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Journalist Michel Kilo, lawyer Anwar Bunni on hunger strike
Reporters Without Borders apoke about journalist and writer Michel Kilo, who began a hunger strike on 28 October 2006, along with lawyer Anwar Bunni and other political prisoners who were arrested in May after signing a joint statement calling for an improvement in relations with Lebanon.
Syria, Politics, 10/31/2006

The Confiscation of the Book Modern Sheikhs
The Egyptian Organization For Human Rights said the decision of the Egyptian Censorship Office to confiscate the book "Modern Sheikhs and the Making of Religious Extremism" by Mouhamed Fattoh "constitutes a violation to freedom of opinion and expression stipulated in Articles 47, 48 and 49 of the Egyptian Constitution, which state the freedom of opinion and expression in literature, art and culture."
Egypt, Politics, 10/31/2006

Amending Egypt's constitution for multi-party system
Egypt's President reiterated commitment to the aspects of constitutional reform which he put forward in his platform last year, saying that the role of political parties in the political life is essential.
Egypt, Politics, 10/31/2006

Israel breaches UN resolutions, once again
A senior United Nations envoy today expressed serious concern at continuing Israeli over-flights of Lebanon, especially intensive mock air raids over Beirut this morning, calling them a breach of the Security Council resolution 1701, which ended this summer's conflict with Hizbollah.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/31/2006

Abu Rdaina warns of increased Israeli oppression
Israeli occupation forces today killed at pre-dawn two Palestinians and wounded three others in the Gaza Strip(GS) city of Khan Younis. Mahmoud al-Najjar 22, was shot with live bullet in the chest and Shadi al-Najjar was hit in the head
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/31/2006

Junblatt in Washington
The Lebanese leader Walid Junblatt was in Washington yesterday to meet with US Secretary Of State Condoleeza Rice the US Department Of State said.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 10/31/2006

Egypt does not need permission for civil nuclear activity
Ambassador Suleiman Awwad, Egypt Presidential Spokesman, said that the President reiterated that Egypt is a sovereign country which does not seek permission from any foreign parties before re-launching its nuclear program.
Egypt, Politics, 10/31/2006

Iraqi nomads expected to play more effective role
Turning to migration of Iraqi intelligentsia from Iraq, Rafsanjani said "Insecurity should not be promoted by igniting the flames of baseless conflicts between Shiites and Sunnis
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 10/31/2006

Iran's nuclear achievements immune from threats
It is important for the western countries to deprive Iran of access to nuclear technology, he said, adding that "We are determined to make use of our legal and legitimate rights."
Iran-UN, Politics, 10/31/2006

Mansour: Palestinian refugees natural right of return cannot be altered
Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, said that the Palestinian refugees are one of a people who continue to be denied their natural and inherent right of return.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/31/2006

White house denies differences with Iraqi PM
Snow added "What Steve is doing is paying a visit and assessing the situation, also talking with the Prime Minister. I think -- again, let me stress the thing that has been most impressive to us, which is the assertiveness of the Prime Minister when it comes to wanting to take over important security operations within Iraq."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/31/2006

Bushehr project in US efforts to create sanctions on Iran
The US Department Of State Sean McCormack was asked yesterday about Iran, and a draft resolution, that the Bushehr issue could be handled discreetly from the other dual-use issues that are being worked on
Iran-USA, Politics, 10/31/2006

UK threatens Sudan with Isolation on Darfur
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair Tuesday told the visiting Sudanese first vice president that his country has "one final chance" to stop the Darfur crisis.
Sudan-UK, Politics, 10/31/2006

Blair on Iraq hot seat, seeks to stave off inquiry vote defeat
There will be "very real consequences" for British troops in Iraq if MPs defeat the government over calls for an inquiry into the war, Prime Minister Tony Blair's Office claimed today.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 10/31/2006

Nearly 400 charged with terrorism in UK
Nearly 400 people have been charged with terrorist offenses during the past five years, the home secretary, John Reid revealed today.
Regional-UK, Politics, 10/31/2006

Tagamoa Party leader detained and on hunger strike
Egypt, Politics, 10/31/2006

Egypt: world stability won't be complete without end Arab- Israeli conflict
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 10/31/2006


News from around the web:

Many weapons in Iraq are missing, report says - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-weapons31oct31,1,1929602.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/31/2006

Iraqi PM Ends Some Joint Checkpoints - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/ats-ap_intl10oct31,1,7258774.story?coll=sns-ap-topinternational)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/31/2006

At Least 26 Killed by Market Blast In Sadr City - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/29/AR2006102900145.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/31/2006

Iraqi Realities Undermine the Pentagon’s Predictions - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/25/world/middleeast/25assess.html?_r=1&oref=slogin)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/31/2006

Democrats Are Divided on a Solution for Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/27/washington/27policy.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/31/2006

Syrian Official Considering Baghad Visit - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/31/AR2006103100394.html)
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 10/31/2006

Saddam Trial Witness Describes Massacre - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/31/AR2006103100263.html)
Iraq, Politics, 10/31/2006

Hezbollah: Talks Over Soldiers Under Way - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/ats-ap_intl12oct31,1,45215.story?coll=sns-ap-topinternational)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/31/2006

Somali Islamists reject face-to-face talks with govt - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/30/AR2006103000271.html)
Somalia, Politics, 10/31/2006


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