News, June 2003, Al-Jazeerah.info
Human Price of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine
Israeli daily aggression on the Palestinian people
Mission and meaning of Al-Jazeerah
Cities, localities, and tourist attractions
July 31, 2003
Top Stories
Under fire in Iraq, US sees elections by mid-2004
Eight Gunned Down in Yemen Mosque
Five Russian Soldiers Shot Dead Near Chechnya
Canadian Bruce Balfour imprisoned in Lebanon for spying for Israel
Israel pushes ahead with construction of wall
US-UK and Iraq
Under fire in Iraq, US sees elections by mid-2004
Britons not convinced war justified: Blair
Iraqi scientists still deny Iraq pursued WMD
Iraqi refugees languishing in Saudi desert return home
Iraqi council formed on racial, sectarian basis elects first president
Iraqi council picks leader as US hunts Saddam
Iraqi Governing Council Names Jaafari Its Leader
Palestine and Israel
Israel pushes ahead with construction of wall
Dahlan-Mofaz Meeting Fails to Produce Results
Israeli Parliament Passes Racial Bill Denying Palestinians Citizenship
Palestinian Detainees ‘Could Rebel’ if not Released
Palestinian Family Donates Son’s organs to Save Israeli Children’s Lives
PM Abbas Slams Israeli Wall as Racist
PA Aide Slams Sharon Over Israeli Wall
Palestinians slam 'the fence' as Israeli pullouts debated
Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda Threat Remains, Says Bush
Riyadh hopes robust stance will silence U.S.
Saudis say US report outrageous, extremely disappointing
Washington 'welcome to interview Al Bayumi'
Australia: US intelligence muddle blamed on bureaucratic blunder
Arab League
Canadian Bruce Balfour imprisoned in Lebanon for spying for Israel
Algerian army confirms death of German Sahara hostage — report
Syrian premier sees bright future for relations with Turkey
Business
Airbus says Middle East sales hit $18.9b this year
US
Bush accepts blame for intelligence row
Rice feels “responsible” for Iraq uranium charge
Hung Jury in LA Police Beating Case Associated Press
World
Nothing to hide, says Maryam Rajavi
Peru seeks Fujimori extradition, Japan “No” likely
Iran says Canadian journalist probably murdered
Turkish MPs Pass Army Reforms Bill
July 30, 2003
Top Stories
Sharon urged Bush to act on Iran's nuclear ambitions: Israeli radio
Sharon ignores Bush, insists wall construction will go on
Two US soldiers wounded north of Baghdad
Five Russian servicemen killed near Chechnya
US should end occupation of Iraq, urges Syrian PM
Palestine and Israel
Sharon ignores Bush, insists wall construction will go on
Abbas Meets Solana in France, to Visit Italy Next Month
PNA Prevented 7 Attacks on Israelis, but Israel Is not Reciprocating, Says Dahlan
Barrier shows Sharon not serious about roadmap: Palestinian minister
Bush warns Israelis about dangers to peace process
Sharon Fenced In by Security Issue
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 29, 2003
US-UK and Iraq
Saddam Thanks God for Martyrdom of His Two Sons
Saddam tape vows revenge for sons' deaths Iraqi council to rotate presidency
Two US soldiers wounded north of Baghdad
In Mosul, a glimpse of Iraq's future as its past looms large
India, US avoid Iraq troops issue
'Iranian journalists held in Iraq had violated security'
Oil smuggling goes on full steam in Iraq
Iraq raids net Saddam aides, key documents
US should end occupation of Iraq, urges Syrian PM
US Approach to Postwar Iraq Antagonizes Locals
Al-Qaeda
Bush rejects Saudi request to publish entire report
U.S. troop pullout mutually agreed says Saudi envoy
Al-Qaeda Planning More Hijackings, Officials Warn
US Trampling Human Rights to Prevent Terror Attacks
Australia is not on Al Qaeda list of targets, government says
German hostage held in Algeria dead of heatstroke — TV
Arab League
Saudi pro-reform journalist, Shobokshi, banned from writing
Families Call for 200 Detained Islamists in Yemen to Be Freed
12 suspected fundamentalists arrested in Egypt
World
Sharon urged Bush to act on Iran's nuclear ambitions: Israeli radio
U.S. says Libya yet to meet UN conditions
Five Russian servicemen killed near Chechnya
Australian court rules local council must allow mosque
Business
Mobile phone mania surges, ignorance in tow
July 29, 2003
Top Stories
US soldier killed in Baghdad attack
Another attack on US troops in Baquba: witnesses
Palestinians demand release of 361 minors jailed in Israel
Foreign militants operating in Iraq says U.S. general
U.S. deporting Palestinians New York
Palestine and Israel
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 29, 2003
Arafat: Time Is Running Short for Implementation of ‘Roadmap’
U.S. deporting Palestinians New York
PNA Seeks Emergency Aid Package of $416 Million
Israeli Soldier Found Dead in Olive Grove
Israel claims Palestinians behind soldier death
Settler Population Soars 5.7% in 2002
US-UK and Iraq
Hunt for Saddam Hussein ‘Gaining Momentum
Foreign militants operating in Iraq says U.S. general
'Slandered' Arab TV stations reject US claims of biased Iraq coverage
Athens bar association to file suit against Blair over Iraq
Inquiry into dead British arms expert to open Friday
US Presses India on Iraq Troops
Tigris River fishermen still hooked by a once illegal trade
Al-Qaeda
Yemen Arrests Four Militants, Steps Up Security Around Embassies
World
Syrian PM urges joint regional stand against US
Estrada Aide Charged With Backing Mutiny
July 28, 2003
Top Stories
New Baghdad attack wounding or killing two US soldiers
Five Iraqis killed as U.S. troops hunt for Saddam
Six Afghan police killed in suspected Taleban ambush
