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Ramadan: Time for tall tales on television
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
The Muslim month of fasting allows for ever-juicier television fare at nightIN RAMADAN’s past, pious Muslims in the big cities of the Middle East waited, in the hush before sunset, for the sound of a cannon shot, followed by the cry of “Allahu Akbar!” from a nearby mosque, to break their day-long fast. Now, during the month-long fasting period, families tune instead to their televisions. As the broadcast call to prayer declares the start of another night of furious eating and alcohol-free drinking, so it heralds a visual feast. Satellite television has taken off in the region like nowhere else. In wealthy Gulf states, some 95% of households own digital receivers; even in poorer countries, such as Jordan and Morocco, the satellite penetration rate now tops 75%. Not surprisingly, the number of free-to-air channels available on Arab satellites has grown sixfold in the past five years, to more than 300. Those willing to pay subscription fees or to have a clever technician break encoded blockers can tune in to dozens more. ...
The West Bank: The villagers hemmed in
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
The Israelis' security barrier continues to threaten Palestinian livelihoodsTHE tear gas has dispersed but the dirt road leading out of the village of Nilin is still strewn with rocks and broken bottles. Strips of carton and carpets, which served as makeshift prayer mats during the clashes that took place the day before, are still spread beneath the olive trees. A Palestinian village of some 5,000 souls west of Ramallah, the Palestinian capital, Nilin is the West Bank’s latest hot spot. Nearby, on Palestinian land, are two Israeli settlements, Modin Illit and Hashmonaim. For the past four months, the people of Nilin, aided by Israeli and foreign campaigners, have been protesting against the barrier the Israelis are planning to build across their land. ...
Israel: Come and have a good time
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
Israelis want foreigners to see their country in a new lightCOUNTRIES, like items in the supermarket, sell better with clever advertising. So Israel, long frustrated by its image as a country tarnished by danger and strife, wants to rebrand itself—as hip, cool, cultured, fun and creative.The initiative comes from Israeli diplomats and Jewish groups in America, whose research shows that even though Israel enjoys strong political support from Americans, its image is far too lean and mean. Asked to describe “Israel house”, one focus group imagined it as arid, all-male and surrounded by barbed wire. The concepts that first spring to mind in polls are conflict, desert and religious extremism. “We want people to know other things about us,” says a top Israeli involved in the scheme. “About our computer chips and health-care innovations.” ...
Kenya: When not imploding is not enough
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
Six months after its bloody election crisis, the country is still struggling to recoverIN THE past few weeks, Kenyans have been celebrating. They were delighted when their athletes came back from the Olympics in China with 14 medals, five of them gold, whereas South Africa, often the continent’s sporting giant, got just one silver. A buoyant president, Mwai Kibaki, handed bonus cheques to the medallists on their return. And then Kenyans had the pleasure, early one morning on television, of watching Barack Obama, the son of a Kenyan civil servant, accept the Democratic nomination to be president of the United States. But despite such good cheer it is evident that east Africa’s leading country has yet to recover fully from the post-election violence that ravaged it earlier in the year, when some 1,700 people were killed and 300,000 displaced. Its fragile coalition government is struggling to take the necessary decisions to tackle the country’s manifold problems. With Mr Kibaki as president and the opposition leader, Raila Odinga, as prime minister, the mere fact that their cumbrous joint administration has hung together is an achievement. But beyond that, six months into its existence, it has little else to celebrate. ...
Somalia: Hunger and terror
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
There has been no pause in the country’s relentless downward spiralIT HAS been a long, dreadful summer for Somalia. The UN says that 3.2m Somalis (out of about 8m) now need aid just to stay alive: a 77% rise on last year. A sixth of Somali infants are at risk of starving to death. Due to what aid organisations call “intolerable insecurity”, almost all international charity workers have left. Offshore, Somali pirates are as bold as ever. They are holding around ten vessels, including three large tankers with 130 crewmen captured this week.Foreign governments still wrangle over Africa’s worst humanitarian and political crisis. UN people working for a deal between Islamist insurgents and the weak Somali government want 8,000 peacekeeping troops to replace the few thousand beleaguered African Union and Ethiopian soldiers. But more senior people in the UN’s peacekeeping office, already failing to get enough troops into Darfur, rule that out. A multinational force would be the next best thing, but who would pay? Mooted Saudi cash has not materialised. ...
