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Gulf News - Dec 03 1:34 PM
American influential opinion makers, who generally managed to remain indifferent to the plight of the Palestinian people, are finding that ignoring Palestine is getting harder everyday.Bahrain vows support for Palestine Gulf Daily News - Dec 03 3:03 PM
MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad yesterday stressed Bahrain's support for the Palestinian people and its keenness to ensure that they gain their full legitimate rights by establishing an independent state with its capital Al Quds.Carter criticizes U.S. approach to Israel Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
Washington Former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday said the only hope for peace in the Middle East is for America to take a more "balanced view" of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, something he believes may be politically impossible. Carter, promoting his new book, "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," in a marathon, nationally broadcast interview on C-Span, said that, given widespread support for Qatar Agrees To Pay Wages To Palestine Education Workers, Says PM Nasdaq - Dec 03 2:22 PM
(RTTNews) - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya said on Sunday that Qatar has agreed to pay the salaries of 40,000 Palestinian education workers for several months.Dragon buzzer-beater downs Lions Rushville Republican - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
Hitting the road Saturday in search of their first win of the season, the Lions traveled to conference foe New Palestine, but Rushville came up just short, falling 61-59 to the host Dragons in overtime.ZENIT - The World Seen From Rome Zenit News Agency - Dec 03 4:11 PM
ROME, DEC. 3, 2006 ( Zenit.org ).- An article published in 1944 by a young German Jew in the Palestine Post, the future Jerusalem Post, points up Pope Pius XII's appreciation for the "Chosen People."Israel-Palestine conflict core source of Anti-Americanism - Al Jazeera - Dec 03 1:27 AM
With Iraq slowly sliding into a bloody civil war and calls rising for U.S. withdrawal, the U.S. government is under increasing pressure to change the course in Iraq, after its strategy brought unexpected mayhem to the country that threatens to spill over the entire Middle East region.Qatar to pay Palestine $22.5 million per month for several months Gulf News - Dec 03 4:00 AM
Doha: Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniyeh said on Sunday that Qatar will pay the salaries of 40,000 Palestinian education employees for several months, easing a financial crisis caused by sanctions imposed by western powers.Texas State Railroad set to be shut down as East Texans struggle to save it The Bryan-College Station Eagle - Dec 03 6:09 AM
PALESTINE - For most of the past century, trains have trundled down the tracks between Palestine and Rusk, their distinctive whistles echoing through the river bottoms, puffs of smoke billowing above the trees. Palestine 'root' of Mideast conflict: Abdullah, Howard Borneo Bulletin - Nov 30 11:05 PM
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - The leaders of Malaysia and Australia disagreed Thursday over whether foreign troops should withdraw from Iraq, but agreed that Palestine was the root of conflict in the Middle East.DEBKA file DEBKAfile - Dec 03 3:46 AM
It is a joint Hamas-Jihad Islami- Popular Resistance Committees team plus members of the Islamic Army (aka al Qaeda-Palestine), the same makeup as the group which snatched and is still holding the Israeli soldier Gilead Shalit.Rice Calls On Israel And Palestine To Step Up Efforts On Peace Deal Nasdaq - Nov 30 1:08 PM
(RTTNews) - U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, addressing a press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, said Israel and Palestine should step up their efforts for a sustainable peace deal, calling upon both countries not to take any action that might prejudge a final solution.Jerusalem slams latest anti-Israel UN resolutions Jerusalem Newswire - Dec 03 3:02 AM
Like every year, the UN General Assembly on Friday wrapped up its annual three-day conference on the "Palestine Question" by adopting a bevy of anti-Israel resolutions.Haniyah rules out fresh polls The Peninsula - Dec 02 8:27 PM
Doha Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyah has ruled out the possibility of fresh elections in Palestine following a standoff in the discussions between the Hamas and Fatah groups.Erdogan talks with Iran on Iraq, trade AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 11:24 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Tehran with Iranian leaders on bolstering bilateral relations and stabilising the situation their violence-ridden neighbour Iraq.Sand a first for beach spikers Khaleej Times - Dec 02 8:10 PM
THE quest for gold will be a little tricky for the Asian Games beach volleyball teams representing Mongolia and Palestine neither has played on sand before.Reaction against Israeli crimes sought at UN ArabicNews.com - Dec 02 6:41 PM
