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President Abbas commemorates 59th anniversary of NAKBA (catastrophe)
"We are the generation of NAKBA (and) remember the dark days when we were eradicated from our own lands in 1948 and our people was expelled," he said.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/15/2007

Syrian dissident journalist Michel Kilo sentenced to three years jail
Reporters Without Borders has spoken of the three-year prison term imposed May 13th 2007 on journalist and writer Michel Kilo for "weakening national sentiment." Another dissident, Mahmud Issa, also got a three-year jail term.
Syria, Politics, 5/15/2007

Ex-parliamentarian arrested for criticizing government corruption
Reporters Without Borders spoke of the May 3rd 2007 arrest of former Jordanian parliamentarian Ahmad Oweidi Abbadi after he accused King Abdallah's government of corruption in an open letter to US Senator Harry Reid, which he posted on the Internet.
Jordan, Politics, 5/15/2007

Higher Election Commission: Candidate who uses religious logos or symbols excluded
The Higher Election Commission (HEC) in Egypt issued yesterday rules regulating the Shura Council's mid-term elections, set for June 11.
Egypt, Politics, 5/15/2007

Journalists banned in Iraq from scene of bombings
Reporters Without Borders spoke about the press freedom implications of a decision by the Iraqi interior ministry announced yesterday to prevent journalists from getting access to the scene of bomb attacks.
Iraq, Politics, 5/15/2007

No obstacle to Iran-UAE ties: Ahmadi-Nejad
Visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said yesterday Iran and the United Arab Emirates face no obstacle and restriction in expansion of bilateral ties.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 5/15/2007

EU, Arab League clash over Palestine
Strong differences between the European Union and the Arab states broke out over Palestine in public during a press conference in Brussels yesterday evening.
Regional-Palestine-European Union, Politics, 5/15/2007

Israeli measures judaizing East Jerusalem
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit yesterday denounced Israel's reported plan to transfer government offices to East Jerusalem (Al-Quds).
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 5/15/2007

Palestinian minister: no alternative to the national unity
Abu Amr said "It's important that Israelis release our money that they hold back, we need this money to alleviate the social, security and economic problems"
Palestine-Israel-European Union, Politics, 5/15/2007

Saudi - Iran ties to foil enemy plots: Rafsanjani
Regular consultations between Iran and Saudi Arabia would prevent enemies of Islam from achieving their goals particularly on creating discord among Shiite and Sunni Muslims, Iran's Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said yesterday.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 5/15/2007

Ahmadi-Nejad in Oman, oil and gas deals with Iran
Senior Iranian and Omani officials today signed accords on oil and gas cooperation.
Oman-Iran, Politics, 5/15/2007

Iraqi oil wealth is being stolen: UK campaign group
The draft oil law before the Iraqi parliament could result in multinational companies controlling and profiting from most of the country's oil fields for up to 20 years, a British campaign group warned Tuesday.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Sudan welcomes Egypt deploying 2000 soldiers in Darfur
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry announced that the Egyptian government has approved dispatching some 1759-2000 soldiers initially to take part in the heavy support missions in Darfur.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 5/15/2007

Time for Security Council action on Lebanese Hariri tribunal: Ban Ki-moon
Ban noted that Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora had sent him a letter stating that "for all practical purposes, the road to ratification through constitutional procedures has no possibility" and calling on the Council to therefore take steps to ensure the tribunal is ratified and can enter into force.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 5/15/2007

Elham: Iran-Egypt ties to benefit world Muslims
Iran's government spokesman Gholam Hossein Elham said today that ties between Iran and Egypt would be to the benefit of world Muslims as well as the countries in the region.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 5/15/2007

Cheney Finds Iraqis in Agreement on Reconciliation Agenda
US Vice President Dick Cheney wrapped up a weeklong trip to the Middle East yesterday with a cautiously optimistic assessment of the Iraqi government's broad consensus on the challenges that it must overcome.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

US - Iran to hold talks on Iraq
White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said on Sunday that Iran and the United States will meet in Baghdad in the next few weeks to discuss Iran taking a "productive role" in Iraq's security.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Iran: security of Persian Gulf thru regional cooperation
the interior minister contended that Iran does not limit the expansion of sustainable security only through security
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 5/15/2007

Iran defends nuclear rights within framework of regulations
Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Marcos Rodriguez said today that peaceful use of nuclear energy is Iran's inalienable right. Rodriguez, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Iran-UN, Politics, 5/15/2007