Nigeria: Master of his commanders
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:35:36 -0000
The president shows who’s bossGIVEN Nigeria’s long record of military coups, President Umaru Yar’Adua’s dismissal of his top military commanders last week might have looked a bit risky—suicidal, even. And, indeed, there were rumours of rebellion in the air. But the fact that Mr Yar’Adua not only removed the officers but calmly left the country immediately afterwards for a pilgrimage to Mecca speaks of a growing confidence among Nigerians that the bad old days of military intervention have finally been laid to rest. Until recently Africa had a deserved reputation for violent military takeovers, and Nigeria was no exception. Half a dozen coups took place in the three decades or so from 1966 until elections restored civilian rule in 1999. Even then the new president, Olusegun Obasanjo, Mr Yar’Adua’s predecessor, was a former general who had previously run the country as head of a military junta. With their aviator shades and shiny epaulettes, the generals plundered Nigeria’s vast oil wealth, none more aggressively or brutally than Sani Abacha in the 1990s. ...
L.A. Times - Middle East
U.S. may step up raids in Pakistan
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Despite growing protests in Pakistan over a raid, many Pentagon officials favor a more aggressive approach to counter attacks in Afghanistan carried out by militants based in Pakistan. Even as angry protests spread in Pakistan, Pentagon officials said Thursday that the number of cross-border commando missions may grow in coming months to counter increasing violence in Afghanistan.
Afghan President Karzai visits scene of deadly American-led raid
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
He assures villagers that those responsible for civilian deaths will be punished. His government and the U.S. military continue to differ over the toll in the Aug. 22 strike. President Hamid Karzai paid a condolence visit Thursday to a remote western region that was the scene of a controversial American-led operation last month, pleading for forgiveness and assuring villagers that those responsible for civilian deaths would be punished.
Gen. Petraeus recommends delay in Iraq troop cuts
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The move reflects concerns that widespread violence could return to the country. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus has recommended that President Bush postpone sharp troop cuts in Iraq until next year, delaying a large-scale shift of combat forces to Afghanistan and reflecting concerns that widespread violence could return to Iraq.
White House spied on Iraq's leader, Bob Woodward says in book
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Maliki and others have been targeted, according to the upcoming "The War Within." The book also says covert programs, not the troop "surge," led to the drop in violence. The Bush administration has conducted an extensive spying operation on Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, his staff and others in his government, according to a new book by Washington Post editor and author Bob Woodward.
Barack Obama sits down with Bill O'Reilly
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
He tells the conservative Fox talk-show host that the Iraq troop increase succeeded 'beyond our wildest dreams.' In a much-anticipated interview with conservative nemesis Bill O'Reilly, Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday that the troop surge in Iraq had "succeeded in ways that nobody anticipated" and "beyond our wildest dreams."
World Briefing
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
China: Quake-hit schools were poorly built / Mexico: Three held in beheadings / Russia: Army kills 5 Muslim rebels in Dagestan Schools were poorly built
NPR Topics: Middle East
U.S. Hands Over Anbar Province
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0400
At a ceremony in Ramadi Monday, the U.S. military handed over control of Anbar province to Iraqi government forces. The Sunni province west of Baghdad was an insurgent hotbed until late 2006 when tribal leaders formed an alliance with U.S. forces. Will Iraq's Shiite-dominated government allow these Sunni paramilitaries to continue operating?