The Ambassador and deputy permanent representative of Iran in the UN Mehdi Danesh-Yazdi on Thursday asked more influential international reaction against "Israel's crimes in Palestine and other Arab occupied lands."Arabian nights Guardian Unlimited - Dec 02 4:39 PM
Elias Khoury's monumental novel, first published in Arabic in 1998 and adapted into a critically lauded film in 2004, is a '1001 Nights' for Palestine.Kofi Annan interview: Full text BBC News - 32 minutes ago
Read the full transcript of outgoing UN chief Kofi Annan's last BBC interview, with Lyse Doucet.Erdogan holds Mideast, trade talks in Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 5:19 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan have held talks in Tehran with Iranian leaders on bolstering relations between the two neighbours and easing tensions in the crisis-torn Middle East.In the midst of Lebanon's turmoil, a tiny figure sings on International Herald Tribune - Dec 03 6:48 AM
In the Arab world, the emotional resonance the 70ish diva Fayrouz commands is difficult to overstate.Senior Chinese diplomat to visit Israel, Palestine People's Daily - Nov 30 3:57 AM
China will send a senior diplomat to Israel and Palestine as part of efforts to help resume peace talks at an early date, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Thursday.Top PLO Body Calls on Palestinian PM to Resign Washington Post - Dec 01 9:10 AM
RAMALLAH, West Bank, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The executive committee of the Fatah-dominated Palestine Liberation Organisation has called on Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of the rival party Hamas to resign. Abbas told the Palestinian Liberation Organisation committee that talks with Hamas were dead Aljazeera - Dec 02 6:48 AM
The executive committee of the Fatah-dominated Palestine Liberation Organisation has called on the Hamas-led government to resign so a new government can be formed.Carter's frontal attack Calendarlive.com - Dec 03 5:32 PM
* The ex-president knows criticizing Israel and the U.S. will bring fallout. NEW YORK As an ex-president, Jimmy Carter has intervened in some of the world's most troubled hot spots, trying to reduce tensions in North Korea, Cuba, Yugoslavia, Haiti, Africa and Central America.Hamas dismisses call for Palestinian PM to quit AlertNet - Dec 02 5:41 AM
Source: Reuters By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Saturday dismissed a call for the resignation of Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh made by the Palestine Liberation ... Hamas dismisses call for Palestinian PM to quit Khaleej Times - Dec 02 7:29 AM
GAZA - Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Saturday dismissed a call for the resignation of Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh made by the Palestine Liberation Organisation, a body dominated by the rival Fatah party.City awash with lights Bangkok Post - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
The new board of the Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) will decide the fate of AoT president Chotisak Asapaviriya at a meeting on Friday after an evaluation of his performance raised the ire of its staff.We Are The People DVD antiMUSIC - Dec 03 3:02 PM
(PR) Image Entertainment, Inc., a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, has announced the forthcoming release of the WE ARE THE FUTURE DVD, out January 23, 2007.Giving the gift of Water this Christmas Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 4:16 PM
Water the gift of life is the theme of this year s Christian World Service Christmas Appeal.PLO calls on Palestinian premier to step down Yahoo! India News - Dec 01 10:51 PM
Ramallah, Dec 2 (DPA) The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) has called for the resignation of Prime Minister Ismail Haneya amid continuing wrangling between his Hamas movement and the more moderate Fatah over forming a government of national unity.Door for talks on forming national unity government still open: Lawmaker People's Daily - Dec 03 4:38 PM
A Hamas lawmaker said on Sunday the door was still open to resume talks over forming a Palestinian unity government.EC wins own invite titles Rushville Republican - Dec 03 6:40 PM
A strong East Central swim team posted a sweep of both the girls and boys team titles at its own invitational on Saturday. East Central s girls squad tallied 90 points to win the title.Iranian president meets Turkish PM over regional issues, bilateral trade People's Daily - Dec 03 4:53 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday met with visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Sunday to discuss "critical conditions" in the Middle East and bilateral trade ties.Protest in support of Gun shop shooting Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Greg Carvell did what any citizen in the same circumstances should legally be able to do when faced with an intruder yelling Give me the guns or I ll kill you . He shot him!Erdogan was on a day's visit to Tehran Aljazeera - Dec 03 3:04 PM
