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Saudi King: US occupation of Iraq illegal
Saudi Arabia-Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Appeals to end suffering as thousands flee fighting in Somalia's capital
With almost 100,000 people having fled Somalia's capital over the past two months because of deadly fighting, the United Nations today repeated its call for all sides in the conflict to end the suffering and allow emergency assistance to get through to those in need
Somalia, Politics, 4/2/2007

Egyptian efforts to stop fighting in Somalia
The Foreign Minister said Egypt is following up the current military clashes in Somalia which erupted four days ago and claimed the lives of a number of people of the sisterly African country.
Somalia-Egypt, Politics, 4/2/2007

US House Speaker trip to Syria criticized by White House
Asked that the US Congressional House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in Beirut today that she's criticizing the White House for what she says is ignoring other Republican lawmakers who have made trips to Syria in recent days. And, also, she said she thinks it's a good idea to establish facts and to try to build confidence with Syria. Why is that not a good idea?
Lebanon-Syria-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Granting opposition veto power amounts to political suicide
Head of the Future Bloc in Parliament MP Saad Hariri said granting the opposition a veto power in the government amounts to political suicide, and stressed that the ongoing confrontation against the assassination of Prime Minister Rafic Hariri and plans to alter Lebanon’s Arab and sovereign identity and its free economy will require time.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 4/2/2007

Arab Peace Initiative expects Israel to show action
Reaffirmation of the 2002 Arab initiative offering Israel recognition and permanent peace in exchange for a withdrawal from territory captured in 1967 and a resolution to the issue of Palestinian refugees is "very positive," according to US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack.
Regional-Israel-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Christians for ending Israeli violations to worship Easter
According to the statement, Easter celebrations are hostage to the whims of the Israeli Occupation authorities, as part of policies that are racist and that aim to push Christians to immigrate.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/2/2007

Detained journalist charged in court with weakening national sentiment
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the three charges that were formally brought against detained writer and journalist Michel Kilo in a criminal court in Damascus on 26 March 2007 for signing the "Beirut-Damascus, Damascus-Beirut" joint statement in May 2006.
Syria, Politics, 4/2/2007

US prepared to accept additional Iraqi refugees
The United States is prepared to increase significantly the number of Iraqi refugees it admits as the civil unrest in Iraq drives a greater number of people from their homes.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Israeli settlers attack 2 international volunteer, steal video camera
The International Solidarity Movement (ISM) said that Jewish settlers assaulted two international human rights workers HRWs and stole their video cameras in Hebron.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/2/2007

Iranian, Saudi discuss collective defense agreement
Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki last week held talks with his Saudi counterpart Saud Al-Faisal on most important issues of the Islamic world and the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/2/2007

Ahmadi-Nejad speaks of nuclear program success
Ahmadi-Nejad yesterday renewed his former statement on success of the nuclear program and said the people will hear good news in this respect
Iran-UN, Politics, 4/2/2007

Iranian official: plan by Israel to keep US forces in Iraq
Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Firouzabadi said that the international Zionism and the Israeli government, being supported by American neoconservatists, are determined to implement a new plan in the center of Palestinian occupied territory.
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Luxembourg stresses need for direct contact with Palestinian government
Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Saturday it was crucial to establish direct with the new Palestinian unity government despite Israeli attempts to torpedo these efforts, according to press reports.
Palestine-Luxembourg, Politics, 4/2/2007

White House: determined effort by Democrats to set withdrawal deadline
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

5 African Union peacekeepers in Darfur, hope for progress
On Saturday armed men also fired at an AMIS helicopter as it was carrying staff from Zalingei in West Darfur to El Fasher
Sudan-UN, Politics, 4/2/2007

Iran Bushehr nuclear power plant ready, awaits Russian fuel
The logistic units of Bushehr nuclear power plant including its pump house and 400-KW power station will be commissioned tomorrow in the presence of First Vice President Parviz Davoudi, Vice President and Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Reza Aqazadeh as well as his deputies.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 4/2/2007

Ban Ki-moon: Arab leaders determined to find solutions
Regional-Israel-UN, Politics, 4/2/2007

Arab States should not allow Israel to undermine the Palestinians
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 4/2/2007

Iran asserts UK marines arrested outside Iraqi water
Iran-UK, Politics, 4/2/2007


News from around the web:

Civilians caught in Somalia fighting - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-somalia1apr01,1,7103500.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Somalia-Ethiopia, Politics, 4/2/2007

Saudis Say Israel Must Withdraw First - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-saudi-israel,1,4159162.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines)
Saudi Arabia-Israel, Politics, 4/2/2007

U.S. Feels Sting of Winning Saudi Help With Other Arabs - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/30/world/middleeast/30assess.html)
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Olmert Rejects Right of Return for Palestinians - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/31/world/middleeast/31mideast.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/2/2007

Libya snubs Arab summit - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0330/p04s01-wome.html)
Libya-Regional, Politics, 4/2/2007

After Years in Middle East Politics, One Palestinian Still Finds Hope - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/29/books/29bronner.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1175563083-+pjlOBC5q+s83VV7tzpE7Q)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/2/2007

Terror suspect 'tortured by US' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6511921.stm)
Regional-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Justices Won't Hear Detainee Rights Cases -- for Now - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/02/AR2007040200470.html?hpid=topnews)
Regional-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Driven by War to a No Man's Land in Jordan - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/01/AR2007040101148.html)
Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 4/2/2007

70 Killed in Wave of Revenge in Northern Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/29/world/middleeast/29iraq.html)
Iraq, Politics, 4/2/2007

Shiite Cleric Opposes Baathists' Return - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/01/AR2007040101266.html)
Iraq, Politics, 4/2/2007

Shiite Cleric Condemns U.S. as His Militia Takes to Streets - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/31/world/middleeast/31iraq.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Iraq Prepares to Resettle Arabs Sent to Kirkuk by Hussein Edict - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/31/AR2007033100317.html)
Iraq, Politics, 4/2/2007

U.S.-backed political goals elusive for Iraq - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-benchmarks1apr01,1,1656018.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Visiting Iraq, McCain Cites Progress on Safety Issues - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/01/AR2007040100325.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

Iraq's justice minister resigns - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6514897.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 4/2/2007

McCaffrey Paints Gloomy Picture of Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/27/AR2007032701923.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/2/2007

A Syrian's risky choice to help young Iraqis heal - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0329/p01s04-woiq.html)
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 4/2/2007

In Iraq, the tough go shopping at military malls - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-px1apr01,1,6409022.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 4/2/2007

Blood feuds tearing Gaza apart - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,,2048731,00.html)
Palestine, Politics, 4/2/2007

Ground shifting beneath Sudan's longtime leaders - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-darfur1apr01,1,1549107.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Sudan, Politics, 4/2/2007

Palestinian boycott over BBC man - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6514551.stm)
Palestine-UK, Politics, 4/2/2007

Qaeda Is Seen as Restoring Leadership - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/02/world/middleeast/02qaeda.html?ref=middleeast)
Regional, Politics, 4/2/2007

Israeli army authorized to act inside Gaza border - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/02/AR2007040200166.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/2/2007

In Mideast, a Growing Linguistic Divide - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/31/AR2007033101104.html)
Regional-Israel, Politics, 4/2/2007


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