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WHO regional committee strongly condemns Israel for invasion of Lebanon, Palestine 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 11 8:23 AM
WHO Regional Committee-Draft Resolution The 53rd session of WHO Regional Committee for East Mediterranean on Monday strongly condemned Israel for its invasion of Lebanon and Palestine and for continued and willful violation of international and humanitarian law, including the provisions of the Geneva Convention.PALESTINE IN FURY AT PM 'SNUB' Daily Mirror - Sep 10 11:35 PM
TONY Blair was yesterday criticised by the Palestinian president for meeting the families of three kidnapped Israeli soldiers but snubbing victims in Palestine. Situation Deteriorates in Palestine; Urgent Conference Needed Zaman Online - Sep 10 2:10 PM
The E.U. s foreign policy chief Javier Solana demanded that a well-organized international conference be held in order to support the peace process between Israel and Palestine.Khalifa receives calls from Sudan, Palestine leaders Khaleej Times - 24 minutes ago
ABU DHABI The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, yesterday received a telephone call from Sudanese President Omer Hassan Ahmed Al Bashir, who updated him on developments in Darfur region.Sponsorship Of Palestine Genocide Beneath Contempt Scoop.co.nz - Sep 11 3:43 PM
When I signed up to become a Democrat, I did not sign up to sponsor genocide. Yet, that is exactly what my elected federal officials Senators Kerry and Kennedy have done as well as Congressman John Olver.Palestine s Debt $2.4 million Zaman Online - Sep 09 2:08 PM
Haniyah refused allegations that the economic situation of Palestinians had deteriorated during the ruling of the Hamas government. The foreign aid shipped to Palestine before the Hamas government came to power had served political purposes.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Sep 11 6:23 PM
FEATURE-Corrupt? Misguided? West Bank militants face heat NABLUS, West Bank, Sept 12 (Reuters) - A stolen car, its number plates torn off and replaced by a black plaque bearing the word 'Palestine' and the symbol of a militant group, pushes through a crowded alley in the Balata refugee camp.Les manifestations non-violentes en Palestine sont devenues terrain d'essais pou Independent Media Center - Sep 11 11:09 AM
The dye is the brain child of Maj. Gen. Yitzak ben Yisrael. It's a dye copatible with far infrared imaging devices, his contribution was the addition of Adipose Tissue (pork lipids). Basically soluable bacon fat. The blue color chosen because of it's simbolic relationship with the israeli flag.Indians roll over Patriots Forrest City Times-Herald - Sep 11 1:15 PM
MARKED TREE Marked Tree rolled up more than 300 rushing yards and William Ruthven passed for three touchdowns as the Indians mauled Palestine-Wheatley 47-0 in high school football on Friday.Minister calls on Annan to pay attention to regional war-torn people Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 11 10:12 AM
Iran - UN - Health Minister of Health and Medical Education Kamran Baqeri Lankarani in a letter to the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan called for special attention to the health and treatment of the war-torn people of Palestine and Lebanon.Bears, Cougars picked to win week 2 contests Helena Daily World - Sep 11 4:18 PM
All three teams return to action tonight with three big contests on tap. Last week Barton and Central got off to 1-0 starts as the Bears pummeled the Palestine Patriots 42-0 while the Cougars manhandled Marianna, 40-18.Al-Qaeda Calls on Muslims To Fight in Lebanon, Israel Washington Post - 17 minutes ago
Al-Qaeda marked the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with a call for Muslims throughout the world to violently oppose the international peacekeeping force gathering in southern Lebanon and position themselves for direct assaults against Israel and Persian Gulf governments.Israel, Palestine leaders to meet, discuss conflict Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Sep 11 1:37 AM
RAMALLAH, West Bank - Prodded by Britain's visiting leader, the Israeli prime minister and Palestinian president said yesterday they are ready to resume contacts without conditions - a small step that many people hope could lead to resuming peace talks.Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he reached a deal with the ruling party Hamas to form a national unity Al Jazeera - Sep 11 8:11 AM
"We have finalized the elements of the political agenda of the national unity government ... Hopefully, in the coming few days we will begin forming the government of national unity," Abbas, who heads the former ruling party Fatah, said on Palestine TV with Prime Minister Ismael Haniya of Hamas sitting next to him.Palestinian Reports Unity Deal With Hamas to End Aid Cutoff New York Times - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
The Palestinian Authority president said that he had reached a tentative agreement with Hamas meant to end the Palestinians? international isolation.Palestinian Reports Unity Deal With Hamas to End Aid Cutoff New York Times - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
