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Hizbullah commanders killed in Syria
Hizbullah, the Lebanese political party which has militarily resisted Israel in the past said that one of his commanders Imad Mughniyeh was killed by Israeli state terrorism.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/12/2008

Lebanon parliament delays vote for new president
He said the opposition has been adding conditions to the initiative, and they cannot be accepted
Lebanon, Politics, 2/12/2008

New censorship law threatens freedom of expression and opinion
HRinfo stated that the new website censorship law the Kuwaiti government intends to present to the parliament is contradictory to the dominant trend in most democratic countries, where an increase of freedom of expression, especially on the internet, is recommended
Kuwait, Politics, 2/12/2008

Conviction of Al-Jazeera reporter, prison term struck
An appeals court in Cairo Monday upheld the conviction of an Al-Jazeera journalist charged with harming Egypt's reputation for her work on a documentary about torture, but struck down her prison term.
Egypt, Politics, 2/12/2008

Syria: opposition activists tell of beatings in interrogation
The Syrian government has arbitrarily detained at least 12 activists who attended a meeting of opposition groups in December, Human Rights Watch said Feb 5th, and spoke of credible allegations that State Security officials beat at least eight of the activists during interrogation.
Syria, Politics, 2/12/2008

President Ahmadi-Nejad always welcome in Cairo: Egyptian minister
Egyptian and Iranian efforts for establishing full diplomatic relations could be boosted by a visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad to Cairo, Egyptian Investment Minister Mahmoud Mohieldin said
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 2/12/2008

US reaction to Israeli announcement of new buildings on disputed land
Sean McCormack, The US Spokesman for The Department Of State was asked about the Israeli announcement for building the new thousand houses on areas disputed with the Palestinians.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Iraqi president in Najaf, meeting Ayatollah Sistani
In late December 2007, lawmakers in Iraq's largely autonomous Kurdish region approved a six-month delay in a referendum to decide the fate of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, which is claimed by Kurds and Arabs
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

US commander: No hostile act from Iran observed in Iraq
The US commander in Iraqi central province of Diyala has said he witnessed no hostile act from Iranian side in the region during the past 10 months, a French weekly reported on Feb 5th.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

New Iraqi flag
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

Iranian official: US asked for help in Iraq
Iran's ambassador to Iraq, who attended two rounds of trilateral talks between the US, Iran, and Iraq security in Iraq, said the US has asked for Iran's help to exit Iraq.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

UN urge increased assistance for uprooted Iraqis
According to UNHCR and its partners, out of Iraq's total population of 26 million, some 4.4 million are displaced, with 2.4 million uprooted within the war-torn nation's borders and 2 million in other countries
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

Law lords to hear Iraq inquiry appeal
The families of British soldiers killed in Iraq are trying for a third time to force the UK government to set up an independent inquiry over the legality of former prime minister Tony Blair's decision to join the 2003 war.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 2/12/2008

Consulate: Two arrested Iranians are ordinary pilgrims
Iran's consulate in Karbala, Iraq, said on Sunday that the two Iranians arrested in Iraq are ordinary pilgrims with no affiliation to the Iraq-based Iranian dissident group Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) which Iran considers as terrorists.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Hamas says it seized Jordan aid to keep it safe
Hamas government in Gaza acknowledged on Saturday that they had seized 16 trucks of aid supplies from Jordan to keep it safe from Palestine Authority.
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 2/12/2008

Iran hopes home-made satellite in orbit next summer
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said Monday Iran will launch two more space rockets in the future.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 2/12/2008

Palestinian official: Iran's revolution proved victory of blood over sword
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 2/12/2008

Canadian Inquiry Blames Israelis for Deaths in 2006
Lebanon-Israel-Canada, Politics, 2/12/2008

Olmert: Israel determined to respond to the challenge of terror from Gaza
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008

US Rice meeting with Sudan FM
Sudan-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008


News from around the web:

Senior Hezbollah Militant Killed - ABCNews
(http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=4282337)
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/12/2008

2006 War Called a 'Failure' for Israel - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/30/AR2008013000559.html)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008

Berri accuses Hariri of sinking possible breakthrough - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=88893)
Lebanon, Politics, 2/12/2008

Iraq deputies pass landmark bills - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7243434.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

Battle for Mosul Highlights Ethnic Tensions - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1010)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

Al-Qaida in Iraq Diary Reveals Setbacks - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18905396)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

Rift threatens U.S. antidote to Al Qaeda in Iraq - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0213/p06s02-wome.html)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

The CIA operation that should have prevented the Iraq war - Yahoo
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080204/wl_mideast_afp/iraqspyciaweapons_080204230348;_ylt=AkfThSbrD0sY7EaFeOH0pp2aOrgF)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Standoff in an Iraqi province - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq10feb10,1,3132219.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Kurds’ Power Wanes as Arab Anger Rises - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/world/middleeast/01kurds.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

Israel seen failing to keep road map promises - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021102377.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008

Hamas seen as gaining as Egypt reseals border with Gaza - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-gaza4feb04,1,6714877.story)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008

Olmert urges calm after strikes - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7237424.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008

Israel sees Hamas gone from Gaza in months - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021102087.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2008

Gaza Smugglers Ready to Resume Work - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021100451.html)
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 2/12/2008

In Pact, U.S. Won't Commit to Protecting Iraq - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/06/AR2008020604891.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Gates indicates support for pause in withdrawal - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq12feb12,0,6204346.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Feuding between Iraqi army and police slows security turnover - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-joint5feb05,1,5931942.story)
Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2008

In Iraq, civilians bear brunt of military hunt - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq6feb06,0,5447835.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

For Broken Iraqis, A Haven of Healing: Children Shattered by War Find Care, Kindness in Jordan - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/08/AR2008020804100.html)
Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 2/12/2008

Conflicts Deepen Between Local Iraqi Governments and U.S.-Backed Sunni Groups - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/world/middleeast/10iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Army Buried Study Faulting Iraq Planning - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/11/washington/11army.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

G.I. Gets 10-Year Sentence in Killing of Unarmed Iraqi - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/11/world/middleeast/11sniper.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Mukasey Says He Won't Prosecute Waterboard Use - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18803135)
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Saudi woman's cafe plight highlights rights problems - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080205/wl_mideast_afp/saudiwomenrights_080205202308;_ylt=AjG34WvbrZD.fb.uwj4hrE6aOrgF)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/12/2008

Lebanon charges 19 soldiers over protest shootings - Washington Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021101887.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 2/12/2008

Education in Arab world falling behind other regions: World Bank - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080205/wl_mideast_afp/mideastafricaeducationeconomyworldbank_080205145502;_ylt=AsC_imEY0e24Pa4EBSSAloGaOrgF)
Regional, Politics, 2/12/2008

Panel Gains Right to See C.I.A. Tapes - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/09/washington/09intel.html?ref=middleeast)
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/12/2008

Mauritania killings may be new Qaeda chapter - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/11/AR2008021102436.html)
Mauritania, Politics, 2/12/2008


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