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Najaf's crisis witnesses a detente; Italian journalist executed
the crisis in Najaf witnessed a great detente after the interim Iraqi government agreed to an agreement finalized by the Shiite authority Ali al-Seistani with Muqtada al-Sader to end the fighting.
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2004
74 Iraqis killed in al-Koufa, Allawi calls for peace; al-Seistani negotiates with al-Sader in Najaf
The Supreme Shiite clergy in Iraq Ayatullah Ali al-Seistani yesterday arrived in Najaf city in an attempt to establish peace.
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2004
Hariri looms resignation, Washington opposes renewal for Lahoud
A heated debate pace in Lebanon over the intention of the Lebanese President Emile Lahoud to extend his term of office was escalated in Lebanon.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 8/27/2004
The Sudanese rebels call for a political solution before dropping their weapons
The Sudanese government announced that it does not take into consideration the one month grace period given by the UN Security Council and ends by August to achieve a progress and fulfill Khartoum's obligations over Darfur crisis else face possible international sanctions.
Sudan, Politics, 8/27/2004
Continued criticism of Khartoum over Darfur
The marathon efforts to provide a success to the Abuja negotiations coincided with new criticism addressed by the USA and the Amnesty International to the Sudanese government regarding Darfur.
Sudan, Politics, 8/27/2004
Saleh discussed with Blair the file of terrorism, Red Sea security
Yemen's foreign minister Abu Baker al-Qurabi said in a statements that the visit of the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh to London is of a special importance due to the historical relations between Yemen and Britain, noting that relations between Sanaa and London have witnessed notable progress in the last ten years.
Yemen-UK, Politics, 8/27/2004
Former Yemeni minister likely involvement in Cole warship case
An official document was disclosed in Yemen shows the involvement of a former government officials in the blowing up the US "USS Cole" warship in October 2000.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 8/27/2004
Syria supports Lebanon's national unity
President Bashar Al-Assad on Thursday underlined Syria's eagerness to strengthen and boost the Lebanese national unity and the significance of consultation and coordination between Syria and Lebanon to serve the two states' interest.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 8/27/2004
Mandela, Clark expected to join defense of Saddam
The general coordinator of the commission in charge of defending the toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Muhammad al-Rashdan said that there is a possibility that former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark will join the defendant commission for Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 8/27/2004
UN family visits exchange between southern Morocco and Polisario camps comes to end
The United nations held this Thursday the last family visit exchange operations between Moroccans in the southern provinces and their relatives sequestered in the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps, in southern Algeria.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 8/27/2004
Israel plans 530 new settler homes in West Bank, sources say
Israel plans to build more than 530 new settler homes in the West Bank and signalled it would accept growth in Jewish enclaves in the occupied territory, Israeli political sources said on Monday.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/27/2004
Al-Rubei had a heart attack
The advisor of the Iraqi national security advisor Muwaffak al-Rubei said yesterday he had a heart attack but added he intends to return back to work immediately after his health condition is improved.
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/2004
An American spy's beheading, a web site shows
An Islamic web on the Internet announced yesterday news of the beheading of what they claimed as one American "spy" in Iraq, together with a picture on that at the hands of "al-Sunnah supporters" group, linked to al-Qaida organization.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/27/2004
Barham Saleh heads tomorrow for Tehran
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 8/27/2004
NATO starts training for the Iraqi forces
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 8/27/2004
Khamenei expresses concern over conditions in Najaf
Iran-USA, Politics, 8/27/2004
Morocco, Mauritania have similar views on security and development issues, Official
Visiting Moroccan minister-delegate for foreign affairs and cooperation, Taieb Fassi Fihri, told the press, in Nouakchott Wednesday, Morocco and Mauritania have similar views on security and development issues.
