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Lisbon Morning Journal - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
EAST PALESTINE The show will go on.East Palestine scales back to save some funding Lisbon Morning Journal - Feb 04 10:08 PM
EAST PALESTINE The year 2006 had some decreasing financial figures for the city as well as a little belt-tightening by officials.Mahathir: Focus on wars in Iraq, Palestine The Sun Daily - Feb 04 8:55 AM
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5, 2007): International institutions have not given attention to the wars in Iraq and Palestine but concentrated more on those in Darfur, Sudan and Rwanda.Palestine needs viable government to conduct talks with Israel Itar-Tass - Feb 04 6:26 AM
MOSCOW, February 4 (Itar-Tass) - Palestine needs a viable government, capable of conducting talks with Israel, claimed chairman of the Federation Council International Affairs Committee Mikhail Margelov.Blair: Nothing is more important than creating Palestine Jerusalem Newswire - Feb 05 12:08 PM
Reports are starting to fly thick and fast about an imminent spurt in the Middle East "peace" process. A few days ago, top diplomatic sources, including at least one close to EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana, announced that "historic changes" are set to take place in a matter of weeks.EP board member protests lack of communication Lisbon Morning Journal - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
EAST PALESTINE One member of the East Palestine Board of Education expressed frustration last night that he is being left in the dark on important issues.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Feb 05 4:11 PM
RAMALLAH, occupied Palestine, 6 February 2007 Palestinian factions are meeting in Makkah today under a reconciliation conference convened by Saudi Arabia. Will it achieve anything?Aid Palestinians: UN The Peninsula - Feb 05 5:02 PM
Doha The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and other prominent speakers at the UN seminar on assistance to the Palestinian people that began here yesterday warned against a humanitarian catastrophe in the occupied territories in Palestine resulting from the economic siege imposed by Israel.Cambridge City wins Rushville invite title Rushville Republican - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
Just three-tenths of a point was the difference in Saturday s Rushville Invitational gymnastics meet. Cambridge City claimed the team title with a total of 96.95 edging New Palestine, which finished second with 96.63.GCC Chief Calls for Greater European Role in Mideast Arab News - Feb 05 4:16 PM
RIYADH, 6 February 2007 Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Abdul Rahman Al-Attiyah said yesterday that the Gulf countries are in favor of the establishment of a national unity government in Palestine.Larijani: Iran supports formation of unified gov't in Palestine Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 03 6:51 AM
Iran - Larijani - Palestine Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Larijani here Saturday said that Iran supports formation of a nationally unified government in Palestine. Indonesian FM expresses full supports to Palestine Turks.US - Feb 04 9:31 PM
Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda expressed his full supports to Palestinian government and its people and to establish an independence state in a joint press conference with Hamas political supremo Khaled Meshaal.Husseini meets with Palestinian delegation The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 05 1:10 PM
Former Speaker Hussein Husseini met Monday with Ali Faysal, heading a delegation from the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, for talks on the situation in the Occupied Territories. Following the meeting, Faysal said the Palestinian people "support Lebanon's unity, resistance and sovereignty."Accord with Iran on action plan for Muslim world: Need stressed for early work on pipeline Dawn - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Feb 5: President Pervez Musharraf on Monday held talks with Iranian leaders and proposed a plan of action aimed at bringing about unity in the ranks of Muslims and to address major issues confronting the Muslim world such as Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan.Pakistan and Iran for early execution of IPI project Business Recorder - Feb 05 3:39 PM
TEHRAN (February 06 2007): President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday proposed a plan of action to bring about unity in the ranks of Ummah and to address major decisive issues in the region particularly Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq.With Iran Ascendant, US Is Seen at Fault YaleGlobal Online - Feb 05 8:20 AM
