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Red Cross: Iraq's humanitarian situation most critical
Some families spend a third of their average monthly wage of $150 just buying clean water, the report said. Healthcare in Iraq was "now in worse shape than ever".
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
2.7 million Iraqis displaced living difficult conditions
More than 75 percent had no access to government food rations and nearly 20 percent lacked supplies of clean water, she said adding that some 33 percent could not get the medicine they needed while only 20 percent had had any help from humanitarian agencies.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Iraqi crisis fuels rise in asylum-seekers in industrialized world – UN report
"For the second year running, Iraqis topped the list of asylum-seekers in the world's industrialized countries," according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Iraq-UN, Politics, 3/18/2008
Pope appeals for peace in Iraq
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday denounced the US-led 5-year Iraqi war appealing for peace in the country. "Enough with the slaughters. Enough with the violence. Enough with the hatred in Iraq," Benedict said to applause at the end of Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Iraq-Vatican, Politics, 3/18/2008
Cheney in Iraq, Kurds assure they are part of a new Iraq
Barzani said "We understand very well the importance of this visit. Indeed, I would like to reiterate our commitment that we will continue to play a positive role in order to build a new Iraq -- an Iraq with a foundation of a great federal, democratic, pluralistic, free Iraq."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
US on Iraqi political groups walk out
US Department Of State Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey was asked today about the number of Iraqi political groups pulled out of the talks that were being held today, more than a year after President George W. Bush announced the surge as a way to try to provide breathing space for the Iraqi political system to achieve reconciliation.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Five journalists given three-month prison sentences over critical articles
the two newspapers carried a news item about this citizen's filing of a motion with the Higher Judicial Council against the judges of the Higher Court of Justice, who had upheld a decision by the Civil Status and Passport Department depriving the plaintiff of his citizenship. The two newspapers were sued, as were their chief editors, as the newspapers' representatives: Usama Sharif of "Ad-Dustour" and Taher Al Udwan of "Al Arab Al Yawm."
Jordan, Politics, 3/18/2008
Journalist Hasan Abdel Jawad arrested; intimidation of press in West Bank
The International Federation of Journalists is calling for the release of journalists being held in Israeli prisons for their critical reporting. The arrest last week in Bethlehem of journalist Hasan Abdel Jawad, who is also a Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate (PJS) board member, brings to 8 the number of journalists detained by Israeli authorities.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Victims of Halabja chemical attacks honored
Thousands of Kurdish people gathered in the town of Halabja, northern Iraq, on Sunday to mark a grim anniversary where 20 years ago when reportedly clouds of poison gas swept through the town, killing as many as 5,000 people.
Iraq, Politics, 3/18/2008
Mottaki: Iran not insisting on talk with the US on Iraq
The American side should explain why it was absent at the latest meeting in Baghdad, he argued.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Iran says deployment of US missiles in Middle East doomed
Deployment of US missiles in the Middle East is doomed to failure, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said yesterday.
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Journalist who wrote about alleged corruption charged, placed under judicial control
Reporters sans frontières (RSF), Paris, France, spoke of concern about a court decision in the city of Annaba (600 km east of Algiers) on 4 March 2008 to formally charge the national Arabic-language daily "Ennahar"'s correspondent, Noureddine Boukraa, and place him under judicial control as a result of a complaint by the region's public security chief.
Algeria, Politics, 3/18/2008
US reaction to Hamas acceptance of deal with Fatah
US Department Of State Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey was asked today about news of negotiations between Hamas and Fatah to be brokered by Yemen.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Saudi minister: Saudi- Iran cooperation safeguards regional security
Saudi Arabia's Interior Minister Nayef bin Abd al-Aziz said in Riyadh yesterday that the stability and security of the region depend upon cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 3/18/2008
Sudan - Chad relations vital to end Darfur conflict: UN envoy
Tensions have been high in the region in recent weeks as about 10,000 sought refuge in eastern Chad following a series of deadly air and land attacks by Sudanese Government forces and allied militiamen on towns and villages in West Darfur, and Chadian rebels fought the forces of their government, the UN reported.
Sudan-Chad-UN, Politics, 3/18/2008
Opportunity for lasting Somalia peace must be seized: Ban Ki-moon
Assessments and missions carried out by the United Nations have shown that "despite the difficult security situation characterized by indiscriminate killing, kidnapping and hijacking, there is an opportunity to end the prolonged conflict in Somalia and the suffering of its people," Ban wrote in his latest report.