The Palestinian Authority president said Monday that he had reached a tentative agreement with Hamas meant to end the Palestinians? international isolation.Jessica Lynch: Injured POW wants to run again Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Sep 10 9:15 PM
Jessica Lynch of Palestine, W.Va., joined the Army after graduating from high school in 2001, hoping to travel and earn money to attend college and become a teacher.The Tragedy of Tony Blair Middle East Online - Sep 11 4:14 AM
The tragedy of Tony Blair is his uncritical alignment with the neocon agenda of the Bush administration, particularly the invasion and occupation of Iraq. Partial redemption could come if Blair initiates strong leadership towards negotiation between Israel and Palestine, says Patrick Seale .Al-Qaida lieutenant warns of new attacks AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
Al-Qaida's No. 2 condemned U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon as enemies of Islam and warned the terror group will strike the Persian Gulf and Israel, suggesting new fronts in its war against the West in a video Monday marking the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.Call to end strikes B92 - Sep 11 7:23 AM
Haniyeh, who has held talks with Abbas in the Gaza Strip since Sunday, had earlier said an agreement was near. "This agreement was expected because the intentions were honest and sincere," Haniyeh said on Palestine TV.Al Qaeda threatens attacks in Gulf, Israel Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 2:39 PM
Al Qaeda used the fifth anniversary of September 11 to urge Muslims to hit Western interests and said U.S. allies Gulf Arab states and Israel would be the next targets in a campaign to seal the West's economic doom.Abbas says deal reached on unity govt Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 12:53 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reached a deal with Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas on Monday to form a unity government the Palestinians hope will end their international isolation and revive aid.Sept. 11 -- Five Years Later Washington Post - Sep 11 1:31 PM
Lawrence Wright , author of "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11," will be online Monday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. ET to take questions and comments about his book, a narrative history of the events leading up to 9/11 which includes detailed accounts of terrorist plans and intelligence failures that culminated in the attacks on the U.S. Wright traveled to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Volleyball wins third victory of season Indiana Statesman - Sep 10 7:45 PM
The Sycamores claimed their third victory of the year Friday (9/8) with an impressive 3-1 match victory over The Grizzlies of Oakland University. The Sycamores are now 3-6 while the Grizzlies fall to 0-5. The Sycamores once again relied on their offensive/defensive combination of freshman Kelli Whitaker (New Palestine, Ind.PM promises Palestine effort ePolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Sep 10 3:41 AM
Tony Blair has promised to use all of his influence and efforts to help resolve the Israeli Palestinian conflict before he leaves office.World Waking Up to Israeli Brutality and Militarism Arab News - Sep 10 4:13 PM
The world is recoiling from the recent Israeli display of brutality and militarism in Lebanon and Palestine. It is such behavior on the part of Israel that has destroyed all hopes for peace in the region. Now the nations and organizations of the world are standing up to stop this spiraling madness.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Sep 10 4:10 PM
The world is recoiling from the recent Israeli display of brutality and militarism in Lebanon and Palestine. It is such behavior on the part of Israel that has destroyed all hopes for peace in theIraq suicide car bomber kills 14 army recruits AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 7:37 AM
A minibus carrying new army recruits was blown up by a suicide car bomber in Baghdad, killing 14 people, in the latest attack in the capital despite a massive security clampdown.Abbas says deal reached on Palestinian unity govt Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 5:47 AM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas on Monday reached a deal to form a unity government that the Palestinians hope will end their international isolation and revive aid.Abbas: Deal reached on government CNN.com - Sep 11 6:16 AM
GAZA (Reuters) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday he had reached a deal with Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas over forming a unity government that the Palestinians hope will end their international isolation.All Eyes on Lebanon, Gaza Tragedy Forgotten Zaman Online - Sep 10 2:09 PM
The tragedy in Palestine has been forgotten while all eyes were on Lebanon during the 34-day Israeli offensive. The human tragedy in Gaza is getting worse every day. Life has become unbearable in the city, which has been the target of the Israeli army since June 25.Palestinian soccer highlighted in film San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 10 3:58 AM
