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Iran second-string basketball team to compete in Syria 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 10 4:30 AM
Iran - Sport - Basketball Second-string basketball team will represent Iran in an international tournament, Stankovic Cup, in Syria, reported the federation here Monday.Syria Stages Solidarity Demonstrations for Gaza Israel National News - Jul 10 2:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The Syrian government has staged a demonstration in Damascus showing solidarity with the Arabs of Gaza. One banner read: "The students of Syria are ready to sacrifice themselves for you Palestine."Israel says Syria test-fires missiles over Turkey Tiscali - Jul 09 9:13 PM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Syria test-fired three Scud missiles last week, including one that broke up over Turkey, senior Israeli security officials said on Friday.Human rights offices come under attack in Damascus AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 10 8:11 AM
The offices of the Human Rights Association in Syria (HRAS) have been attacked in the Syrian capital, the rights group said, calling for action from the authorities.Syria and Iran share views on Iraq, region ArabicNews.com - Jul 10 12:56 PM
Iran's Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in a meeting with visiting Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muaallem yesterday said that Iran's efforts to reduce ethnic and religious discord in Iraq have been very effective in promoting regional security and called for cooperation between the two states in this respect.Syria holds Israel responsible for Gaza escalation AngolaPress - Jul 09 4:45 AM
DAMASCUS, 07/09 -- Syria on Friday held Israel responsible for the recent exacerbated situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.Kuwait 3rd largest investor in Syria with USD 541 million Zawya - Jul 09 5:48 AM
Kuwait's investments in Syria, comprising of 19 projects costing USD 541 million, place the country in third rank after Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Iran's annual non-oil exports hit $12 billion Tehran Times - 08Jul 08:10GMT For the first time since the beginning of Iran's Third Five-Year Development Plan (2000-2005), the value of non-oil exports hit $12 billion in Iranian year 1384 (March 2005-March Hamas leader seeks exchange Newsday - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
Exiled Meshaal wants release of Palestinian prisoners as part of deal to free soldier; Israel won t negotiate Hamas' top leader emerged from hiding yesterday in Syria and vowed that the crisis over a kidnapped Israeli soldier would not end unless Israel agrees to a prisoner exchange.Enemies of Islam oppose expansion of ties between Iran, Syria, Iraq: President Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 08 2:46 PM
Iran - Syria - President President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the enemies of Islam do not want to witness the expansion of brotherly relations between Iran, Syria and Iraq.Increased Tender Activity on World Ag Markets Ag Report - Jul 10 7:49 AM
CHICAGO - Jul 10/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are off to a fairly busy start this week, with tender announced in India, Taiwan and Syria for wheat, corn and soybeans.Palestinian Hamas leader insists on prisoner swap, criticizes U.S. San Diego Union-Tribune - Jul 10 8:39 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria, 6:32 a.m. July 10 (AP): Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal on Monday insisted that Israel must free Palestinian prisoners to win the release of an Israeli soldier captured by Hamas-linked Palestinian militants.Intl. Intelligence UPI - Jul 10 12:53 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria, July 10 (UPI) -- Thousands of Syrians took to the streets in Damascus to protest against Israel's military operation in Gaza and Arab idleness over the bloody developments.Abbas orders envoys to Syria over Gaza crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 09 5:56 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has sent two envoys to Hamas's exiled political leader and Syrian authorities to discuss the capture of an Israeli soldier and the crisis in the Gaza Strip.Stand-off over children continues in Syria Expatica - Jul 10 8:47 AM
AMSTERDAM The Dutch embassy in Damascus is preparing for a long stay by two children caught up in a tug-of-love saga between their estranged parents.Syrian father of 'snatched' children asks Dutch politicians for talks Middle East Times - Jul 10 10:26 AM
THE HAGUE -- The Syrian father of two Dutch children who have sought refuge from him in the Dutch embassy in Damascus on Sunday called for a Dutch political delegation to come to Syria for talks.Intl. Intelligence UPI - Jul 10 8:08 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria, July 10 (UPI) -- Hamas Politburo chief Khaled Meshaal blamed Israel for the failure of Arab and international efforts to settle the issue of the abducted Israeli soldier.Hamas Leader Calls For Prisoner Swap With Israel KUTV.com - Jul 10 4:18 AM
