Wednesday, September 27, 2006

9/27/06

Analysis: Taliban upgrades jihad strategy As Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai arrives in Washington to press for long-term support from the United States, the fiercest fighting between NATO forces and Taliban militants rages in the south.

Diskin: Egypt allowing arms smuggling Shin Bet chief tells cabinet some 19 tons of standard explosives, hundreds of rifles smuggled from Egypt to Gaza Strip since disengagement.

Pakistan explains stance on Israel Pakistan's government will eventually have to recognize Israel.

Iran TV: 'Pirates of Caribbean' a Zionist plot A new campaign on Middle East television tells viewers that Disney is linked to Zionism and its newest "ammunition" is "Pirates of the Caribbean."

Muslim anger fear halts opera A leading opera house called off a production of Mozart's "Idomeneo" that features the severed head of the Prophet Mohammed.

Assad: Syrians, return to Golan Heights A presidential decree published by Syrian President Bashar Assad offers monetary incentives to citizens returning to reside permanently on the "occupied" Golan Heights.

Olmert Addresses Religious-Zionist Public A day-long conference on the role of religious-Zionism in Israel was held yesterday at the Jerusalem-based Israel Democracy Institute.

Romania and Bulgaria hail EU deal Romania and Bulgaria have welcomed the announcement that they will be admitted to the EU in January 2007.

Iraq war a 'jihadist cause celebre' The Iraq conflict has become a "cause celebre" for militant Islamists that is attracting increasing numbers to their movements.

S Africa is losing its way - Tutu Nobel Prize winner Desmond Tutu has warned that South Africa is in danger of losing its moral direction.