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Biden Appeals to Restart Peace Talks Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. called for no delay in resuming peace talks, after Palestinians said Israel must cancel a settlement project before negotiations can begin.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:40:36 GMT]

David Kimche, an Israeli Adept as Spy and Diplomat, Dies at 82 Mr. Kimche was involved in some of the country’s most delicate foreign escapades, including the Iran-contra affair.

[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:50:14 GMT]

Einstein's Theory of Relativity On Display For the first time, the complete, original manuscript of the theory of relativity, profoundly human and surprisingly moving to examine, has been put on display in Jerusalem.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:10:12 GMT]

Gates to Discuss Iran With Emirates Leaders Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met the Emirati leader over military defenses and growing fears in the Persian Gulf over possible missile attacks by Iran.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:30:44 GMT]

Hamas Releases British Journalist After 25 Days British officials took Paul Martin, a freelance filmmaker, to Israel after Hamas officials ended his 25-day detention.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:39 GMT]

In a Reversal, Sunnis Vote, to Retain a Voice in Iraq Sunni Arabs largely sat out Iraqi national elections in 2005, but the need to protect their interests brought them out in droves on Sunday.

[Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:40:59 GMT]

In Saudi Arabia, Gates Seeks to Bolster Effort Against Iran Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will discuss military cooperation and Iran’s nuclear program, officials said.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:50:31 GMT]

Iranian Filmmaker Speaks Out on Prisoners Abbas Kiarostami, a celebrated Iranian filmmaker, published an open letter in a Tehran newspaper on Tuesday calling for the release two directors recently detained by the authorities. The filmmaker provided The Lede with an English translation of his letter.

[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:11:42 GMT]

Israel Intends to Build Civilian Nuclear Plants Israel, widely believed to have nuclear weapons and possessing no oil, said on Tuesday that it intended to develop civilian nuclear plants for energy.

[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:50:20 GMT]

Israeli Ad Riffs on Dubai Assassination To illustrate the slogan "We offer killer prices," an Israeli supermarket chain's new commercial will feature surveillance camera footage of actors dressed like the suspects accused of assassinating a Hamas official in Dubai in January.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:51:07 GMT]

Israelis Against Israeli Settlements Plans to move more Israelis into Arab neighborhoods of East Jerusalem have been met with opposition from Israelis who favor the establishment of a Palestinian state with its capital in that part of the city.

[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:30:36 GMT]

Israel's Challenge to the U.S. The Israeli government tests the Obama administration's policy of restraint.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:13:56 GMT]

Jerusalem Journal: Palestinian Family’s Eviction Stirs Old Ghosts in a Contested City The removal of a Palestinian family has touched two nerves: the fate of East Jerusalem and the grievances of refugees from the 1948 war.

[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:20:59 GMT]

Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Top Cleric, Dies at 81 Mr. Tantawi was leader of Al Azhar University, the oldest and most prestigious center of learning in the Sunni Muslim world.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:38 GMT]

Names of the Dead The Department of Defense confirmed the deaths of the following Americans yesterday.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:09:18 GMT]

News Analysis: Region Unimpressed by Balloting in Iraq According to analysts and commentators, few people in the Middle East saw the Iraqi elections as a success for democracy.

[Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:48 GMT]

Opponents File Challenges as Maliki Is Said to Hold Early Edge in Iraq Vote Protests by opponents of the prime minister appeared to delay the announcement of the preliminary results and could undermine public acceptance of the outcome.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:39:19 GMT]

President Ahmadinejad of Iran and Defense Secretary Gates Trade Jabs Over Afghanistan President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejected American allegations that Iran was providing support to the Taliban, accusing the United States of playing a “double game.”

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:09:20 GMT]

Shell and Ingersoll-Rand Curb Business in Iran The announcements by Ingersoll-Rand and Royal Dutch Shell come as the U.S. is pressing for new sanctions.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:02:05 GMT]

The Diminishing Difficulty of Enriching Uranium Making the leap from reactor-grade nuclear fuel to bomb-grade is like the rich getting richer: really fast.

[Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:45:14 GMT]

World Briefing | Middle East: Iran: Budget With Cuts Is Approved by Parliament Some lawmakers criticized President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s 2010-11 budget, saying planned cuts in subsidies could set off runaway inflation.

[Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:30:46 GMT]

World Briefing | Middle East: Iran: Trial in Torture Deaths Begins Iran’s judiciary last year charged 12 officials at the Kahrizak detention center in Tehran for involvement in the deaths of three protesters held there in July.

[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:20:30 GMT]

World Briefing | Middle East: Israel: Bomb Unit Allowed Into Gaza Israel has allowed a United Nations bomb disposal unit into the Gaza Strip to defuse unexploded munitions left over from last year’s fighting.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:15:48 GMT]

World Briefing | MIDDLE EAST: Israel: Plans for 3rd Nuclear Reactor Israel will announce plans this week to build a new nuclear reactor to diversify its energy sector, officials said Monday.

[Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:31:07 GMT]

 

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AJC Hails Biden's Tel Aviv Address The American Jewish Committee hailed Vice President Joseph Biden's milestone speech on Middle East policy at Tel Aviv University today. Biden is the most senior Obama Administration official to visit Israel. "Vice President Biden delivered a powerful, [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:00 GMT]

Basra memorial to Iraq war dead re-dedicated  ALREWAS, England (AFP) A monument to the 179 Britons who died in the Iraq war and its aftermath was re-dedicated Thursday at the National Memorial Arboretum, having been brought back from Basra. The Basra Memorial Wall remembers the 178 troops and one [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT]

Bold new Gaza play skewers Fatah and Hamas A new play has shocked audiences in the Gaza Strip by shouting out what many in the Hamas-ruled territory mutter behind closed doors-that Palestinian politicians are a bunch of crooks. The biting comedy entitled 'Umbilical Cord' goes after the Islamist [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:54:00 GMT]

Bystander Effect and ... Israel! During the last week, I became familiar with a weird concept called 'Bystander effect'. It basically means that as the number of bystanders increases the likelihood of a bystander helping someone in distress decreases. Coincidently, during the same week, [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT]

Death of Iran opposition icon turns boyfriend into activist GENEVA: The boyfriend of an Iranian woman, who became an opposition icon after images of her death at a Tehran protest spread across the Internet, says the event has turned him into a staunch activist. A year ago, 'I wouldn't have thought that I would be [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:59:00 GMT]

Defining Kuwaiti liberalism 'In Kuwait, where the Constitution is the charter that regulates the interaction between the State and the people, it is sad to see that some people believe that they are the custodians of the people and the guardians of their morals.' Over the past [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:00 GMT]

Deputy FM tells U.S.: Israel won't make any more concessions Ayalon: U.S. anger over East Jerusalem building due to timing; PA: Peace talks off until plan shelved. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:00 GMT]

Dubai rallies as debt deal seen near By Matt Smith and Stanley Carvalho DUBAI/ABU DHABI, March 11 (Reuters) - Dubai's market rallied to seven-week highs on Thursday on hopes for a Dubai World debt deal while some major creditor banks halted internal trading in the firm's instruments, [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:56:00 GMT]

Egypt says 1 mln T sugar buying plan intact A worker harvests sugar cane at a plantation in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, Brazil. CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's plan to buy 1 million tonnes of raw sugar this year remained intact, the country's trade minister said on Thursday, after the state sugar buyer [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:00 GMT]

Egypt's Palm Hills raises $104 mln to quicken work To match feature EGYPT-SUBURBS/ CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Palm Hills Developments raised 567 million Egyptian pounds in two syndicated loans to finance projects under way in satellite cities around Cairo, the company said on Thursday. Palm Hills, which [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:59:00 GMT]

Egypt's Palm Hills raises $104 mln to quicken work CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Palm Hills Developments raised 567 million Egyptian pounds in two syndicated loans to finance projects under way in satellite cities around Cairo, the company said on Thursday. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT]

EU advises member states on stringent measures against piracy off Somalia (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The European Commission Thursday called on the EU member states to ensure the effective application of measures for self-protection against acts of piracy and armed attacks against ships. The European Commission said [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:54:00 GMT]

Gordon and Sarah Brown comfort families of Iraq war dead at memorial service Gordon Brown and wife Sarah today comforted relatives at a memorial service for those who have died in the Iraq war. The poignant ceremony was held to rededicate a memorial wall to 179 people who lost their lives in Iraq following the 2003 invasion. The [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT]

