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Tuesday 9th February, 2010

  • Iranian opposition leader sentenced six-year jail

    Middle East News.Net

    Tehran, Feb 9 (DPA) Former Iranian deputy foreign minister Mohsen Aminzadeh has been given a six-year jail term for his involvement in the post-election protests against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, opposition websites reported Monday.

  • Yemen Al Qaeda leader blasts Arab states in new tape

    Middle East News.Net

    Cairo, Feb 8 (DPA) The deputy head of Al Qaeda's Yemeni branch accused Egypt and Saudi Arabia of helping 'crusaders' wage a war against the Arabian peninsula, in an audiotape posted on Islamist websites Monday.

  • Iran making 'advanced' unmanned drones

    Middle East News.Net

    London, Feb.8 : Iran's Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi has opened two production lines for the manufacture of aircraft, especially advanced unmanned drones, which could carry out "surveillance, detection and even assaults with high precision," the country's FARS news agency has reported.

  • Egyptian opposition leaders held in pre-dawn raids

    Middle East News.Net

    Cairo, Feb 8 (DPA) Police detained senior leaders of Egypt's banned Muslim Brotherhood, the country's largest opposition group, in a series of pre-dawn raids Monday, the group and police said.

  • Extraordinary 1,700-year-old sarcophagus cover on view in Israel

    Middle East News.Net

    Washington, Feb 8 : Reports indicate that an extraordinary 1,700 year old sarcophagus cover is on view for the first time for the general public in Israel.

  • 27 cuneiform tablets from 2500 BC unearthed in Syria

    Middle East News.Net

    Washington, Feb 8 : Archaeological expeditions working at North-eastern Syria have discovered several collective tombs and parts of seals with different shapes in addition to 27 cuneiform tablets dating back to 2500 BC.

  • UAE refuses to lift ban on Asif

    Middle East News.Net

    Lahore, Feb. 8 : Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif won't be able to participate in the Twenty20 series against England in Dubai, as the UAE has refused to revoke a travel ban on him.

  • Kuwait Finance House names new CEO of Malaysian operations

    MENAFN

    (MENAFN - Arab Times) Kuwait Finance House, a leading international Islamic financial institution has appointed Puan Jamelah Jamaluddin as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of its wholly-owned Ma...

  • Positive impact on Kuwait economy seen

    MENAFN

    (MENAFN - Arab Times) In a surprise move towards boosting the non-oil sector and supporting domestic liquidity and economic activity, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) cut its discount rate by another ...

  • No offers for Kuwait Zain Africa assets

    MENAFN

    (MENAFN - Arab Times) Kuwait's telecom giant Zain group denied on Monday reports that it has received new offers for the purchase of its operations in 15 African nations."The group would like to infor...

  • Criticized Bush over Iraq War

    The Miami Herald

    Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday following ...

  • Kuwait- CBK cuts repo rates to boost money supply

    MENAFN

    (MENAFN - Arab News) The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) on Monday cut its one-week and one-month repurchase rates by 25 basis points each in a bid to expand money supply, a day after reducing the benchm...

  • Iran to attract $12b FDI through 2015

    MENAFN

    (MENAFN) The director of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran stated that by the end of the Fifth Development Plan (2015) $12 billion foreign investments will hav...

  • Twelve arrested in U.S. for disrupting Israel ambassador

    Haaretz

    California reportedly police made 12 arrests on Monday after a speech by Israel's U.S. Ambassador Michael Oren descended into chaos.Hecklers interrupted Oren's lecture at Irving University in Los Ange...

  • Qatar Cement full-year net up 0.8% to $114.6m

    Arabian Business

    newswire report on Tuesday, the company will pay a dividend of QR6 per share for 2009, Qatar National Cement said. Qatar National Cement Co is a major producer of ordinary portland cement, sulphate re...

  • Qatar Cement full-year net up 0.8% to $114.6m

    Arabian Business

    newswire report on Tuesday, the company will pay a dividend of QR6 per share for 2009, Qatar National Cement said. Qatar National Cement Co is a major producer of ordinary portland cement, sulphate re...

