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September 30, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Barghouthi: End of Occupation Key to Israel’s Peace

Israeli Wall Is Terrifying, Palestinian Adviser Tarazi Says

NATO neo-imperialism

Neo-imperialism institutionalized: NATO Eyes Middle East as its new center of gravity

US-UK and Iraq

Eight-Hour Gunbattle in Iraq, one US soldier killed, three injured, 92 Iraqis arrested

Iraq dogs Blair at hostile party conference

Assad: Syria prepared to send troops to Iraq, but only if US occupation ends

Ransom kidnappings rattle Iraqi capital already beset by violence, shortages

Arab homes on Kurdish lands fuel ethnic rivalries in northern Iraq

No Hope’ of Indian Troops for Iraq, says Colin Powell

US

Hillary Clinton Denies She’s Running for President, but Rumors Persist

White House Says Rove Did Not Leak Secret Information

Arab-Americans Move to Bridge Communal Divide

Arab League

UN appeals to donors to back peace in Sudan

Warning of attacks against foreign targets in Yemen

Zayed, Mubarak assess Arab world developments

Iran

Iran Rejects Curbs on N-Program

Al-Qaeda and Afghanistan

Pakistani Opposition Leaders Snub Zawahiri

Militants Torch Two Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan

World

Russia Undecided on Kyoto, Putin Tells Climate Meet

Turkish Court Confirms Electoral Fraud

September 29, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Three years under brutal Israeli war: Palestinian mounting fears and distant dreams

Al-Aqsa Intifada Enters 4th Year

Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, September 29, 2003

US-UK and Iraq

US troops battle resistance fighters in Khalidiya, west of Baghdad, Polish troops kill an Iraqi and detain another in Hilla

Iraqi official escapes assassination attempt

US lawmakers tour Baghdad hospital

US to send fresh troops to Iraq

US House Investigators Slam Bush’s Iraq War Data

Blair loyalists urge PM to distance himself from Bush and right wing

US Call to Drop Iraq Debt Angers Kuwait MPs

Kuwait MPs reject call to drop Iraq debt demands

Pakistan and India

Advanced Satellite Launched

Nasrullah Khan Buried

Pakistani Lawyers Begin Goodwill Visit to India

Al-Qaeda and Afghanistan

Al Zawahiri tells Muslims to resist crusade

Taleban Gun Down Guards of Afghan Governor

Seven killed in new fighting in north Afghanistan

Iran

Iran Warns Israel Against Striking Nuclear Plants

September 28, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Al Aqsa vows to continue intifada, criticises new Palestinian government

Fatah Approves New Palestinian Cabinet

US-UK and Iraq

Iraqi Resistance Strikes at Heart of Occupation, Four Iraqis killed, Dozens Injured

George and Vladimir overcome differences for 'quality time' summit

Human rights groups blast US inquiries into Iraqi deaths

Iraqi force takes control of some border posts

US forces should leave Iraq — Chalabi

'No deadline over Iraq constitution'

Pentagon Orders Fresh Troops for Iraq

'Ship of death not headed for Iraq'

UN staff continue to flee Baghdad violence

Pakistan and India

Joshi to Contest Babri Charges

Nasrullah Khan Dies

US

Byline: My Way, or the Highway

US to Strike Sudan From Terrorism Blacklist: Report

US won't pay for Iraq's long-term reconstruction — Bremer

Iran and N. Korea

Putin, Bush Warn Iran, N. Korea

Iran under renewed pressure from UN nuke watchdog

Khomeini’s Grandson Wants US to Overthrow Iranian Regime

Al-Qaeda

Moroccan Courts Jail 18 for "Terrorism"

World

Italy's lights come back on gradually after an entire black out, France denies blame

Acting Chechen President  Popov Poisoned, Seriously Ill

Mahathir renews calls for scrapping of UN Security Council veto

British cows, Italian feed seen as cause of mad cow disease in Japan

Strike Paralyzes Bangladesh

Peace Activists around the World

Thousands in Asia, Europe protest over Iraq war

Thousands of Europeans March Against Iraq War

Turks Rally to Protest US, Israeli Policies

September 27, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Israel kills 6 Palestinians, including toddler

