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May 31, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Israeli Occupation Forces Beef up Presence in Some Palestinian Towns
Israeli Occupation Forces Suppress a Non-Violent Anti Wall Demonstration in Bil'een
Palestinians Still Stick To the Cease Fire with the Israeli Occupation Government
President Abbas Didn't Decide on Postponing Legislative Elections
US Delegation Praises PNA Security Efforts
Sharon-Abbas Meeting Likely Soon, Says Shalom
Hamas Won’t Renounce Resistance
Israeli Official Says Attack on Iran Cannot Be Ruled Out
Israel arrests 20 in 'unprecedented' industrial spy ring
US and Iraq
US Arrest of Sunni Leader, Muhsen Abdul Hamid, Raises Tension in Iraq
Afghanistan
Bomb Injures Seven in Afghanistan
Iran
Rafsanjani Pledges ‘Interactive’ Diplomacy
US
US Justice Dept. to Indict Two AIPAC Staffers Under US Espionage Act
FBI Arrests 2 Men for Pledging Loyalty to Al-Qaeda
Arab League
EU Observers Say Lebanon Polls Transparent
Protest in Egypt Over Assault on Women
Middle Eastern Business News, May 31, 2005
World
MILF Agree to Search for other Rebel Movements in the Philippines
Setback Propels Chirac Into Action
May 30, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Israeli Missile Attack to Assassinate a Hamas Leader, Five Palestinians Killed, Two Women Wounded
4,032 Palestinians Killed, Including 750 Children, During 2nd Intifada, SIS Report
Abbas Calls on Hamas to Enter Dialog with Fateh
Palestinian Authority Discounts the Release of 400 Prisoners as "Politically Worthless"
Israel Approves Release of Palestinian Prisoners
Afghanistan
Afghan Islamic Leader Slain in Kandahar
US
Miami Islamic Center Vandalized for the Second Time
Arab League
Annan Visits South Sudan Region to Bolster Peace
Yemen Preacher Gets Death for Spying, Supporting Rebellion
World
Mandela’s Nephew in Pune Prison
Musharraf Denies Iran Nuke Remark
Qur’an Seizure Triggers Row in Calcutta Jail
Sulawesi Blasts Bear Al-Qaeda Mark: Officials
May 29, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Two Palestinians Shot Dead by Israeli Occupation Forces in West Bank, on Sunday
Abbas Holds Talks with Moroccan King About Al-Quds (Jerusalem)
Erekat Says Israel Continues Dictation Policy and Avoids Negotiations
Peres: Israel Obliged to Evacuate Settlements after Disengagement
Palestinian Rally Calls for Prisoner Release
US and Iraq
6 Iraqi Security Forces Killed and 58 Wounded, 1 Iraqi Soldier Killed
Iran
Iran’s Law on N-Fuel Cycle Approved
US
Navy Commando Cleared in Abu Ghraib Case
Arab League
Hezbollah Flexes Military Muscles
Syria Arrests 300 Saudis: Report
Pakistan and India
Pakistan, India Aides Exchange Proposals on Sir Creek Dispute
World
Jamali Denies Differences in Ruling Muslim League
MILF Plenum Begins in S. Philippines; Guns Banned
May 28, 2005
Palestine and Israel
A Wounded Prisoner Chained to Bed in Hospitalization, Telmond Female prison "new Guantanamo"
Two Palestinians Killed, One Delayed at Checkpoint
Palestinian FM Nasser al-Qidwa's Remarks on Abbas-Bush Summit Meeting
Al-Qidwa: Palestinian Authority to Participate at Euro-Mediterranean Conference
'Walking Coffins': a New Method to Protest Israel's Apartheid Wall
President Abbas Meets the Canadian Prime Minister
President Bush Reiterates Commitment to the Road Map
US and Iraq
Resistance Fighters Down US Chopper, Damage Another, 2 US Soldiers Killed
‘Journalists Kidnapping Hatched From Romania’
US
Arab American News Focus, May 28, 2005
World
Qur’an Desecration Draws More Protests
