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El Salvador recognizes Palestinian state
It is expected that at least 19 Central American and Caribbean countries will follow suit, which will give the Palestinians the two-thirds number of votes needed at the United Nations General Assembly once the recognition of Palestine resolution come up for a vote.
Palestine-El Salvador, Politics, 8/26/2011

Pro-Gadhafi soldiers and rebels abuse of detainees
Amnesty International reported yesterday that it has gathered powerful testimonies from survivors of abuse at the hands of both pro-Gadhafi soldiers and rebel forces, in and around the town of Az-Zawiya.
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

legal issues surrounding any capture of al-Gadhafi
Amnesty International yesterday addressed the question of "What should happen to Colonel al-Gaddafi upon his capture?" saying in the report "Colonel al-Gaddafi must be given a fair trial. This is essential so that his victims in Libya can see justice being done. Everyone should be brought to justice, irrespective of their rank."
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Syrian cartoonist beaten savagely
Reporters Without Borders reported that the famous cartoonist Ali Ferzat's torture while abducted for several hours today in Damascus and the woman journalist Hanadi Zahlout's torture while in detention are typical of the way the regime treats those who challenge its propaganda and express views different from its own.
Syria, Politics, 8/26/2011

US officials meet the Libya Contact Group at historic time
The events in Tripoli this week unquestionably represent a turning point for the people of Libya. The departure of the Qadhafi regime opens the door to a new future for Libya. But the situation on the ground remains fluid, and the fighting has not ceased
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011

U.N. Security Council to unfreeze Libyan assets
The United Nations and its diplomatic partners seeking a resolution to the Libyan crisis yesteday urged the U.N. Security Council to release assets frozen under United Nations sanctions to the country's transitional authorities to help them set up a government in the North African nation.
Libya-UN, Politics, 8/26/2011

Ahmadinejad: Iran backs restoration of security in Iraq
"Referring to recent developments in Libya, President Ahmadinejad said that the bullying powers seek to spend cost of their hegemonic adventurism from the wealth of the other countries and have currently focused on Libya to plunder its wealth. He called on Libyan nation to take care of their national wealth from theft."
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 8/26/2011

Hot weather and fast does not keep Iranians from Quds Day established by imam Khomeini
Ahmadinejad said the prelude to establishment of the regime was lies and deception. "One of the big lies is the Holocaust fable."
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 8/26/2011

Gandhian protest is 'more relevant' in Palestine: Shaath
"India is the most legitimate candidate" for permanent position for UNSC. "It will surely help our cause," Shaath said.
Palestine-India, Politics, 8/26/2011

China Announces Its Full Support of Palestinian Move Date : 24/8/2011 Time : 23:34
The Chinese Middle East envoy to the peace process, Wu Sike, transferred on Wednesday a message from the Chinese leadership confirming China's full support for the Palestinian UN bid
Palestine-China, Politics, 8/26/2011

Five palestinians killed, 22 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Five Palestinians were killed and 22 were injured at dawn yesterday in two Israeli air strikes targeting a sports club in Beit Lahiya, north of Gaza, and a tunnel in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/26/2011

US focus on directing money to new Libyan leaders
Chris Stevens in the last couple of days has been in contact with TNC leaders to talk further about their preparation to take physical control of the facilities where we have the remaining chemical weapons, the yellowcake, and about continuing and deepening our work together
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011

Reporters Without Borders condemns mistreatment of Palestinian journalists
It said in a statement that Israel carried out "many arbitrary arrests" in the past two months arresting five journalists.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/26/2011

Jewish settlers burn down olive trees
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/26/2011

Egypt denies arrival of smuggled arms in Sinai
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Syrian president fails to use violence
Syria-UN, Politics, 8/26/2011

US Journalist escapes Libyan prison
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011

Qatari emir leaves Tehran
Qatar-Iran, Politics, 8/26/2011

UN chief urges Libyans smooth and peaceful transition of power
With signs that the conflict that has raged in Libya for more than six months may soon end, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday appealed for a smooth and peaceful transition and pledged the assistance of the United Nations for the people of the North African nation.
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

U.N.: 2,200 Killed By Syrian Government In Crackdowns
Syria-UN, Politics, 8/23/2011

Amnesty International urges protection of Libyan civilians amid Tripoli fighting
Amnesty International yesterday urged all sides in Libya to "protect the rights of civilians and safeguard them from attack as forces of the National Transitional Council (NTC) continued to battle for control of the capital, Tripoli."
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

Obama: Libya is near collapse
Victoria Nuland, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department Of States said yesterday "I hope you all saw the President's statement yesterday on the situation in Libya, that Tripoli is slipping from the grasp of the tyrant, that the regime is near collapse."
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/23/2011

Syrian crackdown to be investigated for human rights violations
The United Nations Human Rights Council met in special session yesterday to debate the urgent dispatch of a commission to Syria to investigate possible crimes against humanity in the Government's "brutal" crackdown on largely peaceful protesters seeking its ouster.
Syria-UN, Politics, 8/23/2011

Obama on the situation in Syria
U.S. President Barack Obama said the United States has been inspired by the Syrian peoples' pursuit of a peaceful transition to democracy. They have braved ferocious brutality at the hands of their government.
Syria, Politics, 8/23/2011

