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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Iran says it continues to import fuel from RIL

Iran today said it continues to import fuel from Reliance Industries (RIL) , a statement that flies in the face of the claims by Mukesh Ambani firm that it had since last year stopped selling gasoline to the Islamic nation in an apparent bid to escape US
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Abbas says door is open for proximity talks with Israel

Palestinian leaders have not raised specific conditions on which they would accept an American proposal to mediate indirect peace talks with Israel, and expect clarification on such talks in a week, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Palestinian leaders have not raised specific conditions on which they would accept an American proposal to mediate indirect peace talks with Israel

, and expect clarification on such talks in a week, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday. 'The Palestinian side has not set any conditions in particular,' said Abbas, speaking in Japan when he asked under what conditions he would accept
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT

DATATRAK International and PFC Pharma Focus to Co-Sponsor eClinical Solutions Seminar in Tel Aviv

Presenting companies include: Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries, BioForum, Pharma Focus Israel and DATATRAK International CLEVELAND, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DATATRAK International, Inc. (OTCQX: DATA), a technology and services company focused on
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Iran takes another step towards weapons-grade uranium

Iran began making higher-grade nuclear fuel on Tuesday, state television reported, and the Pentagon said the United States wanted a UN Security Council resolution on Iran "within weeks" over its nuclear programme. The Islamic Republic, which denies its
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Qatar cbank governor says no need for more bank aid

DOHA - Qatar does not see the need to provide more support to its banks after it spent $900 million on buying bank stakes amid the financial crisis to bolster the sector, its central bank governor said. Speaking on the sidelines of a conference on
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT

China calls for more diplomacy after Iran starts 20-pct uranium enrichment

China on Tuesday called for increased diplomatic efforts and an early agreement for an internationally-backed nuclear fuel proposal for Tehran after Iran started its higher-grade uranium enrichment program. Iran informed the International Atomic Energy
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:32:00 GMT

UAE banks may need more loan write-offs; c-bank official

ABU DHABI - Banks may need to write-off more loans this year, a central bank official said on Tuesday, given the expected rise in non-performing loans. On Monday, the United Arab Emirate's central bank governor said he expected an increase in bad loans
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:32:00 GMT

United Nations: Iranian move to step up uranium enrichment worries UN nuclear chief

The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog expressed concern at Irans announcement today that it will step up its enrichment of uranium, with the country having still not signed an international agreement on fuel for its civilian nuclear research
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:32:00 GMT

Bahraini king hails "outstanding" national achievements over past decade

[Unattributed report: "King Hails Decade of Achievements"] HIS Majesty King Hamad yesterday hailed Bahrain's outstanding achievements over the last decade. "We have lived 10 bright years laden with achievements, action and continuous work. We have
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:32:00 GMT

US wants UN sanctions resolution on Iran within weeks

PARIS, Feb. 9, 2010 (TAP) - The United States wants the U.N. Security Council to approve a resolution within weeks, not months, laying the ground for new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. U.S. Defence
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:31:00 GMT

News Analysis: Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Israel, a smoking gun?

BEIRUT, Feb. 9 — The 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 Syria. These claims turned during the last days into a verbal
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:31:00 GMT

Iran starts production of higher-grade uranium

TEHRAN, Feb. 9 KYODO Iran on Tuesday began preparations to produce higher-grade nuclear fuel for a Tehran research reactor, Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, said Tuesday, according to the Iranian Student's News Agency.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Iraq's Elections: Progress or Peril?