Qur’an Was Mishandled, US Finds
Thousands Rally in New Protests Over Qur’an Abuse Report
May 27, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Bush Urges Israel to Stop Settlement Activities, Pledges $50 Million for Gaza Projects
Amnesty Reports Israeli War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity
President Abbas Meets with Key US Figures in Washington
Israeli Human Rights Watchdog Says Extrajudicial Executions of Palestinians Turned into Habit
PNIC: 15th Week of Ceasefire Riddled with Israeli Violations
Israeli Forces Wound a Child and Denies Another Needed Treatment
Israeli Ruling to Demolish 90 Homes, Making 2500 Residents Homeless in Jerusalem
Nearly 1,600 Gaza Illegal Settlers Willing to Move
US House passes 491-billion defense bill with new money for Iraq war
All Charges Dropped Against Marine in Killing of Two Iraqis
Afghanistan Hits Back at Italy for Interfering in Talks
Iran Reformers Mull Presidential Bid
US
N.C. Pastor Apologizes for Anti-Muslim Sign
Arab League
83% Vote Yes in Egyptian Referendum
Nations Pledge $200m More for Darfur
UN Investigator in Beirut to Probe Hariri Killing
World
US Missions Closed in Indonesia After Threat
May 26, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Bush Urges Israel to Stop Settlement Activities, Pledges $50 Million for Gaza Projects
Amnesty Reports Israeli War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity
President Abbas Meets with Key US Figures in Washington
Israeli Human Rights Watchdog Says Extrajudicial Executions of Palestinians Turned into Habit
PNIC: 15th Week of Ceasefire Riddled with Israeli Violations
Israeli Forces Wound a Child and Denies Another Needed Treatment
Israeli Ruling to Demolish 90 Homes, Making 2500 Residents Homeless in Jerusalem
EU, Iran Avert Deadlock in Nuclear Standoff
US
Baptist Leader, Morris Chapman, Condemns Anti-Muslim Church Message
Arab League
Hezbollah Says It Has Over 12,000 Rockets
Darfur Rebels Delay Talks: UN Envoy
World
Amnesty Castigates US, EU for Rolling Back Rule of Law
Rally Against Desecration of Qur’an
Rocca, Aziz Discuss Issues of Mutual Interests
May 25, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Sharon Shows Ploy over the Palestinian Prisoners and Refugee Issues, Says Al-Khatib
Israeli Occupation Forces Committed War Crimes Against Palestinians in 2004, Amnesty Int'l Report
New Developments in Fields of Energy and Natural Resources, Says Al-Shawwa
Israeli Occupation Forces Curb Ambulance's Movement Transporting Seriously Wounded Palestinian Child
Socialist International Concludes a Meeting of its Council in Ramallah
Israel Denied Me Entry to Hide Atrocities, Says Mahathir
Israel Loses Dead Sea Diplomacy Round
PA Rejects Sharon’s Prisoners Pledge
US and Iraq
Assassination of Al-Ja'afari's Adviser and Bombing of a Shi'i Mosque
Afghanistan
Bush, Karzai Sign Pact for Long-Term US Presence
Iran
Two Reformists Restored to Iran Presidential Race
US
North Carolina Church Sign Says Koran Needs to Be Flushed
England Waives Right to Challenge Charges
Arab League
Lebanon’s Anti-Syrian Opposition Splits
North Africa Summit Canceled Over Western Sahara Dispute
Police, Troops Surround Refugee Camp South of Khartoum
Pakistan and India
Pakistan Arrests Two Al-Qaeda Suspects
US Set to Deploy Security Officials to Indian, Gulf and Asian Ports
World
Italian Journalist to Be Sued for Insulting Islam
May 24, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Palestinian Parliamentary Elections Set for Two-month Delay President Abbas to Demand 50-50 Proportional Representation and District Voting