Israeli Army Closes Palestinian Territories

Dead Sea faces tough times

US-UK and Iraq

Iraqi Government in a Year, US soldier killed, two injured

Top official sees likely NATO engagement in Iraq

Reuters calls for report on cameraman's death

Black day in Iraq as US seeks world help

British opposition party leader condemns Iraq war

Hoon liar; gov't to blame over Kelly — inquiry

Putin implicitly criticises US on Iraq

Iraqi council has growing pains

US

Edward Said dies in New York

Arab American News Focus

Over 34 Million Americans Live in Poverty, Says Report

Schwarzenegger Gets More Republican Support After Debate

Pakistan and India

Indian forces kill five Kashmiri Mujahedin

Vajpayee Has Created Recipe for Tension

Mosque demolished in India causes panic

Afghanistan

NATO Studying All Afghan Options, Robertson Says

Iran

UN finds more weapons-grade uranium in Iran

Arab League

Aoun charged over his anti-Syrian testimony

Sudan gov't and rebels sign key security deal

Mubarak Urges Ruling Party to Modernize

Dubai Information Technology Fair on Oct. 19-23

Al-Qaeda

Pakistan Arrests Two Suspected Al-Qaeda Men

Two Moroccan Islamists Sentenced to Death

World

Turkey wants action against Kurd rebels

Brother Helped Hambali

Hundreds Hurt as Quakes Rattle Japan

Kris Aquino Scandal Spurs ‘Report-a-Mistress’ Campaign in Manila

September 26, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Six Palestinians Killed in Israeli Raids

Israeli Pilots’ Refusal Revives Debate Over Targeted Killings

US-UK and Iraq

Powell suggests Iraqi constitution in six months, elections next year

Bush’s Appeal Fails to Soften Resistance to Plans for Iraq

UN Cuts More Iraq Staff

Iraq -it was part of a big lie invented within hours of 911, reveals John Pilger

Syria Urges UN to Oversee Troops Sent to Iraq Agence France Presse

US

Palestinian Intellectual Edward Said Dead

Arab Americans Mourn Professor Edward Said

Arab League

Sudanese Government and Rebels Sign Deal on Security

Al-Qaeda

US Probing Syrian Link in Guantanamo Spying

World

Muslims Must Correct Wrong Interpretations of Islam: Mahathir

Australian sick sheep cargo may now be sold to Iraq

Washington Urges Somalis to Advance Peace Process

Iran Has More Bomb-Grade Uranium

September 25, 2003

Palestine and Israel

5 Palestinians killed by Israeli Occupation Forces, raising death toll to 11 in a week

Nihad Zaqout pleads to Nasrallah after Clinton to see her father a free man

Short-of-Cash UNRWA Forced to Slash Aid to Palestinian Refugees

27 Israeli Pilots Refuse to Carry Out Airstrikes

Hamas Rules Out Truce With Israel

Israel Admits to Being at Odds With Washington Over West Bank Barrier Issue

US-UK and Iraq

Al-Sahaf's Second Interview: The 48 Hours Before and Early Days After the War

Search for Iraqi resistance in Tikrit intensified

New media rules cast a pall over coverage of US-occupied Iraq

Bush and Schroeder put rift in past

Journo claims proof of WMD lies

War Opponents Vow Constructive Approach to Iraq

Sale of Iraq Suspended

US and Afghanistan

Mulla Omar Vows to Carry Out Jihad

India and Pakistan

India Supports Arabs Despite Its Israel Ties, Says Vajpayee

Musharraf Says Pakistan ‘Prepared to Help’ in Iraq

US

Microsoft to Shut Down Chat Rooms in Fight Against Child Abuse

US Adds Six to Terror Cash List

Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda member killed in Saudi raid wanted by US

Two men may be linked to Al-Qaeda arrested in Yemen

Moroccan court seeks death penalty for three men suspected of links to Al-Qaeda

Syria says US spying charges baseless

Second ‘Spy’ at Guantanamo

Arab League

Third Arab media summit seeks to forge closer Arab-West ties

Khartoum, Rebels Agree on Key Issues

World

OPEC Aims to Cut Output by 3.5 Percent

Court Hands Teacher Partial Victory

Fire Hits Inaugural Flight; Narrow Escape for BJP Chief Syed

Lankan Muslims Arming Against Rebels: President

Senators, Separatists Say Manila's New Defense Chief a Good Choice

September 24, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Arafat Says US Encourages Israeli Crimes

