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U.S. Policy & News
The Middle East

New Arab Americans in Michigan Feel at Home Despite Impact of 9/11 (Oct. 15, 2004)
New Islamic African Relief Agency Aiding Terrorists, U.S. Government Says (Oct. 15, 2004)
New Arab Journalists Say Media Reform Depends on Political Change (Oct. 15, 2004)
U.S. Trade Representative Travels to Oman, United Arab Emirates (Oct. 14, 2004)
United States Supports Libyan Weapons Plant Conversion Plan (Oct. 14, 2004)
Bush Condemns Terror Attacks in Egypt, Offers Condolences (Oct. 12, 2004)
U.S. Transfers Yaser Esam Hamdi to Saudi Arabia (Oct. 12, 2004)
Armitage: Afghan Vote to Show Democracy, Islam Compatible (Oct. 12, 2004)
U.S. Trade Representative Promotes Middle East Free Trade Area (Oct. 8, 2004)
Arab-American Political Activists Mobilize for Elections (Oct. 8, 2004)
United States Vetoes U.N. Resolution on Israeli Operations in Gaza (Oct. 7, 2004)
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution on Israeli Operations in Gaza (Oct. 6, 2004)
U.S. Envoy to United Nations Urges Return to Mideast Road Map (Oct. 6, 2004)
Armitage Discusses NATO, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, N. Korea, Russia (Oct. 4, 2004)
U.S. Reaching Out to Middle East/North Africa, Powell Says (Oct. 4, 2004)
Countries Commit to Economic Progress in Middle East/North Africa (Oct. 4, 2004)
U.S. Commends Saudi Arabia for Combating Terrorist Financing (Oct. 1, 2004)
U.S. Trade Panel Ends Dumping Cases on Pipes from Mexico, Turkey (Oct. 1, 2004)
Politicians Seek Votes from Virginia's Arab-American Community (Sept. 30, 2004)
U.S., Israeli Archaeologists Find Signs of Ancient Grain Milling (Sept. 30, 2004)
Syria Seems Serious About Pulling Out of Lebanon, Powell Says (Sept. 27, 2004)
Treasury's Snow to Meet with G8, Mideast Ministers on Forum (Sept. 27, 2004)
U.S. Re-designates Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan as Terrorist Group (Sept. 27, 2004)
Mideast, G8 Foreign Ministers Establish Forum for the Future (Sept. 27, 2004)
Powell Meets with Libyan Foreign Minister (Sept. 27, 2004)
U.S. Releases Enemy Combatant to Return to Saudi Arabia (Sept. 24, 2004)
U.S. Will Release Hamdi from Prison, Fly Him to Saudi Arabia (Sept. 24, 2004)
U.S. Verifying Elimination of Libyan WMD, Missile Programs (Sept. 24, 2004)
Middle East and G8 Countries Prepare Forum to Pursue Reforms (Sept. 24, 2004)
U.S. Using Diplomacy on Iranian Nuclear Issue, Powell Says (Sept. 23, 2004)
Road Map Only Way Forward to Mideast Peace, Powell Says (Sept. 23, 2004)
State Department Highlights Positive Developments in Libya (Sept. 22, 2004)
Energy Secretary Welcomes Nonproliferation Efforts by Libya (Sept. 22, 2004)
U.S. to Propose Broad Middle East Initiative During U.N. Meetings (Sept. 21, 2004)
U.S. Funds Study to Expand Egyptian Petrochemical Production (Sept. 21, 2004)
Envoys from G8, Broader Mideast Discuss Reforms in New York (Sept. 21, 2004)
Bush Lifts Trade, Transportation Sanctions on Libya (Sept. 21, 2004)
Religious Freedom Report Marks Problems in Four Places in Mideast (Sept. 17, 2004)
U.S. Plans to Advance Roadmap to Middle East Peace (Sept. 16, 2004)
"Hi" Youth Magazine Not Just For Arabic Speakers (Sept. 16, 2004)
Powell Says Iran Nuclear Issue May Be Headed for U.N. Soon (Sept. 13, 2004)
Israel, U.S. Sign Science-Technology Cooperation Agreement (Sept. 13, 2004)
United States, G8 Partners Work on Common Iran Strategy in Geneva (Sept. 13, 2004)
Bush Authorizes U.S. Ex-Im Bank to Support U.S. Exports to Libya (Sept. 13, 2004)
U.S., Israel Sign Science-Technology Cooperation Agreement (Sept. 10, 2004)
U.S. Names Two Branches of Saudi Foundation as Terror Supporters (Sept. 10, 2004)
Michigan Group Offers Social Services to Arab Americans Across U.S. (Sept. 8, 2004)
U.N. Resolution Presses for End to Syrian Interference in Lebanon (Sept. 7, 2004)
Saudi Terror Suspect Reportedly Surrenders to Authorities (Sept. 7, 2004)
Syria Accused of Imposing Its Political Will on Lebanon (Sept. 7, 2004)
United States Seeks U.N. Censure of Syrian Interference in Lebanon (Sept. 3, 2004)
U.S. Wants Security Council to Address Iran's Nuclear Activities (Sept. 3, 2004)
Arab-Americans Claim Their Place at Republican Convention (Sept. 3, 2004)
Arab-Americans, American Muslims Pump up Political Influence (Sept. 3, 2004)
White House Condemns Israeli Bus Bombings (Sept. 2, 2004)
White House Calls on Lebanon to Respect Constitutional Process (Aug. 30, 2004)
United States to Resume Discussions on Israeli Prison Conditions (Aug. 30, 2004)
Islamic Influence Runs Deep in American Culture (Aug. 24, 2004)
U.S. Supports Role of Women in Middle East Reform Process (Aug. 24, 2004)
Three Hamas Terrorists Indicted For Racketeering (Aug. 23, 2004)
Harrison Reviews Public Diplomacy Focused on Arab, Muslim Outreach (Aug. 20, 2004)
State's Romanowski Touts MEPI Successes in Supporting Arab Reforms (Aug. 20, 2004)
U.S. Uses Diplomacy to Pressure Iran on Nuclear Program (Aug. 19, 2004)
U.S. Uses Diplomacy to Stop Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program (Aug. 18, 2004)
Camp Provides Mideast and Cypriot Youth with Tools for Peace (Aug. 16, 2004)
U.S. Has "Serious Concerns" About Iran's Missile Programs (Aug. 13, 2004)
U.N. Reports No Progress on Mideast Peace (Aug. 12, 2004)
Certain Restrictions on U.S.-Libya Air Service Removed (Aug. 11, 2004)
State's Armitage Calls For Syrian Troop Withdrawal From Lebanon (Aug. 9, 2004)
Defense Department Report, August 6: Rumsfeld on al-Jazeera (Aug. 9, 2004)
Powell Welcomes Arab Businesswomen for Training, Internships (Aug. 3, 2004)
U.S. Secretary of State Meets with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister (Aug. 2, 2004)