Israeli Occupation Troops Further Restrict Movement Across West Bank
US
US Lawmakers Make a Beeline for AIPAC Meet
We Aren't All Perfect: Mrs. Bush
Arab League
Egyptian opposition rejects Laura Bush comments
We Aren't All Perfect: Mrs. Bush
Indonesians Protest Desecration of Qur’an
May 23, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Abdullah Al-Hourani: Attacking Palestinians in Iraq a Mossad-plotted
Israeli Occupation Forces Wound 2 Palestinian Children In Rafah, Demolish 5 Homes In Hebron
Sharon Reiterates His "No" for Palestinian Refugees' Right of Return and to Jerusalem
FM Al Qidwa: President Abbas to Visit Washington on May 24
Israeli Occupation Government Turns Nablus into Waste Dump and Settlements Sewage System
Egypt plans to deploy troops along border with Israel
Laura Bush Heckled in Jerusalem
US and Iraq
Romanian hostages freed in Iraq
Iraq Sunnis Form Alliance, 12 Policemen Killed
Afghanistan
Karzai Rejects US Criticism on Drugs, Slams Abuse
Iran
Rafsanjani, 5 Others Qualify for Poll Race
US
Muslim student taunted and assaulted, Bangladeshi immigrant killed, CAIR Calls for FBI Probes
Bush Administration Accused of Hypocrisy Over Newsweek Allegations
US Jury: Muslims’ Rights Not Violated
Arab League
UAE, Iran Seize Boats in Islands Dispute
Arabs, Israel Agree to Save Dead Sea
Libya Sues Amnesty Over Human Rights Report
Egypt Police Detain 25 Brotherhood Leaders in Countrywide Raids
Lebanese Agree Poll Law Needs Reform: UN Envoy
Aleppo Gears Up for Colorful Cultural Celebrations
PM Reassures Kuwaitis on Emir’s Health
World
Bomb Blasts Rock Delhi; 1 Dies
Indonesians Protest Desecration of Qur’an
May 22, 2005
Palestine and Israel
350 Palestinian Child Prisoners in Israeli Jails, PPS Says
A Palestinian Wounded in Tulkarem, Israeli Peace Activists Arrested in Hebron
Palestinian Resistance Factions Agree to Stop Makeshift Mortar Attacks
Two-Seas Channel Project Announced Today, Says Ghassan Al-Khatib
Abbas Meets Mubarak, Due to Meet Bush
US and Iraq
Iraq Sunnis Form Alliance, 12 Policemen Killed
Murdoch's 'Sun' Still Shamelessly Defends Saddam Photos, in Violation to Geneva Convention
US
CNIF Ad Calls for AIPAC to Register as the Agent of a Foreign Government
Congressmen Say Israel Comes First
Arab League
Lebanon Polls Hit by Fresh Boycott
New Flare-Up on Lebanon, Israel Border
Cairo Blast Suspect Dies in Custody
Water Shortages Threaten Yemen’s Poverty Fight
Another Ex-Taleban Official to Run in Afghan Election
Karzai Demands ‘Very Strong’ Action Over Abuse of Prisoners
World
Pakistan Deployed 70,000 Troops to Kill or Capture 80 Muslim Fighters Hiding in South Waziristan
May 21, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Interior Minister, Nassr Yousuf, Demands Palestinian Factions to Keep up Ceasefire
Palestinian Muhammed Baraka Killed in Gaza as Israeli Forces Storm Askar Refugee Camp, Nablus
Israeli Gov't Denies Coma Patient, Abu Assr, Life-Saving Treatment Abroad
President Abbas Meets Indian and Pakistani Counterparts
Palestinian Presidency Secretary-General, Al-Tayyeb Abdul Rahim, Warns of Israeli Procrastination
Israeli army recommends economic aid for post-pullout Gaza
Abbas Expects India, Pakistan to Play Key Roles in Peace Process
Israel Threatens to Resume Targeted Extra-Judicial Killings
US and Iraq
Saddam Photos in Murdoch's Newspapers Stun World
Sectarian tensions roil as US probes Saddam photos
US
Coalition Calls for a Change of Venue in Al-Arian Case
Arab American News Focus, May 21, 2005
US Faces Pressure Over Abductions
