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Ruler of Kuwait announces the new ministerial formation
The ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a decree on the new governmental formation which is composed of 16 ministers including three Islamists and one woman. Two liberal ministers walked out of the lists while it kept most of the former government ministers.
Kuwait, Politics, 2/10/2006
UAE president appoints new government led by Muhammad bin Rashid al-Maktoum
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khaleifa Bin Zayed al-Nahyan on Thursday approved the formation of a new government chaired by Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashid al-Maktoum who succeeded his brother Sheikh Maktoum who died on January 4th.
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 2/10/2006
African Summit salutes Qathafi on solving African disputes
JANA reported yesterday that the African summit to contain tension between Sudan and Chad saluted the Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi's "wisdom to solve and deal with African disputes. The African president taking part in this summit addressed a cable of thanks and gratitude to the Leader of the Revolution and read by President Belise Compaori of Burkina the current Chairman of CenSad Community."
Regional-Libya, Politics, 2/10/2006
Mashaal accepts Moscow invitation
The Islamic resistance movement Hamas welcomed the intention of the Russian president Vladimir Putin to invite its leadership to visit Moscow, which Israel had strongly regretted and accused Russia of violating rules of the Quartet committee.
Palestine-Israel-Russia, Politics, 2/10/2006
British architects back Israel boycott
A group including some of Britain's most prominent architects is considering calling for an economic boycott of Israel's construction industry in protest at its illegal annexation of Palestinian land.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 2/10/2006
UN chief calls for giving Hamas its opportunity
The Russian foreign ministry eased down what is rumored about Moscow's plit from the partners in the so-called Quartet group. It said that the talks will be built on what was basically agreed upon by the committee in January and will send to Hamas clear signals that it has to take "responsible decisions."
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 2/10/2006
UN chief urges media not to publish prophet Muhammad cartoons
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has scolded the media for continuing to publish cartoons insulting the Prophet Muhammad. He said he understands attempts by Islamic nations to have a new UN human-rights council address religious defamation.
Regional-UN, Politics, 2/10/2006
Mubarak follows up efforts to free Egyptian diplomats
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 2/10/2006
International conference on Arab aviation security to crystallize joint Arab action
The International Conference of Arab Civil Aviation Security has announced the crystallization of an Arab plan to boost the security of Arab aviation in the face of challenges that hinder development of the air transport sector and to meet needs of the Arab states in the field of civil aviation security field.
Regional, Politics, 2/10/2006
Polish professor: no relation between Islam and terrorism
Regional-Poland, Politics, 2/10/2006
Asefi dismisses Austrian meddlesome statement
Iran-Palestine-Austria, Politics, 2/10/2006
Daily Star: Nasrallah calls on Libya to release Imam al-Sadr
Lebanon-Libya, Politics, 2/10/2006
On the Israeli raids on Gaza
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/10/2006
Sudan, Chad sign peace agreement in Tripoli
Sudan and Chad signed a peace agreement that ends the crisis between the two countries especially in Darfur district which borders Chad. The agreement was reached in conclusion of a mini African summit in Tripoli, Libya on Wednesday evening.
Sudan-Chad, Politics, 2/9/2006
Qathafi calls for a temporary closing of borders between Sudan Chad
Libya-Sudan, Politics, 2/9/2006
Khaddam, Syria Muslim Brothers intensify pressure on al-Assad regime
The general observer of the Muslim Brothers group in Syria, Ali Sader Eddine al-Bayanouni, and Syria's former vice president Abdul Halim Khaddam agreed to intensify pressure on the Syrian regime and to contact the opposition so as to approve a common vision "to rescue Syria."
Syria, Politics, 2/9/2006
Khaddam, Bayanouni send signals to internal opposition
The Syrian opposition figure and political science professor at Arkansas University, Najib al-Ghadban, said that what had accelerated the meeting between the Muslim Brothers and one of the symbols of the Syrian regime that oppressed the Muslim Brothers is the acceleration of developments on the Syrian arena
Syria, Politics, 2/9/2006
UPI: Women activists intimidated by clerics
United Press International reported that Syrian women seeking to improve the rights of women faced intimidation from Muslim religious clerics, after these women tried to distribute a questionnaire survey into views about laws considered unfair to women.
Syria, Politics, 2/9/2006
Sadr in meeting with ulama in Syria
Sadr said that "Iraq needs unified efforts of its sons to keep security and stability and achieve full independence far away from all divisions that some are trying to impose on him."
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 2/9/2006
Washington negotiates with gunmen in Iraq
Western diplomats in Baghdad and Amman disclosed that American officials met face to face with leaders of armed groups in Iraq, but without getting any commitment from them to give up their weapons.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/9/2006
Anger continues over Caricatures
Kuwaiti People's Assembly on Wednesday condemned publishing caricatures that insult Prophet Muhammad in a Danish newspaper and some European dailies.
Kuwait-Regional, Politics, 2/9/2006
Norway stresses respect to religions, denounces Prophet Muhammad depiction
in an indication of the severity of the losses some western companies are suffering as a result of this incident, CNN in a report said that one company, Arla, is loosing 2 million dollars a day as a result of this incident, where Arla product have seen a wide boycott in the Middle East.