The Turkish prime minister has held talks in Tehran with Iranian leaders on bolstering bilateral relations and stabilising the situation in their violence-ridden neighbour Iraq .Weathertightness - Chief Adjudicator Appointed Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced the appointment of Patricia McConnell as Chief Adjudicator of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS) for a three-year term starting this month.PLO calls on Palestinian premier to step down Hindustan Times - Dec 01 11:23 PM
The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) has called for the resignation of Prime Minister Ismail Haneya amid continuing wrangling between his Hamas movement and the more moderate Fatah over forming a government of national unity.How the other Malaysians fared yesterday The Star Online - Dec 03 4:13 PM
THE Malaysian pair of Khoo Chong Long-Mohd Rafiq Abdul Latif needed to dig deep into their reserves before clearing their first hurdle in the men's beach volleyball competition at the Qatar Sports City.Spiritual Book Is Holiday Gift That Keeps Hope Alive in Israel Palestine [Press Release] PR Web - Nov 30 12:47 AM
Author and peace worker Eileen Fleming is donating all proceeds from her newly released work of historical fiction to the non-profit organization, Olive Trees Foundation for Peace. Her spiritual book, Keep Hope Alive, documents the history of this organization of American Jews, Christians and Muslims who are raising awareness and funds to replant olive trees destroyed in the Israel Palestine World Vision despatches relief assessment team Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
World Vision Philippines has dispatched a relief assessment team aboard a military Hercules C-130 into a province hit by 265km per hour winds and where villages were thumped by super-typhoon Durian.A Diva Brightens a Dark Time in Beirut New York Times - Dec 02 5:33 PM
The singer Fayrouz performed in Beirut again at last, and her country, it seemed, had never needed her more.Midwives funding move a Band-Aid Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
National s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall, says Labour's $2 million a year on the rural midwife workforce is a band-aid. The announcement fails to provide any leadership or direction for the future. It is a band-aid that will not provide a lasting solution to the maternity crisis in rural areas.President Ahmadinejad, Palestinian PM meet in Doha Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 01 10:33 PM
Iran - Palestine Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyah held talks in Doha, Qatar on Friday.Syrian PM highlights importance of Palestinian national unity People's Daily - Dec 03 5:53 PM
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Ottri reasserted on Sunday the importance of Palestinian national unity and cohesion among different ranks in face of the current challenges.Giant telescope should be supported Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 6:01 PM
New Zealand must grasp the opportunity to support Australia and reap the awards of the world's largest telescope, says National's Science spokesman, Dr Paul Hutchison.Abstinence Programme Proving Critics Wrong Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 6:01 PM
150 young people, primarily from South Auckland and of Maori/Pacific Island descent, will formalize their commitment to Destiny's Absolute Abstinence programme in Mt Wellington this Friday night.Collins Comments - 4 December 2006 Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 6:01 PM
National MPs support Diabetes Awareness and walk the talk. I recently took part in a 6 km walk along Takapuna Beach, along with my colleagues Dr Wayne Mapp MP and Dr Jackie Blue MP, to promote community awareness of the huge human and financial costs of diabetes.Dalziel: World Congress for Total Quality Managemt Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 5:47 PM
On behalf of the New Zealand government I would like to extend a warm welcome to overseas delegates to New Zealand; to the New Zealanders among you, welcome you to Wellington. To all of you welcome to the 11th World Congress for Total Quality Management.Russia's FM Lavrov calls for concerted efforts in Middle East Russian Information Agency Novosti - Dec 02 1:35 AM
SHARM EL SHEIKH, December 2 (RIA Novosti) - Peace plans for Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine are unviable without consensus and coordinated efforts of the international community, the Russian foreign minister said Saturday.Erdogan talks with Iran on Iraq, trade TurkishPress.com - Dec 03 3:07 PM
TEHRAN - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday held talks in Tehran with Iranian leaders on bolstering bilateral relations and stabilising the situation their violence-ridden neighbour Iraq.Asian Games: Chen weighs in with records, as Yamamoto makes a splash Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 03 12:23 PM