Leaked US Documents Highlight Afghan Prisoners’ Abuse
Arab League
Unified agenda for Arab region urged at WEF
UNICEF Gives Yemen 6 Million Polio Vaccines
'US to press Iran, Syria on Hizbollah'
Libya to open US embassy soon — Seif Al Islam Qadhafi
World
Muslims Hold Protest at US Embassy in London
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to allow further oil price fall — president
May 20, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Abbas Expects India, Pakistan to Play Key Roles in Peace Process
Israel Threatens to Resume Targeted Extra-Judicial Killings
US and Iraq
Afghanistan
11 Afghans Working With US-Funded Firm Killed
Kidnapper of Italian Aid Worker Issues Death Threat
US
Arab League
Forum to explore economic reform, job creation in Arab world
Egypt Orders Detention of 79 Muslim Brotherhood Members
Kenya to Send 842 Peacekeepers to Sudan
Laura Bush Travels to ME to Promote Women’s Rights
Pakistan and India
50% Reservation Policy for Muslims in AMU Set
Pak Envoy, Deshmukh Discuss Consulate Site
May 19, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Palestinian Civilian, Ahmed Barhoum, Killed in Rafah and Another Wounded in Jenin
Abbas Welcomes Hamas to Participate in the Future Cabinet
Abbas receives promises of economic cooperation as he meets Chinese leaders
Violence Strains Mideast Truce
US and Iraq
US
US RELIGIOUS LEADERS CONDEMN $82 BILLION WAR BILL
HELP EDUCATE YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THE QUR'AN
Afghanistan
Ex-Taleban Minister to Contest Afghan Polls
Arab League
Qatar seeks Israeli help for UN seat
Egyptian Judges Agree to Monitor Plebiscite
Abdallah Urges Nobel Laureates to Help Shape Better Future
Hariri’s Son Gains 8 Beirut Seats
Iran
World
Interrogation of Al-Libi Leads to a Wave of Arrests in Pakistan
Monumental Dispute Raging Over Taj Mahal
Opposition Strike Brings Dhaka to a Standstill
May 18, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Abbas arrives in China, says Hamas welcome in future government
Ronaldo Visits Palestinian Territories
Civilian Killed in Rafah and Another Wounded in Jenin
Abbas arrives in China, says Hamas welcome in future government
Japan pledges to bankroll Gaza withdrawal with $100 million to Palestinians
Malaysia Blasts Israel for Banning Mahathir
Total economic divorce from Gaza impossible, says Israeli army
Jewish Terrorists Worry New Intelligence Body Chief
US and Iraq
3 Religious Leaders Killed in Iraq
Harman Guilty on 6 Iraq Prison Abuse Counts
Iran
US
HELP EDUCATE YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THE QUR'AN
Newsweek struggles to escape critical maelstrom
Arab League
Saudi Arabia could double crude output, says Aramco chief
4 opposition groups say boycott referendum
Opposition in Egypt to Boycott Vote
Kuwaitis Cheer Voting Rights for Women
World
Uzbek Opposition Puts Death Toll at 745
France Jails 3 Over Role in Masood Assassination
Musharraf Will Run for President in 2007: Rashid
Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Accuses Israeli Government of Plotting to Bomb Al Aqsa Mosque
Plot to Attack Al-Aqsa Mosque Foiled
In a Visit by President Abbas, Japan's PM Pledges Support
Dr. Barghouthi Warns of Apartheid Wall Dangerous Effects on Future State
Work on Israel’s Land-Grab Apartheid Wall Starts in June
A Resident Dies of His Wound in Rafah, Two Teens Arrested In Nablus
Palestinian Child, Hamad al-Nairab, Invites Ronaldo to Visit him in Rafah
Ronaldo Visits Palestinian Territories
US and Iraq
Iraqi Sunnis Propose a Way Out
