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How words mislead the public
The Washington Post today reported that "British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday announced plans for new sanctions against Iran " by planning "to freeze the assets of Iran's largest bank, Bank Melli." The report said Britain is trying the convince the European Union to take similar action.
Regional, Analysis, 6/16/2008
Possible shift in Iraq as power against militia increase
"The security forces must follow these criminals wherever they go because they terrified innocent people," he said.
Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2008
Abbas: no solution without East Arab Jerusalem as capital
Palestinian Presidency Spokesperson Nabil Abu Rdeina warned on Monday of the continued settlements in occupied Jerusalem, adding that such acts would kill the peace process.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Rice warns Israel on settlement expansion
An Israeli plan to expand settlement activity in disputed areas of East Jerusalem could slow progress toward a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned during her latest peace mission to the region.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
German scholar warns of Israel's collapse due to occupation
A prominent German Middle East scholar on Monday warned of an imminent collapse of the Israeli regime as a result of the Israel's ongoing occupation of the West Bank and Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel-Germany, Politics, 6/16/2008
Victim 189 dies due to Israeli siege on Gaza Strip
Medical sources said that a sick Palestinian died as being refused by Israeli Occupation Authorities to leave the Gaza Strip for proper medical treatment.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2008
Call for closed Palestinian news media to be allowed to operate
Reporters Without Borders spoke last week of the closed news media offices since the start of inner-Palestinian clashes between Hamas and Fatah.
Palestine, Politics, 6/16/2008
On the convictions of Libyan protesters
Human Rights Watch spoke last Thursday that The Libyan government about the held 11 peaceful political activists convicted on politically motivated charges. A state security court in Tripoli on June 10 reportedly sentenced the men to six to 25 years in prison.
Libya, Politics, 6/16/2008
human rights defenders persecuted in Saudi Arabia
Arab rights organizations and civil society organizations, signatories to the present statement, last Wednesday called upon the Saudi authorities to put an end to their arbitrary practices targeting Saudi activists who aspire to effect democratic reform in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iraq welcomes Iran-Iraq security understanding
The agreement focuses on clearing mine fields, recovering the remains of killed soldiers and setting border lines
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 6/16/2008
Maliki reveals impasse over US forces long stay in Iraq
Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has said that talks with the US on a long-term agreement allowing US forces to remain in Iraq have "reached an impasse."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Human rights in Palestinian territories remain grave
The United Nations human rights chief said today that the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories "remains grave," with Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas all breaching international law.
Palestine-Israel-UN, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iran - Europe negotiation package on the nuclear issue
The Washington Post today reported that "British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday announced plans for new sanctions against Iran " by plans "to freeze the assets of Iran's largest bank, Bank Melli." The report said Brittain is trying the convince the European Union to take similar action.
Iran-UN, Politics, 6/16/2008
Police forcefully prevent public expression of anti-extremism opinions by
On 11 June 2008, police forces intervened to prevent the staging of a cultural event calling for patriotic unity and rejecting extremism. The gathering was organized by poets and intellectuals, and was to be held in Cairo's Talaat Harb Square
Egypt, Politics, 6/16/2008
Syrian writer arrested, held incommunicado; blogger given three-year sentence
"These activists are in jail because they dared to express their opinions," said Whitson. "We hope that Western diplomats talking to Syria will show the same courage and tell the Syrian authorities that they need to release these activists."
Syria, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iran can play key role in regional peace: FM
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday that the Iran has repeatedly proved its major role to establish regional stability and security.
Gulf-Iran, Politics, 6/16/2008
UK seeks to change perceptions at oil conference
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown confirmed Monday that he would attend this Sunday's oil summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he hopes to change perceptions about the world's dependency on oil.
Regional-UK, Economics, 6/16/2008
Sudan pressed to cooperate on impunity for Darfur crimes
The UN Security Council today urged the Sudanese Government and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to ensure that those responsible for crimes committed in the war-wracked region are held to account.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 6/16/2008
The European Union upgrades relations with Israel
Israel's Foreign Ministry said Monday that An upgrade in the relations between Israel and the EU has been announced by the EU-Israel Association Council meeting in Luxembourg.