Wohlstetter Conference Center, Twelfth Floor, AEI 1150 Seventeenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 [Directions] Event Materials About This Event On March 7, Iraq will hold a parliamentary election, its fourth election in five years. The Obama
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Iran begins uranium enrichment

Iran started enriching its uranium to a higher level today, according to state TV, defying the concerns of the international community.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Iraq seeks strategic economic partnership with US

Iraqi Trade Ministry said on Tuesday that Iraq needs the U.S. as an investor and strategic partner to form a developed economy.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Iraqi Minister, Italian envoy discuss cooperation in irrigation

The Iraqi minister of water resources has met with the Italian ambassador in the country to discuss means of boosting cooperation in the irrigation sector, a ministry statement said.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Saudi sex braggart gets no relief in court appeal

RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi appeals court has upheld a sentence of five years in jail and 1,000 lashes for a Saudi man who bragged about his sexual exploits on television, newspapers reported Tuesday. The court in Jeddah also confirmed a five-year travel
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Italy, U.S. urge tougher international stance on Iran

Italy and the United States on Monday called for a tougher stance on Iran from the international community so as to halt its nuclear enrichment program. Following a bilateral meeting, Italy's Foreign Minister Franco Frattini and U.S. Defense Secretary
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:28:00 GMT

Sarkozy supports U.S.-proposed stronger sanctions against Iran on nuclear issue

Increases the bookmark twitter facebook digg Google Windowslive Delicious buzz friendfeed Linkedin diigo reddit stumbleupon French President Nicolas Sarkozy agreed on U.S. proposal of stronger sanctions against Iran on its nuclear enrichment program,
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:28:00 GMT

Iran starts uranium enrichment to 20 pct level: TV

Iran on Tuesday began enriching uranium to 20 percent purity level at its Natanz plant in defiance of world powers but under the supervision of inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog, state media said. Al-Alam television quoted a source from Iran's
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:27:00 GMT

Economic expert: Jordan is biggest supporter of inter-Arab trade Petra

Kuwait, Feb.9, (Petra) - Jordan is the biggest supporter of barter Arab trade as a means to fulfill the higher Arab interests, according to Jordanian economic expert. Economic advisor at the Jordanian embassy in Cairo Abdel Hafeedh al-Ajlouni said more
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:27:00 GMT

Jordan to hold Islamic Finance and Investment Forum next month

Amman, Feb. 9 (Petra) -- Jordan will host next month the First Islamic Finance and Investment Forum for the Middle East IFIF to discuss the role, functions and responsibilities of central banks in Islamic banking, Islamic funds & alternative investments
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:27:00 GMT

British Foreign Ministry calls Iran's nuclear announcement "deeply worrying"

Increases the bookmark twitter facebook digg Google Windowslive Delicious buzz friendfeed Linkedin diigo reddit stumbleupon The British Foreign Ministry on Monday described as 'deeply worrying' Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's announcement that
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:27:00 GMT

'Arab Media Outlook' predicts significant growth opportunities in the Middle East

UAE. Developments in the regionâs local production industry for all media platforms could help drive growth in the value of local Arabic content over the next five years, revealed âArab Media Outlook 2009-2013: Inspiring Local Content,â the third and
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:27:00 GMT

TAQA to boost workforce in Abu Dhabi

UAE. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company P('TAQA'), a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (TAQA), announces a commitment to increase the number of UAE Nationals following the success of Tawdheef. TAQAâs strategy on Emiratisation
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:27:00 GMT

Iran mulls $1.5 bln in bonds for hydro-electric plans

TEHRAN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Iran plans to issue foreign currency bonds of $1.5 billion to help finance hydro-electric projects in the 2010-11 year, a senior official was quoted on Tuesday as saying. In addition, it would issue domestic currency bonds worth
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Saudi SWCC spends to extend power, water plant life

Saudi state-run utility the Saline Water Conversion Corp (SWCC) is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to revamp its power and water plants and extend their lifespan, an SWCC official said.The revamp would lengthen the lifespan of SWCC's plants,
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Dubai Bank ties up with Dubai Land Department

UAE. In another demonstration of its high-value offering to both retail and corporate customers, Dubai Bank today announced its tie-up with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to offer custom-made payroll packages for employees of the department. As part of
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Russia urges Iran to send uranium abroad for enrichment: report

Increases the bookmark twitter facebook digg Google Windowslive Delicious buzz friendfeed Linkedin diigo reddit stumbleupon Russia on Monday called on Iran to send its uranium abroad for further enrichment in line with an international agreement signed
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:26:00 GMT