Al-Sadr Urges Restraint, Sectarian Harmony
Afghanistan
Italian Kidnapped in Afghanistan
Iran
Next Talks Last Chance to Save N-Deal: Iran
US
U.S. MUSLIM GROUP TO OFFER FREE QUR'ANS
American Journalists Hazy on Press Freedoms
Arab League
Rebels Planned to Kill Yemen’s PM, Court Told
Somali PM Sacks Minister as Govt. Split Grows
Lebanon Ex-Foes Form Poll Alliances
Teachers Hold Protest in Cairo
World
OPEC has spare capacity of well over 2 million bpd
Pakistan Demands Probe Into Qur’an Desecration
May 16, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Israel Buried 80 Tons of Nuclear Waste in the Palestinian Territories, Says Minister of Health
President Abbas Addresses the Palestinian People on the Nakba Day, Arrives in Japan
Premier Qurei: Our Wound Still Bleeding as Nakba Continues
Hamas Must Be Part of Palestinian Political Process, Abbas Says
"Key of Return", a Marriage Gift in Gaza By Sami Abu Salem
Iran
Iran Ready to Meet EU Ministers
Arab League
Arab Refugees Seek Return to Torched Darfur Villages
Egyptian Expats Won’t Be Able to Vote
Pakistan and India
Musharraf Calls for Crucial Meeting of PML Today
New Delhi Is Committed to Palestine Cause, Says Ahamed
World
Uzbek Soldiers Gunned Down Even Their Comrades Held Hostage
May 15, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Palestine National Council Reiterates Palestinian Rights, Marking 57th Nakba Anniversary
British Lord, Nazir Ahmed: Achieving Peace in the Middle East Comes after Israeli Withdrawal
Zionist Joschka Fischer Expresses Support for the Israeli Apartheid, Land-Grab Wall
Israeli Occupation Forces Arrest Palestinians, as Illegal Israeli Settlers Blaze Palestinian Crops
Palestinian Resistance Fighters Begin to Hand Over Weapons in Tulkarm
US and Iraq
Top Iraqi Bureaucrat Assassinated
Iraq War Continues, Resistance Attacks Escalate, Rice Arrives to Iraq
Rice Arrives to Iraq Amidst Escalation of the Resistance
Afghanistan
Iran
Registration Ends for Presidential Race in Iran
Arab League
Syrians Fearful Amid US Border Offensive
Preparations for Lebanon Polls Gather Pace
Mubarak Criticizes Some Protesters
Sudanese Court Jails 28 for Coup Attempt
Pakistan and India
CIA Missile Kills Al-Qaeda Leader in Pakistan: Report
India to Attend SAARC Summit in Dhaka
World
Troops of Uzbek Dictator, Karimov, Kill 500 Civilian Demonstrators
7 Abu Sayyaf Members Killed in Philippine Clash
May 14, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Israeli Occupation Soldiers Kill Widad Al-Qa'oud, a 57-Year-Old Woman in Hebron
Palestinian Refugees Mark Their Catastrophe 'Nakba' Day
President Abbas to Visit Washington Next 26th May
President Abbas : Israeli Incitement Can Not Make Me Resign
Events To Commemorate 57th Anniversary Of the Palestinian Catastrophe 'Nakba' Launched
Afghanistan
Nine More Afghans Killed in Protests
Iran
Iran Frees Reformist Ahead of Polls
US
US Universities to Teach Book on Terrorism by Saudi Intellectuals
Arab League
Darfur Rebels Ready to Resume Talks
Egypt Judges Threaten to Shun Poll Supervision
Yemeni President to Pardon Leaders of Northern Rebellion
World
Muslim
World Protests Qur’an Desecration
May 13, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
Israeli
Occupation Forces Heavily Fire at Palestinian Houses in Khan Younis South
American-Arab Summit Condemns the Israeli Occupation Palestinian
Prime Minister Qurei and Lebanon's Mufti Criticize Arab Silence Towards
Jerusalem Afghanistan US Bush
Approves $81bn for Iraq, Afghanistan US
Colonel Fined for Abu Ghraib Dog Use US
Probe Links Ex-French Minister, British MP to Iraq Oil Scandal