Israel: US can’t stop barrier’s construction

US-UK and Iraq

One Iraqi killed, 23 injured in Baghdad bus explosion, police

US hands over Najaf to multinational force

Bush Under Fire at a Skeptical UN

Nearly Half of Iraqis Poor, Malnourished: UN

Iraq Ban for Al-Jazeera, Al-Arabiya  TV Channels

US and Afghanistan

US military bases attacked by Taleban

Arab League

Algerian army kills 15 rebels, report

Saudi policeman, three militants dead in shoot-out

Lebanese Central Bank denies targeting Hamas

Probe into Hamas accounts sparks anger in Lebanon

Israel Set to Free 400 Prisoners in Hezbollah Deal

Iran

Iran embarks on uranium enrichment, set to reject IAEA deadline

IAEA Mission Heading to Iran on Friday

World

Turkish opposition slams US loan linked to Iraq

China develops its first solid-fuel satellite rocket

More Indonesians Held in Karachi

September 23, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Israel Rejects Arafat’s Cease-fire

Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, September 23, 2003

Israel Rejects Arafat Truce Offer

Wall Puts Pressure on US-Israel Alliance

APTN cameraman Nazeh Darwazeh, killed in clash, was often on the front lines

US-UK and Iraq

Time is running out, cleric warns American forces

Under Fire at U.N., Bush Seeks Aid for Iraq

President Bush's Speech in the UN General Assembly

France's Chirac Says Iraq War Caused U.N. Crisis

Germany unlikely to vote against Iraq resolution: top advisor

South Korea seeks more details on Iraq troop request

Annan Challenges U.S. Doctrine of Preventive Action

Bush Offers UN Role in Iraq Constitution, Vote

UN Targeted Again in Baghdad

US

Bush's Approval Rating Down, Clark Rises-Poll

Clark, Dean, Bush, and Syria: Arab American News Focus

U.S. Vetoes of UN Resolutions Critical of Israel

US to Sharply Cut Number of Job Visas

Arab League

Hamas condemns Lebanon central bank inquiry into its accounts

Sudan warring factions to extend truce by 2 months

Israel set to free 400 prisoners in Hezbollah exchange deal: reports

Algerian Papers Go On Strike

Participation of US in Arab Judicial Forum denounced

Kuwaiti Held at Southern Airport

Al-Qaeda

Hamburg trial: convicted 9/11 man insists Al Qaeda planned attacks

Hambali’s Brother Among the Arrested

Iran

Iran Displays Missile Might Amid N-Fears

Iran to limit cooperation with IAEA – diplomat

India and Pakistan

Pakistani Troops for Iraq Unlikely

‘UN Not Doing Enough Over Kashmir’

World

Dutch Minister Named New NATO Chief

Missionary Killer Gets Death

Nuclear India Remains Afflicted by Poverty

September 22, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Prime Minister Designate Qurei Pledges Non-stop Palestinian Dialogue Hamas, Jihad Confirm They Will not Join his Cabine

Israeli Occupation Chronicle Events in Palestine, Sept 22, 2003

Qorei Tries to Rally Support for His Gov.

US-UK and Iraq

Clinton says US should not dominate Iraq

Car bomb explodes killing two near UN compound in Baghdad, Bush's interview with Fox

3 Soldiers Die in Iraq Attacks 

Security Issue Dims Iraqi Oil Export

US and Afghanistan

Afghanistan Prepares to Disarm Militiamen 

India and Pakistan

Hopes for Kashmir Peace Fade 

Iran

Iran shows off missile might amid nuclear concerns

Iran Response to IAEA Ultimatum ‘When Necessary’ 

US

Braun Kicks Off Formal Bid for White House in 2004

LaRouche responds to warning that Sharon is planning massive Gaza raid in early October

US Struggles to Recover From Storm 

Arab League

Sudan Warring Factions Extend Cease-Fire 

Somalis Rally for Peace in Mogadishu 

Al-Qaeda

World Leaders Warn Abuses of the War on Terror War Fuel Militants

Sept. 11 Mastermind Says Plot Began in ’96 

World

Relief in Dubai over Netanyahu's absence

Koizumi keeps reformers in cabinet shake-up

Survey Shows Canadians’ Knowledge of Islam Is Rudimentary

Troops on Alert as Arroyo Visits Kidnap Capital 

Students Probed for JI Links 

Violence Erupts in Maldives 

September 21, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Qorei criticises Bush on Arafat Ramallah