Israeli Ruling Party Incites for Expulsion of Palestinians from Jerusalem
King Abdallah and President Mubarak launch pan-Arab pipeline
US-UK and Iraq
New Baghdad attack wounding or killing two US soldiers
Five Iraqis killed as U.S. troops hunt for Saddam
Another soldier killed in Iraq as US accuses Arab media of incitement
4 US soldiers charged with abuse of POWs
Egypt complains of US double standards over photos of Saddam's sons
Women of Baghdad united in fear of rape and abduction
Protesters Fired on by US Troops in Karbala
Croatian Troops to Iraq Stir Controversy
Israel and Palestine
Removing Few Israeli occupation Roadblocks Peanut Measures, Say Palestinians
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 26, 2003
ISRAELI INCITEMENT AGAINST PALESTINIANS
Israel ‘May Release Barghouthi
Israeli Peace Activist Opposes Israeli Fence
US and Afghanistan
Six Afghan police killed in suspected Taleban ambush
Mullah Omar approves appointment of deputy to assist wounded commander
Mulla Omar Orders More Attacks on US-Led Troops
Arab League
King Abdallah and President Mubarak launch pan-Arab pipeline
Hezbollah Threatens to Capture More Israelis
World
OPEC pours cold water on calls for more crude
Iranian Aide Urges Govt to Accept IAEA Protocol
Woman Blows Herself Up at Chechen Security Base
July 27, 2003
Top stories
US Deaths Prove Iraq Resistance Still Active
Will Bush Match Criticism of Israel With Action
Military Coup Exposed in Manila
Palestine and Israel
Israeli cabinet approves release of 100 out of 6,000 Palestinian prisoners
Will Bush Match Criticism of Israel With Action
Arafat ‘Is the Leader of the Palestinian People,’ PM Abbas Confirms
Israel Violated Truce 57 Times
Egypt: No imminent decision on sending ambassador back to Israel
Palestinians welcome US support for peace plan
US-UK and Iraq
‘Dissolving Iraqi Army a Mistake’
US Deaths Prove Iraq Resistance Still Active
Dissolving Iraq army a mistake — Egypt
Rid of Saddam sons, Iraqis want better life
Coalition authority asks mobile firm to stop Iraq service
Most Iraqi papers spurn US photos of Saddam's dead sons
Sadr starts making his mark among Shiites
Al-Qaeda
5 terror suspects arrested— Sudan
Links made between Al Qaeda, Tawhid
World
Castro rejects EU aid, defends revolution
Thousands return from shelters after strong quakes jolt Japan
Iran's nuclear program spokesman resigns
German Bid to Ban Al Aqsa Group Lacks Evidence
Parallel Intelligence Agencies Activities Worry Khatami
US, UK nationals in S. Arabia urged to remain alert
Military Coup Exposed in Manila
Rogue Soldiers Occupy Shopping Mall in Financial District
July 26, 2003
Top Stories
Three US soldiers killed in attack near Baghdad
Bush Promises to Seek Solutions to the Abbas Concerns
US-UK and Iraq
Three US soldiers killed in attack near Baghdad
US captures Saddam's bodyguards in Tikrit house
Bullet-Ridden Bodies of Uday, Qusay Shown to Journalists
Japan's parliament approves controversial deployment of troops to Iraq
Palestine and Israel
Bush Criticizes Israeli Security Wall
Israel insists West Bank security fence a necessity
Bush Promises to Seek Solutions to the Abbas Concerns
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 26, 2003
Israelis Shoot Dead Two Palestinians, Including a Six-Year-old Child
Population of Israeli Jewish Settlers Grows Despite Peace Efforts
Israel Restricts Access for Muslims to Aqsa
US
Green Party of Minnesota demands no user fees for free speech
Al-Qaeda
‘9/11 Attacks Plotted in Manila’
Casablanca Trial of 35 Extremists Starts
‘Why Would We Support Our Enemy?’
World
Canadian Stance Incomprehensible: Iran
Scared Afghans Hide Qur’an Copies From US Troops
Malawi Says Five Al-Qaeda Suspects Released in Sudan
Govt Panel Chief Sowing Intrigues: MILF
Fernandes Boycott May End by Monda
July 25, 2003
Top Stories
Photos of corpses issued as 3 soldiers die in Iraq
Israel undermining Bush's Mideast goals — Abbas
Heavy shelling in Liberia's capital hits US Embassy compound, kills civilians outside
Palestine and Israel
Israel security services recommend release of 250 more Palestinians: report
Israeli police restrict access for Muslims to Jerusalem holy site
Abbas brings maps so Bush can see the Palestinian issues
Abbas urges Bush to press Israel on settlements
Bush to throw open White House to Abbas
Israel undermining Bush's Mideast goals — Abbas
Israeli Settler Numbers Rise to Record High
US Urged to Prod Israel as Abbas Begins Trip
US-UK and Iraq
Saddam sons' photos shock many Arabs
US gambles by releasing images of Saddam Hussein’s sons
US troops storm homes, arrest ambush suspects
Iraqis demand to see bodies of Saddam's sons
Photos Show Bodies of Uday, Qussay
Blair flies home to political storm, evidence on Iraq arms claims held
Amnesty report on Iraq disappointing to the US
Blair's office denies top media adviser will step down after Iraq row
US troops battle invisible enemy
France warns of violence upsurge in Iraq
Iraq will return to self-rule within 18 months — Pachachi
Al-Qaeda
A day after 9/11, extremists in Germany told to attack — terror suspect
Questions persist for Iran on Al Qaeda suspects
Probe Reveals Lapses Before 9/11 Attacks
Arab League
Arab press not mourning Saddam's sons but warns resistance will go on
Sudan government breaks off peace talks with Darfur rebels
International Law Breached in Somalia: Rights Group
World
Typhoon Death Toll Rises to 21
Khatami says Washington wants to overthrow Islamic regime
Iran hits back in worsening spat with Canada
Arroyo Battles Coup Rumors as Peso Falls Julie
July 24, 2003
