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Saudi Arabia compel Journalist to purger himself to be free
Al-Quwai', a writer for the daily Shams, said he was compelled to sign a statement saying that he had denigrated Islamic beliefs in his writing, that he was not a true Muslim, and that he would defend Islamic values in his future work
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/22/2006
Iraqi president re-elected, new prime minister designate
CNN reported today that a the Iraqi parliament has re-elected the Iraqi President Jalal Talibani for a second term of office. Talibani, in turn assigned a new prime minister designate to form a new government, after four months of failed effort to form a new government under the previous Prime Minster Ibrahim al-Jaafari, blamed for weak leadership.
Iraq, Politics, 4/22/2006
Iran not reversing course on nuclear energy
Iran's Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for Strategic Affairs Ali Hosseini-Tash today said that it is impossible for Iran to reverse the growing process of its nuclear technology.
Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
Iran's nuclear progress, source of honor for Muslims worldwide
Scientific progress and achievements of Iranian scientists in the field of nuclear technology are a source of honor for Muslims throughout the world, Lebanese and Palestinian officials said yesterday.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
Syria to demarcate border with Lebanon after Israel leaves
Syria representative at the UN said Syria had announced readiness to demarcate the borders with Lebanon in a letter sent by Prime Minister Naji Otri to his Lebanese counterpart, Fouad Saniora. About the demarcation of Shebaa Farms, Milad Attiya underlined the necessity for ending the Israeli occupation of Shabaa Farms for the two sides to be able to demarcate the borders.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/22/2006
Saudi Arabia on Iran: Israel should be focus nuclear disarmament
Any US strike against Iran's nuclear facilities could have catastrophic consequences, warned Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the US Prince Turki al-Faisal as quoted saying today.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
US: Iran approaches point of no-return on acquiring a nuclear program
Iran is approaching the "point of no-return" in acquiring the capacity to produce nuclear weapons, a prospect that presents an intolerable strategic threat to the United States and the international community, according to Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph.
Iran-USA, Politics, 4/22/2006
Ex foreign secretary savages Blair's 'reckless military adventures'
Former British Foreign Secretary Sir Michael Rifkind yesterday savaged Prime Minister Tony Blair's "reckless military adventures" and his great reliance on troops for implementing his pro-active policies.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 4/22/2006
Abul-Gheit: concern over Iran nuclear program
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit said Friday that the Iranian nuclear program is worrisome because Egypt has been always pressing for rendering the Middle East free from weapons of mass destruction.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
Kurdish claim of clashes with Iranian forces
the relative calm that has been seen in Iraq's northern provinces can be attributed to aggressive coalition and Iraqi leaders who understand the area and know how to diffuse problems before they happen, a US commander in the area said yesterday
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
Israeli occupation wounds Christian clergymen, worshippers
The Israeli occupation forces wounded today a number of Christian clergymen and worshippers in the Church of Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/22/2006
EU says it is not the major finance source for Palestinians
Facing mounting criticism in the Arab- Muslim world for causing a financial crisis in Palestine by suspending payments to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority, the European Union is trying to deflect the blame by putting the onus on Israel.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 4/22/2006
Britain urge Israel be held accountable for British killings
The motion was raised by Labor MP, Richard Burden, who chairs the All-Party Palestine Group, and has so far received the support for 18 more MPs, including three Conservatives, three Liberal Democrats and a dozen others from the UK's ruling party.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/22/2006
On Hariri's views of PFLP comments
Head of the Future bloc in Parliament MP Saad al-Hariri's Press Office reaffirmed earlier this week the commitment of Hariri to pursuing efforts that aim at implementing the decisions that were taken by political leaders, by consensus, during ongoing national dialogue talks in Beirut.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/22/2006
Mubarak discusses with Abbas and Olmert developments
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/22/2006
30 percent of the Guantánamo detainees cleared but can't go home
Regional-USA, Politics, 4/22/2006
Nazif: Egypt free from sectarian sedition
Egypt, Politics, 4/22/2006
New Iran ambassador to Iraq
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/22/2006
Israeli occupation escalate attacks on Palestinian civilians and property
Palestinian Center for Human Rights said that following a bombing in Tel Aviv on 17 April 2006, the Israeli government decided on a series of retaliatory measures against Palestinian civilians, including separating the north and south of the West Bank; denial of access of Palestinian workers to their work places inside Israel; and increasing extra-judicial executions.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/21/2006
Ayatollah Kashani: Iran steadfast on nuclear energy
Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani today said that Iranian nation is steadfast in the peaceful and scientific nuclear activity
Iran-Regional, Politics, 4/21/2006
Iran has capabilities to defend from US threats
"Should the Americans start a war, the Iranians will weather it as they did during the eight-Year Sacred Defense (the 1980-1988 Iraqi imposed war) and the Islamic Revolution," he said.