The US invasion of Iraq four years ago was supposed to spread democracy throughout the Middle East not strengthen Iran. Arab allies to the US resent Iran s growing influence in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan.MP appreciates Swiss' stance on Israeli atrocities Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 05 8:21 AM
Iran - Swiss - Parliaments Deputy Head of Majlis' National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Nabi Roudaki on Monday praised Switzerland's prudent stance on Israeli atrocities in Palestine.Americans in Iraq: back or forward? Central Chronicle - Feb 05 9:56 AM
It seems there is truly nothing new under the sun. Another explosion in Baghdad. Another terrorist attack in Israel. Palestine is once more on the brink of a civil war. The Clintons have set their sights for the White House.Palestine's Responsibility Columbia Daily Spectator - Feb 05 1:51 AM
In the summer of 2005, Israel ended its 38-year military and civilian presence in the Gaza Strip, completely and unilaterally disengaging.Int l mediators call for end to fighting in Palestine. Itar-Tass - Feb 02 10:11 PM
WASHINGTON, February 2 (Itar-Tass) -- International mediators urged Palestinians to stop fighting and confirmed their commitment to creating an independent, democratic and viable state in Palestine that will live in peace and security with Israel.By: Mohammed Mar'i* Al Jazeera - Feb 05 3:39 AM
(Ramallah, Occupied Palestine)-- While severe fighting continues between Fatah and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israel will start constructing a bridge At Al Aqsa Mosque this week.Musharraf leaves for tour to Iran and Turkey New Kerala - Feb 05 8:54 AM
Islamabad, Feb 5: The Palestine issue will be the focus of talks during Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf's visit to Iran and Turkey, beginning today.East Palestine dumps Crestview Lisbon Morning Journal - Feb 02 9:22 PM
EAST PALESTINE East Palestine has leaned on Dan Hanolt for a lot of scoring this season. Against Crestview Friday they leaned on him some more. The senior fired in a season-high 33 points as the Bulldogs continued their march to the Inter-Tri County League upper tier title with a 62-49 victory.In Public View, Saudis Counter Iran in Region New York Times - Feb 05 6:36 PM
With three civil wars looming over the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has taken on a more aggressive role in reshaping the region?s conflicts.PALESTINE: PEACE NOT APARTHEID Book Reporter - Feb 02 3:08 PM
There are no photographs among the pages of PALESTINE: PEACE NOT APARTHEID. You can't skim through Jimmy Carter's clear, concisely crafted prose about the festering sore of a land some still call holy and see the former 39th American president poised at hopeful moments in history with a Who's Who of Middle Eastern politicians.Blair 'to push for Mideast peace' PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Feb 04 5:41 PM
Tony Blair has given his strongest hint yet that he will continue to work towards peace between Israel and Palestine after he leaves office.Pakistani president embarks upon visit to Iran, Turkey People's Daily - Feb 05 12:43 AM
Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday left for Tehran on the first leg of his two-day visit to Iran and Turkey for the solution of the Palestine issue, the state-run Pakistan Television reported.*Eleven Killed In Renewed Factional Fighting In Palestine On Fourth Day Of Ceasefire Nasdaq - Feb 02 11:21 AM
(RTTNews) - Eleven Killed In Renewed Factional Fighting In Palestine On Fourth Day Of Ceasefire.An Outpost of Democracy Columbia Daily Spectator - Feb 05 1:50 AM
In "Recognizing Palestine's Struggle," Saifedean Ammous accuses Israel of apartheid and pins the Middle East Crisis on Israel. In Israel itself, there is no legal distinction between Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel, other than that Arabs are not required to join the army. Segregation is illegal.Musharraf leaves for Mideast talks Gulf News - Feb 05 2:21 AM
Islamabad: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Monday headed to Iran for a Middle East tour aimed at bringing peace. Musharraf is due to hold talks with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Ahmet Necdet Sezer on new peace initiatives for Palestine.Merkel in the Middle East ERT.gr - Feb 05 1:50 AM
Thawing peace talks in the Middle East is the prime concern of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is on a Middle East tour. The German Chancellor is also aiming to examine along with the area s Arab leaders the prevailing situation in Iraq and Palestine.Blair 'to push for Mideast peace' ic Ealing.co.uk - Feb 04 11:17 PM