(AP) DAMASCUS, Syria Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal on Monday insisted that Israel must free Palestinian prisoners to win the release of an Israeli soldier captured by Hamas-linked Palestinian militants.Olmert says no deal with 'bloody' Hamas AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
The two most powerful players in the violent confrontation over the capture of an Israeli soldier by Palestinian militants offered sharply differing visions Monday on how to resolve the crisis.Israel's Olmert Says No Deal With 'Bloody' Hamas Free Internet Press - Jul 10 11:26 AM
Dispelling reports of a deal with Hamas, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday said freeing Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a captured Israeli soldier would be a ''major mistake'' and said there can be no negotiations with the ''bloody organization.'' Shortly after Olmert spoke in Jerusalem, Hamas' exiled political leader, Khaled Mashaal, said in Damascus, Syria, that the Israeli soldier, ELIAS HRAWI The State - Jul 10 12:03 AM
Former president of Lebanon BEIRUT, Lebanon Elias Hrawi, who as president rebuilt Lebanon after a 15-year civil war but also helped Syria take over his country, died Friday after a long illness, a senior Lebanese official said. He was 81.Israeli leaders OK new Gaza incursions AP via Yahoo! News - 7 minutes ago
Israeli leaders approved new incursions into Gaza, security officials said Tuesday, after the Israeli premier and Hamas leader showed no flexibility toward ending a bloody 13-day confrontation over a captured Israeli soldier held by Palestinian militants.Israel Rejects Hamas Terms for Exchange of Prisoners New York Times - 17 minutes ago
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert forcefully rejected dealing with Hamas, despite hints of behind-the-scenes deals.Tunnel Plot Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda Washington Post - 45 minutes ago
The Lebanese man arrested in an alleged plot to bomb New York transit tunnels under the Hudson River had been recruited by al-Qaeda three years ago and members of his cell had been attempting to seek help from the organization for the attack, U.S. and Lebanese officials said yesterday.Hamas wants trade in standoff USA Today - Jul 10 6:13 PM
The two most powerful players in the violent standoff over the capture of an Israeli soldier offered up sharply differing visions Monday on how to resolve it. Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal demanded a prisoner swap. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that would be a "major mistake."Hamas Leader Says Soldier Will Not be Released Without a Deal Israel National News - Jul 10 6:27 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Hamas politburo leader Khaled Meshal, who is based in Syria, continues to issue statements that IDF soldier Corporal Gilad Shalit will not be released from captivity until Israel agrees to a prisoner release deal.Mash al Says Corp. Gilad Shalit is a Prisoner Israel National News - Jul 10 3:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Hamas leader Khaled Mash al said kidnapped IDF soldier, Corp. Gilad Shalit, was in fact a prisoner. Everyone says the soldier is kidnapped, quipped the head of Hamas political bureau in Syria, but I say he s a prisoner. Israel, Hamas At Odds Over Prisoners CBS News - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
Hamas' leader says a prisoner swap is the only way to defuse the crisis. Israel's rules it out. The Israeli Prime Minister also is defended the Gaza offensive and said he remains "absolutely determined" to proceed with Israel's West Bank withdrawal.US tells exiled Hamas leader not to dictate to Palestinians AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 10 1:36 PM
The United States chided exiled Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal for "sitting in Damascus" and dictating the will of Palestinian people.Arab League Threatens to Boycott Nestle for Israeli Business Israel National News - Jul 09 11:57 PM
(IsraelNN.com) The Arab League s boycott office, headquartered in Syria has threatened to launch a boycott of Nestle because the corporation owns 53% of Osem, a leading manufacturer of processed food in Israel.Hamas leader insists on prisoner swap for Israeli soldier CNN.com - Jul 10 7:55 AM
As Israeli airstrikes continued Monday in Gaza, a Hamas political leader said the Palestinian people won't accept the release of an Israeli soldier until the Jewish state agrees to free Palestinian prisoners.Olmert Says No Deal With 'Bloody' Hamas ABC News - 59 minutes ago
Israel's Olmert Refuses to Make Prisoner Swap With 'Bloody Organization' to Regain Israeli SoldierLeaders At Odds On Mideast Standoff CBS News - 5 minutes ago
The Mideast standoff's most powerful players offered clashing views on how to end the standoff. While Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal demanded a prisoner swap, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that would be a "major mistake."Singaporean jailed 9 months for deal to ship 20,000 guns to Syria Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Singapore News - Jul 07 5:17 AM
A Singaporean gets 9 months' jail for trying to supply 20,000 guns to Syria.Leaders of Israel and Hamas Sound Far From Deal New York Times - Jul 10 10:01 AM
