| Iran plans to build 6 more nuclear plants
Haaretz
Iran plans to build six more nuclear power plants, the deputy head of the Iranian Atomic Organization said Tuesday.Ahmad Fayazbakhsh told Iran's official news agency IRNA that contracts were signed...
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| Bahrain commissions study on small, medium sector
Middle East News.Net
Bahrain has commissioned leading American provider of credit information on businesses and corporations Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) to conduct a detailed study of the Gulf nation's small and medium enterprises sector.
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| Jordan, China sign nuclear cooperation pact
Middle East News.Net
Jordan and China Tuesday signed an agreement for cooperating in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, mainly in electricity generation and water desalination, an official statement said.
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| Taliban militants attack US base in Afghanistan
Middle East News.Net
A group of Taliban militants, including suicide bombers, attacked a US military base in southeast Afghanistan but were pushed back by Afghan and foreign forces using airstrikes, officials said Tuesday.
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| UAE sends statement on Iran actions on island to Arab body
Middle East News.Net
The United Arab Emirates' Federal National Council (FNC) has a sent a copy of its statement over the recent Iranian action of setting up offices in UAE's Abu Mousa island to the Arab Parliament Union (APU).
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| Sanctions hit EU rather than Iran
IRNA
Eu Trade Economic sanctions imposed by the EU are hitting exports from the 27-member states and not Iranian exports, according to the latest trade figures from Eurostat obtained by IRNA. The...
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| Baby returns to life five hours after being declared dead
Middle East News.Net
A baby girl born prematurely Monday as a result of induced labour at a northern Israeli hospital 'came back to life' after being pronounced dead by doctors and spending five hours in the cooler at the hospital's cryogenic laboratory.
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| Dubai to host meet on commodity development
Middle East News.Net
A regional conference on commodity development will be held here this month against a backdrop of a severe food crisis and unprecedented inflation globally.
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| Taxi ranks to be introduced in Dubai
Middle East News.Net
In order to make taxis available more easily, transport authorities have launched a new initiative to create taxi ranks in various parts of this west Asian metropolis.
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| Saudi envoy denies reports of plane parked at airport to transport Musharraf
Middle East News.Net
Jeddah, : Saudi Arabia was interested in security, stability and sovereignty of Pakistan and had not, and will not, interfere in its internal political affairs, said ambassador Fahim Hamed today.
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| Call for Iran to remove offices
7 Days
All Arab parliaments are to receive a statement from the Federal National Council calling on Iran to remove offices set up at the UAE's Abu Mousa Island.The statement urges the parliaments to...
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| Iraq to sign first long-term oil deals since Saddam
Arabian Business
Iraq will soon sign its first big international oil deal since the fall of Saddam Hussein, a $1.2 billion oil service contract with China, oil minister Hussain Al-Shahristani was quoted as saying on...
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| Ramzi wins 1,500 gold for Bahrain
CBC News
Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain held off Kenya's Asbel Kipruto Kiprop to take gold in the men's 1,500-metre final at the Beijing Olympics late on Day 11. Ramzi, who previously ran for Morocco, ran in three...
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| Iran names firms to hunt for nuclear plant sites
Khaleej Times
Iran's atomic energy agency signed deals on Tuesday with six local companies tasking them to hunt for potential sites for new nuclear power plants, the official news agency IRNA reported.
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| Fire breaks out in Egypt
News.com.au
A MASSIVE fire has broken out at Egypt's upper house of parliament, injuring six people, police and fire department officials said. The officials said the injuries were a result of smoke inhalation...
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| Iraq to boost pharmaceutical sector
Middle East Times
The Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals established a new branch to boost the pharmaceutical industry in northern Nineveh province. The General Company for Making...
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| For Gitmo detainee, rare phone call home to Saudi Arabia
Christian Science Monitor
Abdulhadi al-Marri spoke firmly into the phone, reassuring the man US officials say is a "sleeper" Al Qaeda operative that a family member was doing well. "He's with us .... He's fine," Mr....
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| Israel reopens key Gaza commercial crossing
Khaleej Times
Israel has allowed food and other supplies to enter the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip through a key commercial crossing that had been closed for months, Israeli and Palestinian officials said on...
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| Major fire breaks out in building housing Egypt
The Globe and Mail
Cairo — Fire ravaged a 19th century palace used by the upper house of Egypt's parliament Tuesday, with flames bursting through windows as helicopters scooped water from the Nile River to douse...
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| Emirates Foundation to give out Dh2.5m grants
Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the UAE Government, announced that it would be giving out grants totalling Dh2.5 million in an initiative to encourage social and...