Top Stories
Three US soldiers killed in area where Saddam sons died
Palestine and Israel
Bush under pressure to break deadlock over roadmap
Opportunity ‘Must not Be Lost’
PM Abbas Arrives in US for Crucial Talks with Bush Palestinians
Palestinian legislature will grade Abbas on basis of Israeli concessions
US-UK and Iraq
BBC reveals it has key tape of dead scientist in Iraq row
US confirms death of Saddam's sons
Rumsfeld says pictures of Hussein brothers will be released soon
Saddam's sons 'alienated' Iraqis — Sahhaf
Two Iraqis dead after Baghdad checkpoint shooting
Rights watchdog raises alarm about detentions, use of force in US-run Iraq
Coalition said to be pressing Iraq on constitution
Abizaid seeks Musharraf help in peacekeeping Islamabad
No troops for Iraq without clear UN mandate — India
Spanish advance party leaves for Iraq
Iraq will return to self-rule within 18 months: Pachachi
Japanese opposition parties in last-ditch resistance to Iraq bill
US
Pipes vote fails to draw Quorum, Community will pursue nominee's withdrawal
Ex-POW Lynch Celebrates Return Home
Al-Qaeda
Iran confirms holding top Al Qaeda operatives
Tehran, Many Al Qaida members in custody
World
Ankara proposes reforms to rein in power of military
Khatami Calls for New Probe Into Journalist’s Death
Quake Victims Desperately Need Supplies Cindy Sui, Agence France Presse
New Afghan Army in First Big Combat Operation Agencies
July 23, 2003
Top Stories
One million China quake victims desperate for supplies as rescue hampered
Bush Hopes Killing of Saddam Sons Reassures Iraqis
Informer on Uday and Qusay's whereabouts in US protection
Arab TV broadcasts Saddam tape recorded on July 20
US-UK and Iraq
BBC reveals it has key tape of dead scientist
Blair says no regrets about Iraq
US forces in Iraq set to unveil civil defence force
Iraqi families go from prison to US prison in search of missing
Iraqi delegation presents vision of postwar Iraq to United Nations
Public concern may delay Japan troops for Iraq
'US won't leave Iraq while Saddam supporters remain active'
US still keen on deployment of Indian troops in Iraq, says Indian foreign minister
Abizaid meets Kuwaiti officials
US
Two Arab Americans Named to US Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy
Palestine and Israel
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 23, 2003
IOF Shoot Dead 2 Palestinians, Raid Palestinian Houses in Rafah
Palestinians slam Israel refusal to release Jihad, Hamas prisoners
New UN report highlights Israel's brutality Abu Dhabi
Majority of Jewish Settlers Believe in Peace with Palestinians
Palestinians, Israelis ‘Deadlocked’ over Detainees
PM Abbas ‘Cannot Come Back Empty Handed from Washington’: Erekat
Bush must convince Israel to commit to peace
Rights Watchdog Slams Israel’s Record
Arab League
Mauritania shuts Saudi charities Nouakchott
World
Hundreds Dead as Liberia Fighting Rages
Powerful Typhoon Slams Into Luzon, Kills 6 Julie
Iran eases stance on nuclear inspections, rejects US terrorism charge
World Should Not Be Ruled by ‘Law of the Jungle’: Chirac
Iran Eases Stance on Inspections of Nuclear Sites
July 22, 2003
Top Stories
3 US soldiers, 4 Iraqis killed, two of them were Saddam's sons
16 killed in renewed violence in Indian Kashmir
US soldier killed in Iraq grenade attack
US-UK and Iraq
Blair suffers as probe launched into death of Iraq row scientist
Egypt says elections key to ending Iraq chaos
New resolution needed for any UN Iraq force: Russia
Pavement Paper thrives in post-Saddam Iraq
Tiny Iraqi minority looks with hope and fear to the future
Iraqi Governing Council Discusses Ministries
Palestine and Israel
PNA Dismisses Report Accusing Palestinians of Violating Int’l Law Leading
Sharon Hails Settlers, Challenges ‘Roadmap’ on Settlements, ‘Bluffs’ World on ‘Outposts’
PNA, EU Welcome Israeli Change of Heart on European Role in Peace Process
'Israel must move on prisoners' Abbas to arrive in Amman Tuesday
Palestinian PM Meets with Mabarak
Al-Qaeda
Taleban, Al-Qaeda Increase Raids on US-Led Forces
German court backs extradition of Yemeni suspects
S. Arabia seizes 16 terror suspects and arms cache — TV
Arab League
Arab League will respect Sudan plebiscite - official
52 Casablanca Bombers’ Trial Briefly Opens
US-Israel and Iran
Bush fires off new warning to Syria and Iran
Israeli minister voices fear in Brussels against Iran
Bush Fires New Terror Warnings at Iran, Syria
World
Singapore doctors separate S. Korean twins
Ayodhya Issue Rocks Indian Parliament
July 21, 2003
Top Stories
Abbas, Sharon Hold Stormy Meeting, Produce No Concrete Results on Ground
10,000 Iraqi Shiites rally in Najaf against US occupation
BBC confirms dead scientist was source for disputed Iraq story
Shepherd takes Rumsfeld to court over family deaths
US-UK and Iraq
10,000 Iraqi Shiites rally in Najaf against US occupation
BBC confirms dead scientist was source for disputed Iraq story
Blair Stands Firm in Face of Source Confirmation
2 US soldiers killed in Mosul; UN convoy attacked
US asks Turkey to send troops to Iraq
Iraq governing council may have rotating presidency — party
Shepherd takes Rumsfeld to court over family deaths
AI Accuses US of Rights Abuses in Iraq
Israel and Palestine
Arafat Orders Republication of Decree on Incitement, with Immediate Effect
France Supports Considering Suspension of EU Partnership With Israel
Israel Admits Jewish Terror Cells Operating in Occupied Territory
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 21, 2003
PLC Condemns Knesset Resolution on Occupied Land As Null and Void