Haaretz: Israel to build 50,000 housing units in Jerusalem (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Israel is planning to construct 50,000 housing units in east Jerusalem, said Haaretz Israeli paper on Thursday. Haaretz said that most of the units will be built 'in Jerusalem neighborhoods beyond the Green Line,' [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:54:00 GMT]

Initial Iraqi Election Results Show Maliki Group In Lead An Electoral worker empties a ballot box to begin counting the results at a counting center in Baghdad, 09 Mar 2010 The first partial results from Iraq's national elections Sunday indicate the Shi'ite coalition led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has a [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:59:00 GMT]

Iowa guardsmen receiving overdue Iraq pay DES MOINES, Iowa Hundreds of Iowa National Guard soldiers have started receiving their payments for extended combat duty tours in Iraq. Rep. Bruce Braley said Thursday that the first soldiers from Iowa have started to receive their respite leave [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:54:00 GMT]

Iran calls opponents 'enemies of Islam' DUBAI: A traditional Islamic concept about protecting the faith and its followers has become a judicial weapon for Iran's rulers: charging opponents as so-called enemies of God with the threat of possible death sentences. Iran's accusations of [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:59:00 GMT]

Iraq Contender Raises Suspicion of Tampering Amid First Results March 11 (Bloomberg) -- As the first results from Iraqs election showed blocs led by former premier Ayad Allawi and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki leading in their areas of core support, Allawi complained about possible vote-tampering. The State of Law, [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:56:00 GMT]

Iraqi PM battling secular challenger in early vote tallies An Iraqi woman casts her vote at a polling station in Baghdad's Sadr City on Sunday. Thaier al-Sudani/Reuters Nouri al-Maliki leads in Shiite south; winner would guide country through withdrawal of U.S. troops Email Please enter a valid e-mail address [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:56:00 GMT]

Israel greenlights 1,600 new houses in Jerusalem Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) greets visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden before their meeting at Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, March 9, 2010. (Xinhua/GPO) The Israeli Interior Ministry on Tuesday said that it has approved the [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:57:00 GMT]

Israel Police Strengthen Forces in Eastern Jerusalem (IsraelNN.com) Israel Police strengthened forces in Eastern Jerusalem, due to suspected Arab riots that may occur in the area. Intelligence information was received that youths are intending to start riots. Tomorrow, at the Temple Mount, only Muslim male [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT]

Mubarak's health 'satisfactory': German medical chief  CAIRO (AFP) Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak's health is 'satisfactory' after surgery in Germany to remove a gall bladder, the head of the medical team at Heidelberg University Hospital said on Thursday. 'President Hosni Mubarak's overall medical [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT]

Obama vows to continue sanctions on Iran Citing Iran 'contrary' to U.S. interests, President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the United States will continue sanctions set by the previous administrations on Iran. In a letter to U.S. Congress, President Obama told lawmakers that he has decided [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT]

Preliminary results of Iraqi elections as early as Thursday Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki casts his ballot at a polling station in Baghdad, capital of Iraq, on March 7, 2010. Iraq began its official voting for the country's crucial parliamentary election in the early morning on Sunday. This is the second [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT]

Russia says eyes Egypt's nuclear energy tenders General view of the nuclear power plant at Biblis near Frankfurt CAIRO (Reuters) - Russia plans to take part in Egypt's nuclear power plant tenders once Egypt initiates the process, Russia's Trade and Industry Minister said on Thursday. 'Russia is ready [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:57:00 GMT]

Secular coalition says fraud hit Iraqi election MY PROFILESHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From Times Online Nico Hines Iraq’s biggest secular political bloc claimed today that major fraud had blighted parliamentary elections. Allies of Iyad Allawi, the former Prime Minister, made the allegations [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT]

State Department Criticizes Abuses in Iran, China, Afghanistan, Burma The U.S. State Department has released its annual human rights report, and cited abuses around the world - including in Iran, China, Afghanistan and Burma. In the report released Thursday, the department says the Iranian government severely limited [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:59:00 GMT]