New Chief Aims To Restore Air Force's Reputation
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:25:00 -0400
Gen. Norton Schwartz is a man in line with Defense Secretary Robert Gates' vision of the Air Force. Unlike his fired predecessor, Schwartz isn't reluctant to send Air Force officers and more intelligence and surveillance to Iraq.
Treating Iraqi Children For PTSD
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:00 -0400
The war in Iraq has had a severe impact on the country's children. More than 650 children were reported killed there last year. Iraq's children also have been the victims of kidnapping, torture and rape. A clinic for children suffering post-traumatic stress disorder is opening this month in Baghdad.
'Three Cups of Tea' With Pakistan's Musharraf
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:30:00 -0400
Greg Mortenson, executive director of the Central Asia Institute, met with Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf during a recent trip to the region. Musharraf had read a book Mortenson co-wrote titled Three Cups of Tea, about his experiences building more than 60 schools in remote parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Lebanon Prime Minister Heads To Iraq
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Fuad Siniora is expected to arrive in Baghdad Wednesday. Relations are improving between Iraq's Shiite-dominated government and the Arab world's Sunni leaders.
Musharraf Resigns Amidst Growing Outcry
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:20:00 -0400
Pervez Musharraf has resigned as Pakistan's president under threat of impeachment. It may be the final act in a long confrontation between Musharraf and the political opposition that has accused him of illegally seizing power and mishandling the country's economy. Shuja Nawaz, a Pakistani journalist and author, explains issues facing that nation's government.
UN News Centre - Middle East
UN agencies launch bid to include restored Iraqi marshlands on heritage list
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Two United Nations agencies unveiled a joint bid today to list Iraq's marshlands, considered by some to be the original Garden of Eden, as a World Heritage Site, capping efforts to restore the ecological viability of the fragile region.
Palestinians stranded on Iraq-Syria border to depart for Iceland - UN
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Nearly 30 Palestinian refugees stranded for the past two years in makeshift camps on the border between Iraq and Syria will start new lives when they head to Iceland next week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced today.
UN saddened by death of bomb disposal expert in accidental explosion
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed its sadness at the accidental death of one of its bomb disposal experts in an explosion during a mine clearing operation earlier today.
UN refugee chief meets with Tunisian officials before heading to Iran
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is visiting Tunisia to strengthen cooperation between his office and the North African nation, including the establishment of a full-fledged representation, before heading to Iran later this week.
UN urges Iran not to impose death penalty on juveniles
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has urged Iran not to impose the death penalty on juvenile offenders, following reports that two minors were recently put to death, in violation of the country's obligations under international law.
UN to undertake science and technology strategy review for Iraq
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) announced today that it will work with the Iraqi Government to map out a strategy for using science, technology and innovation to reconstruct its economy and accelerate its development.
NYT > Middle East
U.S. Spied on Maliki, Book Says, Upsetting Iraq
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:55:20 -0000
The Iraqi government warned that claims about espionage in a book by Bob Woodward could affect negotiations over the continuing American troop presence in the country.
Israel Aids Palestinians With Arms
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:27:23 -0000
Some 900 assault rifles were transferred to the Palestinian Authority in late August with Israel’s approval, as part of a drive to build the capacity of Palestinian security forces.
Syria Says Israeli Peace Talks Postponed
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:09:35 -0000
President Bashar al-Assad said resumption of the talks and their outcome would hinge on who succeeds Ehud Olmert as Israel’s prime minister in upcoming elections there.
Plan Would Shift Forces From Iraq to Afghanistan
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:03:20 -0000
Pentagon leaders have recommended a modest shift of U.S. forces by early next year, officials said.
Donors’ Aid to Poor Nations Declines, U.N. Reports
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:59:08 -0000
Aid to poor nations has slumped even as higher food and energy prices and slowing global economic growth have made such assistance more urgent, according to a report released Thursday.
Handshake Defuses a Standoff in Baghdad
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:01:22 -0000
The intensification and resolution of a conflict between a Sunni citizen patrol and the Iraqi Army offered a vivid illustration of the tension between the two organizations.
