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Bethlehem celebrates Christmas as citizens pray for justice
The new head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Holy Land arrived today in Bethlehem on the annual Christmas procession from Jerusalem to Bethlehem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

journalists prevented from Arab free press forum
Authorities in Saudi Arabia, Syria and Tunisia prevented four Arab journalists and human rights activists from attending the Arab Free Press Forum, an annual gathering in Beirut, Lebanon organised by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) and "An-Nahar" newspaper.
Regional, Politics, 12/24/2008

British minister describes Israeli settlements as tyranny
British Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Bill Rammell toured the southern West Bank city of Hebron on Monday and called for removal of illegal Israeli settlements in the city.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 12/24/2008

No supplies enter Gaza
due to the shortage of wheat grain, all Gaza mills have been shut down, and more than half of Gaza's 47 bread bakeries have had to close.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Israeli forces arrests Neta Golan, co-founder of ISM
Neta Golan, an Israeli citizen and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), has been arrested by Israeli police while attempting to leave the Gaza Strip through the Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Hariri: Lebanon transparent and democratic elections should be held on schedule
Head of the Future Bloc in the Lebanese Parliament MP Saad Hariri called for transparent and democratic legislative elections to be held on time in Lebanon, and said while he supports a just peace between Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, Beirut will not engage in any direct negotiations with Israel to uphold national interests
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/24/2008

Egyptian speaker blocks anti-Iran statement over Palestinian issue
The draft statement criticized Iran for urging Egypt to open Rafah border point to Gaza Strip and help alleviate sufferings of 1.5 million Palestinians living under Israeli siege.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008

Bush: Middle East peace process made progress
US President George W. Bush acknowledged that peace negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians have been "a hard challenge," but the talks, though not completed, "have made a good deal of progress."
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iran and the US try to influence Arab states on nuclear issue
He said the West has invited the Arab states to join talks on Iran's peaceful nuclear activities with an aim of exerting more pressure on Iran
Regional-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iraqi parliament for expulsion of MKO Iranian group from Iraq
On the threshold of a landmark visit of the Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki to Iran, Head of Iraqi Parliament's National and Defense Commission Hadi al-Amiri yesterday urged the Iranian opposition group MKO, based in Iraq, to leave the country.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iranian diplomats remain in Iraqi jail
Iran's Ambassador to Iraq, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, said yesterday that there are no limits on the violation of prisoners' rights in Iraq by American troops.
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iranian downgrades importance of opening US diplomatic mission
Iran's Majlis (parliament) speaker, Ali Larijani, on Sunday downgraded importance of opening US diplomatic mission in Tehran.
Iran-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

UK general critical of US decisions in Iraq
Former British Army Chief General Sir Mike Jackson has attacked UK and US failures in Iraq, accusing the US of "appalling" decision making during the Iraq war.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/24/2008

UK court delay Iraqi prisoners transfer
Britain's high court has blocked the hand over of the last Iraqi prisoners held in the custody of UK troops pending the outcome of a final appeal on December 29.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/24/2008

US: Blackwater indictments show commitment to rule of law
The US Department of Justice has brought criminal charges against five American private security contractors following a 2007 incident that continues to shape the future of relations between Iraq and the United States.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

Seminar on Islamic charter of human rights opens
Topics for discussion in the one-day event included Islamic human rights charter, evaluating the past and prospects of future, Muslim countries' strategies on human rights
Regional, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iran's stand on United Arab Emirates dispute over islands unchanged
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said on Monday that Iran's stands on the three disputed islands between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, called the Greater Tunb, the Lesser Tunb and Abu Mousa in the Persian Gulf, is absolutely unchangeable.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008

B'Tselem: 58% of Ofra's land is Palestinian
The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in The Occupied Territories (B'Tselem) revealed that 58% of the built up area of Ofra settlement is established on lands that are still registered under the names of their Palestinian owners; a further proof of the illegality of this colony.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Tel Aviv mayor denounces violation of Al-Bahr mosque
Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai denounced racist violation of Al-Bahr Mosque in Jaffa.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Europeans consider taking in Guantanamo inmates
The German government is considering plans to take in a number of foreign detainees held without legal charges by American authorities in the Guantanamo prison camp for more than six years.
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iran to receive S-300 Russian missiles
Iran's Deputy Chairman of Parliamentary Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy said on Sunday that Iran will take delivery of S-300 air defense system from Russia soon.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008

Darfur: military component of UN-African Union force reaches over 60 per cent
The 45 members of the Ethiopian Medium Transport Company that arrived in West Darfur will primarily support the distribution of cargo between sector logistics bases, the movement of bulk cargo, including water and fuel tankers
Sudan-UN, Politics, 12/24/2008

Lebanon chose first ambassador to Syria
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iraqi premier to visit Iran soon: Qashqavi
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008

Bahrain supports Iran's nuclear rights
Bahrain-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008

Saudi minister for expansion of ties with Iran
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008


News from around the web:

