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Al-Arabia: Syrian Vice President denounces government: al-Assad threatened Hariri before his assassination
He said that because of the lack of reforms, corruption was now rife in the government and poverty was on the rise. "Million of Syrians can't find food and many more are searching for food in the garbage, while wealth is being accumulated in the hands of a few," he said.
Syria-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 12/31/2005
Sudan calls on its refugees to return home after 20 die
The Sudanese minister of state for foreign affairs Ali Ahmad Karti called on the Sudanese refugees in Cairo to return back to their country, after the death of 20 of them, and the injuring of 66, during forced evacuation by Egyptian police from a public square during a protest in the downtown of Cairo, Egypt.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/31/2005
UNHCR regrets the death of Sudanese asylum seekers in Egypt
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, which takes Switzerland as a headquarters expressed great regret over the killing of several asylum seekers, stressing that there is no justification for resorting to violence in dealing with the protesters.
Sudan-Egypt-UN, Politics, 12/31/2005
Jaafari, Abdul Mahdi compete to be Iraq's Prime Minister
While the Shiite leader in Iraq Abdul Aziz al-Hakim continues his consultations with the Kurdish leaders in Kurdistan district over the formation of the next Iraqi government, the leading figure in al-Dawa (call) party Walid al-Heli announced that the party nominated its leader Ibrahim al-Jaafari to preside over the next government, noting that this nomination meets the desire of the Shiite religious leader.
Iraq, Politics, 12/31/2005
Lebanese government crisis continues
A joint statement issued by the coalition of the Amal movement and Hizbullah said that the leadership of the two movements stress commitment to the content of the agreement which was agreed upon with the chairman of al-Mustaqbal (future) trend in the Lebanese parliament Saad al-Hariri.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/31/2005
Egypt's new government formed
A new 30-minister government under Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif will be sworn in today, and includes 8 new faces. 12 ministers were excluded from the outgoing government.
Egypt, Politics, 12/31/2005
Syrian Kurd killed in Lebanon
al-Qurabi considered that "there is a danger threatening Syrian citizens in Lebanon and they have to be careful while moving," appealing "all Lebanese officials to stop offensive statements against Syria, because this deepens the hatred of the Lebanese, and a price for that is paid by innocent Syrians rather that the Syrian authorities."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 12/31/2005
Sawaseyah: Jordanian authorities expelled Syrian workers
The Syrian human rights organization, Sawaseyah, accused Jordan of having unfairly expelled hundreds of Syrian workers.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 12/31/2005
Turkish News: Erdogan hopes what happened in Iraq will not repeat for Syria
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated that it is Turkey's sincere hope that what took place in Iraq will not be repeated in Syria.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 12/31/2005
US on troop reduction in 2006, Iraq army recruits mostly Shiite
Indicating to a potential problem that can add to the perceived lack of cohesiveness of the developing new Iraqi social and political landscape, a top US military official indicated that, in addition to political divisions along religious lines, this division has extended to the military where the Shiite dominate in command positions and recruits.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/31/2005
US, UN welcome international review of Iraqi elections
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan have welcomed a mission by international experts to review the conduct of Iraq's legislative elections December 15 and rule on their fairness.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/31/2005
Sudan closes its embassy in Iraq
The Sudanese foreign ministry on Friday announced the closure of Sudan's embassy in Iraq and the withdrawal of its diplomats there as from yesterday ( Friday). It also called for the release of its citizens kidnapped in Iraq.
Iraq-Sudan, Politics, 12/31/2005
Butaflika returns to Algeria today
Thousands of Algerians have prepared for a people's welcome for their President Abdul Aziz Butaflika, who will be returning today to his country after he had spent more than one month for medical treatment in France.
Algeria, Politics, 12/31/2005
Qathafi offers help to Yemeni landslide victims
Libya-Yemen, Politics, 12/31/2005
Egypt denies Israeli accusations on nuclear help to Iran
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/31/2005
Ten killed in removing Sudanese refugees by force in Cairo
Hundreds of Egyptian policemen today at dawn broke into a position where some 3,000 Sudanese refugees are in a sit in in Cairo, using water valves and sticks in order to evacuate them from before the headquarters of the UNHCR in which they demand right to political asylum in western countries.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/30/2005
Consultations to contain the Iraqi elections crisis
Concerning the political crisis taking place in Iraq after vast sectors of the Iraqi citizens rejected the results of the Iraqi legislative elections, the Sunni leadership which took place in the elections said it will not accept taking part in the formation of a coalition government with the Shiite and the Kurds before the UN makes an investigation in the results of the elections.