U.S. troops shoot, kill Iraqi journalist BAGHDAD A police official says U.S. troops opened fire late Wednesday on a car in western Baghdad, killing an Iraqi journalist and her husband. The official says the incident took place in the Tobchi neighborhood. He says U.S. troops opened fire on the [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:54:00 GMT]

UAE paper: No to Israel's nuclear technology (MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Israel, which has more than two hundred atomic warheads, is planning to develop 'civilian nuclear plants for energy.' There is no surprise here. The project will be supervised by France, which helped Israel in the [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:54:00 GMT]

Why is the Arab world so resistant to change? I believe there are several factors that make the Arab world simply unchangeable. These are not necessarily necessary negative factors and, indeed, are sometimes good ones, yet change is a problematic subject that is hard to achieve easily in the region. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:00 GMT]

 

Abbas banks on US to produce results Article.wn.com - Tue Jun 2, 03:19 am GMT

Colts kicker Vinatieri undergoes hip surgery Khaleejtimes.com - Sat Jun 6, 03:39 am GMT

England can shine even without stars says Pietersen Khaleejtimes.com - Tue Jun 2, 04:52 am GMT

Ex-Australia coach denies pre-Ashes defection Khaleejtimes.com - Mon Jun 1, 08:42 am GMT

Force India lodges independent entry for 2010 Khaleejtimes.com - Fri Jun 5, 07:35 pm GMT

Gonzalez crushes Murray dream at French Open Khaleejtimes.com - Tue Jun 2, 06:59 pm GMT

India accused of complicity in deaths of Sri Lankan Tamil Tigers Article.wn.com - Mon Jun 1, 12:53 pm GMT

Kaka sale makes sense, say Milan’s Galliani Khaleejtimes.com - Thu Jun 4, 09:18 am GMT

Obama to offer vision for Mideast Article.wn.com - Thu Jun 4, 12:02 pm GMT

Pakistan teenage quick Aamir aims for golden summe Khaleejtimes.com - Mon Jun 1, 04:40 am GMT

Penguins rally to beat Red Wings, level NHL final Khaleejtimes.com - Fri Jun 5, 05:28 am GMT

Pietersen helps save England from Scots struggle Khaleejtimes.com - Wed Jun 3, 05:04 am GMT

Remittances from UAE second highest in GCC Article.wn.com - Wed Jun 3, 03:27 am GMT

Sea The Stars emulates Nashwan to take Derby Khaleejtimes.com - Sat Jun 6, 03:45 pm GMT

South Korea eye Emirati stepping stone to World Cup Khaleejtimes.com - Fri Jun 5, 01:32 pm GMT

Stars coming to World Cup warmup in South Africa Khaleejtimes.com - Sat Jun 6, 05:40 am GMT

Symonds ordered home, career in the balance Khaleejtimes.com - Thu Jun 4, 07:23 pm GMT

Tiger chips in to beat Nicklaus and win Memorial Skins Game Khaleejtimes.com - Thu Jun 4, 05:16 am GMT

Tony Adams says he will become Celtic coach Khaleejtimes.com - Tue Jun 2, 02:57 pm GMT

Trail of bloodshed in Iraq Article.wn.com - Mon Jun 1, 11:36 am GMT

 

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Iran:

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*Iran starts production of Nasr-1 anti-ship missile Extract not available. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:21:00 GMT]

*Iran starts production of Nasr-1 anti-ship missile Extract not available. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:23:00 GMT]

Ahmadinejad: Israel reached the end of its road" Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday warned Israel that initiating a new war in the Middle East would not save it from downfall. Speaking in the southern Iranian Province of Hormozagan, Ahmadinejad said that Israel was a Western prodigy that [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:13:00 GMT]

Big corporations to quit Iran Extract not available. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:32:00 GMT]

Focus On Iran As Prague's One World Film Festival Kicks Off The poster for ''Women In Shroud,'' a documentary about the violent injustice in the Iranian legal system, particularly towards women. The poster advertising the opening of Europe's largest human rights film festival shows a 20-something brunette in [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:20:00 GMT]

Gates in Abu Dhabi to discuss pressure on Iran U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates (C) walks with U.S. Ambassador to the UAE Richard Olson (L) and Emirati Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Ali al-Kaabi (R) upon his arrival at the Al-Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi March 11, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Jim [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:53:00 GMT]

