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Arab leaders condemn anti-Islam film
Leaders of the Arab states yesterday strongly condemned Dutch film blaspheming Prophet Mohammad and holy Quran, calling for boycott of Dutch products.
Regional, Politics, 3/31/2008

Sadr orders fighters off the streets
"Negotiations between the Sadr movement and an Iraqi government delegation started Saturday night and are going in the right direction to solve the crisis," Sadr's spokesman said.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Rice in Middle East: new agreement may improve Palestinian livelihoods
A new Israeli-Palestinian agreement easing border restrictions for Palestinians in the West Bank will improve the livelihoods of area residents and may help negotiators make further progress toward Mideast peace, according to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Political prisoner jailed for criticizing government still requires urgent
Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights spoke in a joint statement two days ago about the Libyan government holding political prisoner Fathi al-Jahmi, who remains in state custody despite recent reports of his discharge.
Libya, Politics, 3/31/2008

Award-winning Iranian movie banned by Lebanese authorities
On 22 March 2008, the Directorate General of the General Security banned "Empire Theaters" (Circuit Empire) from screening a French version of the animated movie "Persepolis" of Iranian writer Marjane Satrapi. The movie is based on the autobiographical bestselling graphic novel about an Iranian girl growing up in Iran during the Iranian revolution.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/31/2008

Egyptian Judge dismisses six additional cases against convicted editor
The Boulak Abul Ela Court of Misdemeanor, on the outskirts of Cairo, sentenced Ibrahim Eissa, editor in chief of the independent daily Al-Dustour, to six months in prison for "publishing false information and rumors" about President Hosni Mubarak's health
Egypt, Politics, 3/31/2008

Iran not mediating between Syria and Saudi Arabia
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Syria for attending the Arab summit said Sunday that Iran is seeking to strengthen ties among all Arab states especially the relations of Syria and Saudi Arabia.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 3/31/2008

Iran criticizes Amr Mousa on disputed islands with UAE
Three Iranian Islands in the Persian Gulf are inseparable part of Iranian territory, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said yesterday.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 3/31/2008

UK cannot fight in Iraq forever: defense secretary
British Defense Secretary Des Browne emphasised Saturday that the West must seek diplomatic and military solutions in Iraq and Afghanistan, including reaching out to extremist groups.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 3/31/2008

Anti-war protests at Blair's first faith lecture
Anti-war protesters are holding a demonstration to create a "wall of sound" to accompany the first lecture given by former prime minister on Faith and Globalization since stepping down from power last year.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 3/31/2008

Iran seeks apology from those who voted for sanctions
Iran-UN, Politics, 3/31/2008


News from around the web:

Syria's Assad denies meddling in Lebanon at boycotted summit - Yahoo! News
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 3/31/2008

No more visits by Moussa until Arab foreign ministers meet - Fatfat - Daily Star
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 3/31/2008

Egypt says Lebanon solution would ease strained Arab ties - Yahoo! News
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 3/31/2008

Report Says Lebanese Leader Killed by ‘Criminal Network’ - NY Times
Lebanon, Politics, 3/31/2008

Arab summit closes without Lebanon breakthrough - Yahoo! News
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 3/31/2008

Iraq objects to Arab summit declaration - LA Times
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 3/31/2008

The summit was fruitless: Gaddafi - The Peninsula
Regional-Libya, Politics, 3/31/2008

Barak says talks with Syria a 'central objective' - Yahoo! News
Syria-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2008

Jordan's Queen Urges Dialogue on YouTube - LA Times
Jordan, Politics, 3/31/2008

As Fighting Eases, Sadr City Returns to Routine - NPR
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Sadr fighters vanish from Iraq's streets - Yahoo! News
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Egypt's Islamist clampdown is bid to fix vote: rights group - Yahoo! News
Egypt, Politics, 3/31/2008

U.S. Has Little Influence, Few Options in Iraq's Volatile South - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

What is the real death toll in Iraq? - Guardian Unlimited
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Turkey strikes targets in Iraq - LA Times
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 3/31/2008

Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho - Brave Iraqi Christian leader determined to stand with his flock - Guardian Unlimited
Iraq, Politics, 3/31/2008

In Iraq, U.S. caught in middle of Shiite rivalry - LA Times
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

News Analysis: In This Shiite Battle, a Marked Shift From the Past - NY Times
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Shiite Politician: Iraqi Government 'Cannot Deliver' - NPR
Iraq, Politics, 3/31/2008

CONGRESSIONAL RACES:  42 Democrats Vow a Drawdown in Iraq If They Win Seats - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Three-day curfew ends in Baghdad - BBC
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Stalemate Changes Dynamic Between Iraqi Factions - NPR
Iraq, Politics, 3/31/2008

Bush invites Abbas to Washington - BBC
Palestine-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Israel to Build on Contested Land - WashingtonPost.com
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2008

Abbas accuses Israel of working against Palestinian state - Yahoo! News
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2008

3 Interlocking Peace Negotiations Put Israel, Palestinians at Impasse - WashingtonPost.com
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2008

Israel Treats Bedouins Unfairly: Report - LA Times
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2008

Exiled Leader: Hamas Might Is 'Humble' - WashingtonPost.com
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2008

Guantanamo Prisoner Charged in Embassy Attack - WashingtonPost.com
Regional-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

U.S. offers to restore ties with Sudan - LA Times
Politics, 3/31/2008

Aid Group Criticizes US on Somalia - WashingtonPost.com
Somalia-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008

Dutch Lawmaker to Edit Anti-Quran Film - WashingtonPost.com
Regional-Netherlands, Politics, 3/31/2008

Israeli soldier accused of spying for Hezbollah - Yahoo! News
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2008

Captured corporal is still alive, says Hamas leader - Guardian Unlimited
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2008

Iraq: $5 Billion More for Budget - LA Times
Iraq, Politics, 3/31/2008

U.S., Egypt disagree over Suez shooting, fueling suspicion - CS Monitor
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/31/2008


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