France ready to cooperate on oil-for-food, but regrets method of US probe
Arab League Qatar
to Host G-77 Summit in June Syria,
Egypt Stress Need to Maintain Unity of Lebanon Lebanese
Opposition Meets for Talks as Divisions Remain Kuwait
Seeks Death for Militants Airlines
Cancel Flights to Cairo as Strike Drags On Egyptians
to Vote May 25 on Referendum World Blair
Backs UN Intervention for Iran US
Probe Links Ex-French Minister, British MP to Iraq Oil Scandal
France ready to cooperate on oil-for-food, but regrets method of US probe
May 12, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
Israeli Occupation Forces Heavily Fire at Palestinian Houses in Khan Younis
South American-Arab Summit Condemns the Israeli Occupation
Palestinian Prime Minister Qurei and Lebanon's Mufti Criticize Arab Silence Towards Jerusalem
Afghanistan
Omar Rejects Afghan Amnesty Offer
Arab League
Arab and South American Leaders Back Iraqis and Palestinians
Brasilia Summit Eyes New Ties Between Arabs and South Americans
Darfur Rebels Seek Qaddafi Help at Minisummit
Egyptian Parliament Approves Poll Reform
Hariri’s Son Enters Poll Race Amid Christian Warnings
Saudi
Kingdom Urges Free Flow of Capital
Kuwait Allows
Al-Jazeera TV to Return
Libya to Host African Minisummit on Darfur
Somali Warlords Deploy Gunmen Amid Attack Fears
World
OPEC output tops 30 million bpd: president
Rafsanjani Joins Iranian Presidential Race
Manila Complains Against Israel’s Segregation Policy for Filipinos
May 11, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
Israel Imposes Lock Down Occupied Palestinian Territories
President Abbas Tells Brasilia Summit Palestinians Keen to Peace
Al Kidwa Warns of Israeli Delay's Ramifications on Peace
8,814 Palestinian Prisoners inside the Israeli Occupation Jails
Afghanistan
Omar Rejects Afghan Amnesty Offer
Arab League
Arab and South American Leaders Back Iraqis and Palestinians
Brasilia Summit Eyes New Ties Between Arabs and South Americans
Darfur Rebels Seek Qaddafi Help at Minisummit
Egyptian Parliament Approves Poll Reform
World
OPEC output tops 30 million bpd: president
Rafsanjani Joins Iranian Presidential Race
May 10, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
A Palestinian Woman Aborted as Israeli Soldiers Clash with Locals
Abbas Meets Da Silva in Brazil, Calls on Israel to Live up its Obligations
Palestinian Authority Rebukes Israeli Intervention in Palestinian Elections
Quartet Reiterates Commitment to Palestinian-Israeli Peace
Hamas Gains on Fatah in Urban Centers
Report to Show Sharp Jump in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes in the US
Afghanistan
800 Register to Contest Afghan Polls Iran
Iran to Resume Uranium Enrichment Arab
League
Al-Qaeda Suspects Accused of Planning Attacks Across Gulf
Egypt’s New Party Leader to Run for President
Founders of Kuwait Party Could Face 15 Years in Jail
Lebanon Begins Election Preparations
Bahrain, Qatar to go ahead with gas sale deal hampered by row
Oil Market Oversupplied: OPEC President
World
Erdogan Upbeat About Cyprus Peace Talks
India, Russia to Expand Civilian, Nuclear Cooperation
Malaysian PM Blasts Marginalization of Muslim Women
Pakistan to Produce Jets by 2007 May 9, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
Sharon Reneges on Release of Prisoners
Israeli Occupation Forces Wound 5 Palestinians, Arrest 7 others
Israeli Police Raids Church to Protect Ousted Patriarch's Accomplice
Al Aqsa Mosque Turned into Military Post as Hundreds of Worshippers Pray in the Streets
