Middle_East RSS : Gourt http://regional.gourt.com/Middle-East.html en-us Copyright 2007, Gourt.com 2009-11-06T23:21+38:00 rtruog@gourt.com rtruog@gourt.com Middle_East RSS : Gourt hourly 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 The flagging peace process: Is Israel too strong for Barack Obama? http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14816791&fsrc=rss Guinea's strife: Don't let it be contagious http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14816835&fsrc=rss Saudis and Yemenis versus jihadists: A bloody border http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14816827&fsrc=rss Protests in Iran: Green November http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14816819&fsrc=rss Iraq's coming election: The region's liveliest system http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14810207&fsrc=rss Baghdad's Green Zone goes dry: Stop that naughty Western habit http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14810215&fsrc=rss Turkey and the Middle East: Looking east and south http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14753776&fsrc=rss Tunisia's durable president: One-man show http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14770111&fsrc=rss Protecting displaced Africans: Selective rescue http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14770151&fsrc=rss Riots in Jerusalem: Just like old times? http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14770127&fsrc=rss Bombs and politics in Iraq: No end in sight http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14770119&fsrc=rss Botswana's impatient president: Diamonds are not for ever http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14707287&fsrc=rss Nigeria's hopeful amnesty: A chance to end the Delta rebellion http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14700654&fsrc=rss Nuclear talks with Iran: Deal or no deal? http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14710692&fsrc=rss Iraq's fragile security: Jangling nerves http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14710684&fsrc=rss Somalia's embattled Christians: Almost expunged http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14707279&fsrc=rss Turkey's tantalising television: Happy Arabs, outraged Israelis http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14710700&fsrc=rss Education in the Arab world: Laggards trying to catch up http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14660446&fsrc=rss Palestinian farmers: Not much of an olive branch http://www.economist.com/world/africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14660454&fsrc=rss Army psychiatrist blamed in Fort Hood shooting rampage http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/Z39KcxAM9HY/la-na-fort-hood-shootings6-2009nov06,0,6377561.story Obama faces competing demands on Afghanistan strategy http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/qVb3S6r3CeE/la-fg-obama-afghanistan6-2009nov06,0,3834326.story In South Waziristan, hopes that Taliban's exit will bring progress http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/dVJ--cgn-As/la-fg-waziristan-refugees6-2009nov06,0,5859044.story U.N. official admonishes Karzai to enact reforms http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/lC_WlAJhPaU/la-fg-un-afghanistan6-2009nov06,0,5328010.story Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says he won't seek reelection http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/gV5Wc_ORfYI/la-fg-abbas-election6-2009nov06,0,3183699.story Fort Hood shooting suspect was to deploy to Iraq soon http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/3b7D6AJEtWU/la-na-fort-hood-profile6-2009nov06,0,1395692.story Saudi fighter jets reportedly strike rebel targets in Yemen http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/_YAwpNHv2sc/la-fg-yemen6-2009nov06,0,58777.story Exxon Mobil-led consortium to develop major Iraqi oil field http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/nvFR9U3BRCk/la-fg-iraq-oil6-2009nov06,0,1255624.story Italy judge convicts 23 Americans in 2003 CIA kidnapping of Egyptian cleric http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/kUhK443sPcI/la-fg-italy-verdict5-2009nov05,0,4265659.story U.S. keeps a low profile ahead of Iraq elections http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/middleeast/~3/I9_keU7SFuM/la-fg-iraq-elections5-2009nov05,0,5122210.story Flu Threat Looms As Mecca Readies For Pilgrims http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120123015&ft=1&f=1009 While An Obama Priority, Mideast Peace Pace Slows http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111689&ft=1&f=1009 Israel Commandos Seize Ship Loaded With Weapons http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120102351&ft=1&f=1009 Iranian Protests Show Opposition Is Still Strong http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098222&ft=1&f=1009 NPR Interview: Clinton Clears Up Settlement Issue http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120080863&ft=1&f=1009 Protesters Clash With Iranian Security Forces http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120080809&ft=1&f=1009 Clinton Clarifies Statement On Jewish Settlements http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120044004&ft=1&f=1009 Clinton Modifies Statement On Israeli Settlements http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120029466&ft=1&f=1009 Clinton Calls Israeli Concessions 'Unprecedented' http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114363375&ft=1&f=1009 Iran Appears To Reject Uranium Deal, Seek Changes http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114329472&ft=1&f=1009 In Egypt, Succession Worries Prompting Crackdown? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114283776&ft=1&f=1009 Iran Makes Counteroffer On Nuclear Deal http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114280811&ft=1&f=1009 Ahmadinejad Says West Now Cooperating With Iran http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114272340&ft=1&f=1009 New Lobby Pushes Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace Mission http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215622&ft=1&f=1009 In Gaza, Hamas Finds Popularity Waning http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114208630&ft=1&f=1009 Lebanon: UN envoy holds talks to try to end delays on formation of government http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32867&Cr=leban&Cr1= Assembly President calls on Israel, Palestinians to implement resolution on Gaza conflict http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32876&Cr=Gaza&Cr1= UN providing essential health services to displaced persons in northern Yemen http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32866&Cr=Yemen&Cr1= General Assembly backs findings of UN report into Gaza conflict http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32859&Cr=palestin&Cr1= General Assembly begins debate on UN rights probe into Gaza conflict