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El Salvador recognizes Palestinian state
It is expected that at least 19 Central American and Caribbean countries will follow suit, which will give the Palestinians the two-thirds number of votes needed at the United Nations General Assembly once the recognition of Palestine resolution come up for a vote.
Palestine-El Salvador, Politics, 8/26/2011
Pro-Gadhafi soldiers and rebels abuse of detainees
Amnesty International reported yesterday that it has gathered powerful testimonies from survivors of abuse at the hands of both pro-Gadhafi soldiers and rebel forces, in and around the town of Az-Zawiya.
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
legal issues surrounding any capture of al-Gadhafi
Amnesty International yesterday addressed the question of "What should happen to Colonel al-Gaddafi upon his capture?" saying in the report "Colonel al-Gaddafi must be given a fair trial. This is essential so that his victims in Libya can see justice being done. Everyone should be brought to justice, irrespective of their rank."
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
Syrian cartoonist beaten savagely
Reporters Without Borders reported that the famous cartoonist Ali Ferzat's torture while abducted for several hours today in Damascus and the woman journalist Hanadi Zahlout's torture while in detention are typical of the way the regime treats those who challenge its propaganda and express views different from its own.
Syria, Politics, 8/26/2011
US officials meet the Libya Contact Group at historic time
The events in Tripoli this week unquestionably represent a turning point for the people of Libya. The departure of the Qadhafi regime opens the door to a new future for Libya. But the situation on the ground remains fluid, and the fighting has not ceased
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011
U.N. Security Council to unfreeze Libyan assets
The United Nations and its diplomatic partners seeking a resolution to the Libyan crisis yesteday urged the U.N. Security Council to release assets frozen under United Nations sanctions to the country's transitional authorities to help them set up a government in the North African nation.
Libya-UN, Politics, 8/26/2011
Ahmadinejad: Iran backs restoration of security in Iraq
"Referring to recent developments in Libya, President Ahmadinejad said that the bullying powers seek to spend cost of their hegemonic adventurism from the wealth of the other countries and have currently focused on Libya to plunder its wealth. He called on Libyan nation to take care of their national wealth from theft."
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 8/26/2011
Hot weather and fast does not keep Iranians from Quds Day established by imam Khomeini
Ahmadinejad said the prelude to establishment of the regime was lies and deception. "One of the big lies is the Holocaust fable."
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 8/26/2011
Gandhian protest is 'more relevant' in Palestine: Shaath
"India is the most legitimate candidate" for permanent position for UNSC. "It will surely help our cause," Shaath said.
Palestine-India, Politics, 8/26/2011
China Announces Its Full Support of Palestinian Move Date : 24/8/2011 Time : 23:34
The Chinese Middle East envoy to the peace process, Wu Sike, transferred on Wednesday a message from the Chinese leadership confirming China's full support for the Palestinian UN bid
Palestine-China, Politics, 8/26/2011
Five palestinians killed, 22 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Five Palestinians were killed and 22 were injured at dawn yesterday in two Israeli air strikes targeting a sports club in Beit Lahiya, north of Gaza, and a tunnel in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/26/2011
US focus on directing money to new Libyan leaders
Chris Stevens in the last couple of days has been in contact with TNC leaders to talk further about their preparation to take physical control of the facilities where we have the remaining chemical weapons, the yellowcake, and about continuing and deepening our work together
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011
Reporters Without Borders condemns mistreatment of Palestinian journalists
It said in a statement that Israel carried out "many arbitrary arrests" in the past two months arresting five journalists.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/26/2011
News from around the web:
I witnessed Tripoli's liberation, but the Libyan revolution is not over yet - Guardian Unlimited
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
Tribal divisions may test new Libya government - CS Monitor
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
Libyan rebels target Gaddafi's last strongholds - WashingtonPost.com
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
In Towns Along the Road to Tripoli, Anxieties Compete With Exuberance - NY Times
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
Gaddafi's desperate bid to save regime revealed - Guardian Unlimited
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
Inside a Libyan Hospital, Proof of a Revolt’s Costs - NY Times
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
NATO attacks pro-Gadhafi forces near Sirte - Yahoo! News
Libya-NATO, Politics, 8/26/2011
Syrian forces fire at Friday prayers protests - Yahoo! News
Syria, Politics, 8/26/2011
Western Sanctions May Put Slow Squeeze On Syria - NPR
Syria, Politics, 8/26/2011
Cheney wanted Bush to bomb Syria, reveals autobiography - BBC
Syria-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011
Police targeted in series of Iraq attacks - BBC
Iraq, Politics, 8/26/2011
A New Libyan Leadership Could Recover Billions - NPR
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
Why one-fifth of US representatives went to Israel this summer - CS Monitor
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011
Gaddafi bunkers and tunnels an elaborate setup - WashingtonPost.com
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011
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Jewish settlers Thursday set fire to olive trees in the Ramallah area village of Mikhmas, said witnesses. Settlers were seen in the area before the fire broke out in the olive trees.
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Egypt's North Sinai Governor Abdel Wahab Mabrouk has denied reports on the arrival of arms smuggled from Libya into Sinai and Gaza, Egypt's State Information Service reported.
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Egypt's chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi ordered on Wednesday that two C130 military transport planes fly to Somalia to deliver humanitarian relief supplies include baby milk, infant formula, rice, sugar, flour and canned food donated by the Armed Forces and the Medical Syndicate in contribution from the Egyptian people to world efforts aimed at assisting the famine- and drought-stricken Somali people, Egypt's State Information Service reported.
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UN Secretary-General said yesterday that he has repeatedly urged Syria's President Assad to end the excessive and lethal use of force by his security forces against the Syrian people, and to engage in meaningful reforms. Yet while he pledged to do so, he has not upheld that commitment. The violent repression against civilians, including mass arrests, continues, the Secretary-General warned.
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The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed the news that "US Journalist Matthew VanDyke escaped with several inmates from Abu Salim prison in Tripoli on Wednesday. VanDyke's mother told CPJ that he called her with the news of his escape and that he is safe and in good spirits. He also told his mother that he had been kept in solitary confinement for much of his imprisonment. It was not clear whether the prison was now controlled by rebels."
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The Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani left Iran for Qatar early today after a short visit where he met with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and attended a dinner party organized by President Ahmadinejad.
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