Powell Flags Issues for Study in Saudi Muslim-Force Initiative (Aug. 2, 2004)
Arab-Americans Honored during Democratic Convention in Boston (Aug. 2, 2004)
U.S. Arabs, Muslims Become More Involved in Civic Life (Aug. 2, 2004)
Powell Praises Saudi Fight Against Terror (July 30, 2004)
Bush Authorizes Additional $20 Million to Assist Palestinian Refugees (July 30, 2004)
Saudi Leaders, Powell Discuss Muslim Troop Deployment in Iraq (July 30, 2004)
Saudi Arabia Understands Danger of Terrorism, Says Powell (July 30, 2004)
Darfur, Iraq, Palestinian Security Top Powell's Cairo Agenda (July 29, 2004)
Powell Thanks Egypt for Assistance in Regional Security Issues (July 29, 2004)
Powell Discusses U.S. Election in Egypt's Al-Akhbar Newspaper (July 29, 2004)
Arab Businesswomen Pursue Business Studies, Internships in U.S. (July 28, 2004)
Central Command Report, July 23: Middle East Update (July 26, 2004)
Secretary Powell to Visit Europe, Middle East (July 26, 2004)
Iran Re-emerges as Foreign Policy Topic (July 26, 2004)
Iran Reemerges as Foreign Policy Topic (July 23, 2004)
U.S. Officials, Senators Praise Egypt's Peace Efforts in Gaza (July 22, 2004)
Armitage Comments on War on Terror, Democratization in Mideast (July 22, 2004)
Bolton Urges North Korea to Follow Libya's Example on Weapons (July 22, 2004)
U.S., Denmark Guarantee Exports of Power Plant Equipment to Turkey (July 21, 2004)
U.S. Opposes Move in House to Restrict U.S. Assistance to Turkey (July 20, 2004)
U.S. Opposes International Court Ruling on Israeli Wall (July 20, 2004)
Egypt Receives Nearly $1.9 Billion in U.S. Assistance in FY 04 (July 20, 2004)
Arab American Institute Provides Civic Education for Arab Americans (July 16, 2004)
Leach Urges U.S. to "Tune In Sensitively" to Islam in Asia (July 15, 2004)
Rock Creek International School Offers Dual English/Arabic Education (July 15, 2004)
U.S. Supports Libya, Albania Bids for Weapon Deadline Extensions (July 9, 2004)
Living with Americans Alters Muslim Students' Views of U.S. (July 8, 2004)
U.N. Warns of Potential Rise of HIV/AIDS Victims in Middle East (July 7, 2004)
Powell Reiterates Support for Israeli Disengagement Plan (July 7, 2004)
Libyan Delegation Seeks Renewed U.S. Academic Exchanges (July 7, 2004)
Libyan Education Representatives Pursue Exchange Opportunities (July 1, 2004)
Bush Has Productive Meetings in Turkey, Senior Official Says (June 30, 2004)
State's Bolton Says Iran "Dead Set" on Building Nuclear Weapons (June 30, 2004)
Bush Sets NATO's Sights on a Free, Democratic Middle East (June 30, 2004)
Possible Links Between Libyan Leaders, Saudi Dissidents Probed (June 30, 2004)
Libyan Education Representatives Purse Exchange Opportunities (June 30, 2004)
NATO Offers Security Partnership with Broader Middle East (June 29, 2004)
Rice Briefs on Bush Trip to Ireland, Turkey for EU, NATO Summits (June 29, 2004)
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Awards Grants to Egypt (June 29, 2004)
U.S., Libya Renew Direct Diplomatic Ties (June 29, 2004)
Bush Has Productive Meetings in Turkey, Senior Official Says (June 28, 2004)
State's Bolton Says Iran "Dead Set" on Building Nuclear Weapons (June 28, 2004)
U.S.-EU Summit Shows Consensus on Iraq, Middle East, WMD (June 28, 2004)
Stability in Middle East Requires Sustained Support from U.S., EU (June 28, 2004)
Bush Extends Waiver of Downgrade to Status of PLO Office (June 28, 2004)
U.S. Working With Saudis to End Terrorist Financing, Snow Says (June 25, 2004)
U.S. Muslims Condemn Beheadings (June 25, 2004)
Rice Briefs on Bush Trip to Ireland, Turkey for EU, NATO Summits (June 25, 2004)
U.S. Urges IAEA to Adopt New Steps Regarding Iran's Nuclear Program (June 22, 2004)
IAEA Resolution Puts Iran on Notice, Says Powell (June 22, 2004)
U.S. Deplores Iran's Lack of Cooperation with IAEA Inspections (June 22, 2004)
U.S. Working With Saudis to End Terrorist Financing, Snow Says (June 21, 2004)
Al Masry Could Be First Saudi-American Elected to U.S. Office (June 21, 2004)
Iraq, Saudi Arabia Topics in Powell Radio Interview (June 21, 2004)
Secretary Powell Meets with Arab American Leaders (June 21, 2004)
Muslim American Group Launches Public Awareness Campaign (June 21, 2004)
Bush, Powell Condemn Murder of American in Saudi Arabia (June 21, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Will Support Reforms in Arab World (June 21, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Will Support Reforms in Arab World (June 18, 2004)
Powell to Attend Meetings in Ireland, Turkey, Indonesia (June 17, 2004)
Powell Says Drive for Reform Coming from Within Mideast (June 17, 2004)
Morocco Trade Pact Part of Africa, Mideast Reform Effort (June 17, 2004)
Bush Delays Move of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (June 17, 2004)
Zoellick Says Trade Can Support Reform in Middle East (June 15, 2004)
U.S. Calls for Continued IAEA Investigations in Iran (June 15, 2004)
Students from Muslim World Take American Experience Back Home (June 15, 2004)
Bush Closes G8 Summit Emphasizing Common Goals For Iraq, Mideast (June 14, 2004)
U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area Highlighted (June 14, 2004)
Senator Hagel on NATOs Role in Middle East Security Efforts (June 14, 2004)
Middle East and G8 Leaders Discuss Regional Issues (June 14, 2004)
Arab Americans Begin to Enter Civic Life: a New Story Retold (June 14, 2004)
G8 Leaders Welcome Israeli Disengagement Plan (June 14, 2004)
Armitage and Saudi Arabia's Al-Jubeir Discuss Iraq, Terrorism (June 10, 2004)
G8 Broader Middle East and North Africa Initiative (June 10, 2004)
World Leaders Press for Reform in Middle East, North Africa (June 10, 2004)
State's Ponticelli Says Arab Women Making "Tremendous Progress" (June 10, 2004)
