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Bethlehem celebrates Christmas as citizens pray for justice
The new head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Holy Land arrived today in Bethlehem on the annual Christmas procession from Jerusalem to Bethlehem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
journalists prevented from Arab free press forum
Authorities in Saudi Arabia, Syria and Tunisia prevented four Arab journalists and human rights activists from attending the Arab Free Press Forum, an annual gathering in Beirut, Lebanon organised by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) and "An-Nahar" newspaper.
Regional, Politics, 12/24/2008
British minister describes Israeli settlements as tyranny
British Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Bill Rammell toured the southern West Bank city of Hebron on Monday and called for removal of illegal Israeli settlements in the city.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 12/24/2008
No supplies enter Gaza
due to the shortage of wheat grain, all Gaza mills have been shut down, and more than half of Gaza's 47 bread bakeries have had to close.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Israeli forces arrests Neta Golan, co-founder of ISM
Neta Golan, an Israeli citizen and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), has been arrested by Israeli police while attempting to leave the Gaza Strip through the Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Hariri: Lebanon transparent and democratic elections should be held on schedule
Head of the Future Bloc in the Lebanese Parliament MP Saad Hariri called for transparent and democratic legislative elections to be held on time in Lebanon, and said while he supports a just peace between Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, Beirut will not engage in any direct negotiations with Israel to uphold national interests
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/24/2008
Egyptian speaker blocks anti-Iran statement over Palestinian issue
The draft statement criticized Iran for urging Egypt to open Rafah border point to Gaza Strip and help alleviate sufferings of 1.5 million Palestinians living under Israeli siege.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008
Bush: Middle East peace process made progress
US President George W. Bush acknowledged that peace negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians have been "a hard challenge," but the talks, though not completed, "have made a good deal of progress."
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iran and the US try to influence Arab states on nuclear issue
He said the West has invited the Arab states to join talks on Iran's peaceful nuclear activities with an aim of exerting more pressure on Iran
Regional-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iraqi parliament for expulsion of MKO Iranian group from Iraq
On the threshold of a landmark visit of the Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki to Iran, Head of Iraqi Parliament's National and Defense Commission Hadi al-Amiri yesterday urged the Iranian opposition group MKO, based in Iraq, to leave the country.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iranian diplomats remain in Iraqi jail
Iran's Ambassador to Iraq, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, said yesterday that there are no limits on the violation of prisoners' rights in Iraq by American troops.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iranian downgrades importance of opening US diplomatic mission
Iran's Majlis (parliament) speaker, Ali Larijani, on Sunday downgraded importance of opening US diplomatic mission in Tehran.
Iran-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
UK general critical of US decisions in Iraq
Former British Army Chief General Sir Mike Jackson has attacked UK and US failures in Iraq, accusing the US of "appalling" decision making during the Iraq war.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/24/2008
UK court delay Iraqi prisoners transfer
Britain's high court has blocked the hand over of the last Iraqi prisoners held in the custody of UK troops pending the outcome of a final appeal on December 29.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/24/2008
US: Blackwater indictments show commitment to rule of law
The US Department of Justice has brought criminal charges against five American private security contractors following a 2007 incident that continues to shape the future of relations between Iraq and the United States.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
Seminar on Islamic charter of human rights opens
Topics for discussion in the one-day event included Islamic human rights charter, evaluating the past and prospects of future, Muslim countries' strategies on human rights
Regional, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iran's stand on United Arab Emirates dispute over islands unchanged
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said on Monday that Iran's stands on the three disputed islands between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, called the Greater Tunb, the Lesser Tunb and Abu Mousa in the Persian Gulf, is absolutely unchangeable.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008
B'Tselem: 58% of Ofra's land is Palestinian
The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in The Occupied Territories (B'Tselem) revealed that 58% of the built up area of Ofra settlement is established on lands that are still registered under the names of their Palestinian owners; a further proof of the illegality of this colony.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Tel Aviv mayor denounces violation of Al-Bahr mosque
Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai denounced racist violation of Al-Bahr Mosque in Jaffa.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Europeans consider taking in Guantanamo inmates
The German government is considering plans to take in a number of foreign detainees held without legal charges by American authorities in the Guantanamo prison camp for more than six years.