Regional-Norway, Politics, 2/9/2006
Bush, Jordan's king abdullah reject violence over cartoons
US president George W. President Bush welcomed Jordan's King Abdullah to the White House to discuss developments in the Middle East region.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 2/9/2006
With worldwide Muslim anger, US focuses on Syria and Iran
The US Department Of State Sean McCormack focused on Syria and Iran as the cause of the Muslim violent rage of the cartoons depicting prophet Muhammad as a terrorist and Syria and Iran as motivating this action.
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/9/2006
Al-Ahram: Lebanon is at a crossing point
The current moment is historic regarding differentiating between those who want to rebuild and reform Lebanon and others who only seek revenge, personal interests or serve foreign parties, Egyptian newspaper al-Ahram said Wednesday.
Lebanon, Politics, 2/9/2006
Emirate vice-president calls for settling disputes peacefully
United Arab Emirates Vice-President Mohammed and Premier Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashed Al Maktoum called for activating the role of the United Nation in encouraging the cultural dialogue among countries of the world.
United Arab Emirates-UN, Politics, 2/9/2006
Moussa contacts Europeans on prophet Muhammad cartoons
Regional, Politics, 2/9/2006
Nawaf al-Ahmad crown prince, Nasser al-Sabah prime minister in Kuwait
The ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah issued an Emir ' decree in which he nominated his brother, the minister of interior, Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah as a crown prince.
Kuwait, Politics, 2/8/2006
New York Times: Iran notifies IAEA of nuclear enrichment restart
Iran on Monday notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that it is restarting nuclear enrichment, and the ending of all voluntary measures Iran has taken beyond the standard Non Proliferation Treaty requirements.
Iran, Politics, 2/8/2006
London: withdrawal from Iraq is approaching
The British defense secretary John Reid announced in London yesterday that "The time is approaching when the coalition which is helping them achieve this can begin leaving Iraq."
Iraq-UK, Politics, 2/8/2006
Hamas invites Fatah to take part in the government
Amid the continued Israeli military escalation, a delegation representing Hamas movement continued its political moves in Cairo.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 2/8/2006
France's embassy in Syria avoided ransack
The spokesman said according to the ministry yesterday "With regard to your first point, we did have confirmation about a call to demonstrate today in front of our embassy in Damascus, in Syria. As I told you, in the context of our relations with the Syrian authorities, we said that it was up to them to protect our building and diplomatic and consular personnel.
Syria-France, Politics, 2/8/2006
UN experts urge crack down on arms smuggling to Sudan
As weapons continue to enter western Sudan's strife-torn Darfur region while the Government also violates the arms embargo, a United Nations panel of sanctions experts has called on the authorities in neighbouring countries and others to crack down on unofficial shipments.
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 2/8/2006
Moussa: Hamas asked conditions while Israel assassinates and creates settlements
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 2/8/2006
On the Israeli settlements
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2006
Joint political understanding between Nasrullah, Aoun
The document states stressing that dialogue among the Lebanese is the only way to solve the crisis. It indicated that reforming the elections law and embarking on equal opportunities standards among all Lebanese national strata.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/7/2006
Al-Assad receives Muqtada Al-Sadr
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received at al-Rawda Palace on Monday the Iraqi religious and political leader Muqtada al-Sadr and an accompanying delegation.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 2/7/2006
Libya hosts mini summit on Sudan, Chad
Libyan officials stressed on Monday that the Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi will host a mini summit Wednesday in order to eliminate tension between Sudan and Chad as each one accuses the other of backing rebels.
Libya-Sudan, Politics, 2/7/2006
18 killed in confrontations between Yemeni forces, Houthi supporters
Some 18 rebels from the supporters of Bader Eddine al-Houthi and five soldiers in the Yemeni army were killed in renewed confrontations on Monday in Sadah governorate, northwest of the country, according to Yemeni military sources.
Yemen, Politics, 2/7/2006
Imam of Al-Azhar leads protest over cartoons
"Tantawi said boycotting the products of all countries which insulted Prophet Muhammad is a religious duty that should be followed by all Muslims," it was noted.
Egypt-Regional-Denmark, Politics, 2/7/2006
Reactions on cartoons depicting prophet Mohammed
The Islamic Christian Joint Action Committee condemned Monday the publishing of some cartoons insulting Prophet Mohammed in some Danish and Western newspapers recently.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 2/7/2006
Shiite coalition in Iraq postpones choosing prime minister
The list of the Shiite United Iraqi Coalition decided to postpone its meeting which was due on Monday to choose the prime minister until Saturday.
Iraq, Politics, 2/7/2006
Church of England to divest companies profiting from Israel's occupation of Palestinians
UK Church Funds-Israel The Church of England is to disinvest funds from companies profiting from Israel's illegal occupation of Palestinian territory.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 2/7/2006
Hamas talks with Egyptian officials
Talks between Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, and the Egyptian government yesterday dealt with the formation of the new Palestinian government.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 2/7/2006
US, EU diplomats meet with so-called terrorists
Several European and Western diplomats have secretly been meeting with leaders of the Islamic Resistance Group, Hamas lately, Palestinian Islamic sources said.