Backgrounder: Iraq, Middle East Topics of Bush-Blair Meeting at G8 (June 10, 2004)
U.S. Agriculture Department Donates Food to Yemen (June 10, 2004)
Arab Americans Begin to Enter Civic Life: a New Story-Retold (June 10, 2004)
Bush Calls U.N. Vote "Very Important" for Middle East (June 9, 2004)
Bush Calls U.N. Vote "Very Important" for Middle East (June 9, 2004)
Bush to Nominate Ambassadors to Qatar, Bahrain (June 9, 2004)
U.S. Commends Israeli Cabinet For Approving Gaza Plan (June 8, 2004)
G8 to Urge Strong Middle East Reform, Rice Says (June 8, 2004)
Scholars See Compatibility of Islam and Democracy (June 8, 2004)
G8 Leaders to Call for Middle East Reforms at Sea Island Summit (June 8, 2004)
Iranian Studies Conference in Washington Draws Hundreds (June 7, 2004)
Treasury Department Appoints Islamic Finance Adviser (June 3, 2004)
Free Iraq a Key Part of Bush's Mideast, Counterterrorism Vision (June 3, 2004)
World Bank Approves Funding for Watershed Project in Turkey (June 3, 2004)
U.S., Saudi Arabia Name Al-Haramain Branches Terrorist Financiers (June 3, 2004)
Ali Mazrui Welcomes U.S. Push for Democracy in Arab World (June 3, 2004)
The Architecture of Tehran: a Window into Iranian Culture, History (June 3, 2004)
Consensus For Reform Growing in Middle East, Larson Says (June 3, 2004)
Powell: U.S. Confident Saudis Can Provide Secure Oil Flow (June 2, 2004)
Mideast Reform, Global Economy on G8 Agenda (June 1, 2004)
USTDA Awards Grant for MBA PowerPak Program in Turkey (May 27, 2004)
Bush Invites Turkey to G-8 Summit as Democratic Partner (May 27, 2004)
Bush Invites Middle East Leaders to G-8 Summit (May 26, 2004)
U.S. Envoy to United Nations Criticizes Israeli Operations in Gaza (May 21, 2004)
U.N. Security Council Critical of Israeli Operations in Gaza (May 21, 2004)
Powell Says Israeli Actions in Gaza Make Peace More Difficult (May 21, 2004)
State's Armitage Says "Enough Suffering" in Gaza (May 21, 2004)
Israeli Actions Have Worsened Gaza Humanitarian Situation (May 21, 2004)
IMF to Establish Middle East Advisory Center (May 20, 2004)
Anti-Terror Chief Sees U.S., Israel Fighting Terror Together (May 19, 2004)
U.S. Opposed to Home Demolitions in Gaza, Says Boucher (May 19, 2004)
Bush Praises Work of American Israel Public Affairs Committee (May 19, 2004)
Bush, Powell, Bremer, Brahimi Condemn Salim Assassination (May 18, 2004)
Burns Outlines U.S. Hopes to Allay Mideast Frustrations (May 18, 2004)
State's Burns Condemns Israeli Demolition of Palestinian Homes (May 18, 2004)
University of Maryland Establishes Persian Studies Center (May 18, 2004)
State's Burns Says Arab World Interested in MEPI Reforms (May 18, 2004)
Assistant Secretary Burns Outlines U.S. Priorities in the Middle East (May 17, 2004)
Powell Discusses Abu Ghraib, Post-June 30 Iraq, Mideast Peace (May 17, 2004)
Powell Meets with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Qurei (May 17, 2004)
Powell Outlines U.S. Goals for Iraq, Middle East Peace (May 17, 2004)
G-8 Foreign Ministers Focus on Middle East Issues (May 17, 2004)
U.S. Lauds Libya's Move to Curtail Trade with WMD Proliferators (May 14, 2004)
American Muslim Group Posts Petition Against Religious Violence (May 14, 2004)
Bush Orders Sanctions Imposed on Syria (May 12, 2004)
Powell to Discuss Prisoner Abuse, Gaza With Arab Leaders (May 12, 2004)
Wolf Urges India, Israel, Pakistan to Join NPT Pact (May 11, 2004)
U.S. Announces Middle East Partnership Grants (May 10, 2004)
Rice Praises Sharon's Plan for Settlements (May 6, 2004)
Gaza Withdrawal Could Restart Mideast Peace Process, Quartet Says (May 6, 2004)
University of Chicago Returns Persian Artifacts to Iran (May 6, 2004)
White House Maintains Support for Sharon Withdrawal Plan (May 6, 2004)
Quartet Sees "Opportunity" in Israel's Gaza Withdrawal (May 6, 2004)
Powell Says Israeli Withdrawal Offers New Opportunity for Peace (April 30, 2004)
Terrorism Report Calls Mideast "Region of Greatest Concern" (April 30, 2004)
Kazakhstan Can Be Positive Role Model, Armitage Says (April 30, 2004)
Applying Double Standard to Israel a Major Cause of Anti-Semitism (April 30, 2004)
Finance Ministers Discuss Economic Growth in Greater Middle East (April 26, 2004)
United States Lifts Majority of Commercial Sanctions on Libya (April 26, 2004)
State's Armitage, Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Discuss Iraq (April 22, 2004)
U.S. Urges Continued Support for Road Map to Mideast Peace (April 21, 2004)
Powell, Jordan's Al-Muasher Seek Revival of Mideast Road Map (April 21, 2004)
U.S. Urges All Parties in Mideast Conflict to Show Restraint (April 19, 2004)
Arab Music Draws Crowds in Cambridge, Massachusetts (April 19, 2004)
Rice Says U.S. Had No Knowledge of Israel's Plans to Kill Rantisi (April 19, 2004)
Najaf Standoff for Iraqis, not Iranians, to Resolve, Senor Says (April 19, 2004)
State's Armitage Sees "Historic Opportunity" in Israeli Plan (April 19, 2004)
U.S. Shapes Mideast Programs to Support Regional Reform Efforts (April 16, 2004)
U.S. Does Not Want to Prejudice Mideast Negotiations, Says Powell (April 16, 2004)
Israeli Pullback from Palestinian Areas Seen as Strategic Opportunity (April 16, 2004)
Bush Welcomes Israeli Plans to Reduce Troops, Settlements in Palestinian Areas (April 15, 2004)
Bush Calls Israeli Withdrawal Plan Progress Toward Peace (April 15, 2004)
Bush Letter to Sharon Supports Israeli Withdrawal Plan (April 15, 2004)
Bush, Mubarak Conditionally Support Israeli Withdrawal Plan (April 14, 2004)
Interest in Middle Eastern Studies Grows in U.S. (April 13, 2004)
Bush Consults Mideast Leaders on Future of Road Map (April 13, 2004)
Israeli Military Service Presents Dilemma for Some Seeds of Peace Alumni (April 12, 2004)
