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Remembering an American that supported the Palestinian cause
About 20 years ago, a guy burned himself to demonstrate and bring attention to the Palestinian cause. I think the man was from Boston, and there was a brief mention of him on Ted Koppel's ABC News show Nightline.
Palestine-Israel, Editorial, 10/20/2009
UN Human Rights Council condemns Israel, endorsing Gaza war report,
The Human Rights Council on Friday strongly condemned a host of Israeli measures in the occupied Palestinian territory and called on both sides to implement the recommendations of a United Nations commission that found evidence that Israel and the Palestinians committed serious war crimes in the three-week Gaza war nine months ago.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 10/20/2009
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow concludes visit to Palestine
"Children here are deeply traumatized and terrified of what will happen next," Farrow said. "Homes, hospitals, schools and whole communities have been devastated. This is unacceptable and defies the principles of human rights, in particular the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and common decency."
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 10/20/2009
Germany urges Israel to take war crimes report very serious
German Foreign Ministry deputy spokesperson Andreas Peschke said it was "important to take this report very seriously."
Palestine-Israel-Germany, Politics, 10/20/2009
Haaretz: Israel pulls textbook over 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians in 1948
Israeli Ministry of Education has taken the unusual step of collecting all copies of the history textbook, "Nationalism: Building a State in the Middle East" which was published about two months ago by the Zalman Shazar Center, because of a passage alleging "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians during the 1948 war,the Israeli daily Haaretz reported Monday.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/20/2009
Jones reiterates US commitment to peace, Palestinian state
The US National Security Advisor, General James L. Jones, reiterated the Administration's commitment to establishing a Palestinian state and determination to move forward with peace talks.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
German, US activists urge pressure on Israel over Palestinian rights
"We are now three generations from the Holocaust. When people in the Arab world are saying it is wrong for the problems of European anti-Semitism to be settled on the basis of the exploitation of Palestinians and destruction of Palestinian nation... They are right," Joseph Gerson of the American Friends Service Committee said.
Palestine-Israel-Germany, Politics, 10/20/2009
King of Jordan: Palestinian-Israeli conflict a priority
Jordan's King Abdullah II called on the international community, especially the United States and Europe to make an immediate and effective effort to launch negotiations to achieve comprehensive peace, noting that Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a priority.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 10/20/2009
Obama meets King Abdullah: Prospect of an Arab-Israeli peace exists, but will require difficult choices
At a brief White House news conference April 21, Obama said that achieving a lasting peace and the creation of a Palestinian state requires resolution on the part of all involved parties.
Jordan-Regional-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
Obama praises democratic advances in Iraq, meets al-Maliki
The parliament is working to create a new law, but is finding the way ahead difficult and has postponed a vote on the law. Among other issues, the current law, used in the 2005 election, requires closed election lists
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
Hariri condemns Israeli breaches at meeting with new French Ambassador
At the meeting, the Prime Minister-designate condemned Israel's clear breach of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, by planting spying equipment in Lebanon and detonating them, and urged the international community to put an end to these breaches
Lebanon-Israel-France, Politics, 10/20/2009
Iran - Egypt ties stressed over support for the Palestinians
Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said the Hague-based International Criminal Court and other respective bodies should investigate the crimes Israel has systematically perpetrated against defenseless Palestinians.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 10/20/2009
US, EU accused of a state terrorism act in Iran
Iran's Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Ali Larijani strongly warned the US and European countries notably France against their support for terrorists.
Iran-Regional-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
Iran to start higher grade uranium if nuclear talks fail
Shirzadian said Iran will start enrichment of uranium at 20 percent level if the talks in Vienna fail to provide Iran's desired outcomes
Regional-UN, Politics, 10/20/2009
Sudan policy aims at ending genocide, implementing peace accord
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton unveiled a "comprehensive" US policy for resolving the conflicts in Sudan, focused on ending human rights abuses and genocide in the Darfur region, fully implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) and ensuring Sudan does not become a haven for violent extremists.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
ADC campaign exposing US organizations support against illegal settlement development
Each year billions of dollars are being funneled through American-based and registered non-profit organizations, also known as 501(c)(3)'s. Many of these organizations claim to be established for peaceful purposes, however through research conducted by ADC it was discovered that the resources are being used for programs, such as settlement development, that are outside of the organizations' mission
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
UK denies spying on Muslims
The British government Tuesday denied that one of its main counter-terrorism strategies is being used as a cover to carry out surveillance on the country's two million Muslim community, insisting there was clear guideline on sharing intelligence.
Regional-UK, Culture, 10/20/2009
UK 'license to kill' to private armies accusation
A protest demonstration was being held in central London Tuesday against UK government plan to allow private armies to effectively police themselves.