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Ramadan: Time for tall tales on television
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
The Muslim month of fasting allows for ever-juicier television fare at nightIN RAMADAN’s past, pious Muslims in the big cities of the Middle East waited, in the hush before sunset, for the sound of a cannon shot, followed by the cry of “Allahu Akbar!” from a nearby mosque, to break their day-long fast. Now, during the month-long fasting period, families tune instead to their televisions. As the broadcast call to prayer declares the start of another night of furious eating and alcohol-free drinking, so it heralds a visual feast. Satellite television has taken off in the region like nowhere else. In wealthy Gulf states, some 95% of households own digital receivers; even in poorer countries, such as Jordan and Morocco, the satellite penetration rate now tops 75%. Not surprisingly, the number of free-to-air channels available on Arab satellites has grown sixfold in the past five years, to more than 300. Those willing to pay subscription fees or to have a clever technician break encoded blockers can tune in to dozens more. ...
The West Bank: The villagers hemmed in
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
The Israelis' security barrier continues to threaten Palestinian livelihoodsTHE tear gas has dispersed but the dirt road leading out of the village of Nilin is still strewn with rocks and broken bottles. Strips of carton and carpets, which served as makeshift prayer mats during the clashes that took place the day before, are still spread beneath the olive trees. A Palestinian village of some 5,000 souls west of Ramallah, the Palestinian capital, Nilin is the West Bank’s latest hot spot. Nearby, on Palestinian land, are two Israeli settlements, Modin Illit and Hashmonaim. For the past four months, the people of Nilin, aided by Israeli and foreign campaigners, have been protesting against the barrier the Israelis are planning to build across their land. ...
Israel: Come and have a good time
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
Israelis want foreigners to see their country in a new lightCOUNTRIES, like items in the supermarket, sell better with clever advertising. So Israel, long frustrated by its image as a country tarnished by danger and strife, wants to rebrand itself—as hip, cool, cultured, fun and creative.The initiative comes from Israeli diplomats and Jewish groups in America, whose research shows that even though Israel enjoys strong political support from Americans, its image is far too lean and mean. Asked to describe “Israel house”, one focus group imagined it as arid, all-male and surrounded by barbed wire. The concepts that first spring to mind in polls are conflict, desert and religious extremism. “We want people to know other things about us,” says a top Israeli involved in the scheme. “About our computer chips and health-care innovations.” ...
Kenya: When not imploding is not enough
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
Six months after its bloody election crisis, the country is still struggling to recoverIN THE past few weeks, Kenyans have been celebrating. They were delighted when their athletes came back from the Olympics in China with 14 medals, five of them gold, whereas South Africa, often the continent’s sporting giant, got just one silver. A buoyant president, Mwai Kibaki, handed bonus cheques to the medallists on their return. And then Kenyans had the pleasure, early one morning on television, of watching Barack Obama, the son of a Kenyan civil servant, accept the Democratic nomination to be president of the United States. But despite such good cheer it is evident that east Africa’s leading country has yet to recover fully from the post-election violence that ravaged it earlier in the year, when some 1,700 people were killed and 300,000 displaced. Its fragile coalition government is struggling to take the necessary decisions to tackle the country’s manifold problems. With Mr Kibaki as president and the opposition leader, Raila Odinga, as prime minister, the mere fact that their cumbrous joint administration has hung together is an achievement. But beyond that, six months into its existence, it has little else to celebrate. ...
Somalia: Hunger and terror
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
There has been no pause in the country’s relentless downward spiralIT HAS been a long, dreadful summer for Somalia. The UN says that 3.2m Somalis (out of about 8m) now need aid just to stay alive: a 77% rise on last year. A sixth of Somali infants are at risk of starving to death. Due to what aid organisations call “intolerable insecurity”, almost all international charity workers have left. Offshore, Somali pirates are as bold as ever. They are holding around ten vessels, including three large tankers with 130 crewmen captured this week.Foreign governments still wrangle over Africa’s worst humanitarian and political crisis. UN people working for a deal between Islamist insurgents and the weak Somali government want 8,000 peacekeeping troops to replace the few thousand beleaguered African Union and Ethiopian soldiers. But more senior people in the UN’s peacekeeping office, already failing to get enough troops into Darfur, rule that out. A multinational force would be the next best thing, but who would pay? Mooted Saudi cash has not materialised. ...