_ A Chinese weightlifter and a Japanese swimmer both made history Sunday on the second full day of competition at the 15th Asian Games, as China won 13 more gold medals to continue its dominance of the tournament but a handful of other nations began to make their mark on the medals board.More mobile screening for Kiwi women Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 5:31 PM
Three new mobile breast screening buses are ready to hit the road bringing the total number of mobile screening units to 11, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today.Thank you, Frank Haden Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 4:16 PM
It is with sadness that we have learned that Frank Haden has reluctantly hung up his pen, and will write no more, peterellis.org spokesperson Brian Robinson says.Older driver test ends Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 4:01 PM
Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed the removal of the mandatory on-road driving test every two years for people aged 80 years and over.Barbara F. Roach Rushville Republican - Dec 03 6:39 PM
Barbara F. Roach, 55, of Laurel, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove. Born Dec. 24, 1950 in Fort Monroe, Va., she was the daughter of Charles C. and Julia (Bain) Dorsett. Her father preceded her in death; her mother, a Shelbyville resident, survives.Abbas weighs options to end Palestinian stalemate Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 02 2:21 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday he was considering options open to him after the failure of talks with the governing Hamas faction over creating a unity government.Erdogan emphasizes desire for stronger ties on visit to Iran The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 03 1:18 PM
Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Tehran Sunday with Iranian leaders on bolstering ties between the two neighbors and easing tensions in the crisis-torn Middle East.Erdogan vowed to ratchet up bilateral trade in talks with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Vice President Parviz Davoudi during the one-day.India for direct talks to solve Palestine-Israel dispute Outlook India - Dec 01 1:19 AM
Observing that violence would not produce any durable solution to the Palestinian-Israel dispute, India has sought direct face-to-face dialogue between the two sides based on the roadmap prepared by the International Quartet.SAFE s annual appeal for animals Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 3:16 PM
People who love animals are being urged to help collect donations against animal cruelty. SAFE, New Zealand's second largest animal advocacy organisation, is holding its street day appeal on Friday 22 December 2006.2ND LD: Asian Games: Ueno nets sole gold on toothless day for Japan Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 03 9:47 AM
_ Athens Olympic champion Masae Ueno grabbed a gold medal for Japan in dramatic fashion with a ippon victory over South Korean Bae Eun Hye in the women's under 70 kilogram weight category Sunday after three of her compatriots were shut out of titles at the Asian Games.Assurances needed from Police Minister Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 3:01 PM
Police Minister Annette King must order an investigation into claims that it is 'common practice' for staff to access information on the police computer for their personal use, says National's Police spokesman, Chester Borrows.Celebrating a Cool Kiwi Million Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 2:32 PM
New Zealanders are being encouraged to celebrate volunteers as a way of recognising the enormous contribution that they make to our local communities.Funding boost for rural midwives Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 2:32 PM
The Labour-led government will invest $2 million per year from 2007 to support the rural midwifery workforce, Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor announced today.ALI H. ASLAN Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:14 PM
Lately one the most debated topics in Washington is whether or not the U.S. policy of democratization, particularly of the Islamic world, is a luxury or not."Israel's continued control and colonization of Palestinian land have been the primary obstacles to a comprehensive Al Jazeera - Dec 03 11:14 AM
Speaking on November 28th in Virginia, Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner who has been involved in Middle East policies for the past three decades, stepped up criticism against the Jewish State, according to Democracy Now, accusing it of creating an apartheid system in the West Bank and Gaza.PLO calls for PM Haniyeh's resignation People's Daily - Dec 01 5:53 PM
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Friday called for the resignation of incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, drawing strong criticism from the ruling Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).The tragedy of Lebanon Bangkok Post - Dec 03 11:02 AM