Hamas, Islamic Jihad likely to join new cabinet says lawmaker 

Israel Dismisses UN Resolution 

Israel, Palestinians wage diplomatic tug-of-war

G7 Aid Pledge to Palestinians ‘Unconditional’ but ‘Insufficient’: Fayyadh 

US-UK and Iraq

Three U.S. Soldiers Killed in Latest Iraq Attacks 

Council Member Shot in Baghdad 

EU Big Three Still Differ on Iraq 

Russia does not rule out sending troops to Iraq

US soldier kills rare tiger at Baghdad zoo

World Bank, IMF gear up for assisting Iraq reconstruction

US

Iraq Invasion a Major Blunder, Says Ex-NATO Commander 

US and Afghanistan

Eight Afghan Civilians Among 17 Killed in US Bombing: Official 

Arab League 

Damascus would not be harmed by possible US economic sanctions — Khaddam Syrian vice president meets Iraqi delegation

Syria Won’t Bow to US Pressure: Khaddam 

'UAE rejects Australian ship of death'

Al-Qaeda

US Army Muslim Chaplain Accused of Spying 

Alluni had Hamburg Al Qaeda links — report alleges

World

Four Greenpeace activists on trial in Gibraltar

G-7 grapples with formula for balanced global growth

Clinton Urges Ethnic Amity in Bosnia, Arrest of War Criminals 

Koizumi Re-Elected LDP Chief by Landslide 

Musharraf Heads to US, Canada

Killers of Australian missionary in India enraged by beef eating

September 20, 2003

Palestine and Israel

In Defiance of US Veto, UN General Assembly Defends Arafat PNA Urges Bush to Respect the Will of the Palestinian People

Jenin under Curfew for 3rd Consecutive Day 

UN Assembly Resolution Warns Israel Over Threat to Arafat 

US-UK and Iraq

Gunmen wound member of US-backed Iraqi leadership

Saddam’s Former Defense Minister Surrenders 

EU’s Big Three Face Splits on Key Issues 

BBC Faces a Tough Review of Charter 

US and Afghanistan

US helicopters kill 10 tribesmen and 2 Taleban in Afghanistan, deputy governor says

US

Gen. Clark Says He Would Have Voted No on Iraq War

Clark Hits Campaign Trail 

Isabel Kills 17, Cuts Power to Millions 

US Lauds Anti-Terror Efforts 

Arab League

Syrians tired of living in US crosshairs

Arab media should put Palestine first, unified terms wanted

Sudan Reports More Progress in Kenya Peace Talks 

Morocco Jails Frenchman for Life in Terror Trial 

UAE rejects Australian ship carrying tainted sheep

Iran

Iran cautious on EU carrot in nuclear dispute

Tehran Govt Should Consider Leaving NPT, Janati Says 

India and Pakistan

American Bombs Land on Pakistani Territory 

Court Clears Advani in Babri Case 

Gujarat to Seek Fresh Trial of Riot Accused 

Mayawati Says She Has Been Framed 

World

Mideast countries told by IMF to liberalize economies

IAEA divided over Israeli weapons of mass dstruction

World Bids Emotional Farewell to Lindh 

Next Steps in Lanka Peace Historic: Norway 

September 19, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Israelis Kill Hamas Activist 

Arafat Scolds Israel on Death Wish  UN Body Meets Today 

US-UK and Iraq

Three U.S. Soldiers Killed in Tikrit as Bush Seeks UN Backing 

Former Iraqi Defense Minister gives himself in to US forces in a day of many confrontations

Anti-US attacks follow new Saddam tape

Blix attacks US, British ‘spin and hype’

Car carrying Italian diplomat fired on in Iraq, interpreter killed

US Troops in Fierce Firefight 

Germany, France Push for Iraqi Sovereignty 

Blix Slams Hype Behind Arms Claims

US

LaRouche calls on Bush to shut down all funding of Israel if talk of expulsion or assassination of Arafat persists