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| Iraq should control all forces
Middle East Times
Iraqi lawmakers Tuesday called on legislators to place all military forces, including the Kurdish Peshmerga, under national authority. Disputes over jurisdiction in the...
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| Snooker breaks into Middle East
AME Info
Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the World Snooker Bahrain Championship will be staged at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre in Manama...
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| MRPL almost doubles diesel exports to Iran-MD
Iran Focus
Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemicals Ltd will sell an extra 210,000 tonnes of diesel by December to Iran, which is boosting imports ahead of heavy refinery...
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| Dubai official clears confusion over visa runs to Kish and Oman
Gulf News
The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department will not stop people from exiting to any neighbouring country for visa change, the top official has clarified. Major General Mohammad...
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| Stillborn Israel baby comes back to life
Times of India
A stillborn Israeli baby who was pronounced dead by doctors "came back to life" on Monday after spending hours in a hospital refrigerator. The baby, weighing only 600 grams at...
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| Esquires on the boil in the Middle East
New Zealand Herald
Lewis (left) and Stuart Deeks' Middle Eastern deal involves 100 Esquires outlets. Photo / Supplied The New Zealand owners of the Esquires Coffee Houses franchise have signed a deal with a Middle...
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| Iraq orders probe after raid of Diyala governor
The Daily Star
The government ordered a probe into an Iraqi military unit's Tuesday raid on the governor's office in Diyala province during which officials said two people were killed and police came under fire.
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| FEWA bill payment service launched at Emirates Post offices
Dubai Chronicle
The facility allowing consumers of the Federal Electricity and Water Authority to pay bills and fines at post-offices was officially launched at the Deira Main Post Office recently, with...
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| 55 Tongan Troopers Headed To Iraq
Pacific Magazine
... reports. Fifty-five volunteers are taking part in the latest Tongan deployment. The South Pacific force has not sustained any deaths or serious injuries. “We don’t run short of...
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| BenQ launches first 3000 lumens short throw projector in the Middle East
Dubai Chronicle
In Line with its theme of 'Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to Life', BenQ, the world's leading Digital Light Processing (DLP®) projector supplier has launched its latest range of short throw...
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| Wounded Iraq Vets Find Comfort in Dog Training
ABC
Air Force Reserves Senior Airman Diane Lopes,Lopes, who was...
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| No restraint if Lebanon becomes terrorist state
Haaretz
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned on Tuesday if Lebanon were to become a terrorist state under the domination of Hezbollah, Israel would unleash more massive firepower at its disposal. Olmert said if...
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| Iran satellite launch a failure, US official says
Khaleej Times
Iran's attempt to launch a dummy satellite into orbit was a 'dramatic failure' that fell far short of the country's assertions of success, a U.S. official said on...
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| Obama Hits Back At McCain Over Iraq War
CBS 5
Orlando, Fla. ― Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is criticizing Republican rival John McCain for questioning his patriotism and his judgment on national security...
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| Russia Expected To Retaliate Against Israel
Middle East Newsline
Russia was expected to retaliate against Israel for itsweapons exports to Georgia. Russian diplomatic sources said the government of Prime MinisterVladimir Putin was furious over...
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| Success alters U.S. Iraq tactics
Middle East Times
U.s. forces are continuing on the offensive against Shiite extremists and al-Qaida remnants in Baghdad despite the dramatic drop in violence, but the way they do so is...
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| Hamas, Fatah delegations head to Cairo for reconciliation talks
Haaretz
Egypt has invited Palestinian groups to Cairo next week for talks on Palestinian reconciliation, the state-run Middle East News Agency reported on Tuesday.The agency quoted an unnamed official...
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| U.S. Should Respect Israel
CNS News
Cnsnews.com – The United States should respect Israel’s decision to base its capital in Jerusalem and should move its embassy there accordingly, former Arkansas Gov. and former...
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| Jordan, China sign accord for nuclear cooperation
Earth Times
Amman - Jordan and China on Tuesday signed an agreement for cooperation in the sphere of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, particularly in electricity generation and water desalination, an official...
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| Iraq Wants To End Torturers
Morning Star
Afp --Iraq's human rights ministry wants to put on trial torturers who benefit from full immunity despite what it says are dozens of proven cases of abuse in the country's prisons.
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| France Wins Turkish Gas Tender
Middle East Newsline
France's leading natural gas company has won a major energytender in Turkey. Gaz de France has submitted the highest bid in the privatization ofTurkey's third largest gas...