Israeli Occupation Forces Planning Double Military Campaign in Gaza Strip
PNA Rage on an Israeli Decision to Suspend the Release of 400 Prisoners
US and Iraq
Seven US Military Killed in Iraq
Algeria Calls on France to Admit Massacres
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Vows to Continue Protests
Kuwait Jails 20 Over Iraq Recruiting
Michel Aoun’s Return Splits Lebanon’s Opposition
Captured
Al-Qaeda Kingpin, Al-Libbi, Is a Case of 'Mistaken Identity'
South American and Arab leaders seek global voice at first-ever summit
India, Pakistan Try to Sort Out Dam Differences
Kashmir Councilors Face Death Threats May 8, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
Palestinian Waqf Ministry Warns of an Assault on
Al-Aqsa Mosque by Extremist Israeli Jews
Al-Qedwa: PNA Briefed Quartet on Israeli Violations of Sharm Summit
COHRE Reports on Zionist Seizure of Palestinian Lands Since 1800s
IPCRI Policy Paper: Allow the Statehood Logic to Prevail, a Palestinian State Now UAE
Prince Gives New Houses to Gazans Afghanistan Internet
Café Blast in Kabul Kills Two Arab League Five
Soldiers Wounded in Yemen Grenade Attack Abdullah
Meets With Arab Leaders, Pushes for Peace Egypt
Frees 135 Brotherhood Members
Hezbollah
Expects Arms Talks After Lebanon Polls
HRW
Calls for Speedy Troop Deployment in Darfur
Michel
Aoun Returns From Exile
World UN
Probe Chief Fights Congress Subpoena
United
Kashmir Only Solution: Qayyum
May 7, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
Israeli Occupation Commandos Murder Two Palestinian Teenagers, A Third Dies Of His Wounds
Israeli Occupation Forces Go on Rampage in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
President Abbas to Welcome UAE's Information Minister
Fatah
Beats Back Hamas Challenge Abbas
Congratulates the Palestinian People for Successful Municipal Elections The
Palestinian National Initiative achieves significant success during Local
Municipality Elections US and Iraq 67
Iraqis Die in Suicide Bombings General
in Abu Ghraib Scandal Demoted Afghanistan Taleban
Rejects Government Remarks on Losses US Arab
American News Focus, May 7, 2005 Arab League Blast
Kills 2 in Lebanese Town Aoun
Calls for Dialogue to Disarm Hezbollah Egypt
to Host Summit on Darfur Next Week More
Brotherhood Members Held for Anti-Govt Protests Yemen
Arrests More Followers of Slain Sheikh Qatar
Rights Panel Calls for Reforms in Exit Permit Rules Middle
Eastern Bushiness News, May 7, 2005 World Pakistan
Smashes a Fresh Plot by Al-Qaeda to Assassinate Musharraf Somaliland
Accuses US of Violating Airspace
May 6, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
Palestinians Vote in Third Round of Local Elections
Fatah
Says Leading Hamas in Elections
US and Iraq
US Can’t Account for $100m Spent in Iraq
Arab League
Lebanon Suspends Warrant for Aoun
Woman to Head Qatari Health Body Germany,
Saudi to invest 300 mln dlrs in Philippines rail link: report Australia
to resume Saudi livestock trade two years after sheep ship saga Pakistan and India
Pakistan Questions
Al-Libbi; Escaped Plotter Recaptured
India Sets Timetable for New Series of Talks With Pakistan World
US Marines Land on Somali Coast May 5, 2005
Palestine
and Israel
Two Palestinian Youths Shot Dead; Israel Freezes Handover of Towns
Palestinians Cry for Justice in Face of Settler Violence
Chicago Activist Among Eleven Arrested in West Bank Protest
Israeli land grab methods as exposed in Bal'een events: The uncovering of the under cover agents
Israel Continues to Violate Ceasefire, Road Map, Discriminates Against Non-Jewish Citizens