Even by the low standards set by many nations in the Middle East, Lebanon is a study in tragedy and in despair. Almost incessantly in political turmoil, the nation also is regularly mistreated and shown disrespect both by its close neighbours and countries far away.LEAD: Asian Games: Izumi, Ono seek consolation bronze after shock defeats Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 03 6:37 AM
_ Athens Olympics silver medalist and world champion Hiroshi Izumi, who fell to a shock defeat in the first round of the under 90-kilogram class, fought for a consolation bronze medal in the repechage rounds, while Takashi Ono also crashed out of title contention at 81 kg at the Asian Games.A historic moment for peacemaking Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 03 2:27 AM
When the leaders of Israel and Hamas in the same weekend offer each other long-term peace deals, you just know in your bones that we are passing through a potentially historic moment.NZ Soldiers Return Home in Time for Christmas Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 1:16 PM
Monday, December 4, 2006.Philippines typhoon: Oxfam sends out aid experts Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 1:16 PM
Oxfam is sending out a team of public health aid workers to complement its staff on the ground in the central Philippines area hit by the super-typhoon of Friday 1 December."Israel's continued control and colonization of Palestinian land have been the primary obstacles to a comprehensive Al Jazeera - Dec 03 10:12 AM
Speaking on November 28th in Virginia, Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner who has been involved in Middle East policies for the past three decades, stepped up criticism against the Jewish State, accusing it of creating an apartheid system in the West Bank and Gaza.Court building benefiting communities Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 12:47 PM
Communities continue to benefit from the Government's investment in courts, Courts Minister Rick Barker said today.Summary of key points from QPEC Summit Scoop.co.nz - Dec 03 12:17 PM
Affirm the birthright of all New Zealanders to free, high quality public education as a right of citizenship from early childhood to adult and community education.A Peace Plan With Vision Arab News - Dec 01 4:14 PM
It was only a week ago when a number of experts and ambassadors from half a dozen nationalities, dining at the residence of an Arab ambassador in London, arrived at an almost unanimous verdict: The Israel-Palestine conflict was certain to remain frozen for the near future.Weapons illegally flow into Gaza despite cease-fire WorldNetDaily - Dec 03 11:01 AM
JERUSALEM Since Israel and Palestinian militants agreed to a cease-fire one week ago, Palestinians have continued smuggling weapons into the Gaza Strip from neighboring Egypt, intelligence officials told Israel's Knesset today.Lasting peace uncertain despite Mideast cease-fire Boston Globe - Dec 03 1:23 AM
JERUSALEM -- The most intense week of Middle East diplomacy in a year -- including high-profile pressure from Washington on the Israelis as well as Palestinians -- has produced a long-awaited cease-fire but failed to spur any concrete moves toward a long-term peace process.Qatar promises to pay salaries of Palestinians Gulf News - Dec 03 1:34 PM
Doha: Qatar has pledged to pay the salaries of 40,000 Palestinian education workers for several months, Palestinian Prime Minister Esmail Haniya said here yesterday.India for direct talks to solve Palestine-Israel dispute New Kerala - Dec 01 12:55 AM
Dharam Shourie, United Nations, Dec 1: Observing that violence would not produce any durable solution to the Palestinian-Israel dispute, India has sought direct face-to-face dialogue between the two sides based on the roadmap prepared by the International Quartet.Tenor steps up for S.F. Opera San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 03 12:36 AM
Here's a look at the Bay Area's past. Items have been culled from The Chronicle's archives of 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago. 1981 Dec. 3: Officially the lobby of the newly opened Moscone Convention Center is not open to the public, but scores of... Davoudi: National unity key to solving Lebanon's problems Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 03 8:18 AM
Iran - Turkey - Davoudi First Vice President Parviz Davoudi on Sunday called for a broad-based government in Lebanon and said national unity is the key to solving the country's problems.Supreme Leader receives Turkish premier Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 03 8:48 AM
Iran - Turkey - Supreme Leader Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that Iran and Turkey are expected to develop economic cooperation in light of longstanding cultural and religious amity and common borders.Islamists urged to be moderate Gulf Daily News - Dec 03 3:01 PM
BAHRAIN's new parliament, governed by Islamist political groups, was yesterday urged to show the "wisdom of moderation" in its approach to vital issues. The call came from one of Bahrain's most respected political commentators Dr Ali Fakhro, who is the former education and health minister.Out of step Boston Globe - Dec 02 9:54 PM
