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Thursday 5 November 2009 (18 Dhul Qa`dah 1430)

Washington shifts focus on Jerusalem


 
CAIRO: Middle East peace talks must include the disputed city of Jerusalem, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Cairo on Wednesday, stressing Washington is determined to push for a Palestinian... Full Story


Police clash with protesters in Iran

TEHRAN: Police clashed with supporters of Iran’s opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi in Tehran on Wednesday when a rally marking the 30th anniversary of the storming of the US Embassy turned... Full Story


Commandos capture Hezbollah arms ship

JERUSALEM: Israeli commandos seized a ship Wednesday that defense officials said was carrying hundreds of tons of weapons bound for Lebanon’s Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement — the largest... Full Story




Hamas denies testing missile

RAMALLAH: The Hamas movement on Wednesday denied Israeli intelligence reports that it recently successfully tested a missile that can reach the central Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Maj. Gen. Amos... Full Story


Erekat: Elections in doubt without Gaza

RAMALLAH: Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat on Wednesday said Palestinian elections should not be held without the participation of residents of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. “We cannot... Full Story


Egypt bars opposition leader from traveling

CAIRO: Egyptian opposition leader Ayman Nour, the main challenger to President Hosni Mubarak in the 2005 election, said on Wednesday that authorities had barred him from traveling to the United States. Nour,... Full Story


Alwaleed extends help to Egyptian train crash victims

CAIRO: Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation headed by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has made a donation of 800,000 Egyptian pounds to the families of the dead and those injured in a train accident in the country.... Full Story


Republican victories taint Obama anniversary

NEW YORK: Republicans won two key state elections, dealing a stinging blow to President Barack Obama and his Democrats 12 months after they swept to power. Obama’s favored candidates lost... Full Story


Pakistan alleges Indian meddling in Waziristan

ISLAMABAD: There have been speculations about Indian intelligence agencies funding and training terrorists against Pakistan Army in different tribal areas. On Wednesday Pakistan’s Defense Minister... Full Story


Rogue cop kills five Brits in Afghanistan

KABUL: An Afghan policeman opened fire on British soldiers in the volatile southern province of Helmand, killing five before fleeing, British and Afghan authorities said Wednesday, raising concerns... Full Story


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