Iran-USA, Politics, 4/21/2006
Rice on US efforts to force Iran to back down
Rice said the message to Iran is "either accede to the international community's demands or be completely isolated -- and I think that's what we will be able to do with Iran."
Iran-USA, Politics, 4/21/2006
US policy on Iraq in light of Bush sagging support
US Secretary Of State Condoleezza Rice has commented in the past two days about the US policy on Iraq in light of the weak public support for US President George W. Bush.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/21/2006
US - Israel react to Hamas official leading Palestinian security
US Department Of State Sean McCormack reacted yesterday to the appointment of what has been described as a Hamas "militant" Jamal Abu Samahadana being put as Director General in charge of Palestinian security forces, by saying "as we've made clear, we hold this Hamas-led government for security in the Palestinian areas and that means that preventing acts of terrorism as well as dismantling terrorist groups."
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 4/21/2006
Iranian cleric call on Sunnis and Shiites to set differences aside
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/21/2006
Syria to upgrade Palestinian representation
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 4/21/2006
Appeals court upholds record damages against independent weekly
The Committee to Protect Journalists spoke of a Moroccan appeals court decision to uphold record damages against the independent magazine Le Journal Hebdomadaire in a defamation suit brought by a Belgian think tank. The magazine, which said it was prevented from mounting a proper defense, now faces bankruptcy.
Morocco, Politics, 4/20/2006
Israel rejected 40 requests on murdered Briton
Britain's attorney general is to make a statement in response to requests to extradite and prosecute Israeli troops responsible for the killing of two UK journalists in 2003, Foreign Office Minister Lord Triesman has revealed.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/20/2006
Jewish settlers attack 79 year old human rights worker in Hebron
The settler group then attacked the other human rights workers, including Sister Anne Montgomery (who will be 80 in November) a member of the Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT). She was stoned, as were Tore (29) from Norway, and Karien (46) from Germany
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/20/2006
Egyptian-French summit agree on bilateral cooperation
A private Egyptian-French summit meeting took place yesterday between President Mubarak and French President Jacques Chirac. The two leaders were later joined by their delegations.
Egypt-France, Politics, 4/20/2006
Saudi official fears Iraq conflict will spread
"Recent statements by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on the Iraq's Shiaas were the strongest and most positive statements and have sought to maintain the identity of the Iraqi people," said yesterday Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 4/20/2006
Iran, UAE review security cooperation
Iran's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Muhammad-Ali Hadi conferred today with UAE's Interior Minister Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed al-Nahyan on expansion of security cooperation between the two countries.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 4/20/2006
On Russia's commitment to Iran nulcear reactors
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mikhail Kamynin today said that the call of US Undersecretary of State Nicolas Burns on Russia to stop nuclear cooperation with Iran is illegal.
Iran-USA, Politics, 4/20/2006
Israel revokes Palestinian legislators residency
The Israeli Broadcast Authority reported today that Israel revoked residency status of 3 Hamas Palestinian parliament members, because they are residence from East Jerusalem, and not citizens, and are acting against the interest of Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/20/2006
Hamas emerges biggest winner in college elections
Hamas, the Islamic resistance movement, won the biggest number of seats in the college elections which took place Wednesday at Beir Zeit University, one of the most westernized institutions of higher education in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Palestine, Politics, 4/20/2006
Straw acknowledges reality of Hamas position not to recognize Israel
The UK's Telegraph reported today that British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said in in Saudi Arabia that "recognition" of Israel did not mean a formal declaration by Hamas, but just a practical acceptance of the "reality" of the Jewish state.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/20/2006
Egypt seeks more coordination with China
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit expressed yesterday Egypt's appreciation of China's Middle East policy and its appointment of a special envoy to the region.