Somalia-UN, Politics, 3/18/2008
Latest round of UN-led talks on Western Sahara wrap up in New York
The fourth and latest round of United Nations-led talks, bringing together representatives from Morocco and the Frente Polisario, wrapped up today on the outskirts of New York City, with both sides once again pledging to continue negotiations.
Morocco-UN, Politics, 3/18/2008
US special envoy: US will take relations with Muslim world to next level
Almost 30 years to the day after Sada Cumber came to the United States from Karachi, Pakistan, he was selected to be the first-ever US special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), the 57-member Islamic organization.
Regional-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Bahraini PM stresses expansion of ties with Iran
Bahrain-Iran, Politics, 3/18/2008
Iran critical of West on Palestinian and Muslims treatment
Iran-European Union, Politics, 3/18/2008
News from around the web:
Kuwait's parliament may be dissolved after crisis - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/18/AR2008031801754.html)
Kuwait, Politics, 3/18/2008
Cheney urges Arabs to counter Iran in Iraq - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080317/wl_mideast_afp/usiraqcheney_080317185609;_ylt=AjmYGDillByNeHMpqsrmVLeaOrgF)
Regional-Iran-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Iraqi FM Against Quick US Troop Pullout - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/18/AR2008031801257.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Cheney Promotes New US-Iraq Agreement - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/18/AR2008031800170.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Five Years In: Iraq’s Insurgency Runs on Stolen Oil Profits - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/16/world/middleeast/16insurgent.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Top U.S. Officer in Mideast Resigns - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/11/AR2008031101805.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Petraeus: Iraqi Leaders Not Making 'Sufficient Progress' - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/13/AR2008031303793.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Iraq Attacks Lower, but Steady, New Figures Show - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/12/world/middleeast/12iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Iraqi feel-good stories prove elusive - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-goodnews16mar16,1,5532952.story)
Iraq, Politics, 3/18/2008
Suicide vest now weapon of choice for Qaeda in Iraq: US - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080316/wl_mideast_afp/iraqunrestusqaeda_080316202113;_ylt=ApUGFVG6T..YMm1dHeVTjhGaOrgF)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Olmert vows to continue east Jerusalem settlements - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080317/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictisraelsettler_080317140152;_ylt=AkZLeEBWZhCHHdF57_C6ageaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Poll shows Palestinians now favor Hamas over Fatah - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-hamas18mar18,1,2943706.story)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Palestinians Unite in Anger Against Israeli Attack - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/14/world/middleeast/14mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Israel: Barak Skips Three-Way Meeting - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/15/world/middleeast/15briefs-meeting.html?_r=1&ref=middleeast&oref=slogin)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Israeli defence official in Egypt for Gaza talks - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080318/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictegyptisraelgaza_080318173320;_ylt=AkdiodfQKKcZs19OoGE9AvqaOrgF)
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Bitter Protest in Jerusalem Over Attack at Seminary - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/17/world/middleeast/17mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Israeli missile wounds four Gaza militants: Hamas -
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/18/AR2008031801224.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Palestinian stabs rabbi in Arab East Jerusalem - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/18/AR2008031800479.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Mideast Players Differ On Approach to Hamas - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/15/AR2008031502122.html)
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 3/18/2008
Palestinian Forces' Training Marred by Delays, Politics - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/14/AR2008031403965.html)
Palestine, Politics, 3/18/2008
Israelis, Palestinians Fight on Facebook - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-israel-palestinians-facebook,1,5593832.story)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
McCain backs Jerusalem as 'Israeli capital' - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080318/wl_mideast_afp/mideastdiplomacyusmccain_080318181316;_ylt=AhwrRlS7r_DCNg0ECQdSpHOaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/18/2008
Darfur rebels say they defeat Sudan army attack - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/18/AR2008031801781.html)
Sudan, Politics, 3/18/2008
Israeli warship enters Lebanese waters: army - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080318/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonunrestisrael_080318173115;_ylt=Amw0KZI9qmLB1sR_aiTAVXeaOrgF)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2008
Make bread not war, Egypt president tells army - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080317/wl_mideast_afp/egypteconomypricebread_080317155606;_ylt=Amt1iBBWUBh_Bh.zlDPx2U6aOrgF)
Egypt, Politics, 3/18/2008
Egypt workers protest, torch offices in UAE: agency - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/18/AR2008031802094.html)
Egypt-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 3/18/2008
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