Abbas, Sharon Hold Stormy Meeting, Produce No Concrete Results on Ground
No breakthrough on Palestinian prisoners at Abbas-Sharon meeting
Glimmer of hope as Israel readmits Gaza labourers
Hundreds to Be Freed by Israel
'30 towns to be built in Israel's north, south'
Al-Qaeda
Kuwaiti Guantanamo Prisoners’ Kin Press for More Information
World
Sudanese Govt Planes Kill 300 Villagers
MILF Accuses Army of Violating Truce
New Missile Added to Iranian Arsenal
July 20, 2003
Top Stories
BBC confirms Kelly as source for its Iraq weapons claim
Two US Soldiers Killed in Mosul, northern Iraq
Palestine and Israel
Jenin Governor Beaten in Public
EU to Consider Israeli Human Rights Violations
UN envoy denies Assad offered deal on missing Israelis
Abbas Readies Diplomatic Drive for Palestinians
US-UK and Iraq
Shiite leaders issue duelling assessments of Iraqi gov't
UN claims broad role in Iraq, chides US on safety
Saddam family's big game on display as zoo reopens
Iraq’s Governing Council Fails to Choose President; Bremer Returns to Washington
World Bank warns of tough times in Iraq
US
US: Sex Research Funding, Judge Nomination, and School Vouchers
Al-Qaeda
16 Afghans From Guantanamo Return Home
Australia Won’t Ask US to Extradite "Terror" Suspects
Arab League
Former Egyptian minister Abdul Halim Musa dies
World
Report on Uranium Questionable: Iran
Guns Silenced in Mindanao; MILF Chief Heads for Peace Table
Hectic Parleys Ahead of Crucial IUML Meet
July 19, 2003
David Kelly, UK ‘Deep Throat’ Found Dead
UN: Israelis breaching grave violation of international law by blocking aid to Palestinians
Palestine and Israel
Palestinian Leadership Rejects Knesset Resolution Considering Palestinian Territory ‘Unoccupied’
Ivanov Condemns Israeli Knesset Denial of Occupation
Israel Allows More Non-Muslims into al-Aqsa Compound
German Sculptor Gives Jenin a Statue of Freedom
Palestinian, Israeli Premiers to Meet Sunday ahead of Talks with Bush
Sharon Likely to Hold Talks With Abbas Tomorrow
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 19, 2003
US-UK and Iraq
David Kelly, UK ‘Deep Throat’ Found Dead
Annan calls for quick handover of power to Iraqis
Iraq says preparing third post-war oil tender
UN warns of more injustice during Iraq's transition to market economy
Shiite Cleric Pours Scorn on US-appointed Council
Arab League
Sudan Talks at Make-or-Break Phase: US Envoy
Al-Qaeda
Authorities Quiz Nationals Freed From Guantanamo
British Suspects on Hold at Guantanamo Bay
World
Arroyo Orders Cease-Fire With MILF Rebels
Pakistan, Ayodhya Cast Shadow on BJP Conclave
July 18, 2003
Blair justifies war as "Saddam tape" urges jihad
Israel and Palestine
UN envoy says Assad ready to renew peace talks with Israel
Israel expels Western peace activists
Abbas hoping for Israeli implementation of peace plan in US talks
Sharon May Free More Palestinian Prisoners
US-UK and Iraq
Blair justifies war as "Saddam tape" urges jihad
History will prove us right on Iraq — Blair
Saddam Tape Slams Governing Council, Praises Resistance
Law and order top priority for Iraq governing council
Iraqi delegation to address UN
Iraqi women say they stay at home to avoid attacks
Guerrilla Tactics Plague Soldiers in Iraq: US
Al-Qaeda
Terror suspect tells German court extremists 'ecstatic' over Sept. 11
Kuwait rejects offer to extradite Abu Ghaith
Another Guantanamo Detainee Attempts Suicide
Arab League
Sudan Peace Will Help Normalize Ties US Envoy
World
N. Korea grabs attention with shooting incident
Death of Iranian-Canadian photographer fuels Iran's political crisis
Slain Minister Led Mob Attack, Gujarat Riot Victim Testifies
Basilan Is Abu Sayyaf Country No More: Governor
Clan Elders Leave for Kenya Today to Join Talks
Top Cop ‘Took $10 Million’ to Allow Manila Jailbreak
July 17, 2003
Top Stories
UN wants to see UK evidence on Iraq uranium
Italy in spotlight over Saddam nuclear claim
Israel and Palestine
Palestinian PM Abbas to hold talks in US later this month
Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 17, 2003
Turkish FM Gul to visit Arafat Soon: Shaath
Gaza Kids Seek Freedom for Fathers, Brothers in Israel Jails
US
Democrat Kerry Says Bush Has Credibility Gap
Poll Shows Declining Arab American Support for Bush, Kerry, Dean Lead among Democrats
Attacks on American Muslims on the Rise
US-UK and Iraq
General John Abizaid says a guerrilla war in Iraq
Italy in spotlight over Saddam nuclear claim
Robertson moves to douse calls for NATO in Iraq
Saddam alive and well, at least in spirit, in Tikrit
UN seeks Syrian recognition for Iraq Governing Council
UN wants to see UK evidence on Iraq uranium
US medevac teams in Iraq face biggest challenge since Vietnam
World Court will not investigate war crimes in Iraq — prosecutor
Baghdad Hospitals Limp Down Road to Recovery Reuters
Iraqi diesel flowing freely to UAE mart
Al-Qaeda
Soldier Faces Kuwait Attack Court-Martial
Al-Qaeda Suspects Detained in Yemen
World
British Schoolgirl Found Safe Marine Held
Taylor to Step Down but Stay in Liberia
Koizumi, Howard Agree on Key Issues Ryan Nakashima
Judges Hearing Gujarat Riots Open New Probe
Military Coup in Sao Tome State Bodies Dissolved
Pakistani Bus-Girl Recovering, Parents Set Up Fund in India
Photojournalist Was Beaten to Death in Iran
July 16, 2003
Top stories
US Troops to Stay Indefinitely in Iraq
World court will not investigate war crimes in Iraq: prosecutor
Palestine and Israel
Gaza children demand freedom for fathers, brothers in Israeli jails
Time Running Out for ME Road Map
Palestinians, Egyptians See Eye-to-Eye on ‘Roadmap’: Erakat