Iraq, Politics, 12/30/2005
US opposes reconsidering Iraqi elections
The American administration has rejected the idea of reviewing the Iraqi legislative elections and said that this elections were fair.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/30/2005
AL chief denies he is trying to weaken Hariri Lebanon
The secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa announced in conclusion of the emergency meeting of the Arab foreign ministers in Cairo on Thursday that Lebanon did not reject the mediation between it and Syria, in remarks to his attempt on December 14 to end the tension between the two states
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 12/30/2005
Nazif continues consultations for new government
After indicating that President Hosni Mubarak was ready to swear in a new government, Egypt's Prime Minister designate Ahmed Nazif continued consultations yesterday to complete his selections, according to the government.
Egypt, Politics, 12/30/2005
Junblat accuses Syria of instigating militia attack on Israel
In Beirut, the Lebanese Druze leader and parliamentarian Walid Junblat held Syria responsible for the missile attack on Israel from inside the Lebanese territories, stressing that it (Syria ) stands behind this operations.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/30/2005
11 Iraqis killed, religious affiliation cited
There have been various reports indicating the ongoing and growing split Iraq is witnessing in separation between the Sunnis, and the Shiites, who used to share in the past living quarters and inter-marry, a practice that seems to have been severely damaged, and where now, religious affiliation seems to have become a greater determining factor than national identity
Iraq, Politics, 12/30/2005
Israeli bombardment of north Gaza sector
The Israeli army bombarded areas of north Gaza after the end of a grace period set for the people in that area to evacuate it, in the course of Israel's desire for a supposed safety buffer zone had announced it wants to impose in the area for its protection.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/30/2005
Under absence of 11 foreign ministers, Arab council discusses voting mechanism
Some 11 Arab foreign ministers were absent from a special meeting for the Arab League council concluded on Thursday in Cairo which discussed the mechanism of voting at the AL establishments.
Regional, Politics, 12/30/2005
Zeibari indicates Iraq needs wide governing coalition
With the tense political situation in Iraq, the pace of attacks and acts of violence resulted in killing 11 Iraqis including one colonel in the army and another one in the police, as well as kidnapping 8 persons including a female doctor working in Tikrit hospital.
Iraq, Politics, 12/29/2005
Results of Iraqi elections to be canceled in certain areas
The higher commission for the elections in Iraq decided to cancel certain election circles if it is proved that there is a cheating in various parts of the country.
Iraq, Politics, 12/29/2005
Yemen, Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia to conclude today
Saleh called on Eritrea and Ethiopia to embark on the policy of dialogue in order to settle bilateral differences so as to avert the two countries to resort to power for settling their differences.
Yemen-Sudan, Politics, 12/29/2005
Sharaa underlines Syria's cooperation with new UN investigator to Hariri murder
"What is contrived against Lebanon is also manufactured against Syria. There is no contradiction in interests with Lebanon where most Lebanese support building good ties with Syria. These ties are not linked neither to an army presence nor to security but rather to history and geography as well to human extension and they are stronger than any other considerations," Sharaa said.
Syria-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 12/29/2005
Washington Post: UN asks Belgian to head investigation of Hariri assassination
The United Nations has asked a Belgian prosecutor to take over its investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri, according to a spokesman for the prosecutor and senior UN officials, the Washington Post reported yesterday.
Lebanon-Syria-UN, Politics, 12/29/2005
Berri: Pressure on Syria, Lebanon are not new
Speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri underlined Wednesday that the current pressures on Syria and Lebanon are not new; pointing out that the US campaign against Syria began before the assassination that claimed the life of Lebanese ex-Premiere Rafiq al-Hariri.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/29/2005
Arab Transitional Parliament meeting concludes deliberations
Arab Transitional Parliament (ATP) on Wednesday wrapped up deliberations of its first session held at the Cairo-based Arab League in the presence of the Syrian Peoples Assembly delegation headed by its Speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 12/29/2005
20 Iraqi prisoners killed by police
Some 20 Iraqi prisoners were killed in bloody clashes with the police forces in a military base, called "justice camp", in the capital Baghdad.
Iraq, Politics, 12/29/2005
Military area separating Ethiopia from Eritrea potentially volatile
The military situation in the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) separating Ethiopia and Eritrea remains "tense and potentially volatile," a spokesman for the United Nations peacekeeping mission there, which has been forced to relocate some staff because of Eritrean demands, said today.
Ethiopia-Eritrea-UN, Politics, 12/29/2005
8 new ministers in new Egypt cabinet
Egypt, Politics, 12/29/2005
Egypt efforts to settle Sudan - Chad tensions
Egypt-Chad, Politics, 12/29/2005
Moscow underlines importance of stability in the Middle East
Lebanon-Russia, Politics, 12/29/2005
Shiite- Kurdish agreement to involve Sunnis in coalition
Leaders of the Iraqi Shiite and Kurdish blocs agreed to proceed forward in the efforts to get the Sunni parties involved in a plenary coalition government.