"Goal Dreams," a documentary that follows Palestine's national soccer team as it prepares for a key match in an attempt to qualify for the 2006 World Cup, makes its Bay Area premiere at 4 p.m. today at the Roxie as part of the 10th annual Arab Film Festival. Al-Zawahri: Gulf, Israel next targets AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 7:46 AM
Osama bin Laden's deputy warned that Persian Gulf countries and Israel would be al-Qaida's next targets, according to a new videotape aired by Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera on Monday, the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.Ahmed bin Babar multiways@hotmail.com The Frontier Post - Sep 10 8:52 PM
Besides its extremely violent & tragic nature it was one of the most outstanding thought provoking incidents in our modern history having many similarities with the 2000 years old event at the holy hands of Jesus Christ (PBUH) in the heart of the then Palestine.Qaeda deputy issues new threat on 9/11 anniversary AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 7:17 AM
Osama bin Laden's deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri has warned that the Gulf and Israel would be the next targets of Al-Qaeda, in a video message coinciding with the fifth anniversary Monday of the September 11 attacks on the United States.Doubts surface amongst beleaguered Israelis Deccan Herald - Sep 10 1:56 PM
Deep frustration in Palestine and humiliating failure in Lebanon. So is Israel doing a rethink? It takes time for the official leadership to change gear but it is a fair guess that some second thoughts are beginning to make their way among the less committed.Palestinians, Israelis more open to talk The Christian Science Monitor - Sep 11 2:54 PM
A summer of conflict has shaken unilateralism and pushed new realities on Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Tom Hayden: A New Approach to the Osama Bin Ladens HuffingtonPost - Sep 11 3:57 PM
Five years after 9/11, we live on borrowed time. Another 9/11 is possible; indeed, the authorities we vote into office say it's virtually inevitable. In Los Angeles, our ports, airports and refineries are left dangerously exposed, apparently so as to not interfere with the flow of commerce. Five x-ray machines scan millions of cargo containers in LA's ports, for example, and that's not an General strike in Palestine Socialist Worker - Sep 08 7:16 AM
A general strike in Palestine this week by public sector workers brought services to a halt in much of the area run by the Palestinian Authority (PA).Al-Qaida Lieutenant Warns of New Attacks ABC News - Sep 11 2:03 PM
In New Tape, al-Qaida No. 2 Ayman Al-Zawahri Says Persian Gulf, Israel Will Be Next TargetsPalestinians report deal for unity government USA Today - Sep 11 4:16 PM
One major story that might be leading the news on another day is the reported tentative deal for Palestinian "national unity" government. No details, but Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniya agreed to settle some of... PM: 'We Must Seize The Moment' Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Sep 10 3:20 AM
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair has reiterrated his commitment to a "two state solution" for Israel and Palestine. Speaking after important talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Mr Blair declared it was time to "seize the moment" and move the peace process forward.Has Al Qaeda advanced its goals since 9/11? The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 2:00 AM
Al Qaeda or "The Base" issued its goals in the mid 1990s. Staff writer Dan Murphy asked three experts to assess the organization's progress.Researchers Discover That Sheep Need Retroviruses For Reproduction Science Daily - 40 minutes ago
A team of scientists from Texas A&M University and the University of Glasgow Veterinary School in Scotland has discovered that naturally occurring endogenous retroviruses are required for pregnancy in sheep. In particular, a class of endogenous retroviruses, known as endogenous retroviruses related to Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus or enJSRVs, are critical during the early phase of pregnancy when OIC Chief Encourages Tourism to Lebanon AP via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 11 9:21 AM
Muslim countries should encourage tourists to return to Lebanon and help efforts to rebuild the country's economy devastated by Israel's military campaign to uproot Hezbollah, the head of the Organization of the Islamic Conference said Monday.World mourns 9-11 victims but criticizes US response AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 12:57 AM
Newspapers remembered the victims of the September 11 attacks and condemned those responsible, but many also expressed deep unease at the US government's reaction to the atrocity.Breakthrough in Palestinian talks Guardian Unlimited - Sep 11 5:45 PM
Rival Palestinian factions agree to unity government.In full: Cameron on foreign policy BBC News - Sep 11 10:03 AM