Egypt-China, Politics, 4/20/2006
22 arrested for planning attacks in Egypt
Egyptian Security agencies have arrested an organization of 22 terrorists residing in AL-Zawya AL-Hamra, Torah, Helwan and Maadi.
Egypt, Politics, 4/20/2006
Jaafari seeks to stay in office
Iraq, Politics, 4/20/2006
Hizbullah reject joining Lebanese army
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 4/20/2006
Chirac asked to speak about Egyptian opposition leader Ayman Nour
The leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), Graham Watson, in the European Parliament called today on French President Jacques Chirac to raise the case of Egyptian opposition leader Ayman Nour during his meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo later Wednesday.
Egypt-France, Politics, 4/19/2006
Chirac: Egypt plays leading role in ME stability
An Egyptian-French summit opens this afternoon between President Hosni Mubarak and French President Jacques Chirac who will arrive in Cairo today at the head of a high level delegation of French businessmen and men of culture on a two-day visit to Egypt.
Egypt-France, Politics, 4/19/2006
Bush gives support to Siniora
US President George W. Bush said Lebanon, as a religiously diverse country emerging from conflict, "can serve as a great example for what is possible" to other countries in the Middle East.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 4/19/2006
Iran consults with Russia on nuclear issue
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki today said that he held telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on the current stage of Iranian nuclear program.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 4/19/2006
US senators call for direct talks with Iran
Commenting about the call by leading US Senators Senator Christopher Dodd and Richard Lugar for direct talks by the US with Iran, US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said yesterday "we have great respect for Senators Lugar and Senator Dodd. I can only say what we're doing right now, and that is we're working the diplomatic process, we're working the P-5+1, working through the G-7, G-8 and working through the Security Council as well as the IAEA Board of Governors."
Iran-USA, Politics, 4/19/2006
Time to plan for US withdrawal from Iraq, says Brzezinski
Former US president Jimmy Carter's national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski said today in the Financial Times that it was time to plan for an American withdrawal from Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/19/2006
US - Iran talks after Iraqi government formation
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said yesterday that he will take part in upcoming talks between Iran and the United States tentatively scheduled to be held after the formation of a new Iraqi government.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 4/19/2006
Pressing for national unity government in Iraq, UN envoy meets top Shiite cleric
Continuing his efforts to tamp down rising sectarian violence, the top United Nations envoy in Iraq today discussed the need to form a government of national unity as soon as possible with the war-torn country's leading Shiite Muslim cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 4/19/2006
British Euro-MP condemns Israel's apartheid policies
"We should be honest. These are the racist policies of apartheid, yet Israel continues to pose as a victim," Liberal Democrat MEP for northwest England Chris Davies said.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/19/2006
Palestinian official calls for campaign against Israeli regime
Abu Shahin "The Palestinian people expect the Palestinian Authority (PA) to condemn Israel's terrorist moves rather than criticizing the resistance trend.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/19/2006
Mubarak: not differentiation between Muslims and Christians
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak said that the people of Egypt do not differentiate between Muslims and Christians and that is capable of compromising Egypt's national unity.
Egypt, Politics, 4/19/2006
Iran Palestine draft resolution on agenda of upcoming Organization of the Islamic Conference
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 4/19/2006
Palestinian refugees long standing suffering
Amnesty International spoke about the conditions of Palesintians living in Lebanon. It said "The land area occupied by the 12 Palestinian official refugee camps in Lebanon has remained mostly unchanged since 1948 despite the Palestinian refugee population in Lebanon having swelled from an estimated 100,000 in 1949 to over 400,000 at the present time."
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 4/18/2006
Iran - Algeria on Muslim discord weakening the Palestinians
The enemies have been weakened by mounting Muslim awakening, said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Monday evening.
Algeria-Iran, Politics, 4/18/2006
On US threats against Iran
Iran's Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here on Tuesday that US attack on Iran is 'very unlikely' and Tehran believes the Persian Gulf littoral states will under no condition cooperate with Iran's enemies in that case.
