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Freedom and its absence in Lebanon and the USA
The Lebanese elections are due to be held shortly, and emotions are high by many Lebanese who see great stake in who wins and looses
Regional, Analysis, 6/1/2009
Maharat Foundation launches report on the status of freedom of speech and
The journalists were critical of their work circumstances and complained about the lack of freedom in their institutions
Lebanon, Politics, 6/1/2009
Obama seeks enhanced engagement with the Middle East
Obama begins his trip June 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for consultations with King Abdullah on issues including the Middle East peace process, energy and terrorism
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/1/2009
Writer and journalist Kilo released in Syria
Reporters Without Borders spoke of the writer and journalist Michel Kilo's being released at 11 p.m. (local time) on 19 May 2009 from the Damascus headquarters of the intelligence services, where he had been held and interrogated for the previous five days.
Syria, Politics, 6/1/2009
Previously abducted Egyptian blogger harassed by police
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) spoke of the threats by State Security agents to blogger Dia Eddin Gad, owner of the blog "Angry voice"
Egypt, Politics, 6/1/2009
Harassment of pro-Hamas journalists by West Bank security
harassment of pro-Hamas journalists by West Bank security services, in particular the arrests of Al-Aqsa TV cameraman Oussid Amarena and "Filasteen" bureau chief Mustapha Sabri in the past 11 days
Palestine, Politics, 6/1/2009
Israel stunned at US firmness on freezing settlements
"Tensions between the USA and Israel are growing after the US administration's demand that Israel completely freeze construction in all Jewish colonies in the West Bank," Haaretz Israeli daily said, Sunday.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/1/2009
Iran views on Lebanon elections and US policy
Iran's Minister of Foreign affairs said today "we have waited till today, and are still patiently waiting to see new US government's practical steps (in right direction)."
Lebanon-Iran-USA, Politics, 6/1/2009
Blair questioned on work as Middle East envoy
The committee warned that the projects must facilitate the creation of a viable contiguous Palestinian state, while criticizing the continuing expansion of illegal Israeli settlement. The Quartet was also criticized for not pressing Israel to ease its inhuman siege of Gaza.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 6/1/2009
Sarkozy : Palestinian state is a 'legitimate right'
Sarkozy told the official UAE's news agency WAM, 'no one would think seriously about peace in the Middle East without giving the Palestinians a state they have been persevering for years. It is their legitimate right.'
Palestine-Israel-France, Politics, 6/1/2009
News from around the web:
Berri: Lebanese will show support for Resistance - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=102529)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/1/2009
Rival Lebanon camps postpone defence talks - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090601/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonvotedefence_20090601130143;_ylt=ArrPF_s0Krw9pk7LJ23yao2aOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJxcGRub3RuBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MDYwMS9sZWJhbm9udm90ZWRlZmVuY2UEcG9zAzEzBHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA3JpdmFsbG)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/1/2009
In Lebanon’s Patchwork, a Focus on Armenians’ Political Might - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/world/middleeast/26armenians.html?ref=middleeast)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/1/2009
Major security plan drawn up for election day - Baroud - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=102526)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/1/2009
Lebanese elections: When faking democracy works - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=102524)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/1/2009
U.S. Weighs Tactics on Israeli Settlement - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/01/us/01prexy.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/1/2009
Palestinian Authority Forces Battle Hamas Fighters in West Bank; 6 Killed - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/31/AR2009053100326.html)
Palestine, Politics, 6/1/2009
Netanyahu defies Obama call for settlement freeze - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/01/AR2009060102035.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/1/2009
Iraqi lawmakers demand halt to Kuwait reparations - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090601/wl_mideast_afp/iraqunrestkuwait_20090601205440;_ylt=Agso1Yeg5u4CCJysNLzaYMuaOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJvZGo0NW9pBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MDYwMS9pcmFxdW5yZXN0a3V3YWl0BHBvcwMxNwRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNpcmFxaWxhd21h)
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 6/1/2009
Kurds begin exporting oil in boost Iraqi revenues and their political clout - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ml-iraq-oil-exports,1,3071497.story)
Iraq, Politics, 6/1/2009
Allotting of Iraqi Oil Rights May Stoke Hostility - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/29/world/middleeast/29kirkuk.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 6/1/2009
In Iraq, Assertive Parliament Emerges Under New Speaker - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/26/AR2009052603226.html)
Iraq, Politics, 6/1/2009
Hezbollah Says It Is Talking to European Union and I.M.F. - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/28/world/middleeast/28lebanon.html?ref=middleeast)
Lebanon-European Union, Politics, 6/1/2009
Justice Dept. Backs Saudi Royal Family on 9/11 Lawsuit - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/30/us/politics/30families.html?ref=middleeast)
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 6/1/2009
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