Mubarak: New Valley a development plan priorities
Within the framework of his field tours of governorates in order to push forward the wheel of investment and development in the various domains, Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak yesterday visited East Owainat and Dakhla regions in the New Valley Governorate.
Egypt, Politics, 5/15/2007

Iran critical of Russian handling of Bushehr power plant
Iranian public opinion is critical of Russian handling of Bushehr power plant, Iranian lawmaker said on Monday.
Iran-Russia, Politics, 5/15/2007

UK minister calls for more int'l aid for Palestinians
New cash from international donors is urgently needed to help plug a shortfall in Palestinian funding and avert a humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories, International Development Secretary Hilary Benn warned Monday.
Palestine-UK, Politics, 5/15/2007

Israel's 33-day war strengthened resistance's status, identity: Iran envoy
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 5/15/2007

Musharraf urges end to Iraq carnage, proposes Muslim peacekeeping force
Iraq-Pakistan, Politics, 5/15/2007

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria to help resolve crisis in Lebanon
Iran, Saudi Arabia and Syria are to help Lebanon resolve the current crisis, Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad-Reza Sheibani said yesterday.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 5/15/2007


News from around the web:

Raucous Iraqi Parliament Makes Little Progress - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10183647)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Red Cross Report Says Israel Disregards Humanitarian Law - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/15/world/middleeast/15jerusalem.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/15/2007

Jerusalem: unified city, divided views - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0515/p01s03-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/15/2007

Palestinian interior minister calls it quits - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-gaza15may15,1,4967253.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Palestine, Politics, 5/15/2007

Jordan king urges Israel PM to set peace timetable - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/15/AR2007051500674.html)
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 5/15/2007

Iraq makes progress on crucial constitution plan - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/15/AR2007051501042.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/15/2007

Sixteen die in latest Gaza factional battles - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,,2080470,00.html)
Palestine, Politics, 5/15/2007

Iraqi Military Faces Hurdles in Its Quest to Take Charge - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/15/world/middleeast/15embed.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq, U.S. Study Says - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/12/world/middleeast/12oil.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Iraq leader says troops must stay - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6647865.stm)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Majority of Iraq Lawmakers Seek Timetable for U.S. Exit - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/12/world/middleeast/12iraq.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

WASHINGTON AT WAR Fighting Over Factories: Defense Skirts State in Reviving Iraqi Industry - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/13/AR2007051301165.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Changes by Iraqi Shiite Party Signal Distancing From Iran - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/13/world/middleeast/13sciri.html)
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 5/15/2007

U.S. Seeks Gains in Shiite Militia Rifts - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/15/AR2007051501630.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Pentagon Tells 35,000 Troops They May Be Deployed to Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/09/washington/09troops.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

The Iraq war, MTV-style - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraqtv15may15,1,3634676.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq, Politics, 5/15/2007

Turkish-Kurdish Dispute Tests U.S. Strategic Alliances - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/07/AR2007050701524.html)
Iraq-Turkey-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

New Detainees Strain Iraq's Jails - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/14/AR2007051402265.html)
Iraq, Politics, 5/15/2007

Allies of Al Qaeda probably hold U.S. soldiers in Iraq, military says - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-search15may15,1,1219013.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Sergeant Urinated on Body in Haditha - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/10/world/middleeast/10haditha.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Many Migrants Stuck in Limbo in Algeria - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-algeria-migrants-in-limbo,1,5926185.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines)
Algeria, Politics, 5/15/2007

Algeria pounds insurgent stronghold - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-algeria14may14,1,6076737.story?coll=la-headlines-world)
Algeria, Politics, 5/15/2007

Algeria's war-torn west finds hope in polls - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/15/AR2007051500709.html)
Algeria, Politics, 5/15/2007

Cheney to Try to Ease Saudi Concerns - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/10/AR2007051002506.html)
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Cheney Rejects Tenet's Account of Run-Up to War - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/10/AR2007051002117.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Somalia Agrees to U.N. Probe On Abuses - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/14/AR2007051401282.html?hpid=moreheadlines)
Somalia, Politics, 5/15/2007

UK man tells of 'kidnap' in Syria - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6651793.stm)
Syria-UK, Politics, 5/15/2007

White House Fills New 'War Czar' Spot - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/15/AR2007051501612.html?hpid=moreheadlines)
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/15/2007

Where anti-Arab prejudice and oil make the difference - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,2080265,00.html)
Sudan, Politics, 5/15/2007

Israelis from Iraq remember Babylon - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6611667.stm)
Iraq-Israel, Politics, 5/15/2007


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