Gates In Abu Dhabi To Discuss Pressure On Iran U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Abu Dhabi looking to tighten pressure on Tehran, as Iran's president warned Gulf countries against allowing a U.S. presence in the region. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:25:00 GMT]

Gates turns to Gulf allies in drive for Iran sanctions (AFP) ABU DHABI (AFP) US flew to Abu Dhabi on Thursday seeking support from oil-rich Gulf allies for tough sanctions on Tehran, drawing an angry response from Iran's hardline president. Gates was due to hold talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:52:00 GMT]

Gulf states wary of Iran's nukes and of sanctions Robert Gates, the US defense secretary, was in the Gulf on Wednesday and Thursday seeking support for a new round of UN sanctions to press Tehran to halt its drive to acquire a nuclear weapons capability. Gates told King Abdullah, the Crown Prince and [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:53:00 GMT]

How to Read Brazil's Stance on Iran The obstacles to U.S. efforts to tighten UN sanctions against Iran were apparent in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's March 3 meetings in Brasilia. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said, 'It is not prudent to push Iran against the wall,' and [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:12:00 GMT]

In Abu Dhabi, Gates Talks Iran Pressure ABU DHABI (Reuters) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Abu Dhabi looking to tighten pressure on Tehran, as Iran's president warned Gulf countries against allowing a U.S. presence in the region. A day after talks with Saudi Arabia's King [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:19:00 GMT]

Iran warns 'corrupt' powers against unrest in Gulf TEHRAN (AFP) - Hardline Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned "corrupt" powers on Thursday against destabilising the Gulf as US Defence Secretary Robert Gates visited the United Arab Emirates. "We must ensure our own security in the Persian Gulf, [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:08:00 GMT]

Iran, Azerbaijan Vow To Broaden Cooperation On Caspian Sea The Azeri president voiced satisfaction over mutual talks on drawing up a security pact on the Caspian Sea. He said that continued talks will be useful for expansion of all-out relations between the Caspian Sea littoral states. The president said that [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:08:00 GMT]

Iran, U.S. spar over Afghanistan Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a top U.S. official accused each other's countries of having ulterior motives in Afghanistan during separate meetings with Afghan officials on Wednesday. U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates, meeting earlier in [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:01:00 GMT]

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday warned Israel that initiating a new war in the Middle East would not save it from downfall.  Speaking in the southern Iranian Province of Hormozagan, Ahmadinejad said that Israel was a Western prodigy that had now 'reached the end of its road.' 'See what has become of Israel. They [the West] gathered the most criminal people in the world and [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:20:00 GMT]

Iran's Supreme Leader Defends Powerful Candidate-Vetting Body Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that the Guardians Council's authority in terms of supervising elections and vetting candidates should not change. Khamenei reportedly made the comments in a February 26 [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:25:00 GMT]

Kuwait denies claims on Iran''s oilfield offer By Jamal Yeli KUWAIT, March 11 (KUNA) -- A Kuwaiti oil official dismissed here Thursday recent Iranian reports on an Iranian offer to Kuwait on a production mechanism for some offshore oil fields. 'The State of Kuwait has not received any offer in this [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT]

Royal Dutch Shell Halts Gasoline Sales to Iran Royal Dutch Shell has stopped selling gasoline to Iran , the company confirmed Wednesday, adding to a list of oil giants that have stopped sales after a threat of future U.S. sanctions. Royal Dutch Shell said it had no official announcement beyond the [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:02:00 GMT]

U.S. says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday. In the State Department's annual human rights [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:13:00 GMT]

U.S. says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday. In the State Department's [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:50:00 GMT]

U.S. says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday. In the State Department's [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMT]

U.S. says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses (Reuters) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday.In the State Department's [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:07:00 GMT]

U.S. says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses (Reuters) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday. In the State Department's [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:56:00 GMT]

UN Torture Envoy Says Concerned About Iran Features The United Nations' special rapporteur on torture, Manfred Nowak, is concerned not only about reports of torture, but executions of minors as well. March 11, 2010 In the wake of the UN Human Rights Council's recent session on Iran, RFE/RL's [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:23:00 GMT]