Regional-UK, Politics, 10/20/2009
News from around the web:
Goldstone rejects Israel protests - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8316770.stm)
Israel-Palestine, Politics, 10/20/2009
Israel wants law of war changed after damning UN Gaza report - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091020/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictgazaunisrael_20091020182811;_ylt=AtNQW9hbLFZnLmyNF2y.T_qaOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTMyc3N1bHA5BGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MTAyMC9taWRlYXN0Y29uZmxpY3RnYXphdW5pc3JhZWwEcG9zAzQEc2VjA3luX3BhZ2luYXRlX3N1bW1hcnlfb)
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 10/20/2009
Palestinian president to set Jan. election date - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/20/AR2009102002312.html)
Palestine, Politics, 10/20/2009
Fatah hits out at Hamas over stalled unity deal - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091019/wl_mideast_afp/mideastpalestinianpolitics_20091019112953;_ylt=AtMwTiO_8lVEHHMr_Ai3iaCaOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTMyYjl0dTZwBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MTAxOS9taWRlYXN0cGFsZXN0aW5pYW5wb2xpdGljcwRwb3MDMTYEc2VjA3luX3BhZ2luYXRlX3N1bW1hcnlfbG)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/20/2009
US must show Israel to blame for Mideast impasse: Palestinian - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091020/pl_afp/mideastdiplomacyus_20091020232440;_ylt=AttWWeO_TumLCkquqtCs2OGaOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJxajlrZGExBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MTAyMC9taWRlYXN0ZGlwbG9tYWN5dXMEcG9zAzE5BHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA3VzbXVzdHNob3dpcw)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
US and Israel stage major air defense exercise - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/20/AR2009102001593.html)
Israel-Regional-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
Iraqis defer vote on election law - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/19/AR2009101903479.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/20/2009
Iraqi Campus Is Under Gang’s Sway - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/20/world/middleeast/20university.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Education, 10/20/2009
Awakening leader's tale illustrates Iraq's volatility - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq-awakening18-2009oct18,0,770512.story)
Iraq, Politics, 10/20/2009
Insurgents Destroy 2 Bridges in Anbar: Attacks Pick Up In Western Iraq - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/17/AR2009101700690.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
Iraq cabinet ratifies oil deals - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8312249.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 10/20/2009
Yemen says army close to ending Shiite rebellion - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091020/wl_mideast_afp/yemenunrestshiite_20091020183101;_ylt=AjH2tCdSclpLr6cTHpD6ALCaOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJwNzlhNmFoBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MTAyMC95ZW1lbnVucmVzdHNoaWl0ZQRwb3MDMjUEc2VjA3luX3BhZ2luYXRlX3N1bW1hcnlfbGlzdARzbGsDeWVtZW5zYXl)
Yemen, Politics, 10/20/2009
Turkey and Syria Signal Improved Relations - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/world/europe/14turkey.html?ref=middleeast)
Syria-Tunisia, Politics, 10/20/2009
Hezbollah: Israel installed spy devices after 2006 war - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091019/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictlebanonisrael_20091019143110;_ylt=AlnbRpLhya4ZYWFJEuMn0EGaOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTM0bGhjdmttBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MTAxOS9taWRlYXN0Y29uZmxpY3RsZWJhbm9uaXNyYWVsBHBvcwMyMgRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFy)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/20/2009
Arab League chief eyes Egyptian presidency - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/20/AR2009102001292.html)
Egypt, Politics, 10/20/2009
World Digest: World Digest: Libyan Government Released 88 Repentant Islamist Militants - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/15/AR2009101503901.html)
Libya, Politics, 10/20/2009
Killed militants planned 'imminent' attack: Saudi - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091018/wl_mideast_afp/saudiqaedasecurity_20091018155035;_ylt=AsHULTXg_iMDkaRiFxY6oyOaOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJwbzFsMGQ3BGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MTAxOC9zYXVkaXFhZWRhc2VjdXJpdHkEcG9zAzEEc2VjA3luX3BhZ2luYXRlX3N1bW1hcnlfbGlzdARzbGsDa2lsbGVkbW)
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 10/20/2009
U.S. Sees Saudi Program as an Option for Yemeni Detainees - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/13/AR2009101303604.html)
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 10/20/2009
Saudi concern rises over Al Qaeda activity in Yemen - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/1019/p06s10-wome.html)
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 10/20/2009
Egypt's Brotherhood denies leader has quit - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091019/wl_mideast_afp/egyptoppositionbrotherhood_20091019172653;_ylt=Ar6pDEMRflN66jZSXWWcf.2aOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTMyM3N2NWUzBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MTAxOS9lZ3lwdG9wcG9zaXRpb25icm90aGVyaG9vZARwb3MDMjgEc2VjA3luX3BhZ2luYXRlX3N1bW1hcnlfbG)
Egypt, Politics, 10/20/2009
Supreme Court to hear Guantanamo Uighurs appeal - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/20/AR2009102001526.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
Peacekeepers warn of military build up in Darfur - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/20/AR2009102000648.html)
Sudan, Politics, 10/20/2009
Conditions agreed on moving Guantanamo prisoners - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/20/AR2009102002742.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/20/2009
Saudis Seek Payments for Any Drop in Oil Revenues - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/business/energy-environment/14oil.html?ref=middleeast)
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Economics, 10/20/2009
A 3,500-Year-Old Queen Causes a Rift Between Germany and Egypt - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/19/world/europe/19iht-germany.html?ref=middleeast)
Egypt-Germany, Local, 10/20/2009
US Navy seizes 4 tons of hashish in Gulf of Aden - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/20/AR2009102000529.html)
Regional, Local, 10/20/2009
Court claim over camel 'beauty' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8311277.stm)
Saudi Arabia, Local, 10/20/2009
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak received today Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for talks on the latest developments of the Palestinian arena, the Israeli confrontations at Al-Aqsa Mosque and the possibility of raising Goldstone's report before the Security Council, Egypt's State Information Service stated.
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A number of students from Tehran University staged a gathering outside the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Tehran in protest at its support for the Zionist regime and terrorists the official Iranian news agency IRNA reported today saying the students condemned Saudi Arabia's stance on terrorism by chanting slogans.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said today the final decision on the three arrested Americans will come out only after a judicial verdict, saying that the three Americans were arrested for violating rules and illegally passing through Iran's northwestern borders from Iraq.
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