Here is the full text of Conservative leader David Cameron's speech on foreign policy on 11 September 2006.Blair orders silence over leadership saga as Brown denies involvement AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 10 11:57 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair has reportedly told his closest allies to cease their attacks on Gordon Brown, who denies he was plotting to overthrow Blair, as both seek to calm a week of turmoil over the leadership.Palestine and Iraq settle for 2-2 draw Khaleej Times - Sep 07 10:20 PM
Al Ain Palestine managed to withstand strong opposition from Iraq yesterday in their third match of the Asian Football Confederation Cup qualifying rounds at Al Ain s Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday night.Rival Palestinian factions agree to unity government Guardian Unlimited - Sep 11 4:19 PM
World: Hamas hands over negotiating role to PLO· Deal could end blockade and facilitate peace talksAl-Zawahri: Gulf, Israel next targets USA Today - Sep 10 11:37 PM
Al-Qaeda's No. 2 condemned U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon as enemies of Islam and warned the terror group will strike the Persian Gulf and Israel, suggesting new fronts in its war against the West in a video Monday marking the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.Palestinians Agree To Coalition CBS 2 New York - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh agreed on Monday that their moderate Fatah and militant Hamas parties would form a coalition government -- a move the Palestinians hope would ease crippling international sanctions.Fight the peacekeepers The New Zealand Herald - Sep 11 6:13 PM
Zawahri called for fighting United Nations forces in Lebanon, condemning them as "enemies of Islam" in the first direct threat against the peacekeepers deployed to oversee a ceasefire that ended Israel's war with Hizbollah guerrillas.NBC: 'Arab street' growing angrier 5 years on MSNBC - Sep 11 10:18 AM
Five years after 9/11 and the Bush administration's launch of the "War on Terror, Arab-affairs analysts and media professionals say that Arab public opinion is even angrier today against America and U.S. policy in the Middle East than it was then. NBC News' Jim Maceda reports from Beirut. Al-Qaida Lieutenant Warns of New Attacks San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 11 2:26 PM
Osama bin Laden's deputy warned that Persian Gulf countries and Israel would be al-Qaida's next targets, according to a new videotape aired by Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera on Monday, the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Ayman al-Zawahri... PALESTINE DOCTOR ARRESTED Tyler Morning Telegraph - Sep 07 11:14 PM
PALESTINE - A Palestine doctor is out of jail on bonds totaling more than $12,000 after being arrested on charges of felony identity theft and possession of dangerous drugs.Palestinians agree to a national unity government ArabicNews.com - Sep 11 6:32 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, announced today that the continued efforts to form a national unity government ended successfully by determining its political program.Americans Still Feel Impact of 9/11 on Life, Politics The Online NewsHour - Sep 11 5:58 PM
On the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, memories of the destruction and victims remain fresh in people's minds. Eight Americans talk to Jim Lehrer about how the day's events have impacted their lives.Indian mutiny was 'war of religion' BBC News - Sep 11 6:04 AM
The 1857 Indian mutiny was inspired more by religion than anger at British economic policy, author William Dalrymple tells the BBC.Mideast peace now focus of former hostage Opelika-Auburn News - 8 minutes ago
On any given day 9,500 Palestinians are detained under Israeli supervision, a fact seldom reported by American press, according to former CNN Middle East Bureau Chief Jerry Levin.Iran establishes hospitals in Lebanon ArabicNews.com - Sep 11 6:29 PM
Head of Iran's Red Crescent Organization (RCO) Abdol-Ra'ouf Adibzadeh today said that the Iranian RCO has so far constructed and established several hospitals and emergency wards in Lebanon.Questions that refuse to go away no matter how far the distance Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
It is the most complex and sensitive of issues. A conflict that has defied the efforts of statesmen for decades. But Tony Blair spent the weekend positively encouraging questions about how he was tackling the world's most intractable political problem.David Cameron's speech Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
"It is an honour to be speaking to the British American Project today, on this sombre anniversary. Your organisation is one of the most illustrious of the countless ties that connect our two countries.Blair is no help to the Middle East Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
Having finally obtained his visa from George Bush to visit the Middle East, Tony Blair must rank as one of the most unwelcome British visitors to the region in decades (Report, September 11). This visit is too late for those Lebanese and Palestinians whose lives have been destroyed because he failed to stand up for the sort of civilised values that we in Britain used to respect and fight for.Blair greeted by protests in Lebanon Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Demonstrations inside and outside Tony Blair's summit with the Lebanese prime minister, Fouad Siniora, marred the first visit by a British prime minister to the country today.Press blasts US foreign policy BBC News - Sep 11 5:17 AM