Hurricane Isabel Savages US East Coast 

Arab Americans Hit the Ground Early in IA and NH

Arab League

Hizbollah, Hamas discuss prisoner swap

Morocco’s local elections keep ‘emerging democracy’ on track

Israel Ready for Conditional Talks With Syria: Report

Somali Faction Leaders Discard Federal Charter 

Al-Qaeda

US Raids Kill 11 Taleban in Afghanistan 

Last week Bin Laden tape voice suggests he is ill or dead: US analysts

At least three killed in explosion near US base in Afghanistan

Spain arrests five Syrians for suspected Al Qaeda ties

Al-Qaeda Suspect, Indicted in Spain Is Innocent, Wife Says 

Iran

Iran vows memorable ‘slap’ if Israel strikes nuclear facilities

Rafsanjani Warns Israel Against Attacking N-Sites 

3,800 Iranian Mujahideen security detainees in Iraq

India and Pakistan

Kashmir Groups Vow to Intensify Struggle

World

Bomber Imron Spared the Firing Squad 

Almost 500 Bodies Exhumed From Bosnia’s Largest Mass Grave 

September 18, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Arafat: I’m Ready to Die a Martyr

Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, September 18, 2003

Israel Brings ‘Catastrophe’ to Palestine: UN Expert

US-UK and Iraq

Al-Sahaf Talks about the US-UK War on Iraq

New Saddam Tape Tells US Forces to Go Home

We Never Said Saddam Was Behind 9-11: Condoleezza Rice

US faces 'ball of fire' in Fallujah, says an Iraqi cleric

New UN arms-probe boss echoes Blix Iraq had no WMD

Iraq Weapons Adviser’s Case 

Iraq’s Shrine Police Deploy in Najaf 

Priceless ‘Mona Lisa of Mesopotamia’ Looted From Iraq Museum Recovered 

US

US Bid to Boost Image With Muslims Faltering: GAC Report 

Isabel Bears Down on US East Coast 

Arab League

Palestinian prisoners could be swapped for Israeli captives in a deal with Hizbollah

Arab League nations attack Israel at nuclear watchdog

Al-Qaeda

Eleven Taleban killed in southern Afghanistan

Bin Laden, 34 Others Indicted in Spain for Terrorism 

On the way to war on Iran

Don't Pressure Us Over Iran Links, Russia Tells US

Rafsanjani Seeks ‘Fatwa Council’ on Major Issues 

India and Pakistan

India says foils big Kashmir incursions, kills 12

Musharraf given two more days to decide on LFO 

Kasuri Cancels Planned India Trip 

September 17, 2003

Palestine and Israel

PNA Holds US Responsible for Consequences of Its Veto US Veto a ‘License’ for Israel to Kill Arafat: Palestinian Chief Negotiator

Israel Rejects Cease-fire Proposal Extended by PNA

US 'May' Reduce Loan Guarantees to Israel for Expanding Settlements

Israeli Occupation Chronicle Events in Palestine, Sept 17, 2003

U.S. Vetoes U.N. Plea That Israel not harm or deport Arafat 

US Acts on Israeli Settlements

US-UK and Iraq

Saddam New Tape Demands U.S. Leave Iraq Soon

Americans offering 'simple, honourable' way out for Iraqi defense minister

US Reveals 4,000 Extra  Security Detainees  in Iraq

US

Commemorating the Massacre of Sabra and Shatila

Dedication of the First Deir Yassin Memorial in the United States

Bush Should Fire Someone Over Iraq, Democrats Say

Democrats Question Cheney's Halliburton Payments 

Bush Suffers Defeats in Republican-Led Congress 

Ex-Gen. Clark Decides to Join White House Race

N.C. Democrat Edwards Launches Presidential Bid

Two Years After Murder of Waqar Hasan

Arab League

Syria says ready to cooperate with US

Yemen Police Foil Kidnap Bid 

Somali Factions Agree to Transitional Statute

Qatari Ministers Promoted

Al-Qaeda

Rising Attacks Threaten Afghan Aid

World

Rebel Commander, 9 Others Killed in Kashmir 

Islamic Preacher, Student Killed in Southern Philippines

Post-Iraq War UN Session Most Important Says Vajpayee 

September 16, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Israel rejects ceasefire, Arafat sceptical

US Threatens UN Consensus Condemning Israel's Assassination Decision 

UN Council Eyes Plea to Shield Arafat, US Veto Looms to protect Israel 

EU Committed Grave Mistake, says Hamas Leader Khaled Meshaal

Saudi Arabia Calls for World Action to Rein In Israel 

September 16, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Israel rejects ceasefire, Arafat sceptical