Voices in Iran Struggling to Be Heard (April 12, 2004)
Bush, Mubarak to Discuss Israeli Pullout from Gaza (April 12, 2004)
Most American Muslim Mosque-Goers Surveyed Hold Moderate Views (April 9, 2004)
Seeds of Peace Alumni Maintain Ties Through Jerusalem Center (April 9, 2004)
Schoolgirl in Oklahoma Fights for Muslim Identity (April 9, 2004)
American Muslims Support Political Participation, Study Shows (April 8, 2004)
Senator McConnell says Egypt Needs a U.S. Push (April 8, 2004)
U.S. Arab, Muslim Groups Hail Support of Right to Wear Hijab (April 5, 2004)
Constitutionalism In the Muslim World (April 5, 2004)
Senator Lugar Proposes International Trust for Mideast Reform (March 31, 2004)
Egypt's Ain Sokhna Port To Install High-Tech Inspection Material (March 31, 2004)
Three Middle East Leaders Scheduled to Visit U.S. in April (March 29, 2004)
Bush to Nominate Ambassadors to Yemen, United Arab Emirates (March 26, 2004)
Negroponte Says Mideast Resolution Unhelpful to Peace Process (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Attempt to Condemn Israeli Killing of Sheikh Yassin (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Opposes U.N. Commission Resolution Condemning Israel (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Urges Maximum Restraint Following Death of Hamas Leader (March 25, 2004)
U.N. Must Condemn Hamas Terrorism as Well as Israeli Assassination (March 25, 2004)
U.S. Officials Affirm Saudi Commitment to Fighting Terrorism (March 25, 2004)
Muslim, Arab Student Associations Bridge Cultures in Boston (March 25, 2004)
State's Burns Visits Libyan President Moammar Qadhafi (March 25, 2004)
U.S. Opposes Move in U.N. Rights Commission Condemning Israel (March 25, 2004)
USTDA Supports Real Estate Tax Management Study in Turkey (March 25, 2004)
State Department Designates Ansar al-Islam as Terrorist Group (March 23, 2004)
U.S. Urges "Maximum Restraint" in Mideast After Assassination (March 23, 2004)
Iraqi Marsh Arabs Discuss Future of Wetlands (March 23, 2004)
TV Channel for North American Muslims to Debut in 2004 (March 22, 2004)
DeSutter: Iran, DPRK Pose Unresolved Nonproliferation Threats (March 22, 2004)
U.S., Saudi Arabia United in War Against Terror, Powell Says (March 22, 2004)
Powell Says U.S., Kuwait Committed to Peace in Mideast (March 22, 2004)
White House Notes Serious Concern with Iran's Activities (March 18, 2004)
Abraham Describes Disclosure of Libyan Nuclear Program (March 18, 2004)
U.S. Assesses Iran's Delay of IAEA Nuclear Inspections (March 17, 2004)
U.S. Energy Secretary Displays Libyan Nuclear Arms At Oak Ridge (March 16, 2004)
Border Crossing Points Between Iraq and Iran to be Reduced to Three (March 16, 2004)
U.S., Libya Gradually Move Toward Normal Relations (March 15, 2004)
U.S. Praises Libya for Eliminating Its Weapons of Mass Destruction (March 15, 2004)
Jordan's Muasher Stresses Need for Arab Reform to Come from Within (March 15, 2004)
Three Prominent Senators Back Administration's Middle East Trade Policies (March 15, 2004)
Bush Middle East Initiative an Effort to Help Arab Governments Adapt (March 12, 2004)
State Dept. Protests Syria's Detention of U.S. Diplomat (March 11, 2004)
Powell, Jordan's Muasher Agree Arab Reforms Must Come from Within (March 11, 2004)
"Freedom Must Flourish in Every Corner" of the Middle East, Rice Says (March 10, 2004)
Ideas for Middle East Reform Will Come from Region (March 10, 2004)
Powell, Jordan's Muasher Underscore Arab Reforms Must Come from Within (March 10, 2004)
Freedom Must Flourish in "Every Corner" of the Middle East, Rice Says (March 9, 2004)
State's Grossman Says U.S. Supports Reform Efforts in Mideast (March 9, 2004)
Bush Hosts Egypt's President Mubarak at Texas Ranch April 12 (March 5, 2004)
Iranian Films Warmly Received in American Theaters (March 5, 2004)
Panel Urges Renewed Public Diplomacy Efforts to Engage Muslim World (March 3, 2004)
U.S., EU See Great Scope for Cooperation in Greater Middle East (March 3, 2004)
Egypt, Ukraine Off Non-Cooperation List for Money Laundering (March 2, 2004)
State's Burns Says Libya Taking Significant Steps to Eliminate WMD (March 2, 2004)
Qatar, U.S. Cosponsor Arab Women's Political Training Seminar (March 2, 2004)
State Department Officials Optimistic About Libya's Sincerity (March 1, 2004)
U.S. Responds to Palestinian Humanitarian Aid Request With $20 Million (March 1, 2004)
DeSutter Says States Who Proliferate Should Learn From Libyan Model (March 1, 2004)
Treasury Department Clarifies New Policies Regarding Libya (Feb. 27, 2004)
United States Lifts Travel Ban on Libya (Feb. 27, 2004)
Bush Administration Lifts Ban on Travel to Libya (Feb. 27, 2004)
Powell Sees Necessity of Arab Reform from Within (Feb. 26, 2004)
Human Rights Review for Middle East Remains Mixed (Feb. 26, 2004)
White House Expects Libyan Prime Minister to Retract Statement (Feb. 26, 2004)
An Historic First -- an Iranian-American is Nominated for an Acting Oscar (Feb. 23, 2004)
Columbia University Scholars Compile Encyclopaedia Iranica (Feb. 20, 2004)
Bush Says His Administration Is Committed to Helping the Middle East (Feb. 20, 2004)
Houtan Scholarships Support Study of Iranian Language, Culture (Feb. 19, 2004)
Arab Americans and the 2004 U.S. Elections (Feb. 19, 2004)
Bush, Tunisia's Ben Ali Discuss Iraq, Terror, Libya, Greater Mideast Reforms (Feb. 19, 2004)
Treasury Under Secretary John Taylor Traveling in Mideast, Afghanistan (Feb. 18, 2004)
U.S. Launches Arabic Satellite Television Broadcasts Feb. 14 (Feb. 17, 2004)
U.S., Qatar Train Arab Women to Compete for Political Office (Feb. 17, 2004)
Jordan, United States Host Arab Dialogue on Women and the Law (Feb. 13, 2004)