Tony Blair has given his strongest hint yet that he will continue to work towards peace between Israel and Palestine after he leaves office. Speaking to BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat, the Prime Minister expresses optimism that a breakthrough can be made in the weeks ahead.Think Globally, Act Globally The Nation via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 2:33 PM
The Nation -- Some ideas are just so good that once you hear them explained, you wonder, Why hasn't anyone done this already?EP police handle more calls, fire department sees more medical cases Lisbon Morning Journal - Feb 04 10:08 PM
EAST PALESTINE The addition of police, firefighters and EMTs is something emergency service officials in the city would like to see, but they may not get it in 2007.Mubarak: Israeli-Palestinian peace dependent on release of captured Israeli solider, unity in Palestine USA Today - Feb 03 11:06 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday said the stalled Mideast peace process depended on the release of an Israeli solider captured by militants in Gaza and resolving the violent conflict between rival Palestinian factions.Rep. Kucinich Delivers Remarks to DNC Washington Post - Feb 05 11:49 AM
Rep. Kucinich (D-Ohio) delivers remarks at the DNC's 2007 winter meeting. Arab leader calls for peace in Palestine UPI - Feb 03 7:38 PM
CAIRO, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- The secretary of the Arab League said Saturday the battles between Hamas and Fatah in the Palestinian authority are "a national catastrophe."Palestinians prepare for Mecca crisis summit AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 8:54 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal will hold crunch talks on Tuesday to try to strike an elusive national unity deal and end recent fighting that killed 66 people.Palestinians prepare for Mecca crisis talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 8:19 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal will hold crunch talks on Tuesday to try to strike an elusive national unity deal and end fighting that killed 63 people in 10 days.British FM Beckett on visit to Israel, Palestinian territories AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 8:24 AM
British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has left for her first official visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories to meet Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.Palestinian unity government support from Iran ArabicNews.com - Feb 04 2:09 PM
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Larijani yesterday said that Iran supports formation of a nationally unified government in Palestine.Musharraf to visit Iran, Turkey IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 04 8:52 AM
Islamabad, Feb 4 (Xinhua) Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf begins his visit to Iran and Turkey Monday for seeking a fair and just solution of the Palestine issue.UN chief urges end to Palestinian fighting AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 6:38 AM
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to rival Palestinian factions to halt their deadly fighting in the Gaza Strip so that the Middle East peace process can be revived.Letters to the Editor The Christian Science Monitor - Feb 05 3:03 PM
Arab leader calls for peace in Palestine EARTHtimes.org - Feb 03 7:49 PM
Amr Moussa said both sides should heed the call of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah for a meeting in Mecca, the Kuwait News Agency KUNA reported.Iran's role in Iraq met with skepticism USA Today - Feb 05 4:42 AM
U.S. officials from commanders in Iraq to President Bush have stepped up claims that Iran has been supplying Iraqi insurgents with weapons and training to kill U.S. troops.Texas State: Staff scrambles after coaching change San Antonio Express-News - 35 minutes ago
Brad Wright was calling on his cell phone from Bryan. The first-year head coach of the Texas State Bobcats was driving toward his home base in San Marcos after several days on the recruiting trail.Palestine: Palestinians `nearer` power deal AngolaPress - Feb 04 4:32 AM
Gaza City, 02/04 - Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have made progress towards agreeing a government of national unity, Egypt`s president has said.Speaker urges unity among Palestinian groups Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 04 8:51 AM
Iran - Palestine - Speaker Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel here on Sunday called on Palestinian groups to get further united under present highly critical juncture.Saudi must ensure immediate peace Central Chronicle - Feb 04 10:12 AM