Nigeria: Master of his commanders
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:35:36 -0000
The president shows who’s bossGIVEN Nigeria’s long record of military coups, President Umaru Yar’Adua’s dismissal of his top military commanders last week might have looked a bit risky—suicidal, even. And, indeed, there were rumours of rebellion in the air. But the fact that Mr Yar’Adua not only removed the officers but calmly left the country immediately afterwards for a pilgrimage to Mecca speaks of a growing confidence among Nigerians that the bad old days of military intervention have finally been laid to rest. Until recently Africa had a deserved reputation for violent military takeovers, and Nigeria was no exception. Half a dozen coups took place in the three decades or so from 1966 until elections restored civilian rule in 1999. Even then the new president, Olusegun Obasanjo, Mr Yar’Adua’s predecessor, was a former general who had previously run the country as head of a military junta. With their aviator shades and shiny epaulettes, the generals plundered Nigeria’s vast oil wealth, none more aggressively or brutally than Sani Abacha in the 1990s. ...
L.A. Times - Middle East
U.S. may step up raids in Pakistan
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Despite growing protests in Pakistan over a raid, many Pentagon officials favor a more aggressive approach to counter attacks in Afghanistan carried out by militants based in Pakistan. Even as angry protests spread in Pakistan, Pentagon officials said Thursday that the number of cross-border commando missions may grow in coming months to counter increasing violence in Afghanistan.
Afghan President Karzai visits scene of deadly American-led raid
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
He assures villagers that those responsible for civilian deaths will be punished. His government and the U.S. military continue to differ over the toll in the Aug. 22 strike. President Hamid Karzai paid a condolence visit Thursday to a remote western region that was the scene of a controversial American-led operation last month, pleading for forgiveness and assuring villagers that those responsible for civilian deaths would be punished.
Gen. Petraeus recommends delay in Iraq troop cuts
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The move reflects concerns that widespread violence could return to the country. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus has recommended that President Bush postpone sharp troop cuts in Iraq until next year, delaying a large-scale shift of combat forces to Afghanistan and reflecting concerns that widespread violence could return to Iraq.
White House spied on Iraq's leader, Bob Woodward says in book
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Maliki and others have been targeted, according to the upcoming "The War Within." The book also says covert programs, not the troop "surge," led to the drop in violence. The Bush administration has conducted an extensive spying operation on Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, his staff and others in his government, according to a new book by Washington Post editor and author Bob Woodward.
Barack Obama sits down with Bill O'Reilly
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
He tells the conservative Fox talk-show host that the Iraq troop increase succeeded 'beyond our wildest dreams.' In a much-anticipated interview with conservative nemesis Bill O'Reilly, Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday that the troop surge in Iraq had "succeeded in ways that nobody anticipated" and "beyond our wildest dreams."
World Briefing
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
China: Quake-hit schools were poorly built / Mexico: Three held in beheadings / Russia: Army kills 5 Muslim rebels in Dagestan Schools were poorly built
NPR Topics: Middle East
U.S. Hands Over Anbar Province
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0400
At a ceremony in Ramadi Monday, the U.S. military handed over control of Anbar province to Iraqi government forces. The Sunni province west of Baghdad was an insurgent hotbed until late 2006 when tribal leaders formed an alliance with U.S. forces. Will Iraq's Shiite-dominated government allow these Sunni paramilitaries to continue operating?