Shaath Slams Israeli Incitement against Arafat, Peace Is about Inclusion, not Exclusion, he said
Hundreds of Thousands of Palestinians Face Cut-off of Humanitarian Aid: Hansen
Sharon to meet British opposition, Jewish leaders
US-UK and Iraq
Iraq pressure on Bush mounts as US soldier killed
US Troops to Stay Indefinitely in Iraq
Coalition starts paying disgruntled Iraqi army veterans
Governing Council sets up war crimes court to try Saddam, aides
Iraqi scholar sheds light on country’s society, classes, factions
UN implores Iraqi refugees to be patient
US
US special forces escape bomb attack in southeastern Afghanistan
US troops to stay on in Kuwait: prime minister
Arab League
Syria Continues Lebanon Pullout
Charges dropped against Syrian rights activist
New Kuwait Cabinet Gets Cautious Welcome
Al-Qaeda
Iran has custody of top Al Qaida members
Leader linked to Ansar in custody
Moussaoui Prosecutors Defy Judge, Refuse to Produce Binalshibh
World
Death of Canadian-Iranian journalist caused by beating: vice president
Canada Denies Saudi Arabia Travel Warning
Iran must choose democracy or despotism — reformers
Indian Opposition, Media Hail Decision on Iraq Troops
Sick Girl Unites Indians, Pakistanis
July 15, 2003
Top Stories
Iraqi groups warn other countries against sending troops to Iraq
US soldier killed as Baghdad blast hits coalition HQ
Six killed, three injured in cross-border shelling, shoot-outs in Kashmir
Britain Rebuffs Israeli PM’s Appeal to Boycott Arafat
Israel's nuclear arms, missiles a threat to all Arab countries
Indian govt. praised for decision not to send troops to Iraq
Palestine and Israel
Palestinian uprising leader says his trial is rigged
Arafat, Abbas Approve Terms of Reference, Mechanism of Negotiations
Palestinian kills one in Tel Aviv
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 15, 2003
Palestinian leaders meet as UK refuses to dump Arafat
Palestinians Call For Int’l Intervention to Solve Detainees Problem
Israel Seeks European Alternative to Hamas Welfare Services
Irish Man Detained by Israel Peace Activist, not Bomb Maker
Gaza fishermen catch breath of freedom after Intifada hardships
US-UK and Iraq
Iraqi groups warn other countries against sending troops to Iraq
Soldier killed as Baghdad blast hits coalition HQ
Attacks on US Soldiers Continue
US troops will stay in Iraq indefinitely, says CNN
US troops appear safe in Shiite southern Iraq
UN refugee chief presses warning against mass return of Iraqi refugees
UN questions UK's Iraq nuclear proof — diplomats
'Saddam hiding along Tigris River'
US
US Public Wants Unbiased, but Patriotic Reporters
Al-Qaeda
Osama aide handed over to U.S.
Will Bush’s ‘war on terror’ backfire in Africa?
Lebanon announces new arrest of “terrorists” targetting US interests
Arab League
Israel's nuclear arms, missiles a threat to all Arab countries
Sudan's hopes waning for peace settlement
Looking at prospects for democracy and unity in Sudan
Arab states welcome Iraqi council despite unease over occupation
World
India not to send troops to Iraq
Indian govt. praised for decision not to send troops to Iraq
Iran’s supreme leader moves to dispel auto kickback myth
End of an era for Turkey's untouchable
Abalos Wants to Limit Ballot Spending to 400m Pesos
July 14, 2003
Top Stories
One U.S. Soldier Killed, Six Wounded in Iraq
Ten killed as fresh violence rocks Indian Kashmir
Americans kill 4 in latest swoop on resistance
Palestine and Israel
Palestinian Political Prisoners, Report
Arafat Is, Will Remain Legitimate President of Palestinian People
Sharon faces protests as he flies in for London talks
New bid to heal Arafat-Abbas rift as Sharon meets Blair in London
Sharon may be off hook as Belgium revisits law
Barghuthi’s Israeli Trial Resumes
Israel must lift Arafat siege for peace
Hamas and Islamic Jihad Threaten to End Truce
Palestinian Refugees Riot to Stop Survey Release
US-UK and Iraq
Blair 'seeking support to tackle failed states'
Tensions flare in Baghdad as Iraqi soldiers demand promised back-pay
Iraq Council Takes Step on Road to Democracy
Najaf patience wearing thin over occupation
Kurds, embattled minority, look to guard independence in post-Saddam Iraq
Bechtel, Iraqi firms face business hurdles
France calls for resumption of UN arms inspections in Iraq
'Germany could send troops to Iraq'
Annan Warns of Threat to Aid Activities
US
Elusive Saddam, Osama a Double Headache for US
UK denies rift with US over intelligence
US pressurises Riyadh into sending troops to Iraq: press
India rejects US request to send troops to Iraq
CIA blocked Niger reference in earlier Bush speech — report
Arab Americans Building the Platform for a Pan-Arab Consensus
Arab League
Qaddafi declares AIDs a ‘peaceful’ virus, no big deal
Islamists Blamed in Mauritania Coup Attempt
Top Shiite Scholar Returns to Bahrain
Yemen, GCC study legal compatibility
World
Khatami orders probe into death of Canadian journalist
Top Jemaah Islamiyah bomber escapes from Philippines jail
Solar Projects Bring Smiles to Remote Philippine Islands
MILF Says Manila's Arrogance Hindering Peace Process
Anti-Muslim Image Has Hurt Government, Says Advani
New Chairman of Kashmir Alliance Against US Mediation
Spanish journalists get beating after raising peace banner
Cyprus parliament ratifies EU membership
July 13, 2003
Top Stories
Ralph Nader Says Bush Impeachable on Iraq War
'Pentagon had no detailed plans for postwar Iraq'
Jordanian Islamists Accuse Bush of Inspiring Jews’ Entry to Al-Aqsa
US forces turning over policing of restive 'Sunni Triangle' city to Iraqi police
Palestine and Israel
