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Mubarak, Merkel discuss issues
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel who arrived in Cairo yesterday on a two day visit on the first leg of a tour that would take her to many countries of the region. Talks focused on current developments in the region, mainly Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon, Darfur, Somalia and the Iranian nuclear file.
Egypt-Germany, Politics, 2/4/2007

Warning against destroying bridge connecting al-Haram al-Shareef with Bab al-Magharba in Jerusalem
The Chief Palestinian Islamic Justice, Sheikh Tayssir al-Tamimi called Sunday on Arab and Islamic world to immediately move and stop Israeli procedures to judaize and demolish part of al-Aqsa mosque.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/4/2007

Jordan: Iran has right to peaceful nuclear technology
"Our stance is Middle East without weapons of mass destruction and we insist on it." Concerning the issue called "Shiite Crescent," al-Khatib said it has a political intention and we do not like to see Iran-Arab confrontation in the region.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007

Iran cooperation with IAEA based on nuclear treaty
Iran's permanent envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh today underlined that Iran will cooperate with IAEA based on Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Majlis' ratification.
Iran-UN, Politics, 2/4/2007

118 countries support Iran nuclear program, as 3000 centrifuges are to be installed
Ambassadors to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Troika as well as the Group of 77 visiting Iran and who inspected Isfahan UCF Complex Complex yesterday underlined again the stance of 118 member countries of Non-Aligned Movement concerning Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007

Iranian speaker: Saddam as Arab champion is insult to Arabs
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007

Al-Jazeera producer charged with harming national interest
Reporters Without Borders has spoken of a 27 January 2007 decision by Egyptian judicial authorities to initiate trial proceedings against Al-Jazeera TV producer Howayda Taha on a charge of "harming national interest" in a documentary she was preparing about police torture in Egypt.
Egypt, Politics, 2/4/2007

Iran, Syria discuss regional issues, Lebanon
"The US intends to cause tension among various Lebanese groups, rather than presenting a solution to the problems. This is similar to what is going on in Iraq," Michel Aoun added.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007

FM: Iran gives high importance to Iraq's security
He made the remark after talks with the visiting Head of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) Abdul Aziz al-Hakim during a joint press conference with the Iraqi official.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007

Iran warns US of any military acts
The US wants to put the blames for its failure on others and try to introduce Iran as the real cause of the failures, he said
Iran-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Gates lists Iraq benchmarks, says US not targeting Iran
The United States is not planning a war against Iran and believes the current diplomatic process is getting results, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said February 2.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

New US Intelligence report on Iraq instability
Among its conclusions was that "Iraqi society's growing polarization, the persistent weakness of the security forces and the state in general, and all sides' ready recourse to violence are collectively driving an increase in communal and insurgent violence and political extremism."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Brzezinski: US must admit Iraq is moral calamity
It is time for The White House to come to terms the war in Iraq is a "historic, strategic and moral calamity," according to US former national security adviser to the Carter administration, Zbigniew Brzezinski.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Shahroudi urges release of Iranian diplomats in Iraq
Shahroudi said "There is no need for presence of foreign forces in Iraq. The Iraqi people should prepare the ground for withdrawal of foreigners from their country by strengthening their solidarity and unity and cooperating in establishment of security."
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Iraq to expel Mujahedin Khalq group
Iraq announced it would expel members of the terrorist Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO).
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007

US: Iraqi forces lead operations north of Baghdad
Since September 2006, Iraqi army and police, supported by US forces, have steadily taken greater responsibility for security operations in Salah ad Din Province north of Baghdad, according to a US combat brigade commander based in the region.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

UK given 14 days for US tape showing Iraq killing
Britain's Ministry of Defense (MoD) Friday was given 14 more days to obtain permission to show a video of US pilots opening fire on UK troops in Iraq after failing to produce the recording at an inquest into the death of a British corporal.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 2/4/2007

Prosecutor general: Case on Saddam's crimes against Iran open
Iran's Prosecutor General Ghorban-Ali Dorri Najafabadi on Thursday said that dossier concerning Saddam Hossein's atrocities against Iranians is still open and should be investigated.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007

US supports Egypt's peaceful nuclear program
Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit on Saturday received US State Department Under-Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph, who is now visiting Egypt.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Fatah-affiliated radio station attacked
Reporters Without Borders spoke on February 2, 2007 of an armed attack on Al Aamal, a Gaza City-based radio station operated by the Workers Union, which is linked to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's party, Fatah.
Palestine, Politics, 2/4/2007

Palestinian unity government support from Iran
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Larijani yesterday said that Iran supports formation of a nationally unified government in Palestine.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 2/4/2007

Rice: peace process can defuse Palestinian violence
Movement toward resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could help defuse some of the daily turmoil besetting the Palestinian Territories, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

On UN technical visit to Somalia ahead of peace mission
Renewing its support for the planned deployment of African Union (AU) peacekeepers in Somalia, the Security Council in Friday called for the rapid dispatch of a United Nations technical mission to assess security needs in the war-wracked country.
Somalia-UN, Politics, 2/4/2007

Egyptian arrested on espionage for Israeli Mossad
The Supreme State Security Prosecution yesterday referred an Al-Azhar University student (held) and three Israeli Mossad officers (at large) to the Supreme State Security Court on charges of spying for Israel.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/4/2007

Germany, Algeria to boost security cooperation
Algeria-Germany, Politics, 2/4/2007


News from around the web:

Saudis hold 10 for 'terror funds' - BBC
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/4/2007

US to charge Guantanamo detainees - BBC
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Factional clashes shoot holes in Palestinian truce - LA Times
Palestine, Politics, 2/4/2007

Saudi King Invites Palestinian Factions to Talks - NY Times
Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Politics, 2/4/2007

Doubts Run Deep on Reforms Crucial to Bush's Iraq Strategy - Washington Post
Politics, 2/4/2007

General: Shiite Militia Leaders Leaving Baghdad Strongholds - Washington Post
Iraq, Politics, 2/4/2007

Suicide blast kills at least 130 in Baghdad - LA Times
Iraq, Politics, 2/4/2007

U.S. Talks With Palestinians and Israelis Gain Support - NY Times
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Tense calm follows Gaza fighting - BBC
Palestine, Politics, 2/4/2007

Iraq says 50 percent of bombers arrive via Syria - Washington Post
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 2/4/2007

Amidst Hizbullah protests, Lebanese reek of resistance - literally - CS Monitor
Lebanon, Politics, 2/4/2007

Turkey to lobby U.S. over Kurd rebels in Iraq - Washington Post
Iraq-Turkey-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Israel welcomes first Muslim minister - CS Monitor
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/4/2007

Security Contracts to Continue in Iraq - Washington Post
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/4/2007

Suicide Attack Is First in Israel in 9 Months - NY Times
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/4/2007

Saudi Writer Recasts Kingdom's History - Washington Post
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/4/2007


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