Amnesty International: Use of military court inappropriate in civil matters
Amnesty International said yesterday "The Bahraini authorities' decision to try two prominent women activists in a military court is a backward step and raises concerns that they will not receive a fair trial."
Bahrain, Politics, 8/23/2011

Mubarak's trial in Egypt is unusual event
Amnesty International researcher for the Middle East and North Africa noted in near disbelief that a moment such as this could be arrived at, is to see the former president of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, being brought to trial as "has appeared in a Cairo court on murder and corruption charges."
Egypt, Politics, 8/23/2011

Spanish steps towards recognizing Palestinian State
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Trinidad Jimenez said on Sunday that achieving the support of the majority of the European Union countries for the UN Bid is considered "an advancement in the recognition of a Palestinian state, which is now the time to do so."
Palestine-Israel-Spain, Politics, 8/23/2011

U.S. human rights policy on Syria and Iran in these turbulent times
Two U.S. officials from the Department Of State expressed U.S. policy and views towards Syria and Iran, where the U.S. who has strong hostile position against the Iranian government can be seen to be trying to link between the volatility and events taking place in Syria to the relative calm in Iran.
Syria-USA, Politics, 8/23/2011

UN urges end to 'cycle of violence' after deadly ethnic clashes in South Sudan
Sudan, Politics, 8/23/2011

Congressman Rahall supports the U.S. National Guard's role
From Lexington and Concord, to Iraq and Afghanistan, to Katrina and flooding in southern West Virginia, the citizen soldier has long defended America's front lines ... the Guard's voice needs to be heard loudly and clearly
Regional-USA, Politics, 8/23/2011

Hundreds of thousands return to South Sudan in past months
Nearly 330,000 have returned to South Sudan since the end of October last year from neighboring Sudan, the United Nations humanitarian agency reported on August 15, saying that most of the returnees were arriving by bus, train or river barge.
Sudan, Politics, 8/23/2011

U.S. : Syrian protestors mostly peaceful
Syria-USA, Politics, 8/23/2011

Ahmadinejad: Iran to give crushing response to aggression
Iran-Regional, Politics, 8/23/2011

Amnesty International 50's anniversary
Regional, Politics, 8/23/2011


News from around the web:

I witnessed Tripoli's liberation, but the Libyan revolution is not over yet - Guardian Unlimited
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Tribal divisions may test new Libya government - CS Monitor
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Libyan rebels target Gaddafi's last strongholds - WashingtonPost.com
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

In Towns Along the Road to Tripoli, Anxieties Compete With Exuberance - NY Times
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Gaddafi's desperate bid to save regime revealed - Guardian Unlimited
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Inside a Libyan Hospital, Proof of a Revolt’s Costs - NY Times
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

NATO attacks pro-Gadhafi forces near Sirte - Yahoo! News
Libya-NATO, Politics, 8/26/2011

Syrian forces fire at Friday prayers protests - Yahoo! News
Syria, Politics, 8/26/2011

Western Sanctions May Put Slow Squeeze On Syria - NPR
Syria, Politics, 8/26/2011

Cheney wanted Bush to bomb Syria, reveals autobiography - BBC
Syria-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011

Police targeted in series of Iraq attacks - BBC
Iraq, Politics, 8/26/2011

A New Libyan Leadership Could Recover Billions - NPR
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Why one-fifth of US representatives went to Israel this summer - CS Monitor
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011

Gaddafi bunkers and tunnels an elaborate setup - WashingtonPost.com
Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011

Rebels' Assault on Tripoli Began With Careful Work Inside - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/world/africa/23reconstruct.html?ref=middleeast)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

Libya: the hunt for Gaddafi goes on - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/22/libya-hunt-for-gaddafi)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

Libya conflict: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi re-emerges - BBC
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14626202)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

After Uprising, Rebels Face a Struggle for Unity - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/world/africa/23rebels.html?ref=middleeast)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011

U.S., allies seek to maintain Arab support for military intervention in Libya - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104687.html)
Libya-USA, Politics, 8/23/2011

Assad should go for the sake of the Syrian people, says Nick Clegg - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/22/assad-go-syria-nick-clegg)
Syria-UK, Politics, 8/23/2011

Syrian protesters greet UN delegation with SOS signs - Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/22/syria-protesters-united-nations-sos)
Syria-UN, Politics, 8/23/2011

Syria President Says He's Not Worried About Security - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/2011/08/22/139845478/syria-president-says-hes-not-worried-about-security)
Syria, Politics, 8/23/2011

Dissent in Syria Emerges as Front Line of Arab Uprisings - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/world/middleeast/23syria.html?ref=middleeast)
Syria-Regional, Politics, 8/23/2011

Yemen's leader battens down the hatches - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104550.html)
Yemen, Politics, 8/23/2011

4 Palestinian civilians and 4 militants killed by Israeli fire in Gaza - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032202573.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/23/2011

Gadhafi's Weapons Of Concern: Shoulder-Fired Missiles - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/08/22/139857892/gadhafis-weapons-of-concern-shoulder-fired-missiles)
Libya, Politics, 8/23/2011


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