PNA Cabinet of PM Abbas Slams Israeli Threats against Arafat
IsraeliOccupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 13, 2003
UNHCR to Register Thousands of Palestinian Refugees in Iraq
Israel gives cautious welcome to Belgian plan to scrap war crimes law
Sharon seeks to sideline Arafat ahead of Euro trip
We’ll Exile You, Sharon Tells Arafat
Jordanian Islamists Accuse Bush of Inspiring Jews’ Entry to Al-Aqsa
Tourists Once More Free to Enter Bethlehem
US-UK and Iraq
US forces launch Iraq crackdown ahead of key dates
US forces turning over policing of restive 'Sunni Triangle' city to Iraqi police
Iraqi Governing Council proclaims fall of Baghdad and Saddam as a national holiday
New Iraqi governing council to meet
Ralph Nader Says Bush Impeachable on Iraq War
'Pentagon had no detailed plans for postwar Iraq'
Washington Seeking Cairo’s Backing for New Council
First group of Iraqi refugees in S. Arabia to go home July 21, UN official
For Sunnis in the new Iraq, unity and solidarity take on added value
Bush backs Tenet despite fault
British foreign secretary still defends Iraq uranium charge
Straw Defends Iraq Uranium Charge
Four Cousins of Saddam in Custody: US
France Could Send Troops to Iraq
World
Kuwait emir names new PM in landmark move
Khatami Says Will Quit If People Wish It
Three more journalists arrested in Iran: Report
France to Get Its First Muslim High School
Investigators Link Koronadal Attack to Davao Bomb Blasts
Islamic Scholars Reject Terrorism
Lebanese Private Bank Stole Millions From Saudis
India's Singhal Asks Muslims to Give Up Mosques
Sudan Peace Talks End Without Agreement
July 12, 2003
Top Stories
Bush Deflects Blame for Flawed Iraq ‘Evidence’
Chechnya landmine blast kills three Russian troops, wounds three
Palestine and Israel
Palestinian – Israeli Deadlock Over Detainees and More Israeli Withdrawals
Palestinian Child Killed, Run over By Israeli Settler’s Car, IOF Detain 6 Internationals
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 12, 2003
Hamas threatens to resume kidnappings Israeli soldiers
Ivanov to Offer Help in ME Peace Monitoring
ME Security Talks Fail to Make Breakthrough
Palestinian security chief calls for elections to Arafat's Fateh movement
Jewish Settlers Kidnap Three Palestinian Children in Nablus
‘Saddam Hussein’ Arrested by Israeli Police
US-UK and Iraq
Iraqi governing council to meet for first time on Sunday
UN envoy in Iraq to visit Saudi in regional “non-interference” tour
US troops withdraw from Fallujah police station, mayor’s office
Coalition, Iraqi police promise gradual US troop reduction in Fallujah
UNHCR to register Palestinian refugees in Iraq
Sahaf Leaves Baghdad, Might Not Return
Germany Says No Troops to Iraq Without UN Mandate
US
Green Party Presidential Hopefuls Speak in Washington, July 18-20
Michael Ledeen, Veteran neo-con advisor moves on Iran
World
Sudan peace talks end without agreement
Delhi-Lahore Bus Hits the Road Nilofar Suhrawardy
MILF Chides Arroyo Govt for Slow Pace of Peace Talks
Mysterious Caller Owns Up Terror Attack in Southern Philippines
Unrest Only Makes Iran Govt Stronger, Says Rafsanjani
July 11, 2003
Top Stories
We Have Got Problems in Iraq: Bush
Two killed in bomb blast in office building in Pakistan
Palestine and Israel
US urges Israel to lift some West Bank checkpoints
Arab League Blasts Israeli Minister’s ‘Racist’ Remarks
Sharon tells Europe to follow Berlusconi example and isolate Arafat
Sharon to visit Washington this month: report
Palestinians present united front, insist all prisoners must go free
Palestinians Present United Front Over Prisoners Issue
Damascus Says It Has No Need for Peace ‘Road Map’
US-UK and Iraq
We Have Got Problems in Iraq: Bush
Iraqis say forget US and British WMD scandals; bring back power, security
Unknown group calls for holy war against US troops in Iraq
Body of Iraq's former UN ambassador returns to Baghdad for burial
Saddam's millions up for grabs as Iraqi Internet scam hits Asia
UNESCO, Interpol join forces in battling sale of looted Iraqi treasures
Dutch begin main deployment of soldiers to Middle East
Top US general travels to Iraq to probe arrest of Turkish troops
US Accuses Man of Being Spy for Saddam
Al-Qaeda
Saudi Arabia and Yemen to Exchange Suspects
US Court Says ‘No’ to Review of Hamdi’s Status
World
False Teachings Have Left Muslims at Mercy of West
Jordan’s Former Spy Chief Jailed in Fraud Case
July 10, 2003
Top Stories
Two US soldiers killed in separate ambushes in Iraq
U.S., UK giants get bulk of Iraqi crude London
Palestine and Israel
Egyptian, US mediators Work Hard to Boost Palestinian – Israeli Truce
‘Everything Depends on Prisoners’
Palestinian Ruling Party ‘Fatah’ Reorganizes, Reactivates Institutions
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 07, 2003
Israel’s Apartheid Wall Fact Sheet
Assad calls for renewed peace talks with Israel
Palestinians to Get Direct Aid From US
Bush Waives Decade-old Law Banning Direct US Aid to PNA
US-UK and Iraq
Baghdad still a mess 3 months after fall
Coalition still struggles, three months after fall of Baghdad
Anti-War Movement Worried About Abuses in Iraq
Iraqi police tell US troops to get out of town
Iraqi Kurds returning home drive out Shiites relocated by Saddam
UN rules out mass repatriation of Iraqi refugees this year
Blair Stands by Iraq Nuclear Link
Iraqi army recruitment to begin July 19 — coalition
Al-Qaeda
9/11 Panel Says Federal Agencies Hampering Probe
World
Experts investigating cause of Sudanese airliner crash
People Bid Farewell to Iranian Twins