However, there were hints that behind-the-scenes package deals could be in the making that may involve the release of Palestinian prisoners at a later stage.Olmert rules out prisoner swap with Hamas AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 10 9:53 AM
Dispelling reports of a deal with Hamas, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday said freeing Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a captured Israeli soldier would be a "major mistake" and said there can be no negotiations with the "bloody organization."The bonds that tie Persians and Jews International Herald Tribune - Jul 10 9:30 AM
Animosity between Iran and Israel is an historical aberration.Olmert defends Gaza onslaught as death toll hits 45 AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 10 8:54 AM
Israel has pounded Gaza with more deadly air strikes as Prime Minister Ehud Olmert defended the massive military offensive in the face of international criticism and calls for restraint.The catastrophe that never ends Salon.com - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
As 1.5 million Gazans suffer for one Israeli, Palestinians remember five July days in 1948 when they lost everything -- and the world didn't care. Singaporean jailed 9 months for deal to ship 20,000 guns to Syria Channel NewsAsia - Jul 07 4:36 AM
A Singaporean gets 9 months' jail for trying to supply 20,000 guns to Syria. 30-year-old Colin Mak is the first to be prosecuted and convicted for brokering strategic goods like arms and explosives.And It Is Still Not Civil War by Claude Salhani UPI International Editor Washington (UPI) Jul 10, 2006 Space War - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
The war in Baghdad took a turn for the worse Sunday as masked gunmen pulled at least 40 Sunni Arabs from their houses, cafes, and cars and executed them in cold blood. Iraq's President Jalal Talabani said it brought the country to a "dangerous edge." I thought it was already there.Today in history - July 10 AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 10 3:59 AM
Today is Monday, July 10, the 191st day of 2006. There are 174 days left in the year.Long shot Konop faces Rep. Price Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Jul 10 4:11 PM
Like comedian Al Franken's mock self-help guru Stuart Smalley, U.S. House 6th District Republican candidate John Konop is good enough, he's smart enough, and doggone it, people do seem to like him. The 44-year-old Canton financial consultant in his first political campaign said he's getting encouragement from people throughout the district in his quest to unseat U.S. Rep. Tom Price of Roswell in Syrian envoy talks up deals with Kuwaitis The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 09 11:22 AM
Kuwait's investments in Syria, comprising 19 projects costing $541 million, place the country in third place after Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Damascus' economic attache in Kuwait City said Sunday. Speaking to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Youssef al-Shoum said that these investments were mostly in the industrial sector.Japan to send election-monitoring team to Congo Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 10 6:25 PM
_ Japan decided Tuesday to send an election-monitoring team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire, in central Africa to provide assistance for the July 30 election, the first democratic election in the country after the civil war.Shalit can wait; it's lesson time first Haaretz Daily - Jul 09 2:50 AM
If there is no negotiating with "terror," why press Syria to press Khaled Meshal to press the kidnappers to give back Gilad Shalit?Final session of Iraq's neighboring states meet kicks off Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 09 1:53 AM
Iran - Iraq - Meeting The final session of the 9th meeting of foreign ministers of Iraq's neighboring states kicked off here Sunday. Foreign ministers of Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt are attending the meeting.Elias Hrawi Independent - Jul 10 5:02 PM
Elias Hrawi, politician: born Hawsh al-Omara, Lebanon 4 September 1925; President of Lebanon 1989-98; twice married (three sons, two daughters); died Beirut 7 July 2006.Foreign media scramble to win over Arab viewers Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 09 7:39 PM
Rarely have Western news organizations wooed Arab hearts and minds so avidly -- or with so little certainty of political or commercial reward.Talk of Liberation War From Syria Israel National News - Jul 08 11:42 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Following the recent Israel Air Force flyby over the palace of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Syrian officials are hinting at a possible escalation of hostilities along the Golan Heights border.Lahoud welcomes Arab mediation between Lebanon, Syria People's Daily - Jul 06 6:10 PM
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Thursday called for having excellent relations with Syria and welcomed Arab initiatives aimed at that objective.Olmert Rules Out Prisoner Swap With Hamas ABC News - Jul 10 5:01 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Rules Out Prisoner Swap With Hamas Militant GroupIraq Marshes Mending, But Full Recovery Uncertain, Study Says National Geographic - Jul 10 2:37 PM
