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Ahmadi-Nejad's visit to Iraq
"Moreover, there were much propaganda that the two (Iranian and Iraqi nations) were not pleased with each other. Such claim proved to be unfounded," he added.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iranian spokesman: Three disputed gulf islands inseparable part of Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini on Sunday strongly refuted recent "baseless allegations" made by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on the three disputed islands with the United Arab Emirates, Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Abu Musa islands, and called them as an inseparable part of Iranian territory.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 3/5/2008

Mubarak meets Rice
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

Israeli attacks on Gaza contrary to international law : EU
"They are launching all these attacks that are killing civilians," Borai said. "Personally, I don't agree with Palestinians firing rockets into Israel. But if you push people into the corner they are going to fight back."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/5/2008

Fuel shortages hamper basic life in Gaza
The Gaza Strip continues to be plagued by fuel shortages, leaving many ambulances unable to function and ensuring most residents have only an intermittent water supply, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported today.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 3/5/2008

Rice urges resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
Suspending negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians plays into the hands of those who want the peace process derailed and prolongs the day when there can be a two-state solution, says US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

Hamas imposed distribution ban on Al Ayyam newspaper
The cartoon at issue depicts Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, with the caption "illegitimate" appearing in the bottom right hand corner. In an interview, the head of the Hamas government's press office, Hassan Abu Hashish, indicated that the published cartoon "was aimed against the Legislative Council" and therefore violated the publishing law.
Palestine, Politics, 3/5/2008

Police detain and beat journalists Sihem Bensedrine and Omar Mestiri
Reporters Without Borders has spoken of the police who "detained and beat" Tunisian journalist, Sihem Bensedrine, president of the working group on press freedom in North Africa, and her husband, Omar Mestiri, managing editor of the newspaper "Kalima" on their arrival at la Goulette port on 3 March 2008.
Tunisia, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iran's Supreme Leader expresses grief at human tragedy in Gaza Strip
Iran's Supreme Leader-Palestine Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei expressed grief at the human tragedy going on in Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 3/5/2008

UN Secretary-General condemns Israeli crimes in Gaza
Israeli deputy defense minister Matan Vilnai admitted that Israel carried out "shoah," a word in Hebrew - a big disaster - Holocaust, in Gaza.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 3/5/2008

UK parliamentary-led group urged to demand end to Israeli attacks on Palestinians
The British government was urged by an all- party parliamentary-led group Monday to intervene against the continuing Israeli attacks on Gaza following the killing of over 100 Palestinians in the last few days.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 3/5/2008

Livni explains Israel's position in light of Gaza attacks
She added "Of course, politically there is a need to undermine Hamas because of the dual strategy"
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/5/2008

Sadrist politicians anger over Iraq law setback
The Iraqi Sadr bloc, which has the backing of 32 members in a 275-seat Iraqi parliament expressed concern about Iraqi presidential council decision to object to a national reconciliation law.
Iraq, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iran not to back down on nuclear issue as new resolution is issued
"Nuclear program is not important for them. They use it as a mere pretext. Of course what they think is not important for us. We have learned to live without them and this is the benefit gained from the experience," Ahmadi-Nejad added.
Iran-UN, Politics, 3/5/2008

Hizbullah says US ship is threat
A Hizbullah MP has condemned the deployment of the USS Cole warship off the coast of Lebanon as a threat to Lebanese sovereignty and independence.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

Saudi FM urges convergence between of views with Iran
In a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Riyadh, Mohammad Hosseini, he termed the current situation in the region as "sensitive."
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iraq urges resumption of Iran-US talks on Iraq
Iraq's Finance Minister Bayan Jabr has called for Iran to hold talks with the United States on Iraq saying that the former talks have proved fruitful to help establish law and order in Iraq.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

US ambassador Ryan Crocker roundtable on Iraq
Crocker: Well, there is no question that, you know, one of the many, many challenges that Iraq faces going forward is that of corruption.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iraqi ambassador: MKO terrorists presence not permanent
Al-Sheikh noted that the Iraqi government is not satisfied with their presence and said they would stay in Iraq until they find another country to accept them.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 3/5/2008

US threat assessments: Al-Qaida is main concern
Top US intelligence officials warn that al-Qaida and its affiliates remain a leading threat to the United States and its allies around the world, followed closely by the rapid spread of missile technologies and ongoing efforts by terrorists or nation states to acquire weapons of mass destruction.
Regional-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iraq, Iran to review joint oil well issue
He told reporters that a joint committee, to be formed in the next two months, will discuss the issue.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iran VP to visit Syria on Wednesday
Syria-Iran, Politics, 3/5/2008


News from around the web:

Egypt's Mubarak says Syria part of Lebanon crisis - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/26/AR2008022600935.html)
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 3/5/2008

U.S. warship stirs Lebanese fear of war - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0304/p01s01-wome.html)
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

Lebanese Get by Amid Crisis - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/05/AR2008030500547.html)
Lebanon, Politics, 3/5/2008

Report: Israeli Occupation Causes Terror - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-un-israel,1,7012815.story)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/5/2008

Abbas ready to restart dialogue with Israel - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/mar/05/israel.gaza)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/5/2008

Palestinians' bittersweet homecoming in Lebanon - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0305/p04s01-wome.html)
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 3/5/2008

Abbas Says No Talks Without Gaza Truce - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/05/AR2008030500864.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/5/2008

Israel vows to keep up Gaza strikes - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080305/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictisraelgaza_080305135232;_ylt=AlHCINAiUbldv.aw4hB94C.aOrgF)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/5/2008

Rice meets harder lines in push for Israeli-Palestinian peace - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0305/p01s02-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

As Israelis Pull Out of Gaza, Hamas Celebrates Its Rocketry - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/world/middleeast/04mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/5/2008

Israeli PM doubts deal with Palestinians this year - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080226/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelpalestinianjapandiplomacy_080226125912;_ylt=AgYPDVuR04oZk1HMaKfFF.yaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/5/2008

Arab Leaders Say the Two-State Proposal Is in Peril - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/22/world/middleeast/22egypt.html?ref=middleeast)
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iraqi Cabinet OKs Deals With Oil Giants - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/05/AR2008030500903.html)
Iraq, Politics, 3/5/2008

Sunni anger at Iraq trial failure - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7279297.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 3/5/2008

'Chemical Ali' execution approved - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7270396.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iraqi Chaldean archbishop seized - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7271658.stm)
Iraq, Politics, 3/5/2008

Iraqi Official Reports Turk Air Attack - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/05/AR2008030500957.html)
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 3/5/2008

Helicopter crash kills 7 Iraqis, 1 U.S. service member - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq5mar05,1,1135146.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

A special bond between soldiers in Iraq - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-dogs25feb25,1,5032775.story)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/5/2008

Vatican and Muslims to establish permanent dialogue - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/05/AR2008030500985.html)
Regional-Vatican, Politics, 3/5/2008

Sudan Bans Danish Goods in Prophet Case - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/26/AR2008022601474.html)
Sudan-Denmark, Politics, 3/5/2008


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