Yemen Reports 1.5 Million Cases of Malaria a Year
Iranian Islamic vigilantes, police, youths fight
Philippine Villagers Flee as Troops Bombard Islet to Flush Out Rebels
Germany to Extend ‘Green Card’ Visas
Blame Game Takes New Twists in Ayodhya Saga
Kuwait Expects Royal Decree on Power Sharing
July 9, 2003
Top Stories
Another ‘Saddam Tape’ Taunts US Forces
Slavery One of History’s Greatest Crimes: Bush
Bush's claim about Iraq Uranium was Forged
115 killed in Sudan plane crash; boy only survivor
US-UK and Iraq
Another ‘Saddam Tape’ Taunts US Forces
Americans running out of options in Iraq, Insurgents show no sign of letting up
America has no choice but to loosen grip on Iraq
White House backs off Iraqi uranium claim
Tony Blair still defiant even after admitting lies and forgery in his dossier
Coalition recalls Iraqi interior ministry, Interior Minister captured
Singapore sends police to train Iraqi policemen
Crisis at Iraqi embassy in Beijing takes new twist
Palestine and Israel
Israel’s Failure to Release Detainees Creates Palestinian Crisis
Israeli minister rules out release of Hamas, Islamic Jihad members
Russian, French FMs call for Middle East peace conference
Fatah Rejects PM’s Resignation Over Prisoners
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 9, 2003
Al-Qaeda
Iran denies holding al-Qaeda spokesman Abu Ghaith
Australian Taleban Trained by Al-Qaeda
World
Four ‘Jihad’ Defendants Freed on Bail in US
Pakistan closes Afghan embassy after attack
Manila Lifts ‘Hold Order’ on Saudi
US to Underwrite Manila-MILF Accord
July 8, 2003
Sudan plane crash kills 115, child sole survivor
Iranian Twins Die After Separation Operation Fails
4 killed in Baghdad; Turkey-US ties in 'crisis'
Israel 'very concerned' about Iran ballistic missile test
Palestine and Israel
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 8, 2003
PM Abbas Invited to Address Knesset
Gaza Wipes Out Symbol of Palestinian Uprising
Palestinians urge Israel to free activists
US-UK and Iraq
Sabotage rising in Iraq — reconstruction official
Grisly Death Enrages People in Iraqi Town
Probe criticises Blair over Iraq dossier
Iraqi groups meet in Kurdistan to discuss politics
Crisis of Confidence Over Soldier Arrests: Turkey
Najaf's newly elected city council holds its first meeting
'Progress made in search for killers of British soldiers in Iraq'
Troop levels sufficient in Iraq
Al-Qaeda
S. Arabia, Yemen vow to step-up fight against terror
4 Saudis Among ‘Terrorists’ Held in Jordan
World
US urged to involve Syria in peace with Israel
Israel ‘Within Range’ of Iranian Missiles
Iranian Paper Shut Down, Editor Held
New US Entry Regulations Opposed by Travel Industry
July 7, 2003
Top Stories
Two US soldiers, three Iraqis die in fresh attacks
Bush Twisted Iraq Intelligence: CIA Investigator
America speaks out about aid to Israel
Palestine and Israel
350 Palestinians Held by Israel to Be Freed
Occupation Chronicle Events in Palestine
PNA Rejects ‘Limited’ Israeli Release of Palestinian Detainees As ‘Insufficient’
Suspected Palestinian Collaborator Shot Dead
US-UK and Iraq
American Soldier Dies in Latest Iraq Attack
US panel jousts over Iraqi weapons probe
Blair wades into BBC feud over Iraq dossier
Iraqi Shiite leader opposes violence against coalition
Turkish army chief speaks of “crisis of confidence” with United States
Turkey Hopes for Swift End to Prisoners Row
Female US soldiers in Iraq say they miss being women
Home to Saddam's men and a far cry from former glory — Camp Cropper
Amnesty urges coalition to restore rights and order in Basra
Al-Qaeda
Saudi Arabia and Yemen Sign Pacts
Post-9/11 Fears Still Haunt Muslims in US
World
Govt, Not Filipinos, Is Country’s Problem: Philippine Senator
Ruling Party in Syria Set to Ease Political Grip
Talk With One Voice, Philippine Muslim Groups Urged
Liberals crushed in Kuwait's parliamentary elections
July 6, 2003
Top Stories
Chechen Bombers Kill 14 at Moscow Rock Festival
Russian army helicopter crashes in Chechnya, four dead, Putin silent
Sharon might be arrested in Norway
Kuwaiti parliamentarian elections: Maintaining the grip of the previliged few
Palestine and Israel
Israel sets tough terms for release of Palestinian prisoners
Arafat Urges ‘Real’, Not ‘Cosmetic’ Implementation of ‘Roadmap’
Explosion in Gaza; Abbas, Sharon to meet
Israel’s Fence Drives Wedge Through West Bank
Palestinian Killed in Gaza Explosion
Segregation Wall Completely Isolates Palestinian Villages
Israel presses Canada on return of Mideast envoys
US-UK and Iraq
US forces bedevilled by sneak attacks and mystery of Saddam's whereabouts
Iraqi oil chaos benefits OPEC, hurts West
'Mass grave in northern Iraq contains 300 bodies'
7 Iraqi policemen die in blast
Iraqi ‘Collaborators’ Killed in Explosion
Shiite holy city battles with US-appointed governors swap
Turkish Soldiers Detained by US
US soldiers find arms hidden in Iraqi graves
Al-Qaeda
Saudi Arabia, Yemen to sign security, economic deals
World
Editor, reporter of Bahrain's daily on trial for
Iran Should Make First Move on N-Issues: IAEA
Philippine Separatist Group Rejects Plea to Break Ties With Reds
Rifts Reappear Over Ayodhya; CBI accuses Advani
Somali Peace Parleys in Nairobi Resolve Key Issues
July 5, 2003
Top Stories
Two Chechen female Suicide Bombers Kill themselves and 16 other Russians
I’m Alive; Back Jihad – Saddam
Israeli Military Chief Admits to ‘Blunders’ in Intifada Suppression
Palestine and Israel
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 5, 2003
Israel’s Chief-of-Staff Moshe,Yaalon, Admits Israelis Committed ‘Blunders’ against Palestinians