The wetlands, mostly destroyed by Saddam Hussein's regime, are springing back to life. But some experts say that pollution and agricultural water use threaten further improvement.Greetings to Chinese Party and State Leaders Korean Central News Agency - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
Pyongyang, July 10 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il, together with Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, and Pak Pong Ju, premier of the Cabinet, sent a message of greetings to Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the C.C., the Communist Party of China, president of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the PRC Central Military Commission, Wu Return to better times as TA-25 index rises 1.1 percent Haaretz Daily - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
The market rallied in a big way yesterday, as the TA-25 shot up 1.1 percent, reaching 826.45 points. The TA-100 closed up 0.8 percent to 841.97 points, while bond markets rose slightly.State Dept. Daily Press Briefing July 10, 2006 Scoop.co.nz - Jul 10 4:34 PM
NORTH KOREA Reports of Potential Japanese Military Action / All Options on the Table Diplomatic Progress / UN Security Council Resolution / Ambassador Hill's Travel Reports of Possible Russian Technology Sale to North Korea Proliferation Security Initiative ...An ancient city's tale of too much flouride USA Today - Jul 09 4:15 PM
As a waypoint on the ancient Silk Road, the metropolis of Palmyra had it all. Water from local wells even contained fluoride, limiting that scourge of the ancients tooth decay. But just as the wealth of Palmyra vanished, a new study suggests its waters may also have been ruinous in the end for the city's inhabitants.ALI BULAC Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:15 PM
Can we today talk about Turkish literature, bound to its historical roots? The subject of Turkish literature is the dull consciousness that emerged under the influence of ideologies at home and pressures from abroad.Olmert: Freeing prisoners would be a mistake Baltimore Sun - Jul 10 11:50 AM
Israeli prime minister disputes reports of deal for captured soldier Dispelling reports of a deal with Hamas, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert today said freeing Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a captured Israeli soldier would be a "major mistake" and said there can be no negotiations with the "bloody organization." Who controls Hamas - Haniya or Mashaal? Times Online - Jul 10 11:21 AM
ISMAIL HANIYA climbs from his prime ministerial limousine into the pulpit near his home in a Gaza refugee camp, to deliver a sermon on the Islamic virtues of patience, steadfastness and charity.Daniel Fried IV CNN Turk: U.S.-Turkey Relations Scoop.co.nz - Jul 10 4:35 PM
Assistant Secretary Fried, at left, being interviewed by Yasemin Congar of CNN Turk. CNN Turk: Welcome to the program. Ambassador Fried: Thank you. CNN Turk: Thank you for being with us. Let me start by asking about this Shared Vision statement.Israel Pounds Gaza With More Deadly Strikes Arab News - Jul 10 4:13 PM
GAZA CITY, 11 July 2006 Prime Minister Ehud Olmert defended the massive military offensive in the face of international criticism and calls for restraint as Israel pounded Gaza with more deadly airstrikes yesterday.Olmert: Freeing prisoners would be 'major mistake' Baltimore Sun - Jul 10 10:01 AM
Israeli prime minister disputes reports of deal with Hamas for captured soldier Dispelling reports of a deal with Hamas, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert today said freeing Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a captured Israeli soldier would be a "major mistake" and said there can be no negotiations with the "bloody organization." Terrorists claim 2nd West Bank rocket attack WorldNetDaily - Jul 10 2:13 PM
JERUSALEM Palestinian terror groups told WorldNetDaily today they carried out another rocket attack from northern Samaria, the second time in two days they attempted to target Jewish communities in the territory.Hamas leader insists on prisoner swap IBN live - Jul 10 7:50 AM
Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal on Monday insisted that Israel must free Palestinian prisoners.Secular parties struggle to get messages across The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 10 12:59 PM
Secular and leftist parties are facing a crisis in the Arab world. Squeezed between autocratic regimes trying to narrow down the political space and Islamist groups which have a great capacity to mobilize the masses, these parties are often forced to find survival strategies to stay in the political arena.Evidence of female circumcision surfaces in Iraq | csmonitor.com The Christian Science Monitor - Jul 10 1:09 PM
KIRKUK, IRAQ Set on an arid plain southeast of Kirkuk, Hasira looks like a place forsaken by time. Sheep amble past mud-brick houses and the odd sickly palm tree shades children's games. There is no electricity.Saudi government supports decisions of Conference on Iraq Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 10 11:31 AM