Mauritania-Morocco, Politics, 8/27/2004
12 policemen, five Sudanese injured in a demonstration in Cairo
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 8/27/2004
Two Iraqi ministers meet with Seistani
Najaf city was exposed today morning to violent bombardment by the American and Iraqi forces, while the director of the office of the Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sader in al-Nasereyah, Ous al-Khaji, said that the forces of al-Mahdi army have actually lost hold on parts of Najaf.
Iraq, Politics, 8/26/2004
Abu Ghraib Investigation: Army report faults some military intelligence personnel
The U.S. Army general investigating military intelligence abuses at the Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad in late 2003 says there were 44 instances of detainee abuse that could generate criminal charges.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/26/2004
US: No Policy of abuse at Abu Ghraib; direct responsibility up to the brigade level
There was direct responsibility up to the brigade level, and indirect responsibility at higher levels for instances of prisoner abuse by members of the U.S. military at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, according to the chairman of the independent panel charged with reviewing detention operations.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/26/2004
Bouteflika voices resolve to normalize relations with Morocco
Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has reiterated determination to pursue with Morocco's King Mohammed VI sincere action to overcome all that is likely to hinder the normalization of relations between the two states.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 8/26/2004
American bombardment renewed against Najaf, Iraqis killed in Koufa
The American forces yesterday evening renewed its bombardment of Najaf city and fire was seen in the skies of the city. The director of al-Sader office in al-Basereyah, Ous al-Khazraji, said that al-Mahdi army forces have actually lost hold on parts from the city.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/26/2004
Resumption of the Sudanese negotiations in Abuja talks
The two parties to the Sudanese negotiations, the Sudanese government and the rebel movements resumed yesterday the third day of talks under the supervision of the African Union, following a delay that lasted four hours because of the rejection of the rebels to discuss the issue of isolating their forces.
Sudan, Politics, 8/26/2004
Berlyskoni discusses in Libya fighting illegal migration
The Italian prime minister Silvio Berlyskoni held yesterday talks with the Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi concentrating on fighting illegal immigration and means of halting the flow of the waves of emigrants who arrive daily on the Italian coasts via Libya.
Libya-Italy, Politics, 8/26/2004
Morocco, US officials ponder latest developments of Sahara issue
The latest developments of the Sahara issue were discussed, in Laayoune Tuesday, by Moroccan officials and a US delegation led by Chuck Casper, programs analyst in the Department of State's bureau of international organizations affairs.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 8/26/2004
Acts of detentions, kidnapping continue in Iraq
One official in the Iraqi police in Najaf confirmed news on the detention of one of Muqtada al-Sader main aides.
Iraq, Politics, 8/26/2004
Palestinian legislative council called for introducing amendments to the Qurei' government
The Palestinian legislative council has called for amending the government of the prime minister Ahmad Qurei' during a meeting held yesterday to discuss reforms in the Palestinian Authority.
Palestine, Politics, 8/26/2004
Palestinian deputy intelligence chief survives assassination attempt
Deputy Chairman of the Palestinian general intelligence in the West Bank and Gaza, Maj. Gen. Tareq Abu Rajab ( 58 year old), survived an assassination attempt that resulted in killing two of his guards and wounding other two.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/26/2004
Sit-ins in solidarity with prisoners at the Israeli Jails
Assistant Secretary General of the Palestinian affairs in the Arab League Sa'eed Kamal on Wednesday said "the issue of the Palestinians detainees in the Israeli jails and all the Israeli suppression practices against them have become a human, national and principal cause for the whole Arabs and Palestinians."
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 8/26/2004
Khartoum accepts conditions of deployment of African forces in Darfur
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 8/26/2004
Arab League's Council voices Solidarity with the Palestinian detainees
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 8/26/2004
Al-Assad meet with Iraqi dignitaries
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 8/26/2004
Syrian- Yemeni women talks on boosting relations
Syria-Yemen, Politics, 8/26/2004
Kuwait licenses a judicial society, releases detainees
The Kuwaiti government has agreed to give the first license of the first society defending human rights in the country.