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
Energy ministers from gas exporting countries meet
Western consuming countries have warned against formation of a "gas OPEC" alongside the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Regional, Economics, 12/24/2008
Cooperation talks of gas exporting countries not against anyone
Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said yesterday that gas exporters are key players in global system.
Regional, Economics, 12/24/2008
Iran to receive S-300 Russian missiles
Iran's Deputy Chairman of Parliamentary Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy said on Sunday that Iran will take delivery of S-300 air defense system from Russia soon.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008
Sentence of Islamophobic chants in football criticized
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) Wednesday endorsed concern expressed about the leniency of a court decision to only fine a football fans for chanting Islamophobic abuse against Egyptian striker Mido.
Regional-UK, Local, 12/24/2008
Darfur: military component of UN-African Union force reaches over 60 per cent
The 45 members of the Ethiopian Medium Transport Company that arrived in West Darfur will primarily support the distribution of cargo between sector logistics bases, the movement of bulk cargo, including water and fuel tankers
Sudan-UN, Politics, 12/24/2008
MasterCard Debit Card Services Introduced in Iraq
The private banking sector in Iraq is introducing MasterCard Incorporated debit card services as the country's economic development shows signs of gaining traction, according to a senior US Defense Department official in charge of business development in Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Economics, 12/24/2008
News from around the web:
Barrier-Breaking Bahraini Masters Diplomatic Scene: Nonoo Is First Jewish Ambassador From an Arab Nation - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/18/AR2008121803642.html)
Bahrain, Politics, 12/24/2008
Lebanon leaders put off reconciliation talks to New Year - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081222/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonpolitics_081222162738;_ylt=Aj6BSldOlspWCk6LSjlgxvCaOrgF)
Lebanon, Politics, 12/24/2008
Generation Faithful: In Booming Gulf, Some Arab Women Find Freedom in the Skies - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/22/world/middleeast/22abudhabi.html?ref=middleeast)
Gulf, Culture, 12/24/2008
Murr: Lebanese Army incapable of absorbing Hizbullah's assets - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=98677)
Lebanon, Politics, 12/24/2008
Syrian diplomats report to work at embassy - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=98648)
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iraqi parliament ousts speaker, OKs non-US troops - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/23/AR2008122300630.html)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008
In Iraq, transfer-of-power committees have yet to take shape - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq-transition24-2008dec24,0,5731621.story)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008
Bush Defends Iraq War During a Farewell Visit - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/14/AR2008121400504.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
UN recognizes end of mandate of multinational force in Iraq - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081222/wl_mideast_afp/iraqun_081222220340;_ylt=AgA_QJvEOvVWJ_wYHm6vMkGaOrgF)
Iraq-UN, Politics, 12/24/2008
Official Report Faults Iraq Reconstruction - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/14/AR2008121401899.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
Mashhadani: Iraq's firebrand parliament speaker - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081222/wl_mideast_afp/iraqpoliticsmashhadani_081222181638;_ylt=AqvLjEVPRUAM2zqHUvFYZemaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008
Ethnic Divide in Iraqi City a Test for Nation - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/19/AR2008121903885.html)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008
Talabani says Iraqi Kurds aim to stop rebel attacks - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/turkeykurdsunrestiraniraqpolitics_081223155027;_ylt=AvVRvkYLkXH5p12A5wDKFtqaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008
Charges Dismissed in Iraq Against Ministry Detainees - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/world/middleeast/23iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iraqi PM due in Turkey for talks on Kurdish rebels - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081224/wl_mideast_afp/turkeyiraqdiplomacy_081224112257;_ylt=Aqosm9uRZhLxHZ5.e0bLcjuaOrgF)
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iraq says power grid not fully restored until 2011 - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/iraqenergyelectricity_081223194742;_ylt=ApMaXFutAKO5lK9SQ7Kzn.uaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iraqi Justice System Is Faulted - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/world/middleeast/16iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008
In Baghdad, a Pause for Beauty - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/14/AR2008121402625.html)
Iraq, Local, 12/24/2008
Pentagon Memo: Redefining the Role of the U.S. Military in Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/22/washington/22combat.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