State's Armitage Says Iran Continues to Pursue Nuclear Weapons (Feb. 13, 2004)
U.S. Co-Sponsors Programs on Education and Women's Issues in Mideast (Feb. 12, 2004)
U.S. Signs Trade and Investment Framework Agreements with Yemen, Kuwait (Feb. 10, 2004)
Powell Meets Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman in Washington February 9 (Feb. 10, 2004)
U.S., Libya Conclude First Round of "Positive" Bilateral Discussions in London (Feb. 9, 2004)
Bush Says U.S. Fostering Democracy in Greater Middle East (Feb. 5, 2004)
U.S., British, Libyan Officials Meet in London February 6 (Feb. 5, 2004)
U.S. Urges The Hague to Refrain from Taking Up Issue of Israeli Barrier (Feb. 2, 2004)
Wolfowitz Says U.S., Turkey Share Common Vision on Future of Iraq (Feb. 2, 2004)
State's Boucher Calls on Palestinian Leaders to Stop Terror (Jan. 30, 2004)
U.S. Prepares to Beam Arabic Satellite TV Channel to Mideast (Jan. 30, 2004)
White House Strongly Condemns Newest Palestinian Suicide Bombing (Jan. 30, 2004)
Powell, Gul Discuss Cyprus, Iraq, Syria, Terrorism, Middle East (Jan. 30, 2004)
State Department Asks Several Saudi Diplomats to Leave (Jan. 30, 2004)
State Department Praises Libyan Cooperation on Disarmament (Jan. 29, 2004)
Bush, Turkey's Prime Minister Discuss Iraq, Cyprus, War on Terror (Jan. 29, 2004)
Muslim-Americans Launch Voter Registration Drives During Eid Al-Adha (Jan. 28, 2004)
White House Announces Libyan Cooperation in Elimination of WMD Programs (Jan. 28, 2004)
Davos Launches Initiative to Foster Western-Muslim Understanding (Jan. 27, 2004)
Arab-Western Conference Produces Forward-Looking Initiatives (Jan. 26, 2004)
Hagel Urges Greater NATO Involvement in Middle East (Jan. 26, 2004)
Former Treasury Official Praises Saudi Action against Terrorist Financing (Jan. 26, 2004)
U.S. Says Iran Should Return Al Qaeda Members to Country of Origin (Jan. 26, 2004)
U.S., Saudi Arabia Freeze Assets of Saudi Charity Branch Offices (Jan. 23, 2004)
Powell Says No Hard Evidence Iraqi WMD Hidden in Syria (Jan. 22, 2004)
WTO Chief Calls Saudi Arabia's Entry into WTO an "Imminent Reality" (Jan. 22, 2004)
Arab-Western Summit of Skills Breeds Ideas for Arab World (Jan. 22, 2004)
USTR Takes Country-by-Country Approach toward Mideast Free Trade Area (Jan. 20, 2004)
133,000 Mideastern and South Asian Refugees Resettled in the U.S. (Jan. 20, 2004)
Powell Urges Syria to Follow Libya in Ending WMD, Support for Terror (Jan. 20, 2004)
Arab-Western Summit of Skills Set to Take Place in Berlin Jan 17-18 (Jan. 16, 2004)
Senators Request Tax Information on Muslim Charities for Probe (Jan. 15, 2004)
U.S. Welcomes Libya's Commitments to Ban Nuclear, Chemical Weapons (Jan. 15, 2004)
Powell Foresees Political Dialogue with Libya after Resolution of WMD (Jan. 13, 2004)
Bush to Hold Talks with Turkey's Erdogan Jan. 28 at White House (Jan. 13, 2004)
New U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Assume Duties January 15 (Jan. 13, 2004)
U.S. Charities Supplement U.S. Official Relief for Iranian Earthquake (Jan. 8, 2004)
U.S. Demands Verification of Libyan WMDs before Lifting Sanctions (Jan. 7, 2004)
U.S. To Continue Libya Emergency Measures (Jan. 6, 2004)
Acclaimed Hollywood Film Focuses on Iranian-American Family (Jan. 5, 2004)
U.S. Acts to Expedite Assistance to Iran Earthquake Victims (Jan. 2, 2004)
Bush Urges Iran to Turn Over Terror Suspects, Abandon Nuclear Program (Jan. 2, 2004)
U.S. Sends Relief Assistance to Iranian Earthquake Victims (Dec. 30, 2003)
U.S. to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Iran (Dec. 29, 2003)
Iranian DJ Brings Persian Influence to Washington Night Scene (Dec. 24, 2003)
U.S., Saudis Ask U.N. to Designate Bosnian Terrorist Group (Dec. 24, 2003)
U.S. Challenges Egypt on Import Duties on Apparel and Textiles (Dec. 24, 2003)
State's Armitage Applauds Saudi Arabia's Anti-terrorist Efforts (Dec. 19, 2003)
American Artist Earns Recognition at Cairo International Biennale (Dec. 16, 2003)
Faith, Not Race, Determines Islam, African-American Says (Dec. 1, 2003)
Fulbright Arabic Teachers Find America Friendly and Open (Dec. 1, 2003)
U.S. Strongly Committed to Middle East Roadmap, Says Powell (Dec. 1, 2003)
United States Welcomes IAEA Resolution on Iran (Nov. 28, 2003)
Bush Sends Eid al-Fitr Greetings to Muslims (Nov. 26, 2003)
Fulbright Language Teachers Provide Positive Dialogue with Muslim World (Nov. 26, 2003)
Powell En Route London Discusses Iran Nuclear Program, Iraq (Nov. 21, 2003)
Muslims Reach Out to Non-Muslim Americans During Ramadan (Nov. 21, 2003)
Bush Discusses U.S.-UK Ties, Blair, Iraq, Iran, North Korea (Nov. 17, 2003)
Iraq Can Be "Linchpin" for Democracy in Middle East, Rice Says (Nov. 13, 2003)
"Liberty and Peace Are Coming to the Middle East," Powell Says (Nov. 13, 2003)
Bush Says Democracy in Mideast Will Be a Focus of U.S. Policy (Nov. 10, 2003)
U.S. Remains Opposed to World Bank Loans for Iran (Oct. 30, 2003)
U.S. to Support Freedom, Oppose Terrorism and WMD in Iran (Oct. 29, 2003)
American Troops Supporting Ramadan Activities in Free Iraq (Oct. 28, 2003)
Bush Administration Pursues Four-Part Middle East Policy (Oct. 27, 2003)
Senator Lugar Skeptical of Iran's Commitment to Nuclear Compliance (Oct. 27, 2003)
U.S. Calls on Iran to Fully Disclose Nuclear Program (Oct. 16, 2003)
Worldwide Concerts Commemorate Daniel Pearl Oct 10 (Oct. 10, 2003)
U.S. Urges All in Middle East to Avoid Heightened Tensions (Oct. 8, 2003)
Syria on "Wrong Side of War on Terrorism," U.S. Envoy Says (Oct. 7, 2003)
Bush Says Israel Has Right to Defend Itself (Oct. 7, 2003)
Powell Asks Business Leaders to Help Empower Arab World (Oct. 1, 2003)
Powell Outlines Challenges to Middle East Progress (Oct. 1, 2003)