That Saudi Kingdom has resolved to diplomatically mediate between the warring groups in Palestine and support the cause of the Palestinians gives fresh air in Middle east crisis.Resolve Palestine-Israel Conflict To Resolve Middle East Crisis Bernama - Feb 03 8:18 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Let the Palestinians go back to Gaza Strip and reclaim their old lives and properties, while the occupying Israelis return to their state.Multilingual debate: Climate Change BBC News - Feb 05 8:21 AM
Readers from the BBC's language sites have been discussing the impact of climate change and what can be done about it.Bush Iraq strategy shifts toward containing Iran Middle East Online - Feb 04 5:12 AM
Analyst: Bush to focus attention on Iran not only in relation to Iraq, but also on Palestine, Lebanon, nuclear issues.UAE and Germany in ME peace push Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
ABU DHABI German Chancellor Angela Merkel met the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, yesterday as part of her talks with Gulf leaders on international efforts to revive the Middle East peace process.Massive Attack talk to Dorian Lynskey Guardian Unlimited - Feb 05 4:41 PM
Massive Attack are back. In their first UK interview for a decade, the duo talk to Dorian Lynskey.Blair to 'retain huge interest' in Mideast after quitting AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 4:33 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair has hinted at his plans for life after politics, reportedly saying that he would "retain a huge interest" in the Middle East peace process.Area athletic programs dealing with the frigid weather conditions The East Liverpool Review - 1 minute ago
The cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are putting the freeze on more than just the standing water around the area. With every passing day of schools cancelling due to the weather, area high school and junior high sports are being left out in the cold as well.Qatar blames Israel for worsening Palestinian living conditions People's Daily - Feb 05 5:43 PM
A senior Qatari official said on Monday in Doha that Israel's reluctance to pay its dues is responsible for the worsening living conditions of Palestinians, the official Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.Haniya told his cabinet meeting that the Mecca talks must not fail [AFP] Aljazeera - Feb 05 3:44 PM
A series of tit-for-tat kidnappings of Hamas and Fatah members have taken place ahead of crucial talks due to be held between Fatah and Hamas in Mecca on Tuesday.HelpAge International`s mission to enrich the lives of the aged IPP Media - 48 minutes ago
Recently, Richard Blewitt, the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of HelpAge International, visited Tanzania.World news The West Australian - Feb 05 12:09 PM
For the warring Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, a reconciliation meeting in Saudi Arabia this week may be a last chance to avoid civil war.Murals Spark Campus Controversy Central Connecticut State University Recorder - 52 minutes ago
The murals that have been painted in the past year in Memorial Hall have caused some controversy and questions among students.IPI project may take seven years to complete New Kerala - 54 minutes ago
Islamabad, Feb 5: Despite recent agreement on pricing of Iran's gas, the India-Pakistan-Iran gaspipeline project may take seven years to complete, a Pakistani official has said.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Feb 05 4:14 PM
While Iman Kurdi made some very valid points in her article Media Stereotypes: How Can Arabs, Muslims Fight Them (May 29), I blame Arab and Muslims for much of the stereotype. When moviemakers run out of material, it seems, Arabs are ready to provide them with more.Kingdom Upbeat on Makkah Talks Outcome Arab News - Feb 05 4:18 PM
JEDDAH, 6 February 2007 Saudi Arabia yesterday welcomed the positive response of Palestinians to an invitation to talks in Makkah extended by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and hoped the meeting would strengthen Palestinian unity.Kingdom to Attend Geneva Conference on Refugees Arab News - Feb 05 4:19 PM
RIYADH, 6 February 2007 The Kingdom will attend an international conference on Iraqi refugees to be held in Geneva in mid-April as part of its multilateral cooperation program involving the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).Al Sharpton coming to Munford The Daily Home - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
MUNFORD The Rev. Al Sharpton, the widely known civil rights activist and preacher, will speak at a small Munford church Sunday as part of Black History Month.Foreclosure complicate company s comeback Lisbon Morning Journal - Feb 03 10:08 PM