Conference - Saudi Arabia - Iraq Saudi Arabian government supported the outcome of 9th Conference of foreign ministers of Iraqi neighboring states which was held in Tehran on July 8-9, SPA said on Monday.Jason Miller: The Rendition of Christ Scoop.co.nz - Jul 10 2:19 PM
America as the beacon of human rights and dignity is but a dream yet to be realized. While the dream has lain dormant, amoral opportunists have busily unleashed their nightmare on billions of human beings.Musharraf calls for 'Muslim renaissance' The Christian Science Monitor - Jul 10 1:10 PM
Muslim summit also hears calls to ban groups preaching violence.The foreign ministers of Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Syria, attending a meeting on Iraq in Al Jazeera - Jul 08 11:35 AM
They also criticised the International Community for its silence over the Israeli terrorism in Gaza, AFP reported. The Arab foreign ministers participating in today s Teheran meeting expressed their strong condemnation of this continuing and increasing aggression against the Palestinian people, Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said.Iran's judiciary chief: Israeli atrocities are state terrorism ArabicNews.com - Jul 10 12:50 PM
"The so-called advocates of democracy and human rights are supporters of the murderers and Israeli state terrorism," he said.Today's Headlines: ArabicNews.com - Jul 10 12:49 PM
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now! Mother, daughter killed by Israeli attacks Medical sources reported Saturday that two Palestinians were wounded in an Israeli airstrike on al-Sheja'iya neighbourhood, east of Gaza City.Angry Arab doesn't pull any punches The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 10 12:59 PM
Independent Internet media outlets such as The Angry Arab News Service, a popular Weblog created by Asad AbuKhalil, serve as a striking example of the growing role that Web-based media holds in shaping international opinion on the Middle East. AbuKhalil, an outspoken Lebanese-American critic of US foreign policy, has successfully utilized the growing popularity of blogging.Amr Moussa, Rafsanjani exchange views on Palestinian, Iraqi crises ArabicNews.com - Jul 10 12:56 PM
Iran's Chairman of Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjaniyesterday said that Iran views cooperation and consultation with Islamic and Arab nations as essential in the interest of the region and has given preference to this in its foreign policy.Hamas leader says no soldier release without swap Middle East Times - Jul 10 10:10 AM
DAMASCUS -- Exiled Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal said Monday an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants would not be freed without a prisoner swap, but pledged his life would be protected.Israeli soldier a PoW: Hamas leader CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Jul 10 5:50 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert repeated his refusal to negotiate for the release of an abducted soldier, who the leader of Hamas said Monday would be kept alive as a prisoner of war.Syrian FM: Iraqis should take initiative for stability ArabicNews.com - Jul 08 3:36 PM
Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muaallem today said that the Iraqis should take initiative to restore security and stability in the war-torn country otherwise no one could assist them.Information that moves your business TM Zawya - Jul 10 1:04 PM
Development of tourism and leisure resorts; investment in real estate and hotels.Beirut judicial saga may have reached final chapter The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 10 12:57 PM
The failure of Lebanon's Constitutional Council to convene on Monday appeared to end any remaining hope that the 10-member body would meet again and laid the groundwork for the formation of a new council. Only four council members responded Monday to a call for a meeting from council head Amin Nassar.Brown brings home valuable experience Ashland Daily Tidings - Jul 10 4:22 PM
Most people take green grass and shady trees for granted. But not Ashland Public Works Director Paula Brown, who returned to her job with the city in June after a military deployment to Iraq.Olmert: Prisoner Release Idea A 'Major Mistake' KUTV.com - Jul 10 10:49 AM
(AP) GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Dispelling reports of a deal with Hamas, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday said freeing Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a captured Israeli soldier would be a "major mistake" and said there can be no negotiations with the "bloody organization."Free Soldier, Stop Firing Rockets, Olmert Says Crosswalk.com - Jul 10 6:03 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Despite growing international criticism, Israel continues to insist on the release of its abducted soldier and the cessation of rocket attacks before ending its military operation in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Monday.Tehran to host International Occupation Cartoon Festival in September Payvand Iran News - Jul 10 8:08 AM
The First International Occupation Cartoon Festival will be held in Tehran during Sacred Defense Week (September 22-28). -MehrGerman Prosecutors Arrest al Qaeda Suspect in Hamburg Deutsche Welle - Jul 10 9:35 AM
