham Youssef said Head of the Future Bloc in Parliament MP Saad Hariri's call for an Arab committee to investigate recent Syrian allegations regarding Fatah el-Islam have been taken seriously and that the issue is being handled through diplomatic contacts away from the media.
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Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman will visit Tehran, Iran, on November 24, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said on Monday.
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Iran and Turkey are to expand cooperation in gas field by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for developing 22, 23 and 24 phases of Southern Pars gas field by Turkey's investment, Permission for Turkmenistan gas transit from Iran to Turkey, transferring Iran's gas to Europe through Turkey territory for 35 billion cubic meters annually and construction of gas pipeline from Assalouyeh, south of Iran, to Turkey's border which is 1,850 kilometers.
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Iraq's Minister of Industries Fawzi Hariri said today that Iran is Iraq's top choice for investment in his country. On the sidelines of the Iran's First Exclusive Trade Fair in Baghdad, "Countries siding with Iraq during difficult times are the first priority for investment and on the same basis, Iran too is our priority for investment."
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