Al-Aqsa Brigades Sees Little Point in Truce
US-UK and Iraq
Blast hits Iraqi police station, several casualties
Saddam 'message' casts shadow as Bush warns of further US strikes
India Reluctant to Fight Someone’s Dirty War
Japan’s Lower House Passes Bill to Send Troops to Iraq
Muslim Camp Gets ‘Go-Ahead’ by US Army Corps
Pakistan Could Send 2 Brigades to Iraq
Al-Qaeda
Saudi Arabia may revoke citizenship of Osama sons Riyadh
World
Kuwaiti Islamists and male politicians block the path of female political participation
MILF May Ask Arroyo to Join Peace Panel
Malaysia hesitates on peace talks Manila
Sudan Peace Talks to Resume in Kenya
July 4, 2003
Top Stories
35 countries refused but Egypt accepted to sign a US International Criminal Court immunity deal
US forces kill 11 Iraqi gunmen, Iraqi sniper kills US soldier, mortars wound 10 in Iraq
3 Iraqis dead, 10 US soldiers wounded, $25m Bounty on Saddam
'Saddam tape' says he is alive and in Iraq
Palestine and Israel
Hamas accepted ceasefire to avert internal conflict says Al Rantissi
Israel kills activist, angers Palestinians
Palestinian’s Killing Deals Blow to Peace Hopes
US-UK and Iraq
Former Iraqi FM could be in Austria
Opposition questions credibility of committee probing Iraqi arms report
Under pressure from his supporters, US forces release Madani, a Shiite Muslim leader, in Iraq
Sons of former Iraqi parliament speaker urge quick release by coalition
Recovered treasures back on display in Iraqi museum
US building a motley posse to keep peace in Iraq
Japan passes landmark Iraq troop deployment law
Al-Qaeda
10 Taleban Shot Dead During Retreat
Top militant wanted for Riyadh bombings killed
World
Eight dead, over 20 hurt in Pakistan mosque blast
British Government tells BAT, Get out of Burma
Algeria Bans FIS Leaders’ Coverage
Premier Jamali Urged to Activate Rabita Trust
Saudi-American Relations Solid Despite Shock Waves of 9/11
Start Talking, US Tells MILF and Manila
July 3, 2003
Top story
Iraq Second Vietnam for US: Russian General
Bush 'stretched truth' about Iraq — poll
Palestine and Israel
Israel Assassinates Palestinian in Qalqilia
No more Israeli troop pullbacks in near future: defense minister
Abbas: Failure to Release Detainees ‘Single Biggest Threat’ to Ceasefire
Israeli pullout brings quiet to Gaza's Rafah
Outgoing EU envoy Moratinos says silent majority of Israelis, Palestinians want peace
US gives Palestinians $30m in recovery aid
US-UK and Iraq
Bush 'stretched truth' about Iraq — poll
Blair challenges critics to produce evidence that gov't redrafted dossier on Iraq
Leading Iraqi Shiite group feels betrayed by Americans
Iraqi Shiites say Sunnis need not fear revenge
Iraq Second Vietnam for US: Russian General
Pakistan Willing to Send Troops to Iraq: Musharraf
Al-Qaeda
Afghanistan Postpones Disarmament Plan
3 suspected militants arrested in Yemen
World
Syrian state media says US shooting of border guards has not harmed relations
Repression by C. Asia Regimes Pushes Islamic Group to Resistance
Top MILF Commander Captured Inside Mall
July 2, 2003
Top Stories
US troops attacked again in Iraq; blast hits mosque
Turkish Cabinet stands against president on EU-linked reform
Israel and Palestine
Arafat Condemns Israeli Decision to Allow Non-Muslims into Al-Aqsa
Gaza camp welcomes Hamas truce with relief, remains sceptical about peace
Israeli Bulldozers Destroy Mosque Foundations in Nazareth
Israel Withdraws From Bethlehem
PM Abbas: Resolving All Final Status Issues is Basis for ‘Just Peace’ Palestinian
Sharon, Abbas say it's time for Mideast peace
Truce Violations Fail to Dampen ME Hopes
US-UK and Iraq
US Must Prepare for More Attacks in Iraq — Senators
US soldier dies from his wounds a day after attack
Al-Qaeda
Saudi says school books not to blame for violence
Al-Masri Mismanaged Mosque: Charity Regulator
Pakistani troops exchange fire with Afghan forces, no casualties
Yemeni Army Helps Curb Smuggling
Bahraini Court Adjourns Case of 2 Journalists
World
Shahbaz's family finally expelled Islamabad
Arab-Americans one of the smallest minorities in Congress
IAEA Head to Press Iran to Sign Key Protocol
Iran’s judiciary chief to visit Saudi Arabia
July 1, 2003
Top Stories
Four US troops reportedly killed as violence wracks Iraq
US-UK and Iraq
US troops as restive Iraqi town vows revenge for mosque casualties
US detains 180 in Iraq raids; blast kills looters
US-Appointed Najaf Governor Arrested
US throws technology into hunt for Saddam loyalists
Muslims, Kurds deplore ongoing chaos in Iraq
Palestine and Israel
Israel Violates Withdrawal Agreement: Palestinian Security Official
Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, July 1, 2003
Waqf Rejects Israeli Actions Permitting Non-Muslims into Al-Aqsa Mosque
Al-Aqsa Brigades Join Hudna, Powell Insists Declaration of Truce Not Enough
Palestinians in Gaza look to the future
W. Bank killing defies truce, but Washington upbeat
Sharon and Abbas to Meet Today
Al-Qaeda
Islamists complain over Al Qaeda hunt in northwest Pakistan
World
Iran to Invite IAEA Chief for Talks
Baroda Verdict Leaves Everyone Stunned
Scotland Yard Sleuths Scour Kenyan Coast
Bahrain Urged to Drop Trial of Journalists
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| The Israeli apartheid (security) wall around Palestinian population centers (Ran Cohen, pmc, 5/24/03). |
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| The Israeli apartheid (security) wall around Palestinian population centers in the West Bank (Ran Cohen, pmc, 5/24/03). |
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