EAST PALESTINE A foreclosure against the now-defunct East Palestine China Co. could complicate that company s successor s path to take over the property.ASYLUM SEEKER: 'JUSTICE IS DONE' Hartlepool Mail - 2 hours, 32 minutes ago
AN HOUSING company has lost an appeal against a ruling it racially discriminated against an asylum seeker.Bulldogs hang on for win at United The East Liverpool Review - Feb 03 9:44 PM
HANOVERTON The East Palestine boys basketball team blew a 15-point lead, but found a way to get the job done, beating ITCL foe United, 60-49, on the road Saturday.New Palestinian Truce Takes Hold Ahead of Unity Talks Voice of America - Feb 05 10:18 AM
Another ceasefire between Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip took hold on Monday - before talks scheduled for Tuesday in Saudi Arabia between the leaders of the Hamas and Fatah factions.Peace pipeline to strengthen regional stability - Ahmadinejad Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 05 2:51 PM
Ahmadinejad - Musharraf - Meet President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad emphasized here Monday in a meeting with his visiting Pakistani counterpart, "Construction of peace pipeline would strengthen foundations of regional peace and stability."Outside VIew: Slip of Chirac's tongue UPI - Feb 05 1:39 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- It seems that journalists who met with President Chirac last week could not adhere to the "off the record" rule to which they all agreed.Street Smarts 2 Press Release - English Version The Auto Channel - Feb 05 8:20 AM
Dear Editor, Kindly find attached a press release titled: Street Smarts 2 season finale draws 2 million viewers as Khadija Soulaiman named the winner of reality show. Appreciate it if you could publish the release.Carter to collect honorary Oxford degree Guardian Unlimited - Feb 05 4:43 AM
Former US president Jimmy Carter one of nine figures to receive honorary degree from Oxford this year.Palestine slams Quartet decision on keeping embargo IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 03 4:54 AM
Gaza, Feb 3 (Xinhua) Hamas-led Palestinian government Saturday condemned the decision of the Middle East Quartet of the US, European Union, United Nations and Russia to continue financial embargo against it.Carter to collect honorary Oxford degree Guardian Unlimited - Feb 05 4:28 AM
Nobel laureate and former US president Jimmy Carter one of nine figures to receive honorary degree from Oxford this year.EVENT CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS WFMJ Youngstown - Feb 05 4:48 PM
BINGO AT SAINT ANNE'S IN AUSTINTOWN. WASTE MANAGEMENT CUSTOMERS TRASH PICK UP DELAYED ONE DAY IN COLUMBIANA, MAHONING, AND TRUMBULL. STRUTHERS WILL BE PICKED UP AS NORMAL.Shoddy records delay set-up of online environmental profile The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 05 1:13 PM
The compilation of an environmental profile of Lebanon to be posted on an official Web site overseen by the Euro-Mediterranean partnership was hampered by a lack of public archives and disorganization in the Environment Ministry and other arms of government, according to a journalist charged with assembling information for the site.Abbas and Meshaal 'have no choice' but to clinch deal at Mecca summit The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 05 1:08 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal will hold crunch talks on Tuesday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in what may be a last chance to avoid civil war amid international efforts to revive the peace process. On the eve of the talks, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett left for her first official visit to Israel.SBA loans The Indianapolis Star - Feb 04 11:54 PM
These Small Business Administration loans were approved in November:OPT: Israeli lock-down cripples Nablus economy AlertNet - Feb 05 7:33 AM
Source: IRIN Israeli moves to control movement in and out of the city of Nablus are thwarting humanitarian aid efforts and damaging the local economy, according to aid agencies and local residents. PM makes Middle East pledge ePolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Feb 05 4:01 AM
The prime minister has indicated that he will continue to push for a Middle East peace deal after he leaves Number 10.Students demand justice News 14 Carolina - Feb 05 11:28 AM
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- A group of UNC-Chapel Hill students held a solidarity vigil to support three Palestinian students involved in a campus brawl that happened January 20th at Guilford College. Six of the school's football players were charged with assault.FM spokesman: Peres after dividing regional countries Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 05 6:36 AM