Kuwait, Politics, 8/25/2004
Shalan gives al-Mahdi army hours for surrendering
Iraq's minister of defense Hazim Shalan extended a final warning to the fighters of al-Mahdi army demanding their surrender within hours.
Iraq, Politics, 8/25/2004
Sanaa: news on killing al-Houthi and scores of soldiers
Clashes erupted in the Yemeni Marran mountains while unconfirmed news said that Sheikh Bader Eddine al-Houthi was killed, but the attack of the government forces continued despite killing of scores of Yemeni soldiers in an ambush by al-Houthi followers.
Yemen, Politics, 8/25/2004
Darfur rebels refuse negotiations program
Peace negotiations in Darfur, currently held in Abuja faced a new bottleneck in its second day when the rebels rejected the agenda proposed by the African Union which patrons the talks.
Sudan, Politics, 8/25/2004
Straw visits Darfur: al-Khartoum achieves a progress
The British foreign office secretary Jack Straw who visited Darfur yesterday said that the Sudanese government seeks to meet the UN demands in order to end the conflict, but more demands are requested. Straw said this during his visit to Abu Shouk camp for refugees in northern Darfur.
Sudan-UK, Politics, 8/25/2004
US authorities arrest one Hamas official
American judicial sources announced that the authorities arrested on Friday a persons it had described as a senior official in the Hamas movement who was photographing Chesapeake bridge in Maryland.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 8/25/2004
Ghandi grandson deplores Racial Separation Wall
Grandson of Indian Late Great Leader, Mahatma Ghandi, on Tuesday condemned the racial separation wall that Israel is building in the West Bank, describing it as "an absolute evil."
Palestine-India, Politics, 8/25/2004
Solidarity with Palestinian prisoners voiced
The oldest Palestinian prisoners who were liberated from the Israeli prisons, Mohammed Abu Jbara Abu Sukar and Ziad Abu Ayn, arrived in Cairo to participate in the meeting of the Arab League's Council on the level of the Permanent Representatives on Wednesday.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 8/25/2004
Arab League's Council to hold a special meeting on Palestine
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 8/25/2004
Egypt and Peace in the Middle East
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 8/25/2004
Jesse Jackson in Libya
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/25/2004
Trial of three Saudi reformers postponed
Trials of three Saudi reformers was postponed because of their supports interruption of the trial sessions with slogans demanding reforms.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/24/2004
American forces bombard al-Haidari courtyard in Najaf
The pace of the American assaults against positions were fighters of al-Mahdi army are fighting in Najaf has escalated to hit this time the Haidari courtyard ( Sahen) itself and the western wall of Imam Ali Shrine.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/24/2004
Africa Summit on Darfur opens in Abuja
Nigerian Foreign Minister Olu Adeniji said on Monday that a six-way committee has been set up to outline the agenda of the peace talks between Khartoum and the two main Darfur rebel groups.
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 8/24/2004
Sanaa: bodies of 120 followers of al-Houthi found
News reports in Sanaa quoted well informed sources in Sada governorate that the government forces found 120 bodies for supporters of Hussein Bader Eddine al-Houthi in the villages of Marran area to the north of Yemen.
Yemen, Politics, 8/24/2004
Straw arrives in Khartoum
The launching of Abuja talks coincides with the visit of the British foreign minister Jack Straw to Khartoum and then to Darfur district in order to get acquainted with the situation there.
Sudan-UK, Politics, 8/24/2004
Darfur's rebels reject government's plan to disarm
Darfur's rebels rejected a proposal by the Sudanese government to disarm their fighters and called on the African federation to force Khartoum to take the first step towards peace in the disturbed region.
Sudan, Politics, 8/24/2004
Information Minister highlights media role in enlightening people
Information Minister Ahmad al-Hasan Monday said Syria, seeks to boost media to be an advanced one, linked to issues of people and homelands.