US Threatens UN Consensus Condemning Israel's Assassination Decision 

UN Council Eyes Plea to Shield Arafat, US Veto Looms to protect Israel 

EU Committed Grave Mistake, says Hamas Leader Khaled Meshaal

Saudi Arabia Calls for World Action to Rein In Israel 

US-UK and Iraq

Three US soldiers wounded in attacks in northern and central Iraq

US soldier, police chief of Khalidiya, and an Iraqi civilian killed  

Schroeder, Chirac, Blair to seek to end Iraq splits

Blair on Iraq rack as inquiry resumes

US

Court Delays California Election

Arab League

Riyadh Prison Fire Kills 67 

Saud Warns of Gulf in Saudi-US Ties 

Sudanese rebels propose new integrated force for transition

Al-Qaeda

Guantanamo Reward Plan Lets Prisoners Earn Perks

Way to war on Iran

Pressure on Iran over nuclear programme is anti-Islamic: Rafsanjani 

Iran Wants Nuclear Energy, Not Bombs, Khatami Says 

Iran committed to nuclear pact, open to snap checks

World

Muslims must arm themselves to “strike fear into enemies”: Mahathir 

Three killed, 24 injured, in Russia Truck Bomb Attack 

Collapse of WTO talks dims hopes for free trade accord

Muslims in Gujarat Wait in Vain for Police Protection 

Swedish PM Facing Divided Country After Euro Rejection 

September 15, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Assad Supports Arafat, Powell Rejects His Exile or ‘Elimination’

Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, September 15, 2003

Killing Arafat an Option, Says Israel 

US rejects Israeli threats against Arafat

US

LaRouche in California

US-UK and Iraq

Iraqi police chief shot dead, three wounded, in Khalidya

Bush Officials Defend Rising Costs Of War Amid Disenchantment 

Powell Silent on End of Iraq Occupation 

Book Claims Straw Warned Blair Off War Mike Peacock 

Minister said to have warned Blair of Iraq war

Al-Qaeda

Pakistan Rejects US Report on Backing Al-Qaeda 

Arab League

67 inmates die in blaze at Riyadh prison

Islamists sidelined in Morocco local elections

Abdallah’s US Visit to Rally Support for Road Map 

Yemeni Politician’s Killer to Die 

Nationalists Win Polls; Islamists Sidelined 

India and Pakistan

13 Killed, Six Hurt in Kashmir Violence 

Be Bold and Become Our Ally in Anti-Terror Fight, Musharraf Told 

Benazir, Nawaz must be allowed to return 

Peace Process With Pakistan to Continue, Says Fernandes 

Minister Calls for Promoting India-Pakistan Trade 

The way to war on Iran

Tehran Says It Will Cooperate With IAEA 

Iran remains fully committed to NPT: Iran VP

World

Bangladesh Court Nullifies Election of Islamist Deputy 

Filipino Mayor Survives 3rd Attempt on His Life 

Indonesians Stage Anti-Israel Rally 

Kabul Approves Investment Projects Worth $4.5 Billion 

September 14, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Arafat Renews Call to Peace, Despite Israeli Incitement to Kill Him 

Saeb Erekat: Israeli decision to kill Arafat is a mafia, not a government, action

Israeli Occupation Chronicle, Events in Palestine, September 14, 2003

Tel Aviv Shrugs Off Criticism 

Rallying Around Arafat ‘to the Death’ 

US-UK and Iraq

One US soldier dead, three injured in Fallujah attack

Powell arrives in Baghdad on historic mission 

Amicably divided, big powers to pursue Iraq accord

Iraqi Mourners Call for Revenge 

Bush Insists US Has Clear Iraq Strategy 

US, Shiites say arms crisis averted

Arab League

Lebanese forces put on high alert to prevent Arafat's expulsion 

Libya, UTA families disagree over payout size

Pakistan and India

Musharraf Urges India to Hold Talks Without Any Delay 

Pak Business Delegation Begins India Visit 

Pakistan Calls for SAARC Peace Force 

Pakistan Sets Up Rapid Reaction Force 

India Will Remain Secular Despite Aberrations: PM 

The way to war on Iran

Iran threatens to end ties with UN nuke watchdog

Russia Backs Tough IAEA Move on Iran 

US

Pentagon targets Latinos and Mexicans to man the front lines in war on terror 

Jailed for Flying at Wrong Time 

Schwarzenegger Looks to Woo GOP Activists 

World

Indonesian Muslim party holds mass rally for peace in Palestine, support for Palestinian President Yasser Arafa