Iran - Israel - Region Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini on Monday said that (Israeli Labor party leader) Shimon Peres is after sowing discord among regional and Islamic countries.Hardcover Nonfiction New York Times - Feb 02 9:46 PM
1. THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, by Barack Obama 2. PALESTINE PEACE NOT APARTHEID, by Jimmy Carter 3. THE INNOCENT MAN, by John Grisham 4. MARLEY & ME, by John Grogan 5. WHAT A PARTY! by Terry McAuliffe with Steve KettmannBlood on whose hands? Seattle Times - Feb 05 12:18 AM
Last week, the internecine warfare in Iraq, already bewildering Sunni vs. Shiite, Kurd vs. Arab, jihadist vs. infidel, with various Iranians...Author Leora Skolkin-Smith Will be Appearing at the Northern Arizona Book Festival with Billy Collins, Marilyn Hacker, ... [Press Release] PR Web - Feb 04 12:20 AM
Set amidst the barbed-wire borders of pre-1967 Jerusalem, Leora Skolkin-Smith's brief novel follows fourteen-year-old Liana Bialik on a trip to Israel with her mother and sister in 1963. "Edges, O Israel, O Palestine" will be featured at this year's Northern Arizona Book Festival, 2007. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ...Carter to collect honorary Oxford degree Guardian Unlimited - Feb 05 3:54 AM
Nobel laureate and former US president Jimmy Carter is one of nine figures set to receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford this year.Rami Almeghari: Gaza Unrest Paralyzes Movement The Palestine Chronicle - Feb 05 12:45 PM
In many parts of Gaza, driving by car or walking on foot has become difficult for the locals, as roadblocks are spread every where, as unknown militants check people identities on main roads in the city.The Real Failed States Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel - Feb 05 12:45 PM
Growing references by the US and Israel to the Muslim Middle East as a collection of failed states are part of the propaganda campaign to strip legitimacy from Muslim states and set them up for attack.Bush, the divider February 03, 2007 Haaretz Daily - Feb 03 4:25 PM
Among the hundreds of anecdotes about U.S. deliberation on whether to support the partition plan for Palestine, on the eve of the 1947 United Nations vote, there are some that reveal more about the president than about the supporters of the emerging state.Attacking Iran would be 'disaster' Guardian Unlimited - Feb 05 3:28 AM
UK coalition says attack would expose UK troops to fighting, civilians to terrorism and release radiation.Palestinians prepare for Mecca crisis talks AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 05 3:23 AM
GAZA CITY (AFP) - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal will Tuesday hold crunch talks in a bid to broker an elusive national unity deal and end fighting that has killed 63 people.Attacking Iran would be disaster, report says Guardian Unlimited - Feb 05 3:25 AM
Charities, religious bodies and thinktanks warn against attack.John Hilary: Time to Get Serious about Israel The Palestine Chronicle - Feb 05 1:30 PM
Today's call for action from MPs in the international development committee must be the start of a radical reorientation of Britain's policy towards the Middle East. Sanctions against Israel is a first and necessary step on that journey.Nicola Nasser: Quartet Corners PLO, Hamas into Critical Options The Palestine Chronicle - Feb 05 1:15 PM
Joining of the Oslo political institutions by Hamas, accompanied by the two-year old strict commitment to a unilateral truce, was an indirect declaration of a change in course and tactics that confused the movement s declared strategy among supporters.Mike Whitney: Why the Surge will Push Us into War with Iran The Palestine Chronicle - Feb 05 1:00 PM
What does Bush gain by defeating the Sunnis-led resistance but elevating the agents of Iran? How long will it be, after the last Sunni is driven out of Baghdad, before the Badr Brigade turns their guns on Bush and the American troops?Hopes placed in Moussa s mediation A tacit truce Monday Morning - Feb 05 12:37 PM
Observers of the scene suggested last week that the displays of violence and hate unleashed by the general strike on January 23 and its overspill two days later had had the effect of shocking politicians and their followers into a realization of the peril towards which their confrontations were taking them.Blair to retain interest in Middle East peace process New Kerala - Feb 05 8:54 AM
London, Feb 5: British Prime Minister Tony Blair said today that he would retain his interest in the Middle East peace process even after he steps down later this year.