  • Congressman, Iraq war critic Murtha dies

    Gadsden Times

    FILE - In this April 16, 2008, file photo shows Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa. speaking in Washington. A spokesman for Murtha says the Pennsylvania Democrat has died at 77. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

  • Emirates NBD launches Jersey Offshore Deposits

    AME Info

    Emirates NBD, has announced the launch of Jersey Offshore Deposits, a multi-currency fixed-deposit product. Available in a range of international currencies, the product is available in tenors ranging...

  • Key powers push for tougher sanctions against Iran

    Yahoo! News

    Defence Secretary Robert Gates agreed in talks that tough new sanctions must be passed against Iran, the French presidency said. Sarkozy and Gates "agreed that the time has come for the adopti...

  • Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity

    Yahoo! News

    nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher levels. Alarmed world powers questioned the rationale behind the move and warned the count...

  • Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity

    Tampa Bay Online

    VIENNA (AP) -- Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher ...

  • Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity

    New York Post

    VIENNA (AP) -- Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher ...

  • Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

    New York Post

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War...

  • Iran Moves Closer to Warhead Capacity

    The Ledger

    VIENNA | Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher levels...

  • Iraq: UN condemns killing for female election candidate

    New Kerala

    New York, Feb 9 : The leading United Nations official in Iraq has strongly condemned the assassination of a female candidate in the northern city of Mosul ahead of the start of the electoral campaign ...

  • Blair attacks hunt for 'scandal' over Iraq war decision

    Inquirer

    LONDON- Former British prime minister Tony Blair has lashed out at the hunt for a "scandal" and a "conspiracy" over his controversial decision to back the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Speaking 10 ...

  • Iran declares its intent to start uranium enrichment

    Salt Lake Tribune

    Paris » Iran told the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency on Monday that it would begin enriching its stockpile of uranium for use in a medical reactor, prompting officials from the United St...

  • Iran envoy: Window for nuke deal open

    CNN

    (CNN) -- Iran's envoy to the International International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the window for nuclear negotiations is still open -- even as tensions rise over Iran's decision to defy the wo...

  • Op-Ed Contributor: Iran’s Two-Edged Bomb

    International Herald Tribune

    having notified the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency on Monday that any day now it will begin enriching its stockpile of uranium in order to power a medical reactor, we should admit that Washing...

  • The number: 41% of Russians OK with Iran

    Deseret News

    . However, in Russia, a nation that is crucial to any effort to impose international sanctions on Iran as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, just

  • IAEA confirms reception of letter from Iran

    IRNA

    Vienna, Feb 9, IRNA – An IAEA spokesperson confirmed late Monday night agency has received a letter from Atomic Energy Organization of Iran on February 8th.

  • Iran’s West Azarbaijan Province has 800 kilometers of joint borders

    IRNA

    Oroumiyyeh, Feb 9, IRNA – Governor of West Azarbaijan Province said here Monday 4 large drug smuggling bands have been discovered and destroyed by province’s intelligence officers.

  • Qatari banks look to open branches in Saudi Arabia

    The Peninsula

    DOHA: A number of Qatari banks have applied for licences to set up branches in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, which is the largest and most populous GCC country.

  • Qatar lauded for peacemaking role

    The Peninsula

    DOHA: Qatar was cited yesterday for its active role on partnership for peace and security initiatives in the Middle East during the Nato workshop on cooperation in the framework of the Istanbul Cooper...

  • Congressman, Iraq war critic Murtha dies

    Gadsden Times

    FILE - In this April 16, 2008, file photo shows Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa. speaking in Washington. A spokesman for Murtha says the Pennsylvania Democrat has died at 77. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

  • ABC News: Iran Moves Closer to Nuke Warhead Capacity

    Yahoo! News

    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks during a ceremony to introduce the domestically produced Simorq propulsion system, for rockets to carry satellites into space, during a ceremony in Tehran ...

  • World's tallest tower lookout shuttered

    SINA

    DUBAI: The Burj Khalifa's owner said on Monday the observation deck of the world's tallest tower has been unexpectedly shut down, potentially disappointing thousands of tourists and marring the spire'...

  • Iran Announces Plans to Increase Uranium Enrichment

    PBS

    By: Larisa Epatko Iran told the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency Monday that it would begin enriching its stockpile of uranium to 20 percent purity for a medical reactor, renewing calls fro...