Syria, Politics, 8/24/2004
Saudi Cabinet warns against Israeli practices
Saudi Cabinet Monday warned the Israeli occupation authorities against violating the holy sites in the Palestinian lands, particularly in light of escalating the situation on the 35th anniversary of an Israeli extremist bid to burn the holy Mosque of Aqsa.
Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Politics, 8/24/2004
Arab human rights organizations deplores Israeli practices
Arab and Lebanese human rights and jurist organizations Monday condemned the torture practices adopted by the Israeli occupation troops against Arab and Palestinian captives, adding those practices are a violation of the international conventions and norms.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 8/24/2004
Nonaligned countries reject US unilateralism
The Nonaligned Movement Member States on Monday stressed support to the Palestinian people to restore their usurped rights, asserting rejection to the US unilateralism in tackling the international issues, particularly the Iraqi issue.
Regional, Politics, 8/24/2004
Mousa urges Arab Ministers of Information to support Darfur case
Regional-Sudan, Politics, 8/24/2004
Kabani and Qabalan urge Islamic Organization to move to end Israeli practices
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 8/24/2004
Syria and Jordan premiers hold official talks
Syria and Jordan Sunday held official talks in Damascus led by Prime Minister Naji Otari and his Jordanian counterpart Faisal al-Fayez.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 8/23/2004
Somali parliament opens works in Nairobi
The new Somali parliament for the interim phase opened its deliberations yesterday in an important step in the attempt to end 13 years of chaos, in the absence of representatives for the Puntland ( northern west of the country) which had announced independence unilaterally.
Somalia, Politics, 8/23/2004
Syria and Turkey discuss ways of boosting cooperation and deepening relations
Syria's Prime Minister Naji Otari on Sunday discussed with Turkish Public Works and Housing Minister Zeki Ergezen and the accompanying delegation ways of boosting and developing the joint cooperation between Syria and Turkey in all domains.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 8/23/2004
Sudan admits human rights violations in Darfur, an agreement with the UN on the return of the displaced
For the first time, Sudan has admitted the occurrences of human rights violations in Darfur, one week before the end of the grace period set by the UN to establish security in the region.
Sudan, Politics, 8/23/2004
Turkman of Karkouk demonstrate against the control of the Kurds
Hundreds of Turks demonstrated in the streets of Karkouk yesterday in protest of the attempt by the Kurds to "control" the city and seizing their lands.
Iraq, Politics, 8/23/2004
Some 259 Iraqi policeman are receiving training in Cairo
The Egyptian ministry of the interior announced on Saturday that there are more than 250 Iraqi policemen in the police academy in Cairo where they are rehabilitated in the framework of Egypt's commitment to train the Iraqi security forces.
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 8/23/2004
Al-Khaleej: Ross statements on developments on occupied lands
US former envoy for peace in the Middle East, Denis Ross, on Sunday stressed that former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin informed Washington his readiness to withdraw from the occupied Golan to the line 4th of June 1967.
Regional-USA, Politics, 8/23/2004
Al-Turki speaks of plots to remove al-Aqsa mosque
Secretary General of the Islamic World Association, Abdullah al-Turki, Sunday urged the international community to "put an end to the Zionist terrorist organizations which plot to destruct and remove the holy mosque of al-Aqsa in Jerusalem."
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 8/23/2004
Economy performance positive as oil exports reach $ 1.148 billion in 3 months, foreign currency reserve hits $14.4 billion
The economic sectors showed a positive development in the third quarter of fiscal year 2003/2004 while the inflation rate showed a marked decline, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)'s monthly report.
Egypt, Politics, 8/23/2004
Al-Assad receives Japanese parliamentary delegation
Syria-Japan, Politics, 8/23/2004
Moussa concerned about US policy shift on Israeli settlements
Regional-USA, Politics, 8/23/2004
The Guardian: 530 new homes for settlers in the West Bank
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/23/2004
Syrian Minister of Justice receives his Jordanian Counterpart
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 8/23/2004
Abul-Gheit: Africa tops Egyptian diplomacy agenda
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 8/23/2004
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