http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=6&title=Politics MENAFN.com Politics en-us Copyright © 2012 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=6&title=Politics http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479959&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479959&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Mohammed Hayef Al-Mutairi who won the seat in the National Assembly from the Fourth Constituency has called on the next government to get prepared to fight corruption and end ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:38:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479988&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479988&src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, February 04, 2012 ) Tampa, Florida Morgan and Morgan is pleased to announce that a jury has handed down an $820,000 verdict to a client represented by trial ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:22:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479694&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479694&src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, February 02, 2012 ) Mount Laurel, NJ - Assembly Bill 1444, prefiled for introduction for the 2012 session of the New Jersey State Legislature, and sponsored by ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:22:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479506&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479506&src=RSS (MENAFN) Aramex' chief executive Fadi Ghandour said that the company witnessed a four percent increase in profits in the fourth quarter, reported Arabian Business. Ghandour said that the ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:24:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479495&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479495&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Four men inspired by Al Qaeda yesterday admitted plotting to blow up the London Stock Exchange. Their plan to detonate a home-made pipe bomb was intended to deal a ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:54:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479464&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479464&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) srael should reorient its definition of security away from arms and towards a peace based on human dignity, not occupation, HRH Prince Hassan said Wednesday. In a keynote ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:22:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479461&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479461&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Amidst the publicity surrounding His Majesty King Abdullah's reception of Khaled Mishaal this week, the meetings which have garnered the most scrutiny during the Hamas ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:20:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479459&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479459&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Although it reflects the government's seriousness to achieve political reforms in the Kingdom, observers agreed on Wednesday that the projected political parties law needs ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:19:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479450&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479450&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in case of a military attack on Iran might lead to dire consequences, reports Al-Wasat daily quoting First Constituency candidate Abdullah ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:11:09 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479351&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479351&src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Russia has been steadfast in its diplomatic support for the embattled regime of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, even as Assad becomes ever more isolated within the Arab ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:28:57 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479334&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479334&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) There are plenty of special interests out there in the West pushing an Islamophobic message There have now been two democratic elections in the Middle East as a consequence ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:16:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479333&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479333&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Since last March, about 5,400 people have been killed by the military and paramilitary troops The Security Council cannot go about imposing solutions in crisis situations in ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:15:27 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479006&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479006&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday paid tribute to Jordan describing it as a "great" country and highlighted its role in supporting UN missions and operations around ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:28:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478998&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478998&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Foreign Minister Nasser on Tuesday reviewed the latest regional developments and efforts to push the peace process forward with Tony Blair, representative of the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:22:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478977&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478977&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) The UN will support Jordan's efforts in providing humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees, the international body's chief said on Tuesday. "We understand that over 2,500 ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:16:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478946&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478946&src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Whatever the majority in the People's Assembly, they are very welcome, because they won't have the ability to impose anything that the people don't want." Thus declared ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:48:55 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478854&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478854&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged the UN Security Council to overcome bitter differences over Syria to increase pressure to end the bloodshed. The Security Council must ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:28:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478849&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478849&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The US and Europe's attack on Iran's oil industry and international banking system is self-defeating as long as Tehran retains eager customers like China, South Korea, Japan, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:24:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478847&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478847&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) After weeks of uncertainty and controversy Khaled Meshaal, the charismatic Hamas leader, finally made it to Amman in what has been labeled by local commentators as an historic ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:23:52 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478837&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478837&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which transports its massive oil shipments and imports food in huge quantities for its growing population through the Strait of ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:16:44 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478819&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478819&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have expressed their desire to further broaden defense cooperation following talks between Defense Minister Prince Salman and Pakistani Ambassador ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:05:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478511&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478511&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s special envoy Yitzhak Molcho has informed the Palestinians in Amman that Israel will be ready to give up the Jordan Valley as ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:31:41 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478489&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478489&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh has said that Jordan believes foreign intervention in Syria will be difficult and rejects sanctions against Damascus that are harmful to the ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:14:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478488&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478488&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) The government is committed to drafting a law requiring officials to disclose the sources of their accumulated wealth, but is now giving priority to reform-oriented ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:13:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478370&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478370&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) After the magnificent triumph of social media in the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings, it seems one of its major players is stepping down from the international social freedom race. ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:28:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478366&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478366&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Israeli bulldozers on Monday demolished five homes in the Negev Desert saying they were build by Bedouins without permits from Israeli authorities. The Higher Steering ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:26:14 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478363&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478363&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) British and French foreign ministers say they are heading to New York to press for a United Nations resolution aimed at halting Syria's violent crackdown. Britain's Foreign ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:24:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478325&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478325&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Saudi Arabia expressed sadness on Monday at the rising number of civilian deaths because of government repression in Syria and stressed the need to stop the bloodshed. The ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:59:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478022&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478022&src=RSS (MENAFN) South Sudan's minister of petroleum and mining, Stephen Dhieu Dau, announced that the state is resuming the halt imposed on oil production for as long as it takes Sudan to submit to the ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:05:52 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477989&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477989&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Around 70 Syrians held a one-hour demonstration outside the Russian embassy on Sunday to express their outrage over Russia's stance towards the ongoing unrest in ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:50:34 GMT