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| US Soldier Killed In Formerly UK-patrolled Southern Iraq
Morning Star
... amp;A Multinational Division-Center soldier was killed as a result of a rocket attack on a forward operating base near Amara," a statement said. The death brought U.S. losses since the 2003 invasion to...
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| Some terrorists entered Lebanon disguised as tourists
Ya Libnan
Beirut - MP Walid Jumblatt's Progressive Socialist Party has informed Interior Minister Ziad Baroud that terrorists disguised as tourists have entered Lebanon to carry out apparent suicide attacks.
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| Jordan, Hamas Intensify Dialogue
Middle East Newsline
Jordan has intensified its renewed dialogue with Hamas. Officials said the two sides have met twice in less than a month. Theysaid the dialogue has focused on Hamas's policy in the...
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| Musharraf Resigns Under Pressure, But Willingly
Middle East Times
In an move unprecedented in Pakistan's history, Pervez Musharraf in a nationally-televised address on Aug. 18 resigns as president. (PID/Dean Pictures via...
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| Iraq Moves Against US-Backed Sunni Fighters
ABC News
... file photo, Iraqi Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 53rd Brigade, group up behind a wall as they prepare to raid a house, during ongoing operations in which they...
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| Iran Plays Major Role In Shi
Middle East Newsline
Iran continues to arm and train a leading Shi'itemilitia in Iraq. A report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies said Irancontinued to supply weapons to Shi'ite...
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| Law ends Christian/Muslim organ donation
Spero News
Hamdi Al Sayed of the Egyptian Medical Association denies that a proposed law would prohibit organ donation between Muslims and non-Muslims. Critics fear further anti-Christian discrimination and...
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| Bahrain Economy Praised For Diversity And Sustainability
Bahrain News Agency
Manama, (bna)-- Bahrainls Economy Is Exceptional Within The Gulf Region And Destined For Success, An Independent Report Has Revealed.
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| Egypt To Hold Talks With Palestinian Factions - Report
Morning Star
... will begin a series of talks with rival Palestinian factions next week with the aim of eventually hosting an intra-Palestinian meeting, the state-owned press reported on Tuesday.
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| Egyptian police kill Sudanese migrant on Egypt-Israel border
Earth Times
Cairo - Egyptian police shot dead a Sudanese man on Tuesday and injured two more Sudanese when they attempting to enter Israel illegally via the Rafah border crossing, Egyptian police said. Reports...
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| Israel Court To Review Punishment Of Soldiers Abuse
Bahrain News Agency
Jerusalem, Israels Supreme Court Will Review The Armys Proposed Punishment For Two Soldiers Who Were Filmed Abusing A Palestinian Reported Ap Today.
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| Iran Claims Development Of Long-Range Aircraft
Middle East Newsline
Iran said it has vastly increased the range of itsfighter-jets. The Iranian Air Force said its indigenous Iranian aircraft could fly3,000 kilometers without refueling. In 2007, Iran...
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| Sudanese killed on Egypt
BBC
Egyptian police have shot dead a Sudanese man attempting to cross the border illegally into Israel, Egyptian officials say. They say the man was shot south of the Rafah border crossing late on...
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| Top Iran cleric chides Ahmadinejad aide over Israeli remarks
Khaleej Times
A top Iranian cleric has chastised a leading aide to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over his controversial remarks that Iranians are "friends with Israelis," the press reported on Tuesday.
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| Those attempting to attack Iran will not survive
IRNA
Aggression Army Commander Ataollah Salehi said on Tuesday that those who attempt to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran will not survive. Addressing Iranian military attaches in foreign countries, he...
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| Bahrain Air And Sama Sign Agreement
Bahrain News Agency
... amp;#039;' By Signing This Agreement, Both Airlines Will See An Increase In Their Network Within The Region And Internationally,'' Said Bahrain Air Managing Director Ibrahim Al Hamar. '' This Commercial...
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| Emirates SkyCargo keeps cargo cool
AME Info
As part of its commitment to provide shippers with the highest standard of service, Emirates SkyCargo has teamed up with a leading US research institute to develop a ground breaking new product for...
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| McCain accuses Obama of working for failure in Iraq
Baltimore Sun
Barack Obama , tried to legislate failure in Iraq and has refused to admit he erred when opposing the U.S. increase in military forces there last year. McCain said Obama placed his political...
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| Kurds determined to keep grip on tense city in northern Iraq
The Seattle Times
Kirkuk, Iraq — The phone rang, and it was answered by a Kurdish security commander, Hallo Najat, sitting in his office in this deeply divided city. On the line, he said, was a U.N. official...
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