Iraq, Politics, 12/28/2005
Al-Assad views on regional political issues facing Syria
"I previously declared in a clear way that if there was a Syrian involved in any criminal action of these operations, he would be tried. This is, as I said in a previous interview, considered a treason in the Syrian law," al-Assad said.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 12/28/2005
Lebanese Shabaa Farms part of domestic politics
The Israeli bombardment of the Palestinian positions in Lebanon came at a time when the case of Syrian- Lebanese border demarcation, especially the Shabaa Farms border issue started to raise a new crisis in Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/28/2005
Two journalists face prison sentences
Reporters Without Borders journalists continue to be hounded in Egypt, in remarks to two journalist being tried.
Egypt, Politics, 12/28/2005
Mubarak asks Nazif to form new cabinet
Mubarak: The forthcoming stage requires close coordination between the government and the representative councils. It also requires effective action on both the executive and legislative levels up to the expectations of our people
Egypt, Politics, 12/28/2005
Syrian detained over Tueini murder
In a notable development, the Lebanese authorities detained a Syrian citizen it said he is suspected to be involved in the assassination of the Lebanese parliamentarian who opposes Syria Gebran Tueni on December 12.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/28/2005
Criminal prosecution of Iraqi local reporters
The organization expressed its grave concern about the criminal prosecution of Ayad Mahmoud al-Tamimi and Ahmed Mutair Abbas, editor-in-chief and managing editor respectively of the now-defunct Iraqi daily Sada Wasit, a local newspaper in the southern city of Kut. Both men face more than 10 years in prison
Iraq, Politics, 12/28/2005
Five policemen killed, one wanted in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian security forces on Tuesday arrested a prominent wanted suspect accused to be a member in al-Qaida organization in the kingdom after he had killed five policemen in two incidents of fire exchange in al-Qasim area north of the capital Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/28/2005
Syrian National Progressive Front views on internal issues
we are looking for more democratic practices and widening the scope of public participation in the framework of national responsibility and national unity, for continuous revision and reforms in all fields to raise living standards and the rule of law," he added
Syria, Politics, 12/28/2005
Darfur area is still scene of rape and banditry
With both Sudanese Government and rebel troops violating the ceasefire agreement, the security situation in the Darfur provinces is volatile as banditry and looting are reported in the area
Sudan, Politics, 12/28/2005
Forces break into religious figure's house, confrontations in Iraq
The pace of attacks and acts of violence increased in Iraq. These resulted in killing 11 Iraqis including two army colonels, one is in the army and the other is in the police, in addition to kidnapping 8 persons including one female doctor working in Tikrit hospital.
Iraq, Politics, 12/28/2005
Grassroots: Judaizing Jerusalem, ethnic cleansing of Palestinian capital
The Grassroots Palestinian Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign said Tuesday that the Wall is almost completed in Occupied East Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/28/2005
Egypt's prime minister resigns
Radi, the official Egyptian cabinet spokesman said the government is doing its assignments as usual, denying reports on a constitutional crisis as a result of the resignation.
Egypt, Politics, 12/27/2005
Saudi opposition member returns after two years in exile
Saudi Arabian opposition member Abdul Aziz al-Shanbari returned back home, several day after he had announced his withdrawal from the Saudi opposition Islamic Movement For Reforms which takes London as a headquarter.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/27/2005
Birth of new Arab parliament
Stressing the importance of the joint Arab action, Mubarak said that "the parliament that we launch today gives added value to the system of Arab joint action that we must build upon and promote."
Regional, Politics, 12/27/2005
On the disputes over Iraqi elections results
The security deterioration in Iraq coincided with the heated political situation following the appearance of the almost final results of the parliamentary elections which showed the Shiite United Iraqi coalition list to be leading.
Iraq, Politics, 12/27/2005
Tension between Hizbullah and Junblat
The Lebanese Hizbullah party refused to comment on statements by the Druze leader walid Junblat in which he demanded Hizbullah prove its allegiance to Lebanon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/27/2005
Lebanese personalities emphasize the distinguished ties with Syria
Lebanese Minister of Energy And Water, Mohammed Fneish, underlined Sunday importance of preserving "the distinguished relation with Syria .. To fortify Lebanon against foreign interventions and against the Israeli danger we must have good ties with Syria," Fneish said in political symposium in Shqra town, shorthorn Lebanon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/27/2005
Chad accuses Sudan of preparing attack on it
Chad's president accused Sudan of preparing for a new attack to be launched by rebellious Chad groups based from the Sudanese lands.