US defence chief Gates in Saudi Arabia to push for Iran squeeze * US rallying support for Iranian sanctions RIYADH: US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into the Saudi capital on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on Iran's nuclear programme and Washington's push for tough sanctions against Tehran. Gates was due [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:58:00 GMT]

US says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday. In the State [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:00 GMT]

US says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses WASHINGTON - Iran’s human rights record “degenerated” with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday. In the State Department’s [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMT]

Vaclav Havel Urges Iran Student Leaders Not to Lose Hope Former Czech President Vaclav Havel has praised the two Iranian activists who were awarded the Homo Homini prize presented annually by the Czech NGO People in Need "in recognition of a dedication to the promotion of human rights, democracy, and [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:25:00 GMT]

Who Is Waging War Against God In Iran? A supporter of Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Musavi in Tehran, June 2009 How did Mohammad Amin Valian, a 20-year-old student from Damghan, land in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) infamous Special Detention Center No. 209 of [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:25:00 GMT]

World Citizen: Fears that Iran Wants to Trigger Mideast War World Politics Review Login to Discuss Email | Print | Share | Reprint As the United States steps up its campaign to impose economic sanctions on Iran, fears are growing in Washington and in the Middle East that Iran will try to trigger a new war in [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:48:00 GMT]

 

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Turkey:

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10 Mar 2010 New Turkish Development Agency Travels To Shannon To Study Regional Development In Action  Head Office, Shannon Town Centre, Shannon, Co Clare: t: +353 (0)61 361555 f: +353 (0)61 361903 [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:11:00 GMT]

A Turk in Madagascar (1) [ HASAN KANBOLAT ] President Abdullah Gül will be in Africa between March 14-18, where Turkey is considering launching a new initiative. Madagascar is Africa’s door to the Indian Ocean. As part of a traditional trip to Africa organized by the Journalists and [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:11:00 GMT]

Emaar finalising cost of developing project in Turkey DUBAI- Emaar Properties is finalising the cost of developing a project in Turkey, it said yesterday, the latest sign the real estate firm is looking overseas to mitigate a downturn at home. The builder of the world's tallest tower bought prime land in [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:59:00 GMT]

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Intesa unit named advisor for Turkey motorway ISTANBUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo , said on Thursday its BIIS infrastructure arm, Akbank and Citibank had been named advisors for a planned 421-km long motorway linking Istanbul and Izmir. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMT]

Istanbul out with Eu150m Haliç bridge deal Extract not available. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:05:00 GMT]

Now Turkey for South Korean nuclear exports South Korea's ascent to the top level of nuclear nations has continued with prospective cooperation with Turkey and fresh determination to introduce reprocessing. However, political and commercial hurdles remain. Â A deal signed in Istanbul yesterday [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:00 GMT]

Police seize 'routine' ammunition transfer in Ankara Anti-terror police in Ankara scrambled Wednesday night to intercept a truck reportedly laden with ammunition before learning the gear belonged to the military. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:35:00 GMT]

Suggested Turkish military model incongruous with 21st century [ LALE KEMAL ] The unprecedented move of arresting dozens of current and former high-ranking Turkish generals, some of whom served as force commanders, as part of recent investigations over allegations of masterminding coup plots to unseat the government, has made it [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:12:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Turkcell (NYSE: , ISE: TCELL), announces today that it is among the first operators in the world to reach a speed of 42.2 Mbps with its 3G technology. Turkcell is preparing to provide its customers with these speed levels later in 2010. This speed was [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:21:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 ... Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G ISTANBUL, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Companies: TKC (TKCCF), Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (TKC) Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), announces today that [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:33:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), announces today that it is among the first operators in the world to reach a speed of 42.2 Mbps with its 3G technology. Turkcell is preparing to provide its customers with these speed levels [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:48:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), announces today that it is among the first operators in the world to reach a speed of 42.2 Mbps with its 3G technology. Turkcell is preparing to provide its customers with these speed levels [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:39:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), announces today that it is among the first operators in the world to reach a speed of 42.2 Mbps with its 3G technology. Turkcell is preparing to provide its customers with these speed levels later in 2010. This speed was [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:29:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), announces today that it is among the first operators in the world to reach a speed of 42.2 Mbps with its 3G technology. Turkcell is preparing to provide its customers with these speed levels later in 2010. This speed was [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:29:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), announces today that it is among the first operators in the world to reach a speed of 42.2 Mbps with its 3G technology. Turkcell is preparing to provide its customers with these speed levels [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:09:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G This speed was reached by using the Dual Carrier frequency technology on Turkcell's 3G network along with its technology partner, Ericsson. Turgut Erkul, Business Area Radio Manager at Ericsson, noted 'Turkcell and Ericsson conducted a HSPA Multi Carrier [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:08:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G Author : Turkcell Category : Press Release News Alerts by Email ( click here ) News | Home ISTANBUL, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), announces today that it is among the first operators in the world to reach a [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:59:00 GMT]