Rice, Powell Discuss Iraq's Reconstruction, Iran's Nuclear Activities (Sept. 30, 2003)
Mideast Quartet Calls for End to Terrorist Attacks, Settlements (Sept. 29, 2003)
Russia Should Suspend Nuclear Cooperation With Iran (Sept. 24, 2003)
White House Calls Syria's Behavior "Unacceptable" (Sept. 17, 2003)
White House Rejects Expulsion or Killing of Arafat (Sept. 16, 2003)
Ending Terrorism Number One Mideast Priority, Negroponte Says (Sept. 16, 2003)
U.S. Wants U.N. Condemnation of Mideast Terror Groups (Sept. 16, 2003)
U.S. Says Iran Has Failed To Meet NPT Safeguards Obligations (Sept. 10, 2003)
Powell, Rice Discuss Iraq, North Korea, Middle East, Terrorism (Sept. 9, 2003)
Powell Discusses Palestinian Authority Concerns (Sept. 9, 2003)
White House Issues Statement on Resignation of Abbas (Sept. 9, 2003)
U.S. Designates 10 Jemaah Islamiyah Terrorists (Sept. 9, 2003)
State's Reeker Says Iran Must Satisfy IAEA's Nuclear Concerns (Aug. 29, 2003)
Azar Nafisi: A Life of Connecting Cultures, Challenging Extremism (Aug. 26, 2003)
Bush Orders Assets of Hamas Leaders, Affiliated Group Frozen (Aug. 25, 2003)
Middle East Terror "Has to End," Powell Says (Aug. 22, 2003)
Powell Says U.S. Will Continue Bilateral Sanctions on Libya (Aug. 19, 2003)
Senators Kyl and Schumer on Saudi Arabia's Teachers of Terror (Aug. 19, 2003)
Rice Calls for "Generational Commitment" to Mideast Transformation (Aug. 11, 2003)
Rice Urges Long-Term Commitment to Transformation in Mideast (Aug. 8, 2003)
Senate Probes Administration about Saudi Financial Links to Terrorism (Aug. 6, 2003)
Powell Discusses North Korea, Iran, War on Terrorism (Aug. 5, 2003)
White House Says Abbas Taking Steps to Reduce Violence (Aug. 5, 2003)
Powell Explains U.S. Concerns Over Israeli Security Fence (Aug. 4, 2003)
U.S., Saudi Anti-Terrorist Cooperation Improving, U.S. Says (Aug. 1, 2003)
Bush Says Development of Nuclear Weapons Not in Iran's Interest (July 31, 2003)
Bush Tells Sharon U.S. Work for Mideast Peace Will Continue (July 30, 2003)
Powell Discusses Iraq, Palestinian-Israeli Conflict (July 22, 2003)
Official Says Saddam Posed Threat to U.S., Mideast (July 22, 2003)
Bush Plans to Meet Israeli, Palestinian Leaders in Washington (July 18, 2003)
Powell, Fischer Discuss North Korea, Iraq, Mideast (July 17, 2003)
U.S. Not Seeking Talks with Iran Regarding Its Nuclear Program (July 17, 2003)
U.S. Lists Companies Sanctioned under Iran Nonproliferation Act (July 8, 2003)
Powell Sees Hopeful Signs in Mideast, But Terrorism Still a Threat (July 3, 2003)
U.S. Opposes Japanese Investment in Iranian Oil Field (July 2, 2003)
U.S. Is Working Through U.N. to Engage Iran Over Nuclear Program (July 1, 2003)
Rice Says Pursuit of Mideast Peace Requires Determination (June 27, 2003)
Secretary Powell Draws Outlines of "New Middle East" (June 24, 2003)
Zoellick Outlines U.S. Strategy for Reviving Mideast Trade (June 24, 2003)
USTR Zoellick on Global Trade and the Middle East (June 24, 2003)
U.S. Offers Vision of Middle East Economic Development (June 24, 2003)
U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Initiatives Mean Jobs and Education (June 24, 2003)
White House Welcomes IAEA Report on Iran's Nuclear Program (June 23, 2003)
Bush Welcomes IAEA Statement on Iran's Nuclear Program (June 23, 2003)
IAEA Releases Report on Iran's Nuclear Program (June 23, 2003)
Powell Hopeful of Progress on Middle East Roadmap (June 23, 2003)
Sen. Hagel Says Allies Are Key To Making Middle East Peace Workable (June 23, 2003)
Transcript: U.S. Seeks Regional Cooperation For Middle East Prosperity (June 20, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Goes to Mideast on Mission to Promote Trade (June 18, 2003)
Powell Sees Landscape of Peace Emerging in Middle East (June 17, 2003)
Powell Pledges Commitment to Two States "Living Side-by-Side in Peace" (June 17, 2003)
Excerpt: Boucher Voices U.S. Concern Over Arrests of Protestors in Iran (June 16, 2003)
Excerpt: Terrorist Groups Are "Undercutting Palestinian Cause," Says Boucher (June 16, 2003)
Transcript: Rice Calls for Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation Against Terror (June 16, 2003)
Transcript: Bush Optimistic About the "March to Peace" in the Middle East (June 10, 2003)
Transcript: Powell Says Stopping Terrorism Key to Middle East Peace (June 10, 2003)
U.S. Says Latest Mideast Terrorist Attacks Must Not Stop Peace Process (June 10, 2003)
Excerpt: U.S. Calls on Iran to Disclose All Aspects of Its Nuclear Program (June 10, 2003)
Text: Support for Democratic Reform in Muslim World Tops U.S. Agenda (June 9, 2003)
Transcript: U.S. Proposes $100 Million for Middle East Partnership Initiative (June 9, 2003)
Transcript: Bush Sees a Moment of Promise for Middle East Peace (June 5, 2003)
Transcript: Powell, Rice Say Arab Support for Roadmap Is Growing (June 5, 2003)
Transcript: Rice Welcomes Arab Leader Agreement to Curb Terrorist Financing (June 5, 2003)
Text: Bolton Says Iran Is Developing a Clandestine Nuclear Program (June 5, 2003)
Bush Sees a Moment of Promise for Middle East Peace (June 4, 2003)
Bush, Arab Leaders Make "Important Start under New Conditions" for Peace (June 4, 2003)
G-8 Leaders Endorse Iraq Reconstruction, Mideast Peace Effort (June 4, 2003)
Bush Says Mideast Trip Will Demonstrate His Commitment to Peace (June 2, 2003)
Bush Says He Is Committed To Work For Middle East Peace (June 2, 2003)
Bush to Press for "Measurable, Concrete Action" on Mideast Peace (May 30, 2003)
Vershbow Says Russia's Help Needed on Iran, North Korea (May 30, 2003)
U.S. Muslims Helping Reconcile Islam and Democracy (May 30, 2003)
Bush Looks Forward to Planned Meeting with Sharon, Abbas (May 29, 2003)
Bush Hopes to Gain Arab Support for Roadmap at Sharm al-Sheikh (May 29, 2003)
