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According to Mr. Hugues Mingarelli, the officer in charge of the European Commission’s external relations, negotiations between the European Union and Libya in regards to an economic partnership agreement have “got off to a good start,” and suggests that Libyan authorities should continue in this direction in order to maintain “this pace of progress in [...]
As reported on in an earlier post, dying convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet Al-Megrahi was rejected on his appeal to be released on bail due to advanced prostate cancer. Megrahi’s wife and family participated in the Silent Walk For Justice, which took place in Edinburgh, Scotland to raise awareness of “victims of miscarriages of [...]
The Israeli government has increased security throughout the world at all offices, embassies, and businesses in fear of Global Jihadist groups that could bring about an attack, like that which occurred in Mumbai just earlier this week. Further investigation with the help of security services has pointed the attack toward the Al-Qaida; officials say there [...]
The Iraqi government took the last step toward accepting the security agreement with the United States today. The three-person Presidency Council finally approved the pact, which was ratified by Iraqi Parliament last week. The main condition of the pact mandates the withdrawal of US troops from the country, with the last of them completely out [...]
Tony Blair has called for the Gaza Strip to be brought back into peace process, so that a two-state solution can remain a proposed negotiation between Israel and Palestine. Blair emphasizes that even though Hamas has been in control of the Gaza Strip since 2006, instead of having the West push their ill feelings onto [...]
Religious leaders from all around Africa began a 4-day conference in Libya’s capital, Tripoli. The conference is being held in order to discuss the role of religion in creating a more peaceful Africa. Simultaneously, the African Council of Religious Leaders is holding its second general assembly. Expected to open the event were past African state [...]
Israeli security evacuated the “Peace House” in Hebron this afternoon. About 600 soldiers and police forces were used and about two dozen minor injuries occurred. Protesters also fought with police at the entrance to Jerusalem, which they had blocked off. The evacuation followed a peaceful conference including Ehud Barak and the Yesha Council. The Hebron [...]
Libya and Oman signed an ‘act of partnership’ to form the Libyan-Omani Company of Investment. This company has a capital of 500 million dollars, according to Al Arab Online. The company will hold its office in Tripoli and will focus on working in “economic sectors like tourism, industry, services and energy.” For the future, there [...]
Hezbollah’s statements that they plan to take over the Lebanese government in the upcoming election, includes talk about how they will govern the country under a national unity government and work closely with Sunni-led coalitions as well. They think they will be able to grab the majority in the Legislature in the 2009 elections and [...]
Maronite bishops warned that growing divisions between Lebanese political groups would only lead to “chaos” in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Some political voices have made statements that the current political situation in Lebanon is not conducive to elections. The bishops came out criticizing these statements saying that it would create chaos and be more costly [...]
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