Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Talks
Posted by Mohammed on 4 September, 2010
Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.
World Briefing | Middle East: Lebanon: Hezbollah Chief Rejects Demand From U.N. Prosecutor
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Sheik Hassan Nasrallah said that he would not hand over all information relevant to the killing of Lebanon’s former prime minister Rafik Hariri.
Syria Moves to Curb Influence of Muslim Conservatives
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The country, which had sought to show solidarity with Islamic groups and allow religious figures a greater role in public life, has reversed course.
Blackwater Won Contracts Through a Web of Companies
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The security contractor created dozens of shell companies or subsidiaries in part to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, officials and investigators said.
Irish delay EU-Israel data deal
Posted by Mohammed on 3 September, 2010
Dublin delays a deal to allow transfers of EU citizens’ data to Israel, which is accused of forging passports.
US cargo plane crashes in Dubai
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A UPS cargo plane crashes after take-off near a motorway in Dubai, killing two crew members on board, officials say.
Blair in ‘radical Islam’ warning
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Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world.
Clinton warns on Mid-East talks
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The US secretary of state warns the current round of Mid-East peace talks may be “the last chance for a very long time”.
Egypt spy chief poster campaign
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Posters promoting Egypt’s intelligence chief appear on the streets of Cairo, amid growing speculation over who will succeed President Hosni Mubarak.
Settlements in West Bank Are Clouding Peace Talks
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Middle East negotiators agreed to keep talking, but the issue of West Bank settlements threatens to derail the negotiations.
Middle East talks ‘constructive’
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Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.
Bid for Middle East peace begins
Posted by Mohammed on 2 September, 2010
The US Secretary of State tells the Israeli and Palestinian leaders they have the “opportunity to end this conflict” as direct peace talks begin.