Bush to Visit Egypt, Jordan, Qatar June 2-5 (May 29, 2003)
U.S. Supports IAEA Examination of Iran's Nuclear Activities (May 29, 2003)
U.S. Offers Additional $67 Million to Aid Palestinian Refugees (May 23, 2003)
Senator Hagel Sees No Stepping Back From U.S. Middle East Commitment (May 22, 2003)
Middle East Partnership Initiative Targets Economic, Social Development (May 22, 2003)
Bush Talks with Palestinian and Israeli Prime Ministers (May 21, 2003)
Scholars Call for Reinterpretation of Islamic Teachings (May 21, 2003)
Bush to Urge Israelis, Palestinians to Take Steps Toward Peace (May 19, 2003)
Bush Will Be Personally Involved in Mideast Peace Effort (May 19, 2003)
Rice on Syria, Iran, North Korea, Turkey, Balkans, Russia (May 16, 2003)
Powell Sees "a Time of Promise" in the Middle East (May 15, 2003)
U.S. Muslim Leaders Discuss Bridging Gap between America and Muslim World (May 15, 2003)
Bush Denounces Terrorist Attacks in Saudi Arabia (May 14, 2003)
Powell Says Action on Middle East Roadmap Should Start Now (May 14, 2003)
U.S. and Saudis Pledge Cooperation to Combat Terrorism (May 14, 2003)
Powell Says Saudi Attack Will Not Deter U.S. Peace Efforts (May 14, 2003)
Powell Says U.S. Committed to Advancing Middle East Peace (May 13, 2003)
Powell Says Now Is Time to Work on Peace in Middle East (May 13, 2003)
Powell Hopes Israelis and Palestinians Can Take Steps for Peace (May 13, 2003)
State Department Launches Persian Language Website (May 13, 2003)
Proposed Middle East Initiatives (May 12, 2003)
Bush Calls for U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area (May 12, 2003)
State Department Voices "Serious Concern" Over Iran's Nuclear Program (May 12, 2003)
President Bush Thanks Amir of Qatar for His "Steadfast Support" (May 9, 2003)
The Middle East: A Vision for the Future
Japanese Bush Announces Formal Release of Roadmap for Mideast Peace (May 1, 2003)
Bush Says He is Pushing for Middle East Reform (April 28, 2003)
Powell Says It's Time for Syria to Take Another Look at Its Policies (April 21, 2003)
Powell Expects to Visit Damascus for "Candid" Discussions (April 18, 2003)
State's Bolton Says Iraq a Lesson for Syria, Libya, Iran (April 17, 2003)
U.S. Has No Further War Plans, Powell Says (April 16, 2003)
Democracy Can Work for Muslims, Powell Says (April 16, 2003)
White House Warns "Syria Needs to Cooperate" (April 15, 2003)
State Department Report: Syria Needs to Think about Its Future, Reeker Says (April 15, 2003)
Kirkpatrick Says Rights Commission Not Balanced on Middle East (April 4, 2003)
Powell to Discuss Post-War Issues with Turkey, EU, NATO (April 1, 2003)
Powell Says U.S. Committed to Iraq's Freedom, Middle East Peace (April 1, 2003)
Powell on U.S. Commitment to Mideast Peace Process, Iraqi People (March 26, 2003)
Poor Weather Has Slowed Coalition Troops Moving on Baghdad (March 26, 2003)
Muslim Cleric from Iraq Supports Removal of Saddam Hussein (March 24, 2003)
Powell Hopes for Turkey Acceptance of U.S. Troops (March 18, 2003)
Bush Sets Timetable for "Road Map" to Mideast Peace (March 17, 2003)
Bush Orders Continuation of National Emergency with Respect to Iran (March 14, 2003)
Two Indicted on Export Control Act, Iranian Embargo Charges (March 6, 2003)
U.S. Charges Two Yemeni Citizens with Aiding Terrorists (March 5, 2003)
Powell Says U.S. Opposes Weapons Proliferation, Not Islam (March 3, 2003)
President Bush Presents Vision of Middle East Peace (Feb. 28, 2003)
Al-Jazeera Broadcasts American, Iraqi Student Exchange via Satellite (Feb. 27, 2003)
White House Report, Feb. 19: Iraq/Turkey/U.N., Qatar, Indonesia, NATO (Feb. 20, 2003)
NATO Agrees on Measures to Support Turkey (Feb. 19, 2003)
NATO Defense Planning Committee on Measures to Protect Turkey (Feb. 19, 2003)
Bush Authorizes $15 Million in Relief in Case of Mideast Crisis (Jan. 31, 2003)
U.S. Designates Two as Terrorists Linked to Jemaah Islamiayah (Jan. 27, 2003)
U.S. Condemns Latest Terror Bombings in Israel (Jan. 7, 2003)
White House Report, Dec. 19: Egypt, South Korea, Africa, Bush holiday (Dec. 20, 2002)
Giving Muslim World True Picture of U.S. Values Is Vital, Beers Says (Dec. 20, 2002)
Senator Calls for Multilateral Approach in Dealing with Mideast (Dec. 19, 2002)
Pakistani, Saudi Visitors Now Required to Register with INS (Dec. 19, 2002)
U.S. Thanks Jordan for Arrests in Killing of USAID Official (Dec. 16, 2002)
CIA Chief Urges Broader Engagement with Muslim World (Dec. 16, 2002)
Powell Explains Decision to Allow Missile Delivery to Yemen (Dec. 13, 2002)
Middle East Partnership Initiative to "Lay A Firm Foundation of Hope" (Dec. 13, 2002)
State's Richard Haass on Promoting Democracy in the Muslim World (Dec. 13, 2002)
Powell Launches Middle East Partnership Initiative (Dec. 13, 2002)
Middle East expert warns not to underestimate Iraq (Dec. 12, 2002)
White House Report, Dec. 6: North Korea, Iraq, Islam (Dec. 9, 2002)
Bush Praises Islam for Inspiring Honesty, Integrity, and Morality (Dec. 9, 2002)
U.S. Has Responsibility to Promote Democracy in Muslim World (Dec. 6, 2002)
Rice Says Values of Islam, Democracy, Human Rights Mutually Reinforcing (Dec. 6, 2002)
Bush Visits Washington Islamic Center to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr (Dec. 6, 2002)
Turkey Gives Strong Affirmations of Support on Iraq, Wolfowitz Says (Dec. 5, 2002)
U.S. Welcomes Increased Saudi Efforts to Block Terrorist Financing (Dec. 4, 2002)
U.S. Urges U.N. to Support Quartet Plans for Middle East Peace (Dec. 4, 2002)
Bush Administration Issues Memorandum on Status of PLO Office in U.S. (Dec. 3, 2002)
Bush Condemns Terror Attacks in Kenya, Israel (Dec. 2, 2002)
Powell Condemns Terror Attacks in Kenya, Israel (Dec. 2, 2002)