IN JERUSALEM LAST WEEK'S big story was the cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian forces. In Washington it was the continuing, intractable drama of Iraq, highlighted by President Bush's extremely awkward meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. But in London, one of the week's biggest stories was a lecture given in Washington on Tuesday.Lebanon's favorite diva still performs far above political fray Detroit News - Dec 02 11:33 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- As she stepped onto the stage, a tiny figure in apricot-colored silk, some in the audience broke into tears, while others clapped and cheered.PLO urges Haniyya to resign after Abbas gives up on talks The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 01 1:48 PM
The executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has called on Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyya to resign after President Mahmoud Abbas declared the end of unity talks, blaming Hamas for their collapse. After talks with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday, Abbas said.Israel accused of violating ceasefire as Abbas sees top diplomats AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 02 7:41 AM
Palestinians have accused Israel of violating a fragile Gaza Strip ceasefire as Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas met European diplomats in a string of meetings aimed at reviving stalled peace talks.Iran, Turkey keen to strengthen bilateral ties Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 03 6:33 AM
Iran - Relations - Turkey The Iranian Head of Iran-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group Ali-Akbar Aqaie said here Sunday that the heads of governments of both countries are willing to strengthen their bilateral relations in all fields.Books in O.C. Orange County Register - Dec 03 3:00 AM
Books in O.C.Hamas rejects demands by PLO leaders AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 02 3:23 AM
Hamas on Saturday rejected demands by PLO leaders that its government resign over the failure to form a moderate coalition acceptable to the West a sign of an intensifying power struggle between Islamic militants and moderate President Mahmoud Abbas.No peace, no peace for Palestine Middle East Online - Nov 30 3:22 PM
Somehow, advocating ethnic cleansing as a final solution to the problems of the Middle East says so much more about America than it does Israel, and hardly qualifies as a plan for peace, says Sheila Samples .Divided they stand Haaretz Daily - Dec 03 6:00 AM
RIGA - A large U.S. Air Force transport plane landed in the small airport in the Latvian capital last week. "Bush's armored car," a foreign journalist guessed mistakenly. The president's aerial fleet, with all its chariots and riders, arrived only the following day.Reform and peace are interdependent in Palestine Middle East Online - Dec 01 3:22 AM
A viable US policy should recognize that Palestinian violence and disorder are mainly symptoms of the deeper conflict over occupation and sovereignty. These symptoms will persist as long as real Palestinian statehood is denied, says Philip Wilcox .Bangladesh urges Israel to pull out its troops from Palestine Financial Express - Nov 29 8:41 AM
Bangladesh Wednesday urged Israel to unconditionally pull out its troops from Palestine and the occupied Arab territories to create condition for the negotiation to prove the sincerity of the Israeli Prime Minister's latest peace proposal, reports UNB.Babylon is burning Kurdish Media - Dec 03 4:48 AM
French President Jacques Chirac s warnings in 2003 that a U.S. invasion of Iraq would set the Mideast on fire, encourage terrorism, and produce a disaster have been tragically born out by events.New designs on charity... Gulf Daily News - Dec 01 4:04 PM
A TOTAL of $200,000 (BD75,600) is being raised by United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) in Bahrain from the sale of its greeting cards to help children in Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine.Weekly Recap Of Global Events Nasdaq - Dec 01 2:38 AM
Middle East continues to attract world attention, especially developments in Iraq and Palestine. In Iraq even though the scale of sectarian violence this week have slightly decreased when compared to the blood bath of the last few weeks, the situation is nowhere near normal.Case closes for Pakistani family accused of terrorist ties The Pakistan Link - Dec 03 7:35 AM
DENVER: Four years after the FBI accused his relatives of having terrorist ties, a naturalised US citizen from Pakistan said he still considers the United States the best country...Top PLO body calls on Palestinian PM to resign AlertNet - Dec 01 7:26 AM
Source: Reuters RAMALLAH, West Bank, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The executive committee of the Fatah-dominated Palestine Liberation Organisation has called on Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of the rival party Hamas ...