http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32843&Cr=palestin&Cr1= Ban calls on Israel to halt eviction of Palestinians in East Jerusalem http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32834&Cr=&Cr1= Greater UN coordination can boost efforts to achieve anti-poverty goals - Migiro http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32828&Cr=mdg&Cr1= Iraq: UN agency condemns killing of teenage cameraman http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32804&Cr=journalist&Cr1= Head of UN atomic watchdog urges swift response by Iran to nuclear fuel deal http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32807&Cr=iran&Cr1= UN envoy begins talks in Iraq on security and sovereignty issues http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32814&Cr=iraq&Cr1= Adversities Await Iraqis Who Return Home http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=4680858c74e9d9973659ac0b97f55fa7 Yemeni Rebels and Saudis Clash at Border http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=8a93c06aafaec8b95e1bfc89ad4731ea Group Documents Sexual Assaults in Iran Postelection Crackdown http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=8a211a2c2d9297edb428c5d717492829 U.N. Panel Accuses 2 Iranians of Breaking Darfur Arms Embargo http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=d5c6232749665b20b72528537af45522 Lebanon’s Opposition Said to Agree to Government http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c2e4f7c1fb52503a05299e527f70ffa1 Top Palestinian Rules Out Race for Re-election http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=12ea17734d0ad5a694b2e9a203e09fe3 Dissidents Mass in Tehran to Subvert an Anti-U.S. Rally http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=99c0fb119218231ca7d3be091a3d6077 Iraq Swears by Bomb Detector U.S. Sees as Useless http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=83cd8e061700ede2847c3a390ca9433d News Analysis: Iran’s Politics Stand in the Way of a Nuclear Deal http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c0efe8e1694561efd6f317018a3714a9 Thirsty Plant Dries Out Yemen http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=586b54790bb89af484d353037c9fdc12 Fanciful Gardens Emerge in a City of Tan and Gray http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c593c9a3cf2b119ae10943721512a459 Iraqis Again Fail to Approve Election Law http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=8e24dd9204fba53c463a2335198375e9 Israeli Navy Captures Arms Shipment http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=3585e51ccc6982538eb9e076ab796915 Clinton Backs Peace Talks Before Israeli Settlement Freeze http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=120924e42cfa321bfdf596e8a60eea84 World Briefing | Middle East: Iran: Reporter Detained in Tehran http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a0e9765cf29de505ca0394317b65b4c4 World Briefing | United Nations: Assembly Endorses Report on Gaza http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=2c6ffe2944397af17f0abd4df020e0ae U.N. Set to Endorse Inquiry Into Possible War Crimes in Gaza http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=d54c39d763d07fdd4eebbb4f80fc5c0f World Briefing | Middle East: Saudi Arabia: Attackers Kill Border Guard http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=1374d6b55121806fe61761b66b714bf5 Names of the Dead http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=cfa7e2c5d9906c53f8e9b36290105f2e Diplomatic Memo: Short-Term Fixes Sought in Mideast http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a50fb41cce7b8a1863eecf43919f407d 3 Yemeni Officials, Along With Guards, Killed in Ambush http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=e017687ce68e94d31021b12e52cbed24 In Iran, From Heroes to State Enemies http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=eff8096bcde6c0eb7f8939bbb3032a27 Israel Says Hamas Test-Fired Rocket http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=237702fbcca294298fc23ec5aaf9da40 Iran’s Leader Faults U.S. ‘Arrogance’ in Nuclear Talks http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=8d5632c03e33dcf6982e0fa3d274d64f Iraq Signs Contract to Develop Oil Field http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=0332d45c8c075d71448e5f8b2cd4ac91 Amin Huweidi, Egyptian Official, Dies at 88 http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=899ed2dfb70d7b271078e4b50b190d60 Names of the Dead http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=b875a39ebc983d0871eb958d9add3c1d Clinton Denies Easing Pressure on Israel http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=8a893fb576347bdb4336ccd5d4086c2c Appeals Court Rejects Suit by Canadian Man Over Detention and Torture Claim http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=dc65d7e90ff8765b6c8721aaaf367bc3 World Briefing | Middle East: Iran: Reformist Newspaper Is Closed http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=55c49e75b92b868183f24602f9a8d36d Names of the Dead http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=548477c8e8d2bb2ec3891fe4bdeef891 Israelis Arrest West Bank Settler in Attacks http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=fcebdf8efc8a6cc2d0da73bf06978522 Opposition in Iran Urges Continuing Challenge http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=b02ce7a16476befaa35337733a55ac85 Scattering of Attacks in Iraq http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=7425033b0cced0f926df3e15cbf6971e Iraqi Officer Delving Into Bombings Is Killed http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a0e7d70a78ff68b092384a8d939de7fd Women at Arms: A Combat Role, and Anguish, Too http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=7c588daf3db5b7736a4621b7463a2aba Clinton Asks Abbas to Return to Talks http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a572907dd8cc6c927afffac66b079b37 Netanyahu Backs Nuclear Deal That Iran Rejected http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=6f461c2b9c9a6d7b59fee63e47ade21d Moderate in America’s Jewish Lobby Causes a Stir http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=2faf85540b2c281cc56734eb0118b7b9 Saudis Try to Head Off Swine Flu Fears Before Hajj http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c82daec6803233bf03ee9da425b5e77e Iran Sentences Employee of British Embassy http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=2ae15ecb8aca253274e55b21999a872c World Briefing | Middle East: Israel: Ministry Assails U.N. Vote on War Conduct http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=33dbb009994f661fab6e61d7191cc26a Video of Protests in Iran on Anniversary of Embassy Seizure http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=4e4905f1186314b3e1ebf8431b1c0ef8 Op-Ed Columnist: The Hinge of History http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=93da78cf26b2bad6fe5da5a103bf8b8c From Iraq, Lessons for the Next War http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=9bc06814a1d72aa64248c2df7894b2df