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Voice of America News: Middle East


VOA News: Middle East
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:25:26 +0100


Top Shi'ite Cleric Expresses Concern about Iraq-US Security Pact
Senior aide to Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani says influential cleric fears deal will not guarantee country's sovereignty
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:03:10 +0200

OPEC Ends Cairo Meeting with no Change in Oil Output
Members defer decision on new oil supply cut until meeting in Algeria on December 17
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:15:00 +0200

Witnesses: Hamas Blocks Hajj Pilgrims From Leaving Gaza
Hamas denies charge; accusing Egypt of failing to open border post as promised
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:29:00 +0200

UN: Militants Will Try to Disrupt Iraqi Elections
UN envoy to Iraq Staffan de Mistura says officials are expecting 'spectacular attempts' aimed at disrupting' elections 
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:01:04 +0200

Iran Proposes Building Nuclear Plants with Neighbors
Tehran is building its first nuclear power plant with Russia's help
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:36:48 +0200

Explosions Rock Baghdad and Mosul
Two explosions targeted Iraq's police academy in Baghdad, killing police officers, recruits as a suicide bomber kills policemen and civilians in Mosul
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:31:32 +0200

Israel Turns Back Libyan Ship Carrying Aid Supplies to Gaza
Officials say the ship, the Al Marwa, was carrying some 3,000 tons of aid when it was stopped by the Israeli navy
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:17:54 +0200

World AIDS Day Focuses on Prevention
World leaders pledge to strengthen efforts to combat and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS on 20th anniversary of global awareness day
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:17:11 +0200

Iran Says It Tests New Missile
Officials say Iran tested heat-seeking missile and designed new radar-evading airplane
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:03:02 +0200

Qatar Unveils Museum of Islamic Art
Famed Chinese-born American architect I.M. Pei designed five-story museum, which stands on an artificial island
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:01:20 +0200


 

 



United Nations News Centre: Middle East

UN News Centre - Middle East
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:55:31 +0100


Gaza: UN relief officials still lack Israeli bank notes to aid nearly 100,000 poor
United Nations refugee officials are still unable to get shekel notes into banks in Gaza, where Israel has imposed closures or restrictions on crossing points, leaving 94,000 of the poorest people without their regular cash assistance.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

International tribunal for Lebanon killings set to begin work next March - Ban
The international tribunal being set up to try those responsible for political killings in Lebanon, particularly the 2005 attack that killed former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, is on track to begin its work on 1 March 2009, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced on Sunday, following a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Education vital for achieving all other development goals, Ban tells Doha forum
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged participants at a global finance meeting in Doha to ensure that all children receive the education they need, without which countries will not be able to achieve their development targets.
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Secretary-General condemns rocket attack near UN premises in Baghdad
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the rocket attack that occurred near the United Nations compound in Baghdad''s International Zone today, killed two catering staff and injuring 15 others.
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

In Doha, Ban urges ‘bold' steps to prevent financial turmoil becoming human crisis
Warning of the consequences of the current financial turmoil on other key global challenges, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for bold and effective efforts to ensure that today''s emergency does not become tomorrow''s human crisis with particularly devastating effects on the world''s poorest.
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST


 

 

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