Middle East News – Palestinians mark Arafat’s death
Palestinians mark Arafat’s death
Palestinians mark five years since the death of Yasser Arafat, as his successor repeats calls for an end to Israeli settlement building.
This Time, Egyptian Riot Over Soccer, Not Bread
History has proven there are two subjects that will move Egyptians into the streets in riotous numbers, crashing windows, battling each other and defying an army of club-wielding riot police.
Gaza Militants Agree to Halt Rocket Fire
Hamas announced Saturday evening that it had reached an agreement with other militant groups in Gaza to stop firing rockets at southern Israeli towns to prevent retaliatory attacks.
World Briefing | Middle East: Iran: Doctor s Death Raises Questions
Judicial authorities plan to investigate the death of a young doctor who had testified before Parliament about prisoner abuses in the aftermath of the disputed presidential election.
Jerusalem diary
Pornographer wants Israelis to have sex, not wars
Kurdish Legislators Threaten Boycott of Iraq Election
A week after Iraq s leaders celebrated the passage of an election law, Kurdish lawmakers demanded a greater share of parliamentary seats.
Names of the Dead
The Department of Defense has identified 4,353 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war and 909 who have died as part of the Afghan war and related operations.
Report: Palestinians denied water
Israel is denying Palestinians access to the basic minimum of clean, safe water, Amnesty International says.
Secret Jerusalem
Palestinian artists go underground to dodge Israeli curbs
U.S. Fears Iraqis Will Not Keep Up Rebuilt Projects
After spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction since 2003, the U.S. is concerned Iraqis won t be able to maintain the facilities on their own.
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