Palestine-Israel-European Union, Politics, 2/7/2006
Defense minister receives public Jordanian delegation
Syria's Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Hassan Turkmani on Monday received a Jordanian public delegation who stressed that they came to Syria to express their peoples solidarity with her in facing the campaign of pressures and threats.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 2/7/2006
Baghdad calls for strengthening of ties with Tehran
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/7/2006
Kuwait: Sheikh Nawaf most likely to be crown prince
Kuwaiti sources on Monday expected that the ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah will assign the post of the crown prince and the prime minister to the first deputy for the government in Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah.
Kuwait, Politics, 2/7/2006
Iraqi Shiite coalition may choose new prime minister today
Member of the United Iraqi Coalition List, Abbas al-Bayati, said that members of the list agreed to make a decisive voting today to choose their candidates for the post of the prime minister, if the current talks will fail to appoint a prime minister among from among four candidates.
Iraq, Politics, 2/6/2006
Al-Sadr arrives in Damascus
The Iraqi Shiite clergy and political leader Moqtada al-Sadr arrived in Damascus on Sunday for a several-day visit to Syria, expected to be followed by a similar visit to Lebanon.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 2/6/2006
Nassrallah Meets With American Council for National Interest Delegation
Bird underlined that the US policy in the region aims at realizing two goals which are protecting Israel and dominating oil resources, noting "its necessary for the US to follow a course of dialogue and cooperation with Mideast peoples."
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 2/6/2006
Iran ending diplomacy on nuclear issue
Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said today that due to Europeans' recent move in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors the diplomatic conditions as well as the type of diplomatic activities will change in the future.
Iran-European Union, Politics, 2/6/2006
Ruler of Kuwait consultations for a new prime minister
The ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on Sunday started consultations to appoint a new prime minister and for the new government.
Kuwait, Politics, 2/6/2006
An agreement between the eastern Nile countries
Heads of state of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi will receive messages from Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak "which include Egypt's appreciation for cooperation by those countries with Egypt for the good of the African continent's people."
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 2/6/2006
New Zealand cartoon print angers traders, Muslim groups
In a report on the reflection of the reprinting of cartoons for Prophet Muhammad in the New Zealand's media, Radio New Zealand said that meat and wool exporters have added their voices to growing criticism of two New Zealand newspapers, who have published controversial cartoons that have stirred Muslim anger through the world.
Regional-New Zealand, Politics, 2/6/2006
Lebanese minister of interior resigns over rioters burning of the Danish embassy
The Lebanese minister of the Interior Hassan al-Sabaa resigned from his post, while the Lebanese authorities started large scale acts of detention covered scores of Syrians and Palestinians.
Lebanon-Denmark, Politics, 2/6/2006
Statement by the Danish foreign minister on prophet cartoon issue
As you can imagine I am horrified to see the wave of violence and attacks and how this is spreading throughout the Middle East at rapid pace. The actions in Lebanon today and Syria yesterday are beyond comprehension
Regional-Denmark, Politics, 2/6/2006
Norway, Denmark advise citizens to leave Syria
The warning comes after a day in which Norwegian and Danish representative offices in Damascus were attacked by mobs of Syrians as part of a number of strikes
Syria-Denmark, Politics, 2/6/2006
Nasrallah: Stop accusing Syria
Those who are accusing Syria of what is going on in Lebanon have to stop accusing Syria, Hizbullah Secretary General stressed Friday.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/6/2006
Grand Mufti of Syria expresses regret over embassies incidents
The Grand Mufti of the Republic Sheikh Ahmad Badruddin Hassoun expressed regret over the bad way in which some people exploited of means of expression to protest the publication by some European newspapers of offensive drawings of the Prophet Mohammad.
Syria-Denmark, Politics, 2/6/2006
US condemnation of embassies burning in Syria
Commenting on the acts of riots that targeted the Danish and Norway embassies in Damascus said in a statement issued by the White House on Saturday that the United States condemns in the strongest terms the burning of the Danish and Norwegian Embassies in Damascus, Syria today, which also damaged the Chilean and Swedish Embassies. The Government of Syria's failure to provide protection to diplomatic premises, in the face of warnings that violence was planned, is inexcusable, the White House statement added.
Syria-USA, Politics, 2/6/2006
Islamic Jihad to revenge killing of two members by Israel
The Islamic Jihad movement vowed to revenge the killing of two of its activists in an Israeli air raid which is the second of its kind after the wining of the Islamic resistance movement, Hamas, in the legislative elections.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/6/2006
Death of Khaled al-Fahoum, main cofounder of the PLO
Former chairman of the Palestinian National Council ( a parliament for the Palestinians in exile) Khaled al-Fahoum died in Damascus on Sunday and will be buried today in al-Dahdah cemetery in Damascus.
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 2/6/2006
Three suspected terrorists killed in Syria
Syria said Sunday the authorities have killed three suspected terrorists during clashes on the outskirts of the capital, Damascus.
Syria, Politics, 2/6/2006
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