Iran-USA, Politics, 4/18/2006
Rafsanjani: Iran accepts US call for talks on Iraq
Expediency Council (EC) Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani today said that Iran has accepted the US call for talks on Iraq, adding that it has not yet started.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 4/18/2006
Egypt - Libya efforts to contain Sudan -Chad tensions
Egypt called on the Sudan and Chad to be committed to the text of the Tripoli peace accord signed by both countries during the African summit held in Great Jamahiriya designed to contain tension between the two countries using dialog.
Sudan-Libya, Politics, 4/18/2006
Palestinians continue to suffer Israeli brutality
"Indeed, in the course of the past six decades, Palestinians have been subjected to daily brutality by the Israeli regime, and their most basic legitimate and inalienable rights have been systematically violated.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 4/18/2006
US group seeks end to humanitarian catastrophe in Palestine
Citizens for Fair Legislation said "The US, Israel, and the European Union have been punishing the Palestinian people since the democratic elections held last month. Sanctions have been placed against the Palestinians
Palestine-USA, Politics, 4/18/2006
Israel bombards Palestinian homes in Gaza
Foreign human rights activists in the northern West Bank town described the shooting as "totally unprovoked." "They just open fire on innocent children," said Maria, an Italian peace volunteer.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/18/2006
EU rules out financial aid to Hamas-led PA
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, reiterated Tuesday that the EU will not give any financial aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority until the Islamic group recognizes Israel.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 4/18/2006
Former Wafd Party leader Noaman Gomaa released on bail
Politics, 4/18/2006
Abbas receives apostolic delegate for Jerusalem and Palestine
Palestine-Vatican, Politics, 4/18/2006
Tantawi: Muslims, Copts part of Egypt's social fabric
Egypt-Germany, Politics, 4/18/2006
Conclusion of Al-Qods conference supporting the Palestinians
The Conference underscores that Palestinian cause is pivotal for the Arabs and the Muslim ummah (nation) and it is the duty of both Arab and Muslim ummah to support the people of Palestine
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 4/17/2006
Ahmadinejad: Muslim unity will facilitate Palestinian victory
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad yesterday reiterated the need for unity among Islamic governments and nations and said their united support for the oppressed Palestinian people would facilitate finding a solution to the Palestinian problem.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 4/17/2006
Iran warns Security Council not to make mistake on nuclear issue
Iran's First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said Monday that Iran's measures to obtain access to nuclear energy were based on international regulations, stressing Western states should accept such right.
Iran-UN, Politics, 4/17/2006
American NATO attack on Libya remembered
A ceremony was held Saturday evening at the Policewomen College in Tripoli in honor of the mothers and wives of the victims of the American NATO attack on Libya in 1986.
Libya-USA, Politics, 4/17/2006
Iranian official: US should recognize Iraq's political determination
he said that the two sides have heard views of each other and the US prefers to hold talks after establishment of Iraq's new government. Iran is waiting for a date to be set for the talks on Iraq.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 4/17/2006
Palestinians praise Iran's financial aid
The Hamas-led Palestinian government on Sunday welcomed an Iranian pledge to give Palestinians $50 million dollars to help prop up the cash-strapped government.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 4/17/2006
Many Israelis killed in attack; Palestinian child shot
At least seven people were killed and many others injured today afternoon (local time) when a Palestinian human bomber detonated an explosive device he was carrying in downtown Tel Aviv, police and rescue workers said.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/17/2006
200,000 Sudanese refugees not forced from Chad
Chadian President Idriss Deby, who last week threatened to expel 200,000 Sudanese following clashes with rebels, has assured the United Nations refugee agency that they will not be forcibly returned and that Chad will abide by international principles.
Sudan-Chad, Politics, 4/17/2006
Nazif committed to Mubarak's promise to journalists
Egypt, Politics, 4/17/2006
Egypt's parliament denounces Coptic church incidents
The attack launched by a deranged man against a number of Alexandria churches dominated the People's Assembly's session Sunday April, 16th. Outbursts of anger were seen expressed by members, from the majority and opposition, Muslims and Copts over scenes of blind extremism in Alexandria.
Egypt, Politics, 4/17/2006
Suliman and Zahhar discuss Palestinian developments
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/17/2006
Kuwaiti Emir: Iran contributes to regional stability
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 4/17/2006
Sudan asks Libya to look after its interests in Chad
Sudan-USA, Politics, 4/17/2006
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