Federal prosecutors in Germany over the weekend announced the arrest of a man suspected of supporting the al Qaeda terrorist organization and recruiting fighters for the insurrection in Iraq.Canadian Jewish groups rally to save abducted Israeli soldier Canada.com - Jul 10 6:15 AM
This undated photo released by the Shalit family shows Israeli army Corporal Gilad Shalit, 19, from the northern Galilee community of Mitzpe Hilla. OTTAWA - Canadian Jewish groups are holding a rally today at the Syrian Embassy to demand the release of an abducted Israeli soldier.Hamas leader says no soldier release without swap Channel NewsAsia - Jul 10 4:48 AM
DAMASCUS - Exiled Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal insisted Monday an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants would not be freed without a prisoner swap but pledged that his life would be protected.No release without swap: Hamas The Australian - Jul 10 4:44 AM
EXILED Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal has insisted an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants would not be freed without a prisoner swap, but pledged that his life would be protected.Hamas leader insists on prisoner swap for kidnapped Israeli soldier People's Daily - Jul 10 6:10 AM
Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal insisted on Monday that Israel release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for an Israeli soldier kidnapped by Palestinian militants.Lebanese consulate in Manila mourns death of ex-president ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Jul 10 4:23 AM
The Lebanese Consulate in Manila is opening a book of condolence for the late ex-Lebanese president Elias Hrawi from July 11 to 13, ABS-CBN learned Monday.Intl. Intelligence UPI - Jul 10 6:53 AM
WASHINGTON, July 10 (UPI) -- The war in Baghdad took a turn for the worse Sunday as masked gunmen pulled at least 40 Sunni Arabs from their houses, cafes, and cars and executed them in cold blood. Iraq's President Jalal Talabani said it brought the country to a "dangerous edge."Muslim Converts in Terrorism - Coincidence or Islam Vilification? News From Bangladesh - Jul 10 11:26 AM
Unlike Christianity, conversion to Islam does neither need a priest with imperial vestments nor the use of incense, holy water, burning of candles, light before the altars and a holy mass in a Church, with hundreds of witnesses.The Rendition of Christ:Winning the Battle for their Souls News From Bangladesh - Jul 10 11:23 AM
A country claiming to practice his spirituality spends $600 billion a year on its behemoth murder machine while over two million of its own people live on the street and eat from dumpsters. Rage surges through Jesus being.Canadian Jewish groups rally to save abducted Israeli soldier. Vancouver Province - Jul 10 4:27 AM
OTTAWA - Canadian Jewish groups are holding a rally today at the Syrian Embassy to demand the release of an abducted Israeli soldier. The Canadian Jewish Congress and Jewish organizations from Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal planned the rally in conjunction with groups around the world.Israel: Attacks continue 'til soldier free AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 09 6:12 AM
Israel will push forward with its offensive in the Gaza Strip until Palestinian militants release a captured Israeli soldier and halt their rocket attacks, top officials said Sunday, rejecting international criticism that the army has used excessive force during a nearly two-week operation in the coastal area.Hamas vows to protect life of captured soldier Khaleej Times - Jul 10 5:17 AM
DAMASCUS - Exiled Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal said Monday that an Israeli soldier held captive by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip will be treated as a prisoner of war and his life protected.Iraq security meeting wraps up in Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 09 5:52 AM
Officials from Iraq and its neighbours have wrapped up a two-day conference aimed at improving security in the violence-stricken country, amid an Iranian campaign for the withdrawal of foreign troops from its neighbour.Germany arrests man suspected of al-Qaeda link Expatica - Jul 10 9:01 AM
HAMBURG - Germany has arrested a man of Moroccan origin on suspicion of terrorism after finding evidence that linked him to al-Qaeda and suicide attacks in Iraq, federal prosecutors disclosed Saturday.Meshal insists on prisoner swap for return of abducted soldier Haaretz Daily - Jul 10 9:46 AM
Khaled Meshal, the Damascus-based head of the Hamas political office, insisted Monday on a swap of Palestinian prisoners for captured Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit.For the Record Honolulu Advertiser - Jul 10 6:00 AM
Hawaii's Newspaper Online, Hawaii news and information from the state's largest daily newspaper.Olmert rules out prisoner swap with Hamas Syracuse.com - Jul 10 4:45 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday ruled out a prisoner swap with the Hamas militant group to win the release of a captured Israeli soldier. He also said Israel's ground offensive in the Gaza Strip is not aimed at toppling the Hamas-led Palestinian government.