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Israelis lead the world in supporting torture: BBC poll
Israelis lead the world in supporting use of torture in prisons, according a survey of 25 countries carried out for BBC World Service.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/19/2006

Human Rights group calls on EU to revise economic strangulation of Palestinians
Italian MEP Morgantini said the EU should tell the Israelis that they have to withdraw from all occupied territories and work for peace.
Palestine-Israel-European Union, Politics, 10/19/2006

Muslim scholars send 'Let's Talk' letter to Pope
Some 38 eminent Muslim scholars sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI on his comments about Islam that sparked widespread condemnation worldwide.
Regional-Vatican, Politics, 10/19/2006

28 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in one week
Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) said 28 Palestinians, 17 of whom including 2 children and a woman are civilians, were killed by Israeli occupation forces from 12- 18 Oct. 2006.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/19/2006

Ahmadi-Nejad: Qods day manifestation of true Islamic faith
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said today that International Qods day is a day for confrontation between true Islamic faith with the global arrogance.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 10/19/2006

London to host Quartet discussions on Mideast
International Development Secretary Hillary Benn on Wednesday highlighted the pressing to find a resolution, saying that "77 Palestinians were killed and 266 injured in the West Bank and Gaza during August due to Israeli military operations." "In the West Bank poverty now stands at 66 per cent, up from 62 per cent in June 2005
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 10/19/2006

Ahmadi-Nejad on transparency of Iranian nuclear program
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad on Thursday defended the transparency of Iranian nuclear program and said that no country in the world has such a transparent record.
Iran-UN, Politics, 10/19/2006

Steinmeier reaffirms Iran right to nuclear energy
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier today stressed again Iran's right to use peaceful nuclear energy "We are not denying Tehran's right to use civilian atomic energy
Iran-Germany, Politics, 10/19/2006

United States helping Lebanon with security: Welch
The United States' goal in Lebanon is to help the Lebanese government assert its authority throughout the country, secure its borders and disarm all militias, according to Assistant Secretary of State David Welch.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 10/19/2006

Olmert calls for peace with Lebanon
Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he wants peace with Lebanon, but wants the Palestinian government to accept Israeli preconditions.
Israel-Palestine, Politics, 10/19/2006

Leading Palestinian rights activist: We will continue our struggle
Raji Sourani, Gaza's foremost human rights lawyer and the founder and director of the Palestinian Center for Human Rights, has praised the Islamic Republic of Iran's support to the rights of the Palestinian people.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/19/2006

UN envoy: only dialogue with all in Middle East will bring peace
Warning that "crisis and opportunity" exist side-by-side every day in the Middle East, the top United Nations envoy for peace in the region told the Security Council today that only simultaneous dialogue with all parties in the conflict will bring a lasting end to the bloodshed.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 10/19/2006

On new US strategy for Baghdad
Snow said "I talked to Major General Caldwell before we came in here because his comments have been misquoted. What he said is that, the levels of violence had not been lowered in a way that met our expectations, and so what we're doing is we're adjusting to bring them down, which is what you would expect.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/19/2006

Bush comparing Vietnam and Iraq
White House spokesman Tony Snow was asked today "Does the President still think that Iraq is a winning issue for Republicans, and can you elaborate on what he was talking about yesterday in the Stephanopoulos interview about linking -- comparing it with the Tet Offensive?"
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/19/2006

Britain is top Al-Qaida target, says report
Britain has become the main target for a resurgent Al-Qaida despite a four-year military campaign to seek out and kill its leaders, it was reported Thursday.
Regional-UK, Politics, 10/19/2006

Strategic goal of Lebanese leaders should be unity and internal stability: Hariri
Lebanon, Politics, 10/19/2006

Bells ring marking Zionist regime's downfall: Mottaki
Israel-Iran, Politics, 10/19/2006

Moroccan Majlis Speaker: West is attacking Muslim beliefs
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 10/19/2006

Mubarak, Bush discuss regional situation over phone
Egypt-USA, Politics, 10/19/2006

United States provides more emergency food for Sudan
Sudan-USA, Politics, 10/19/2006


News from around the web:

French TV station wins Palestinian boy libel case - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/19/AR2006101900586.html)
Palestine-Israel-France, Politics, 10/19/2006

Sadat Nephew on Trial Making Accusations - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101801211.html)
Egypt, Politics, 10/19/2006

Lebanon mines 'continue to kill' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6065574.stm)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/19/2006

Iraq PM demands US free Sadr aide - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6062956.stm)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/19/2006

Abbas to take key decisions over Palestinian govt - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/19/AR2006101900949.html)
Palestine, Politics, 10/19/2006

Iraqi Interior Minister to Purge Agency to Stem Killings - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/14/world/middleeast/14iraq.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2006

Iraqi Leader Meets With 2 Key Shiites - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/18/world/middleeast/18cnd-iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2006

Talabani backs 'Iran-Syria plan' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6060544.stm)
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 10/19/2006

Saddam co-defendant says was beaten by guards - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/19/AR2006101900333.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2006

Troops Try to Curb Warfare North of Baghdad - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq18oct18,1,4766059.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2006

Provincial Intelligence Director Among Latest Iraqi Deaths - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-101806iraq,0,4108210.story?coll=la-home-headlines)
Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2006

Iraq’s Christians Flee as Extremist Threat Worsens - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/17/world/middleeast/17christians.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2006

Israel may have used experimental weapon in Gaza - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1019/dailyUpdate.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/19/2006

Somali President Says Islamists Plot Assassinations - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/world/international-somalia.html)
Somalia, Politics, 10/19/2006

Darfur rebels demand new talks - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/19/AR2006101900140.html)
Sudan, Politics, 10/19/2006

Business, family ties rule on Syria-Lebanon border - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101800334.html)
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 10/19/2006


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