Turkcell is Among the First Operators in the World to Reach 42.2 Mbps Speed in 3G Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), announces today that it is among the first operators in the world to reach a speed of 42.2 Mbps with its 3G technology. Turkcell is preparing to provide its customers with these speed levels later in 2010. read more [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:54:00 GMT]

Turkey concerned over Israeli settlement plan in east Jerusalem Turkey Thursday expressed concern over Israel's plans to build 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, a Turkish official statement said. Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement that such plans caused serious doubts about Israel's stance and intention at [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:22:00 GMT]

Turkish markets mixed looking beyond IMF economy msci emerging markets index msci emerging markets index » economy ISTANBUL, March 11 - Turkish markets shrugged off worse-than-expected current account data to trade steady on Thursday, though shares in leading mobile phone operator Turkcell [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:03:00 GMT]

Turkish minister says they are in favor of re-opening of seminary in Heybeliada Turkish State Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç said that they were in favor of re-opening of the seminary in Heybeliada, but there were some legal obstacles. Arınç met with the spiritual leaders of religious minorities in [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:12:00 GMT]

Turkish Otokoç automotive grows 26 percent in 2009 Turkeyescape_start39;s Otokoç Automotiveescape_start39;s Director General Görgün Özdemir said that the company grew 26 percent in 2009. Özdemir added that the market share of the company increased to 8.5 from 7.4 percent last year. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:12:00 GMT]

Turkish PM promises quake-proof homes by summer Extract not available. [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:44:00 GMT]

UPDATE 1-Early price talk for Turkey 2021 bond at UST+5.75 pct LONDON/ISTANBUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Turkey's dollar-denominated bond is expected to be priced late on Thursday and early price talk is of 5.75 percent over U.S. Treasuries, sources said. Turkey's Treasury said on Thursday it had mandated Royal Bank of [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:14:00 GMT]

UPDATE 1-Early price talk for Turkey 2021 bond at UST+5.75 pct LONDON/ISTANBUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Turkey's dollar-denominated bond is expected to be priced late on Thursday and early price talk is of 5.75 percent over U.S. Treasuries, sources said. Turkey's Treasury said on Thursday it had mandated Royal Bank of [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:56:00 GMT]

UPDATE 1-Italian bank eyes role in Turkish infrastructure ISTANBUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's biggest bank, said it wanted a bigger role in Turkey's booming public works sector and would set up a local branch for its BIIS infrastructure arm. The bank has financed deals in Turkey for projects [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:48:00 GMT]

UPDATE 1-Turkish markets mixed, looking beyond IMF ISTANBUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Turkish markets shrugged off worse-than-expected current account data to trade steady on Thursday, though shares in leading mobile phone operator Turkcell fell after fourth-quarter profits sank sharply. The main share index [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:33:00 GMT]

UPDATE 2-Italian bank eyes role in Turkish infrastructure ISTANBUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's biggest bank, said it wanted a bigger role in Turkey's booming public works sector and has set up a local branch for its BIIS infrastructure arm. The bank has financed deals in Turkey for projects [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:19:00 GMT]

What about the kids? Turkish citizenship by marriage [ BERK ÇEKTÄ°R ] I gave details in the last two articles about the application for Turkish citizenship as well as where and how to apply. The list was quite comprehensive, but for some further details, you may need the assistance of a professional and/or of government [Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:11:00 GMT]