New Chief Aims To Restore Air Force's Reputation
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:25:00 -0400
Gen. Norton Schwartz is a man in line with Defense Secretary Robert Gates' vision of the Air Force. Unlike his fired predecessor, Schwartz isn't reluctant to send Air Force officers and more intelligence and surveillance to Iraq.
Treating Iraqi Children For PTSD
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:00 -0400
The war in Iraq has had a severe impact on the country's children. More than 650 children were reported killed there last year. Iraq's children also have been the victims of kidnapping, torture and rape. A clinic for children suffering post-traumatic stress disorder is opening this month in Baghdad.
'Three Cups of Tea' With Pakistan's Musharraf
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:30:00 -0400
Greg Mortenson, executive director of the Central Asia Institute, met with Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf during a recent trip to the region. Musharraf had read a book Mortenson co-wrote titled Three Cups of Tea, about his experiences building more than 60 schools in remote parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Lebanon Prime Minister Heads To Iraq
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Fuad Siniora is expected to arrive in Baghdad Wednesday. Relations are improving between Iraq's Shiite-dominated government and the Arab world's Sunni leaders.
Musharraf Resigns Amidst Growing Outcry
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:20:00 -0400
Pervez Musharraf has resigned as Pakistan's president under threat of impeachment. It may be the final act in a long confrontation between Musharraf and the political opposition that has accused him of illegally seizing power and mishandling the country's economy. Shuja Nawaz, a Pakistani journalist and author, explains issues facing that nation's government.
UN News Centre - Middle East
UN agencies launch bid to include restored Iraqi marshlands on heritage list
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Two United Nations agencies unveiled a joint bid today to list Iraq's marshlands, considered by some to be the original Garden of Eden, as a World Heritage Site, capping efforts to restore the ecological viability of the fragile region.
Palestinians stranded on Iraq-Syria border to depart for Iceland - UN
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Nearly 30 Palestinian refugees stranded for the past two years in makeshift camps on the border between Iraq and Syria will start new lives when they head to Iceland next week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced today.
UN saddened by death of bomb disposal expert in accidental explosion
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed its sadness at the accidental death of one of its bomb disposal experts in an explosion during a mine clearing operation earlier today.
UN refugee chief meets with Tunisian officials before heading to Iran
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is visiting Tunisia to strengthen cooperation between his office and the North African nation, including the establishment of a full-fledged representation, before heading to Iran later this week.
UN urges Iran not to impose death penalty on juveniles
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has urged Iran not to impose the death penalty on juvenile offenders, following reports that two minors were recently put to death, in violation of the country's obligations under international law.
UN to undertake science and technology strategy review for Iraq
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) announced today that it will work with the Iraqi Government to map out a strategy for using science, technology and innovation to reconstruct its economy and accelerate its development.
NYT > Middle East
U.S. Spied on Maliki, Book Says, Upsetting Iraq
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:55:20 -0000
The Iraqi government warned that claims about espionage in a book by Bob Woodward could affect negotiations over the continuing American troop presence in the country.
Israel Aids Palestinians With Arms
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:27:23 -0000
Some 900 assault rifles were transferred to the Palestinian Authority in late August with Israel’s approval, as part of a drive to build the capacity of Palestinian security forces.
Syria Says Israeli Peace Talks Postponed
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:09:35 -0000
President Bashar al-Assad said resumption of the talks and their outcome would hinge on who succeeds Ehud Olmert as Israel’s prime minister in upcoming elections there.
Plan Would Shift Forces From Iraq to Afghanistan
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:03:20 -0000
Pentagon leaders have recommended a modest shift of U.S. forces by early next year, officials said.
Donors’ Aid to Poor Nations Declines, U.N. Reports
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:59:08 -0000
Aid to poor nations has slumped even as higher food and energy prices and slowing global economic growth have made such assistance more urgent, according to a report released Thursday.
Handshake Defuses a Standoff in Baghdad
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:01:22 -0000
The intensification and resolution of a conflict between a Sunni citizen patrol and the Iraqi Army offered a vivid illustration of the tension between the two organizations.
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