Papers around the world are marking the fifth anniversary of the 11 September attacks, many with scathing criticism of US foreign policy in the intervening period.Muslim man's killing hate crime, sons say Chicago Tribune - Sep 11 6:37 AM
Police investigate as fear rises in northwest Indiana Northwest Indiana restaurant owner Naseeb Mohammed attended prayer services at his mosque on Friday, where local and federal law enforcement officers assured Muslims that they would be on guard against hate crimes as the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approached. Brown denies plot to get rid of Blair AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 10 7:15 PM
Treasury chief Gordon Brown denied plotting to bring down Tony Blair, saying Sunday he had nothing to do with the letter from governing party lawmakers that urged the British prime minister to stand aside.Nazif promises better public services ArabicNews.com - Sep 11 6:30 PM
Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said that the government is seeking to resolve the problems facing investments at the industrial and agricultural sectors and that it will concentrate in the coming stage on boosting investments concerning the important projects such as roads building, drinking water and sanitary drainage.Today's Headlines: ArabicNews.com - Sep 11 6:28 PM
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now! Israel lifting Lebanon embargo in 48 hours UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said today he hoped for word on the lifting of an Israeli blockade on Lebanon within two days.News To Harden-Up Following Dallow Outburst Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Scoop note: News too good to be true from the chronicle of Moenui - proud holder of the 'Northern Region Best Kept Grass Verge Award.' TV One will report more hard news in future in a measure destined to cater for viewers who find the current bulletins too easy.Abbas, Haniyah reach deal on unity govt The Peninsula - Sep 11 5:43 PM
gaza Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reached a deal with Prime Minister Ismail Haniyah of Hamas yesterday to form a unity government the Palestinians hope will end their international isolation and revive aid.Blair's visit to Beirut sparks backlash Independent - Sep 11 4:30 PM
A young woman protester managed to disrupt a press conference by Tony Blair at the end of a Lebanon trip which was boycotted by political leaders of the powerful Shia community.Al Qaeda warns Israel, Gulf TVNZ - Sep 11 4:29 PM
Al Qaeda warned in a video aired on the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks that US allies Israel and the Gulf Arab states would be the next targets in a campaign that would seal the West's economic doom.Palestinian rivals ready to form coalition Independent - Sep 11 4:31 PM
The prospect of Hamas sharing power in a coalition Palestinian Authority was in sight last night after the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, announced a deal with the Prime Minister, Ismail Haniyeh, on a "political agenda".Blair Draws Protests in Lebanon Over Israeli Attacks (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Sep 11 4:57 AM
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Tony Blair drew protests in Beirut as he met with his Lebanese counterpart Fouad Siniora after refusing to condemn Israel's month-long bombardment of the country.Laird sets another course record Rushville Republican - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
Rushville s Jacob Laird continues to dominate the area cross country courses and the Lion team is have another big year so far in 2006. Saturday, the Lions and Lady Lions competed in the Whiteland Invitational. Rushville won the boys team title and the girls took fourth overall.Pluto, we barely knew thee Orange Leader - Sep 11 12:17 PM
I can t believe they took Pluto away from us. It s like our universe has changed. In my life, there have always been nine planets. That s just the way it was.Don t just rely on Europeans for Lebanon peacekeeping role The Star Online - Sep 11 4:34 PM
HELSINKI: Malaysia wants the United Nations to speed up the deployment of peacekeepers from other countries to Lebanon instead of relying mostly on European nations.Nepal s Maoists Out-of-Sync with Rest of Nation Nepalnews. com - 12 minutes ago
The decade-long Maoist insurgency devastated our economic and human resources. Moreover, they cost us our political maneuverability.Al-Qaeda vows attacks on Persian Gulf, Israel Dallas Morning News - Sep 11 9:09 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Osama bin Laden's deputy warned that Persian Gulf countries and Israel would be al-Qaeda's next targets, according to a new videotape aired by Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera on Monday, the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.Business in Brief Haaretz Daily - Sep 11 4:01 PM
