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Abbas: Israel does not want peace
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed yesterday that "we are now convinced, especially after Israel's aggression on the Gaza Strip, that Israel does not want peace."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Israel continues with three air strikes on Gaza border with Egypt
Israel continued with three air strikes on Gaza border with Egypt early today. Israel stopped trucks carrying food supplies in Rafah border crossing.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
The Palestinian -Israeli 'Sharm Al-Sheikh Fact Finding Committee Report'
Sharm Al-Sheikh Fact Finding Committee, headed by George Mitchell, was formed in Sharm Al-Shaikh's Middle East Peace Conference in October 2000, to look into the reasons of the ignition of Al-Aqsa Intifada in Palestine in 2000
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Claims of extra-judicial attacks by Hamas on Palestinians in Gaza
The Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported that The Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR) expressed its deep concern following verified information documented by its Gaza Program on attacks committed against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Israel must allow full access to aid Gaza: UN
A top UN humanitarian official yesterday called on Israel to immediately open up crossing points into Gaza for full access for massive relief aid and reconstruction supplies following its devastating three-week offensive against Hamas militants.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 1/28/2009
German Jewish leader equates criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism
Deputy head of Germany's Central Council of Jews Dieter Graumann equated any criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism.
Palestine-Israel-Germany, Politics, 1/28/2009
Mubarak meets Solona over Gaza
The talks also underlined that actions taken at the current stage should focus on three points; brokering a truce between the Palestinians and Israelis, reaching a Palestinian-Palestinian reconciliation
Egypt-Palestine-European Union, Politics, 1/28/2009
US envoy for strong Gaza cease-fire
A lasting Gaza cease-fire must be based on an end to arms smuggling to Hamas and a reopening of blockaded borders, says George Mitchell, US special envoy for Middle East peace.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/28/2009
Israeli massacres effects on counter-terrorism efforts
British government efforts to counter terrorism have been set back by Israel's latest massacre of more than 1,300 Palestinians in Gaza, UK Security and Counter-terrorism Minister, Lord West has warned.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 1/28/2009
Yusuf Islam releases song for the children of Gaza
Renowned musician Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens) released, Monday, a charity song from which all proceeds will be donated to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and Save the Children to aid children and families in the Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Egyptian diplomat summoned by Iran
Iran's strong protest to Egyptian government's reluctance to issue the necessary licenses for the Iranian ship to approach the Gaza Strip to deliver its aid supply to the people of Gaza.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2009
Palestinian warns of exploiting Jerusalem issue in Israeli elections
A member of Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) Jihad Abu Znaid, warned about the Israeli parties' intentions to exploit the Jerusalem issue and the population in their electoral propaganda.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Ahmadi-Nejad: Breaking Holocaust box cuts Zionism's vein
Fredrick Toben said the Holocaust in western culture is a pivotal issue and anybody denying it will be sentenced to prison terms. "Anybody in the West questioning Holocaust is imprisoned and forced to change his ideas."
Israel-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2009
Obama speaks of American partnership in Middle East
US President Barack Obama says that the United States "offers a hand of friendship" to the Middle East and broader Muslim world and wants a new relationship firmly rooted in mutual respect and mutual interests. "What you'll see is someone who is listening," he said.
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/28/2009
Saudi political activist released from prison
they welcomed the release on 10 January 2009 of leading reformist and academic Professor Matrook Al-Faleh, who had been held without charge since 19 May 2008, apparently for his writings and activism in support of political prisoners in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/28/2009
Early voting in Iraq's provincial elections
As Iraq's police, military, detainees and hospital-bound cast early ballots today, the top United Nations envoy hailed the orderly beginning of the strife-beset country's governorate, or provincial, council elections to be held across the country on 31 January.
Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2009
Hariri: Upcoming elections are 'primary line' of defense for Lebanon
March 14 coalition remains solid ahead of legislative elections and will stand candidates throughout Lebanon, describing the polls as decisive and "a primary line" in the defense of Lebanon
Lebanon, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iran's response to Obama for improving ties
US President Barack Obama said that the new US Administration will seek greater diplomatic engagement with Iran.
Iran-USA, Politics, 1/28/2009
US Diplomat: claim about WMDs in Iraq a blunder
US ambassador to Russia, John Beyrle said yesterday that claims by the White House about the existence of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq, which served as a pretext for invasion on the country in 2003, was a big blunder.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iranian asks France's independence on MKO group
An Iranian lawmaker today urged France to relinquish any political pressure to remove name of the Iraq based - Mujahideen Khalq Organization (MKO) out of the terrorist groups' list and keep up its independent position. Iran considers the group to be terrorist.
Iraq-Iran-European Union, Politics, 1/28/2009
Concern over passage of media regulation law in UAE
ANHRI feels that this has been done without regard for differing opinions and a total rejection of concerned media professionals and interested parties within the community.
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 1/28/2009
Darfur tense after recent eruption of fighting
A senior United Nations peacekeeping official briefed the Security Council today on Sudan's war-ravaged Darfur region, where the security situation remains tense following fighting between various rebel groups and the Government.