  • US-IRAN: Sanctions Are the Talk of the Day

    IPS

    WASHINGTON, Feb 8, 2010 (IPS) - If there were any doubts about what exactly U.S. President Barack Obama meant when he warned Iran of "growing consequences" during his State of the Union address last m...

  • Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

    The Examiner

    (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)FILE - In this May 29, 2009 file photo, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., center, answers a reporter's question about Kuchera Defense Systems Inc., after attending a breakfast at...

  • Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

    The Examiner

    (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)FILE - In this May 29, 2009 file photo, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., center, answers a reporter's question about Kuchera Defense Systems Inc., after attending a breakfast at...

  • Blair attacks hunt for "scandal" over Iraq war decision

    Channel News Asia

    LONDON: Former British prime minister Tony Blair has lashed out at the hunt for a "scandal" and a "conspiracy" over his controversial decision to back the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Speaking 10 ...

  • Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

    Sify

    Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77...

  • Voice for veterans, critic of war in Iraq

    Salt Lake Tribune

    Harrisburg, Pa. » Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War...

  • In Northern Iraq, a Vote Seems Likely to Split

    International Herald Tribune

    Iraq — There was a hope, not long ago, that democracy would mean peace and stability for Nineveh, a place where cultures and armies have clashed since biblical times. Instead, democracy is harden...

  • Belief in God and Basiji culture, Iran’s major strength elements

    IRNA

    Qom, Feb 9, IRNA – Deputy Head of Joint Chief of Staff said here Monday people’s strong belief and faith plus Basiji culture and mentality are major elements behind Iran’s strength and prosperit...

  • Iran moves closer to nuclear warhead capacity

    Japan Today

    VIENNA — Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher...

  • Congressman, Iraq war critic Murtha dies

    Gadsden Times

    FILE - In this April 16, 2008, file photo shows Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa. speaking in Washington. A spokesman for Murtha says the Pennsylvania Democrat has died at 77. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

  • Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

    Baltimore Examiner

    (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)FILE - In this May 29, 2009 file photo, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., center, answers a reporter's question about Kuchera Defense Systems Inc., after attending a breakfast at...

  • Palestinians, Israelis to talk on border

    China Daily

    /enpproperty--> Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Malki said on Monday that the proposed US talks with Israel should focus on border issues. Israel's Haaretz Newspaper previously confirmed Palesti...

  • Iran tells UN of enrichment plan as new sanctions loom

    Yahoo! News

    Iran said on Monday it has formally told the UN nuclear watchdog of its plan to produce higher enriched uranium, sparking US and French calls for "strong" sanctions against the defiant

  • [02/08] Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity

    Find Law

    VIENNA (AP) - Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher l...

  • Iraq war critic Murtha dies after surgery

    Financial Times

    John Murtha, a US congressman and former marine who delighted in bringing defence dollars back to his district, but who became a rallying figure for the anti-war movement, died yesterday at the age of...

  • Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

    Tampa Bay Online

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War...

  • Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

    SINA

    FILE - In this May 29, 2009 file photo, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., center, answers a reporter's question about Kuchera Defense Systems Inc., after attending a breakfast at the 'Showcase for Commerce' tr...

  • Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Israel, a smoking gun?

    People's Daily

    by Mohamad Ali Harissi, Ren KeThe accusations come almost every day from Israeli officials: Iran is seeking a nuclear weapon; Hezbollah is smuggling weapons into the south of Lebanon, with the help of...

  • Iran informed IAEA about 20 pct uranium enrichment plan

    People's Daily

    by Mehdi Bagheri Iran announced on Monday it has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about its plan to produce higher-grade uranium enrichment, provoking fresh warnings by Western c...

  • Palestinians clash with Israeli police, wounding dozens

    People's Daily

    Palestinian young men and Israeli police clashed on Monday in the Palestinian refuge camp of Sho'fat, east of Jerusalem, during which dozens of Palestinians including journalist were injured.Witnesses...

  • Yemen rebels have reservations over gov't truce timetable: mediator

    People's Daily

    Shiite rebels from northern Yemen have voiced reservations over a timetable set by the government to implement six conditions for a ceasefire to end their months-long conflict, a mediator said on Mond...

  • Erekat: Palestinians still await U.S. clarification on proximity talks

    People's Daily

    Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said Monday the Palestinians are still waiting for Washington to clarify the reference and objectives of the proximity talks with a U.S. mediator shuttling bet...

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