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Iraq - US security agreement initial approval
The Iraqi cabinet yesterday approved a security agreement with the USA that calls for a full withdrawal of the American forces from the country by the end of 2011.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Abbas: No partial peace agreements to be made
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said today that Israel had decided to release 250 Palestinian prisoners before Al-Adha Holiday and affirmed the necessity of a continued ceasefire between the Gaza Strip and Israel, to help ease the suffering of Palestinian citizens in Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Palestinians denied press freedom, official
Representative of Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) today said that Palestinian newspapers are prevented from publishing the truth.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Israel kills four Palestinians, Gaza humanitarian crisis
Hamas said that Israel is violating the ceasefire. Aid agencies say Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis if Israel's blockade continues.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Israel forbid Muslims to enter the Ibrahimi Mosque
Hebron Rehabilitation Committee (HRC) denounced today the Israeli Occupation Authorities decision to forbid Muslims from entering Al-Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron on Friday and Saturday, November 21-22 2008 to enable Jewish settlers to perform their rituals on the
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
PLO representative in Lebanon vows dialogue regardless of obstacles
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) representative in Lebanon Abbas Zaki vowed to press ahead with efforts to resume inter-Palestinian dialogue aimed at unifying Palestinian ranks, regardless of the "refusal" of Hamas.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iran's new missile is for deterrence: minister
Iran's Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Force Rear Admiral Morteza Saffari said today that forces under his command are ready to repel any threat in the Persian Gulf.
Iran-Regional-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Ahmadi-Nejad's letter to Obama covers key issues
As for the establishment of a US interest section in Iran, Hosseini said, "If the request comes from official channels in the US, Iranian officials will follow it up."
Iran-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iraq: UN official welcomes creation of human rights commission
The top United Nations official in Iraq today welcomed the country's establishment of an independent commission to promote and protect human rights.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/17/2008
Ahmadi-Nejad meets with Israeli-freed Lebanese
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said yesterday that Lebanon was a source of honor and respect for regional states for its victory over the Israeli forces during their 33-day war against Lebanon in 2006.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Saudi-UN interfaith conference condemned for presence of Israelis
Elham reiterated that the "Zionist regime" has a secular nature.
The issue of Judaism is completely different from Zionism, he said
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/17/2008
Concern over how UAE treats Iranian passengers
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi today called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to treat Iranian passengers well and with respect.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 11/17/2008
French court overturns Muslim marriage annulment
Regional-France, Local, 11/17/2008
News from around the web:
Dozens of protesting journalists arrested in Sudan - WashingtonPost.com
Sudan, Politics, 11/17/2008
Egyptian Judge Bans Coverage of Singer’s Murder Trial - NY Times
Egypt, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iraq Head, Top Cleric Back 2011 Exit by U.S.: Agreement Gives Pact Better Odds of Passing - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iran judiciary chief lauds US-Iraqi security pact - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq-Iran-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Cleric Calls for Resistance to U.S. Presence in Iraq - NY Times
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iraq Quietly Dismisses Its Anticorruption Officials - NY Times
Iraq, Politics, 11/17/2008
THE IRAQ WAR: Self-Sufficiency Still Eludes Domestic Security Forces - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq, Politics, 11/17/2008
Partying the Night Away in Baghdad: Partying the Night Away in Baghdad - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq, Culture, 11/17/2008
Iraqi Soldier Reportedly Kills 2 G.I.’s - NY Times
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Iraq Signs $3.5 Billion Deal for China to Develop Oil Field - NY Times
Iraq-China, Politics, 11/17/2008
Mideast Negotiators Vow Talks Will Go On: Transitions in Israel, U.S. Spur Concerns - WashingtonPost.com
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Israeli troops face abuse trial - BBC
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Israelis and Palestinians find peace on the playground - WashingtonPost.com
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Jewish settlers given 72 hours to leave Hebron house - Yahoo! News
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Oman sets up human rights body - Yahoo! News
Oman, Politics, 11/17/2008
Bush calls Libya's Kadhafi: White House - Yahoo! News
Libya-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
New mayor offers Jerusalem a secular turn - CS Monitor
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Jerusalem's Mayoral Race Reflects the City's Troubled Times - WashingtonPost.com
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Worried West Bank settlers try wine and a bus tour - WashingtonPost.com
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Kuwait Islamist MPs to quiz premier over Iran cleric - Yahoo! News
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 11/17/2008
British FM says Syria 'essential' to Mideast stability - Yahoo! News
Syria-UK, Politics, 11/17/2008
Obama aide apologises to US-Arabs - BBC
Regional-Israel-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Obama could change dynamics in the Arab world - LA Times
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
Darfur rebels to go to Qatar for peace consultation - WashingtonPost.com
Sudan-Qatar, Politics, 11/17/2008
In Lebanon, puritanical Sunnis and a reputed playboy team up in politics - LA Times
Lebanon, Politics, 11/17/2008
Saudi Arabia Seeks U.N. Platform to Promote Pluralism Abroad - NY Times
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 11/17/2008
Saudis Cool to Israeli Overture - NY Times
Saudi Arabia-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2008
Deprogramming Jihadists - NY Times
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/17/2008
In the Shadow of a Long Past, Patiently Awaiting the Future - NY Times
Egypt, Politics, 11/17/2008
C.I.A. Chief Says Qaeda Is Extending Its Reach - NY Times
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/17/2008
ACLU criticizes replacement of retiring judge in Gitmo commission cases - LA Times
Regional-USA, Local, 11/17/2008
Archaeologists in Syria find remnants of 8th century church - LA Times
Syria, Local, 11/17/2008
Iraq earmarks $3 billion for Baghdad subway - WashingtonPost.com
Iraq, Economics, 11/17/2008
ElBaradei says Syria uranium traces not conclusive - WashingtonPost.com
Syria-UN, Politics, 11/17/2008
Bahraini prince sues pop star Jackson - Yahoo! News
Bahrain, Local, 11/17/2008
Somali pirates suspected of hijacking giant oil tanker - LA Times
Somalia, Politics, 11/17/2008
Egypt: 4,300-Year-Old Pyramid Discovered - NY Times
Egypt, Local, 11/17/2008
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak arrived in New Delhi, India on a four day state visit. The two countries are expected to sign the extradition treaty besides several others agreements to boost their bilateral ties further.
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Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa's chief of staff Ambassador Hicham Youssef said Head of the Future Bloc in Parliament MP Saad Hariri's call for an Arab committee to investigate recent Syrian allegations regarding Fatah el-Islam have been taken seriously and that the issue is being handled through diplomatic contacts away from the media.
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Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman will visit Tehran, Iran, on November 24, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said on Monday.
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Iran and Turkey are to expand cooperation in gas field by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for developing 22, 23 and 24 phases of Southern Pars gas field by Turkey's investment, Permission for Turkmenistan gas transit from Iran to Turkey, transferring Iran's gas to Europe through Turkey territory for 35 billion cubic meters annually and construction of gas pipeline from Assalouyeh, south of Iran, to Turkey's border which is 1,850 kilometers.
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Iraq's Minister of Industries Fawzi Hariri said today that Iran is Iraq's top choice for investment in his country. On the sidelines of the Iran's First Exclusive Trade Fair in Baghdad, "Countries siding with Iraq during difficult times are the first priority for investment and on the same basis, Iran too is our priority for investment."
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