Sudan-Chad, Politics, 12/27/2005
Al-Assad sends message to Sudanese peer
President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan on Monday received a message from President Bashar al-Assad on the current situation in the Arab arena and means of enhancing and deepening the Syrian-Sudanese relations as well as the coordination for making the Arab forthcoming summit, which is scheduled to be held in Khartoum, a success.
Sudan-Syria, Politics, 12/27/2005
Libyan AIDS victims families upset with latest development
Families of the Libyan children infected with AIDS/HIV postponed a meeting which was due tomorrow with one Bulgarian People's Society in protest of the objection made by the Libyan supreme court against the death penalty to the 6 Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor who are involved in this case.
Libya-Bulgaria, Politics, 12/27/2005
Mustafa Othman appointed delegate of the AL to Iraq
The former advisor for the Sudanese President Mustafa Othman Ismael was appointed a delegate from the Arab League to Iraq with the aim to help in preparing for the inter- Iraqi reconciliation conference to be held in February 2005.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 12/27/2005
Mubarak telephones Siniora
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 12/27/2005
Targeting Syria would destabilize the region: Russian Ambassador
Syria-Russia, Politics, 12/27/2005
Criticism of Egypt's Ayman Nour sentence
The court legated Supreme State Security Prosecution to examine the trial instead of the General Prosecution, despite the fact that forgery trials are not one of the trials examined before Supreme State Security Prosecution
Egypt, Politics, 12/26/2005
Political crisis in Iraq continue
The preliminary results of the legislative elections which took place on December 15 in Iraq continue to raise different reactions on the ground of accusations among the political sides over the legitimacy of the voting process.
Iraq, Politics, 12/26/2005
Junblat asks Hizbullah to prove commitment to Lebanon
The Lebanese Druze leader and parliamentarian Walid Junblat launched an unprecedented criticism against the Lebanese Hizbullah party.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/26/2005
Possible Amal Movement, Hizbullah ministers withdrawal from Government
The Lebanese Hizbullah Party has announced the possible withdrawal of Hizbullah and Amal ministers from the government of Lebanese Premier Fuad Saniora if things remain suspended, and their demands are not met.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/26/2005
AL chief denies Lebanese accusations of trying to shut down Hariri file
The Secretary General of the Arab League, Amr Moussa responded to accusations addressed to him by certain figures from the Lebanese parliamentary majority to that he wants to close the file of the international investigation into the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 12/26/2005
Golan citizens plant olive trees
The citizens of the occupied Syrian Golan on Friday took part in the campaign of olive trees plantation organized by non-governmental organizations.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/26/2005
Turkey denies cooperation with US against Iran and Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul on Saturday dismissed reports that the US had offered a deal to attack the PKK kurdish organization in return for allowing an attack on Iran.
Syria-Turkey-USA, Politics, 12/26/2005
Noam Chomsky perspective on the Palestinian - Israeli issue
Chomsky: The reservations were addressed at a high-level meeting in Taba, which made considerable progress, and might have led to a settlement. But Israel called it off. That one week at Taba was the only break in 30 years of US-Israeli rejectionism.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/26/2005
Israel detains international peace activists supporting the Palestinians
The three, Itallian Vittorio Arrigoni, South African Robin Horsell and Austrailain Shareen lock, are challenging the practice by the Israeli authorities to isolate Palestinians from international support and solidarity.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/26/2005
Palestinian children contribute 1000 olive & fruit trees to villages
The Palestinian news agency WAFA said that "The Palestine Children's Welfare Fund (PCWF) has contributed 500 olive trees and 500 fruit trees to the villages of Atoof and Tammoun in the West Bank."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/26/2005
Libya denies political considerations in retrial of Bulgarian nurses
In a statement to al-Jazeera satellite TV, the Libyan (foreign minister) Abdul Rahman Shalqam denied his country's response to any political pressures in order to retry the Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor who are accused of transferring infected blood with HIV virus to Libyan children.
Libya-Bulgaria, Politics, 12/26/2005
Christian communities in Syria celebrate the Christmas
Christian communities in Syria celebrated Christmas Sunday with festivities and sermons observed in the country's main churches.
Syria, Politics, 12/26/2005
Butaflika returns to Algeria this week
The chairman of the Algerian National Liberation Front said that the Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika will return to Algeria within "four days, at most" after a journey for medical treatment he spent in one of the hospitals in Paris.
Algeria, Politics, 12/26/2005
Lebanese clergy calls for commitment to national interests
Lebanon, Politics, 12/26/2005
Egypt intervenes in Sudan and Chad tensions
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/26/2005
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