A coalition of Jordanian opposition parties, trade unions and independent politicians yesterday urged Jordanians to boycott Israeli products, foremost the mango which is flooding the country's markets nowadays.Government resents Leo Brincat's comments Times of Malta - Sep 09 11:59 PM
The government has expressed resentment at comments made by Labour's spokesman on Foreign Affairs Leo Brincat on Malta's financial contribution to help the peoples of Lebanon and Palestine.Olmert ready to work with Abbas ArabicNews.com - Sep 11 6:36 PM
Israel's prime minister Ehud Olmert said saturday that "I remain dedicated to advancing the political process with the Palestinians according to the Roadmap. I told PM Blair that I intend to meet with Chairman Abbas to make real progress on the issues on our mutual agenda.Viewpoints: The world since 9/11 BBC News - Sep 11 2:07 AM
Six commentators give us their opinion on how the world has changed since 11 September.Conference adopts plan to help Palestinians under Israeli occupation ArabicNews.com - Sep 11 6:35 PM
The two-day UN conference, held in Geneva, adopted a plan of action aiming at addressing the plight of the Palestinian people, UN said.Blair Draws Protests in Lebanon Over Israeli Attacks (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Sep 11 4:13 AM
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Tony Blair drew protesters in Beirut as he met with his Lebanese counterpart Fouad Siniora after refusing to condemn Israel's bombardment of the country.Abbas, Hamas agree on national coalition government People's Daily - Sep 11 6:24 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the ruling Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) reached on Monday a long-awaited deal on a national coalition government.Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics Scoop.co.nz - Sep 11 4:12 PM
TODAY S TOP SCOOPS: Tonga: King Taufa ahau Tupou IV Dies In Auckland - Scoop Audio: PM On Brethren And Is The Word Safer After 9/11? Tourism: See What Lonely Planet Says About Your Town Political Funding: Dunne 'Stunned' By Auditor General's Reasoning Political Wars: Hodgson Seeks To Avert The Brethren Striking Back - MORE HEADLINES: Entertainment: Elvis To Be Sighted In NZ Health: Hospitals Qaeda threatens to target Gulf, Israel The Peninsula - Sep 11 5:42 PM
dubai Osama bin Laden s number two Ayman Al Zawahiri warned that the Gulf and Israel would be the next targets of Al Qaeda, in a video message coinciding with the fifth anniversary yesterday of the September 11 attacks on the United States.In New Video, Al-Qaida Targets Israel, Gulf States St. Petersburg Times - Sep 11 2:27 PM
CAIRO, Egypt Osama bin Laden's deputy warned that Persian Gulf countries and Israel would be al-Qaida's next targets, according to a new videotape aired by Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera on Monday, the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.Ayman al-Zawahri also accused the governments of Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia of supporting Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon.ABDULHAMIT BILICI Zaman Online - Sep 11 2:15 PM
Just as in the Iraq memorandum, the debate regarding the Lebanon memorandum slid from its real diagonal and was pulled to a shallow base. Naturally, the public became very confused.Letters: Blair is no help to the Middle East Guardian Unlimited - Sep 11 5:28 PM
Tony Blair must rank as one of the most unwelcome British visitors to the region in decades (Report, September 11).Flight Of The Conchords Land 11 Ep US Sitcom Scoop.co.nz - Sep 11 5:27 PM
NZ COMEDY DUO FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS have finally broken past the pilot barrier and have had an 11 episode sit com series commissioned for HBO in the United States.Al Qaeda blasts Lebanon UN force as 'enemy' Stuff - Sep 11 10:12 AM
DUBAI: Al Qaeda's deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahri has condemned United Nations forces in Lebanon as "enemies of Islam", the first implicit threat against the peacekeeping detachment.Breakthrough in Palestinian talks Guardian Unlimited - Sep 11 6:56 AM
Palestinian Authority strikes deal on unity government.Abbas to Dismiss Haniyeh Government Zaman Online - Sep 11 2:10 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is allegedly preparing to dismiss the Hamas Government led by Ismail Haniyeh. Al Kuds al Arabi Daily newspaper in Britain claimed that Abbas will assign independent individuals to establish the new government.ON THE SCREEN / For Palestinians, pride on the pitch San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 11 3:59 AM
Today is Sept. 11, the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon. There is, as usual, unrest in the Middle East, with Israel's war with Lebanon joining the United States' occupation of Iraq as trouble centers. So with... Analysis: Palestinians to have new govt UPI - Sep 11 3:59 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of the nationalist Fatah Party and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Islamic Hamas have agreed to form a new national unity government in what appears to be an attempt to gain international legitimacy and obtain sorely needed economic aid.