Israel-European Union, Politics, 6/16/2008
Rice urges UN to address Shebaa Farms issue during Beirut stop
Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
France, Syria agree to work for peace in Lebanon, Mideast
Lebanon-Syria-France, Politics, 6/16/2008
Djibouti says France to send ships over Eritrea clash
Djibouti-Eritrea-France, Politics, 6/16/2008
News from around the web:
Olmert to face Assad' in Paris - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7459633.stm)
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2008
Families of captured Israeli soldiers told of pending prisoner swap - report - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=93193)
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2008
US policy and the pro-Israel lobby: A university in Jerusalem takes on the debate - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0614/p07s01-wome.html)
Iran-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Senior Israeli official says indirect talks with Syria will continue - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080616/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelsyriaturkeydiplomacytalks_080616183421;_ylt=Ajj0IAWaoAesWpRhl872KFeaOrgF)
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2008
Bush Calls for a Unity of Purpose: West Urged to Promote 'Free, Prosperous' Societies in Mideast - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/13/AR2008061300252.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Aoun: Distribution, not names, holding up cabinet formation - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=93214)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/16/2008
Organized terror activities on the rise in Lebanon - report - Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=93211)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/16/2008
Lebanese bounce back despite doubts - BBC
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7456998.stm)
Lebanon, Politics, 6/16/2008
Syria in new arrest of dissident - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080616/wl_mideast_afp/syriapoliticsrights_080616200148;_ylt=Agj0eYFitB6SgNrFC3PRAMqaOrgF)
Syria, Politics, 6/16/2008
Israeli Cabinet Votes to Seek Truce in Gaza - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/12/world/middleeast/12mideast.html?ref=middleeast)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2008
A year later: Hamas still defiant, but Gazans continue to struggle - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0616/p01s05-wome.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2008
Hamas leader says truce talks near successful end - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/16/AR2008061600664.html)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2008
No Rushing Talks on Pact With U.S., Iraqis Say - NY Times
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/16/world/middleeast/16forces.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Kuwait defends charity after terror accusation - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/16/AR2008061601078.html)
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
U.S. and Iraq Negotiate on Extending Troops' Stay - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91297264)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iraqi Foreign Minister Courts McCain, Obama - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91562391)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iraqi cleric Sadr to demobilize most of his militia - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq14-2008jun14,0,6190382.story)
Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2008
Lawmakers Appeal to Bush for More Iraq Details - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91544396)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iraqi violence down; war's root causes unresolved - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/16/AR2008061601384.html)
Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2008
Key Iraqi Leaders Deliver Setbacks to U.S.: Premier Rejects Terms of Proposed Pacts; Cleric Reactivates Militia - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/13/AR2008061302019.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Talks With U.S. on Security Pact Are at an Impasse, the Iraqi Prime Minister Says -
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/14/world/middleeast/14iraq.html?ref=middleeast)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iraq army tightens grip on southern city - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/16/AR2008061600748.html)
Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iraq: Sadr's party says it won't stand in elections - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-sadr16-2008jun16,0,5141807.story)
Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iraq security forces expand their campaign against the Mahdi Army - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq15-2008jun15,0,6976816.story)
Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2008
Iraqi PM Meets Iranian Officials to Calm Fears - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91297261)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Bush Inflated Threat From Iraq's Banned Weapons, Report Says - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/05/AR2008060501523.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
U.S. Enlists And Arms Patrols in Sadr City: 'Neighborhood Guards' Modeled on Program In Sunni Areas of Iraq - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/11/AR2008061103494.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Democrats to back down on Iraq war conditions - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/16/AR2008061601697.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
In Iraq, Muscle Is a Growth Industry: Security Needs Give Bodybuilding a Lift - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/09/AR2008060902624.html)
Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2008
Darfur rebels face terrorism trial for attack - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/16/AR2008061601662.html)
Sudan, Politics, 6/16/2008
Lawyer appeals acquittal of Saudi religious police - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080615/wl_mideast_afp/saudireligionpoliceappeal_080615180458;_ylt=ApVKLBxXNt2KKY52f_sH20SaOrgF)
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/16/2008
UK raises terror alert level in UAE - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/16/AR2008061600586.html)
United Arab Emirates-UK, Politics, 6/16/2008
In Yemen, a Mostly Concealed Sectarian Fight Endures: Unrest Drawing Notice Of Saudi Arabia, Iran - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/06/AR2008060603977.html)
Yemen, Politics, 6/16/2008
Kurdistan's muckraking media test free speech limits - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0612/p07s06-wome.html)
Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2008
U.S. judges can't pull Americans from Iraqi courts - CS Monitor
(http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0613/p25s13-usju.html)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Saudis to further boost oil output - LA Times
(http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-saudi16-2008jun16,0,6250191.story)
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Economics, 6/16/2008
Kuwaiti MPs file bill to cut oil output - Yahoo! News
(http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080615/wl_mideast_afp/kuwaitoiloutput_080615112442;_ylt=AgDN0elqgY78izN8TA8KZcSaOrgF)
Kuwait, Economics, 6/16/2008
Ability to Challenge Transfer to Foreign Custody Is Limited - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/12/AR2008061203653.html)
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Spain Delivers Syrian Arms Dealer to U.S. - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/13/AR2008061303731.html)
Syria-USA, Politics, 6/16/2008
Palestinians Cultivate High-Tech Industry - NPR
(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91372071)
Palestine, Economics, 6/16/2008
Egyptian movie director in coma - WashingtonPost.com
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/16/AR2008061600279.html)
Egypt, Local, 6/16/2008
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Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak will open tomorrow the 2008 summer edition of the national Reading-for-All campaign, Egypt State Information Service reported. The report said that the main theme of this year's event is "the Nation and Belongingness" and therefore the summer festival's publications and activities will all go around the topic of nationalism.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas received on Monday French Secretary of State for Human Rights Rama Yade. He updated Mrs. Yade on the latest developments in the Palestinian Territories and on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territories and Israeli violations against the Palestinian people.
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