23 Killed in Bloody Kashmir Fighting 

45 Africans Drown Off Yemen Coast 

By line: Two Sides of One Coin 

Former Chechen Deputies ‘Sack’ Maskhadov 

Gunmen Torch Houses in Southern Philippine Villages 

Indonesia Wooing Investors to Its Small Islands 

Typhoon Ravages South Korea 

September 13, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Palestinians Rally Around Arafat as Israeli Incitement to Kill Him Continues

UN’s Big ‘5’ Refuse Israel’s Decision to ‘Remove’ Arafat France, after Russia, Calls for Int’l Intervention

Thousands Throng to Defend Arafat Against Exile 

Global Outrage Over Israeli Decision 

US-UK and Iraq

Iraq to buy part of its wheat needs from US

MPs criticise Blair's '45-minute' Iraq claim

US military denies allowing Iran rebels to continue operations from Iraq

India Rules Out Sending Troops to Iraq, UN Mandate or Not

US

AAI Releases 2004 Presidential Voter Guide

Gore in Statistical Dead Heat with Bush, Leads All Democrats in Zogby/Draft Gore Poll

US: Kerry, Lieberman Assail Dean's Call for Balance in Mideast Conflict, Sharpton Joins Anti-Saudi Chorus

Muslim American News Focus

Bush Visits 3rd Infantry Division Troops 

Arab League

Political reform essential for Saudi Arabia, says Prince Talal

Libyans celebrates lifting of UN sanctions with dancing, singing 

UN Lifts Sanctions on Libya

Sudan peace talks continue in Kenya; no concessions yet on key issues

Sudan Talks Stumble as Rivals Refuse to Budge on Demands

Moroccans vote in local elections

Al-Qaeda

Troops in Iraq commemorate terror attacks amid new Bin Laden threats

Al-Jazeera TV airs video ‘will’ of Al-Ghamdi, a Sept. 11 hijacker

Spain to try Al Jazeera TV newsman as Al Qaeda member

US Troops Call in Bombers to Foil Afghan Ambush

Philippine soldiers kill two members of Abu Sayyaf group

Way to war on Iran

Iran Given UN Deadline Over Nuke Program

Russia calls on Iran to abide by UN nuclear watchdog resolution 

World

High-Profile Board of Directors Elected to Victims Trust Fund of the International Criminal Court

Europe remembers September 11 with sorrow, but criticises US policies 

Swedish foreign minister, stabbed in attack, dies from injuries King, Queen condole Swedish monarch

Pakistan Condemns Israel’s Decision to Expel Yasser Arafat 

Pakistan Tells US There Is No Terrorism From Its Soil

India Strongly  Disapproves Israeli Move to Expel Arafat 

Indian Muslim leaders oppose regulation of Haj subsidies 

Calls Growing for Australian Sheep to Be Killed 

September 12, 2003

Palestine and Israel

Bush Aides Try to Salvage Middle East 'Road Map'

Israel Decides to Exile President Arafat, Palestinians Surround his Office to Prevent it 

In Submission to Israel, EU Agrees to Put Hamas on Terror List 

US-UK and Iraq

Two US soldiers 8 Iraqi Allies, Jordanian guard, 6 Iraqi guerrillas killed, several injured in confrontations

French foreign minister insists only Iraqi self-rule can avert violent chaos

Masked Guerrillas Battle U.S. Soldiers in Iraq 

Sanchez Tells US Troops to Gird Up for Long Haul

US

U.S. Appeals Court Rejects Cheney Energy Bid 

Solemn Ceremonies Mark 9-11 Attacks 

Alqaeda

Al-Qaeda Call on Islamists to Oust Musharraf 

Bin Laden May Be Hiding in Tribal Region 

Arab League

U.N. Security Council Lifts Sanctions on Libya

France Lifts Veto Threat After UTA Libya Deal 

Somali TNG Chief, Salad, Faction Leaders Hold Talks 

Way to war on Iran

Atomic agency meeting moves towards setting October deadline for Iran

Tehran Rejects UN Deadline on N-Program 

World

Israel offers to develop state-of-the-art submarine for India

World Trade Talks Show Little Progress

Lindh's Death Plunges Sweden Into Gloom 

Mussolini Never Killed Anyone, Berlusconi Says in New Controversy 

Student Killed in Kashmir Grenade Attack

September  11, 2003

Palestine and