Barrier-Breaking Bahraini Masters Diplomatic Scene:  Nonoo Is First Jewish Ambassador From an Arab Nation - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/18/AR2008121803642.html)
Bahrain, Politics, 12/24/2008

Lebanon leaders put off reconciliation talks to New Year - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081222/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonpolitics_081222162738;_ylt=Aj6BSldOlspWCk6LSjlgxvCaOrgF)
Lebanon, Politics, 12/24/2008

Murr: Lebanese Army incapable of absorbing Hizbullah's assets - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=98677)
Lebanon, Politics, 12/24/2008

Syrian diplomats report to work at embassy - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=98648)
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iraqi parliament ousts speaker, OKs non-US troops - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/23/AR2008122300630.html)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008

In Iraq, transfer-of-power committees have yet to take shape - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq-transition24-2008dec24,0,5731621.story)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008

Bush Defends Iraq War During a Farewell Visit - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/14/AR2008121400504.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

UN recognizes end of mandate of multinational force in Iraq - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081222/wl_mideast_afp/iraqun_081222220340;_ylt=AgA_QJvEOvVWJ_wYHm6vMkGaOrgF)
Iraq-UN, Politics, 12/24/2008

Official Report Faults Iraq Reconstruction - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/14/AR2008121401899.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

Mashhadani: Iraq's firebrand parliament speaker - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081222/wl_mideast_afp/iraqpoliticsmashhadani_081222181638;_ylt=AqvLjEVPRUAM2zqHUvFYZemaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008

Ethnic Divide in Iraqi City a Test for Nation - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/19/AR2008121903885.html)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008

Talabani says Iraqi Kurds aim to stop rebel attacks - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/turkeykurdsunrestiraniraqpolitics_081223155027;_ylt=AvVRvkYLkXH5p12A5wDKFtqaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008

Charges Dismissed in Iraq Against Ministry Detainees - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/world/middleeast/23iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iraqi PM due in Turkey for talks on Kurdish rebels - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081224/wl_mideast_afp/turkeyiraqdiplomacy_081224112257;_ylt=Aqosm9uRZhLxHZ5.e0bLcjuaOrgF)
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iraq says power grid not fully restored until 2011 - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/iraqenergyelectricity_081223194742;_ylt=ApMaXFutAKO5lK9SQ7Kzn.uaOrgF)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iraqi Justice System Is Faulted - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/world/middleeast/16iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq, Politics, 12/24/2008

Pentagon Memo: Redefining the Role of the U.S. Military in Iraq - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/22/washington/22combat.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

Iranian Resistance Group Criticizes Iraq’s Efforts to Expel It - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/world/middleeast/23muj.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

At Iraqi border outpost, signs of improving ties with Iran - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1222/p07s02-wome.html)
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 12/24/2008

The Saturday Profile: Once a Political Riser, an Israeli Challenges His Country’s Identity - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/20/world/middleeast/20burg.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Palestinian Forces Dilute Hebron’s Volatile Brew - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/26/world/middleeast/26hebron.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Bethlehem adapts to life in shadow of Israeli wall - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/24/AR2008122400214.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Hamas Orders Fighters to Hold Fire, Says Truce With Israel Could Be Renewed - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/22/AR2008122202388.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

U.N. Rights Investigator Expelled by Israel - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/world/middleeast/16mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 12/24/2008

West Bank barrier is a model for war on terror: Olmert - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/mideastconflictbarrier_081223181040;_ylt=ArClwzJaxqFG1mAUYR6w0JWaOrgF)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Israeli Court Orders Revision of West Bank Barrier Route - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/world/middleeast/16israel.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Israeli leaders 'to topple Hamas' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7794577.stm)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/24/2008

Rift Divides Somalia's Top Leaders - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98584969)
Somalia, Politics, 12/24/2008

Threats On The Sea: A View From A French Warship - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98647675)
Somalia, Politics, 12/24/2008

EU parliament head presses Arabs to allow churches - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/saudieurightsreligionchristianity_081223202159;_ylt=Ai1wf3b7bYK0MFTsBsgqxMmaOrgF)
Regional-European Union, Politics, 12/24/2008

U.S. Efforts to Extradite Terrorism Suspects Founder:  Al-Qaeda Suspects Remain in Britain Years After Arrests - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/20/AR2008122002096.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008

Jordan seeks to tackle serious child labour problem - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081224/wl_mideast_afp/jordanchildlaboureconomy_081224063546;_ylt=An2cntQLuKHd2.J1TVviI5aaOrgF)
Jordan, Politics, 12/24/2008

Syria's own 'war on terror' - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7778951.stm)
Syria, Politics, 12/24/2008

Pope to visit Holy Land in May - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081223/wl_mideast_afp/mideastvaticanpope_081223124433;_ylt=AmwdWuo_mAR2E3Bgu_xlJTqaOrgF)
Palestine-Vatican, Politics, 12/24/2008

Bush pushes Persian Gulf nuclear agreement - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1223/p02s01-usfp.html)
Gulf-USA, Politics, 12/24/2008


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