Sudan, Politics, 1/28/2009
UAE - Iran sensitivities escalate
Iranian parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over what is viewed as mistreatment of Iranian nationals upon their arrival in UAE airports.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iran able to export uranium
Veteran Iranian diplomat Mahmoud-Mehdi Soltani said yesterday that Iran is capable enough to export uranium.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 1/28/2009
On the battle against pirates in Somalia
Regional States, countries patrolling the pirate-infested waters off Somalia, and United Nations agencies are set to adopt an agreement this week to reinforce the fight against a scourge that has seen dozens of ships held for ransom in recent years, including vessels carrying UN food aid for millions of hungry Somalis.
Somalia, Politics, 1/28/2009
News from around the web:
Riots erupt after arrest of Bahraini Shiites - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090128/wl_mideast_afp/bahrainunrestshiites_20090128190046;_ylt=AnU_a73jrRfXAwTpzz__HZ6aOrgF)
Bahrain, Politics, 1/28/2009
Tunisian court jails 22 on terrorism charges: lawyer - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012801297.html)
Tunisia, Politics, 1/28/2009
No Home to Return to in Gaza: 15,000 Still Living In Crowded Shelters - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012203925.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
For Children of Gaza, Scars to Last a Lifetime: Many Fear That Young Will Suffer Psychological Effects of War for Decades - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/25/AR2009012502049.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Israel vows to defend soldiers against calls for war crimes inquiries - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-gaza26-2009jan26,0,2328336.story)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
In pummeled Gaza, Hamas recoups - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0126/p01s01-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Hamas says no unity talks while Fatah holds prisoners - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090127/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictgazaegyptfatahdiplomacy_20090127175104;_ylt=Ap7Spmc4VEDW9PEhJuu3vwGaOrgF)
Palestine, Politics, 1/28/2009
US doctors face challenges in crippled Gaza - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012800252.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Gaza tunnels buzz again despite strikes - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0129/p07s01-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
France summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza incident - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090128/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictgazafranceisrael_20090128191522;_ylt=AmxBTSTCOzEtoujI9z4ig7yaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel-France, Politics, 1/28/2009
Rights group seeks probe of Gaza - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090127/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictgazaunrights_20090127191422;_ylt=ArZwb1A7mhULfqHtQvaI9ySaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Hamas to Start Paying Gaza Residents Compensation and Reconstruction Aid - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/23/world/middleeast/23mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
EU envoy lays Gaza blame on Hamas - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7851545.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2009
Vatican is unflinching on Holocaust-denier - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-pope-jews28-2009jan28,0,7266596.story)
Palestine-Israel-Vatican, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iraqi voters show preference for can-do over creed - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0123/p01s01-wome.html)
Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iraqi Voters Getting a Taste of Retail Politics: Candidates for Provincial Seats Reach Out to Public With Posters, T-Shirts and Jingles - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012104234.html)
Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2009
Arabs, Kurds take their fight to polls - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq-mosul25-2009jan25,0,6259422.story)
Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iraqis skeptical about politicians ahead of vote - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq-voters26-2009jan26,0,6095025.story)
Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2009
Divisions Threaten Fair Election in Iraqi Province - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/world/middleeast/27diyala.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iraq Election Highlights Ascendancy of Tribes: In Anbar, Clans Are Coddled, Cultivated - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/24/AR2009012402051.html)
Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iraq sends Syria first ambassador in decades - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012801004.html)
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 1/28/2009
Iraqi courts to decide fate of America's detainees - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0129/p01s01-wome.html)
Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2009
US troops die in Iraq air crash - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7850737.stm)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/28/2009
Egypt attacks Iran and allies in Arab world - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012801184.html)
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2009
Syria approves first Lebanese ambassador to Damascus - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090127/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonsyriadiplomacy_20090127134526;_ylt=Aq2uIR4U4OpaB3Uuc1QC5LCaOrgF)
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 1/28/2009
9 Alumni of Saudi Program for Ex-Jihadists Are Arrested - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/world/middleeast/27saudi.html?ref=middleeast)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/28/2009
Saudi hails Obama's stance towards Arab world - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090127/wl_mideast_afp/mideastusdiplomacysaudi_20090127184557;_ylt=Ameff_jAfi0_lUlrNSTb7buaOrgF)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/28/2009
Assad cautiously optimistic about relations with US - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090126/wl_mideast_afp/mideastsyriausdiplomacy_20090126202047;_ylt=Aqsciu5ZnO2scwz_cThc6MmaOrgF)
Syria-USA, Politics, 1/28/2009
Kuwait MPs urge action to avoid economic "collapse" - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090128/wl_mideast_afp/financeeconomykuwait_20090128193340;_ylt=AorL9164byOjmJjgmRBzEeeaOrgF)
Kuwait, Economics, 1/28/2009
Hard times nothing new for Lebanese designers - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090128/lf_afp/lifestylefashionfrancelebanon_20090128195918;_ylt=ApIIIs_1.7Y8p7IFCVkqvQiaOrgF)
Lebanon, Economics, 1/28/2009
Caring for Dubai's race camels - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7840356.stm)
United Arab Emirates, Local, 1/28/2009
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