Afghanistan
20 Taleban Fighters Killed, 6 US Soldiers and 5 Afghan Police Wouned
Iran
Iran Presidential Candidate Under Attack
Iran blames US pressure for loss of BASF-Shell bid
US
Bush Describes Slain Italian Agent a Hero
Judge Throws Out England’s Guilty Plea
Chicago Activist Among Eleven Arrested in West Bank Protest
Arab League
‘Somali PM Was Targeted in Bomb Attack’
Bashar, Mikati Discuss Relations
Darfur Rebels Killed 2 Aid Workers, Sudan Says
Egyptian Police Arrest Over 200 Protesters
GCC Decides to Link Airport Operation Rooms
Syria authorises private Islamic banks
GMC Opens Medical Center in Dubai
Pakistan and India
Violence in Kashmir Declines: India
Aziz Seeks Scholars’ Support to Control Population
World
Top Al-Qaeda Member Al-Libbi Arrested in Pakistan
Philippine Commentator Shot in Latest Attack on Journalists
May 4, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Top American Panel Admits Catastrophic Mistakes and Bias to Israel
President Abbas: We are Looking Forward to a Key Russian Role
Dahlan Briefs on Special Envoy of the Quartet in a Tour at Karni Crossing
US Senate Chief Lauds Abbas as a Tremendous Leader
US and Iraq
New Iraq Government Takes Power
PA Governor Rendell Appoints Marwan Kreidie as Chairman of State Civil Service Commission
Afghanistan
Top Taleban Commander, 40 Others Surrender
Iran
Tehran Refuses to End N-Fuel Cycle Work
Arab League
Somali Premier Escapes as 15 Die in Bomb Blast
Supporters of Jailed Omanis Stage Protest
Syria, Lebanon to Probe Location of Border Post
Bouteflika Kicks Off Rebel Amnesty Drive
Kuwaiti Women Suffer Another Setback in Fight for Right to Vote
World
Bangladeshi and Indian Foreign Ministers Discuss SAARC Summit
Burqa-Clad Teacher Sparks Off Row
May 3, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Israel to Set Up University Inside Occupied Territory
Iran
Iranian MP Pulls Out of Presidential Race
US
Bolton Exaggerated Syria & Cuba’s Weapons
Arab League
Opposition Alliance Close to Peace Deal With Khartoum
Syria Enacts Laws to Stem Terror Funding
Omanis Handed Jail Terms for Coup Plot
Egypt Searches for Bomber’s Brother
Kuwait Fails to OK Women’s Rights Bill
World
U.S. military arrival in Sulu prelude to bigger interventionism
UN Kashmir Observers Should Remain: Pakistan
May 2, 2005
Palestine and Israel
Israeli Occupation Troops Kill a Palestinian, Wound Others Including a Child
Erdogan Offers to Mediate for Peace in the Middle East
US and Iraq
Deadly attacks continue in Iraq
Afghanistan
Civilian Deaths in US Hunt for Taleban Fighters Worries Karzai
Arab League
226 Arrested After Cairo Attacks
Former Sudan Foes Celebrate New Constitution Process
World
Fears About Tory Platform Driving UK Muslims Toward Blair
Kurdish Group Claims Bloody Explosion at Turk Resort
New Airport Sparks Iran-British Diplomatic Row
US Spy Drone Crashes in Mindanao, Philippine Rebels Say
May 1, 2005
Afghanistan
US Air Strike Kills 3 Afghan Civilians, 4 Taleban Fighters
Iran
Iran to Resume Sensitive N-Work
US
More Complaints Pile Up Against Bolton
Conscientious Objector Sgt. Kevin Benderman to Speak in Atlanta
England to Plead Guilty to Prisoner Abuse
Arab League
Sudan Leaders Set to Draft Constitution
Pakistan and India
Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Kashmir Properties
Remove Tariff Barriers, Pakistan Tells India
World
Japan to Resume Loans to Pakistan
Turkey OKs US Request to Use Key Air Base in South
Ties With China, Pakistan Better: PM
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