Iranian Resistance Group Criticizes Iraq’s Efforts to Expel It - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/world/middleeast/23muj.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
At Iraqi border outpost, signs of improving ties with Iran - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1222/p07s02-wome.html)
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008
The Saturday Profile: Once a Political Riser, an Israeli Challenges His Country’s Identity - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/20/world/middleeast/20burg.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Palestinian Forces Dilute Hebron’s Volatile Brew - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/26/world/middleeast/26hebron.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Bethlehem adapts to life in shadow of Israeli wall - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/24/AR2008122400214.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Hamas Orders Fighters to Hold Fire, Says Truce With Israel Could Be Renewed - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/22/AR2008122202388.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
U.N. Rights Investigator Expelled by Israel - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/world/middleeast/16mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 12/24/2008
West Bank barrier is a model for war on terror: Olmert - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictbarrier_081223181040;_ylt=ArClwzJaxqFG1mAUYR6w0JWaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Israeli Court Orders Revision of West Bank Barrier Route - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/world/middleeast/16israel.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Israeli leaders 'to topple Hamas' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7794577.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008
Rift Divides Somalia's Top Leaders - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98584969)
Somalia, Politics, 12/24/2008
Threats On The Sea: A View From A French Warship - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98647675)
Somalia, Politics, 12/24/2008
EU parliament head presses Arabs to allow churches - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/saudieurightsreligionchristianity_081223202159;_ylt=Ai1wf3b7bYK0MFTsBsgqxMmaOrgF)
Regional-European Union, Politics, 12/24/2008
U.S. Efforts to Extradite Terrorism Suspects Founder: Al-Qaeda Suspects Remain in Britain Years After Arrests - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/20/AR2008122002096.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
Jordan seeks to tackle serious child labour problem - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081224/wl_mideast_afp/jordanchildlaboureconomy_081224063546;_ylt=An2cntQLuKHd2.J1TVviI5aaOrgF)
Jordan, Politics, 12/24/2008
Syria's own 'war on terror' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7778951.stm)
Syria, Politics, 12/24/2008
Pope to visit Holy Land in May - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/mideastvaticanpope_081223124433;_ylt=AmwdWuo_mAR2E3Bgu_xlJTqaOrgF)
Palestine-Vatican, Politics, 12/24/2008
Jordanian Students Rebel, Embracing Conservative Islam - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/24/world/middleeast/24jordan.html?ref=middleeast)
Jordan, Culture, 12/24/2008
Bush pushes Persian Gulf nuclear agreement - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1223/p02s01-usfp.html)
Gulf-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008
Oil steady near $39 as investors eye bad US news - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/23/AR2008122300604.html)
Regional, Economics, 12/24/2008
Sexy secrets of the Syrian souk - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7786564.stm)
Syria, Local, 12/24/2008
Saudi Arabia to invest billions in public works - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-saudi-stimulus24-2008dec24,0,3621914.story)
Saudi Arabia, Economics, 12/24/2008
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"Lebanon chose its first ambassador to Syria, the latest step toward normalizing relations" the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said on Monday that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is to visit Iran next week, saying relations are "very friendly" and that cooperation, particularly in the area of economy, is "growing."
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Bahrain reaffirmed Iran's right to use nuclear technology for peaceful means, Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmad al-Khalifa said in a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Bahrain Hossein Amir- Abdollahian, adding "Bahrain has always underscored the need for producing nuclear energy by all world countries, including Iran." Bahrain's stand is against any tension in the region, he said.
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Saudi Arabian Justice Minister Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ebrahim Al Sheikh in a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Riyadh Mohammad Hosseini called for expansion of cooperation between Tehran and Riyadh, with Iran's ambassador saying that the enemies, by focusing on a number of differences between Shiite and Sunni Muslims, are trying to weaken the Islamic unity.
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