U.S. Public Broadcasting to Show Documentary on Life of Muhammad (Nov. 29, 2002)
Powell Says Intifada Was Mistake for Palestinians (Nov. 29, 2002)
Boucher Says Saudis Cooperating Fully with FBI Anti-Terror Investigation (Nov. 26, 2002)
Economic Freedom Index Calls for Greater Rule of Law in Arab Countries (Nov. 26, 2002)
World Facing "Unfortunate Choice" on Iraq, Mideast Expert Says (Nov. 19, 2002)
Legal Expert Describes Iraqi Treatment of Marsh Arabs as Genocide (Nov. 19, 2002)
Palestinian Reform Task Force Notes Impact of Violence, Terror (Nov. 18, 2002)
Bush, Powell Repudiate Recent Anti-Islam Statements by Evangelical Leaders (Nov. 18, 2002)
Powell Rejects Anti-Muslim Remarks by Some in U.S. (Nov. 15, 2002)
U.S., Japan and Saudi Arabia Launch Rebuilding of Afghan Highway (Nov. 13, 2002)
Afghan-American Offers a Personal View of Ramadan (Nov. 12, 2002)
Baghdad's Moment of Truth (Nov. 12, 2002)
Thai Visitor Dispels "Ridiculous Notions" About Muslims in U.S. (Oct. 31, 2002)
State Department Adds Jemaah Islamiya to Foreign Terrorist List (Oct. 24, 2002)
U.S. Designates Jemaah Islamiya as Terrorist Organization (Oct. 24, 2002)
Excerpt: State's Boucher Says Jerusalem Is Permanent Status Issue (Sept. 30, 2002)
Excerpt: Bush Says U.S. Policy on Jerusalem Has Not Changed (Sept. 30, 2002)
Rumsfeld Says Senior Al-Qaeda Members Have Been in Baghdad (Defense Department Report, September 26) (Sept. 26, 2002)
Indonesian Islamic School Leaders Study U.S. Society First-Hand (Sept. 26, 2002)
Text: Indonesian Islamic Education Leaders Arrive in United States (Sept. 23, 2002)
Middle East Quartet Details Plans for Palestinian Statehood (Sept. 17, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Saudi Pledge to Comply With UN "Forthcoming" (Sept. 16, 2002)
Text: U.S., Japan and Saudi Arabia Finance Key Afghan Highway (Sept. 12, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Tells Americans to Reject Anti-Muslim Bigotry (Sept. 10, 2002)
Excerpt: U.S. Says Iran Should Not Offer Safe Haven for Terrorists (Aug. 28, 2002)
U.S. Comments on Israeli Use of Human Shields (Aug. 15, 2002)
New Report Analyzes Recent Middle Eastern Immigration (Aug. 15, 2002)
Marriott Will Apologize and Pay $115,000 To Arab Group (Aug. 15, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Meets with Palestinian Delegation August 8 (Aug. 8, 2002)
Excerpt: State's Reeker Says U.S. Ties With Saudi Arabia Are "Excellent" (Aug. 6, 2002)
Excerpt: Powell Hosts Palestinian Delegation Aug 8-9 (Aug. 6, 2002)
Rumsfeld Says RAND Briefer's Views on Saudi Arabia Not U.S. Policy (Aug. 6, 2002)
Peace Corps to Send More Volunteers to Muslim World (Aug. 5, 2002)
Text: Negroponte Says U.N. General Assembly Should Discuss Mideast Terrorism (Aug. 5, 2002)
USAID Study Says Malnutrition Poses Humanitarian Emergency to Palestinians (Aug. 5, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Calls on All Nations to Help Stop Bombings in Mideast (Aug. 4, 2002)
Palestinian-American Scholar Studies History to Promote Dialogue (Aug. 1, 2002)
Transcript: Furious Over Loss of Life, Bush Still Pledges To Work for Mideast Peace (Aug. 1, 2002)
American Muslims Prepare to Honor Victims of September 11 (July 30, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Discusses Human Rights, Middle East in Malaysia (July 30, 2002)
Excerpt: Powell to Meet With Palestinian Delegation in Washington (July 29, 2002)
Text: Senate Resolution Says U.S. Should Seek Genuine Democracy in Iran (July 25, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Will Strive to Meet Three-Year Goal in Mideast (July 18, 2002)
Japanese Transcript: Powell Says Humanitarian Relief Is Pressing Issue for Palestinians (July 18, 2002)
White House Report, July 17: The Middle East (July 17, 2002)
Text: UN, EU, Russia and U.S. Say Mideast Solution Possible in Three Years (July 16, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Outlines U.S. Policy Towards Palestine, Iraq (July 16, 2002)
Japanese Excerpt: Bush Outlines Responsibilities for Middle East Peace (July 15, 2002)
Fact Sheet: Myths and Facts about U.S. Immigration Standards for Saudi Immigrants (July 8, 2002)
Byliner: Senators Kennedy, Lugar on Cultural Bridges to the Islamic World (July 3, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Arafat Has Not Seized Opportunities for Peace (June 30, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Reaffirms U.S. Position on Palestinian Leadership (June 30, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Urges Palestinians to Challenge their Leadership (June 30, 2002)
Transcript: Middle East Dominates Administration G-8 Briefing (June 26, 2002)
Transcript: Freeze on Israeli Settlements Among Top U.S. Priorities (June 25, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Committed to Creation of a Palestinian State (June 25, 2002)
Text: Annan Welcomes Bush's Mideast Proposals (June 24, 2002)
Transcript: White House Sees Chance for Rapid Improvement in Mideast (June 24, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Calls for New, Elected Palestinian Leadership (June 24, 2002)
Arafat Must Do More to Stem Middle East Violence, White House Says (June 19, 2002)
Burns Says Terrorists Are Undermining Palestinian Cause (June 18, 2002)
Excerpt: Border Between Palestinians and Israel Should Be Negotiated (June 17, 2002)
Text: Bush Suspends Jerusalem Embassy Act Another Six Months (June 17, 2002)
Bush, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Discuss Quest for Peace in Mideast (June 13, 2002)
Text: Violence, Restrictions Will Not Gain Mideast Peace, U.S. Says (June 13, 2002)
Excerpt: U.S. Encourages Palestinian Participation in Reform of Institutions (June 13, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Interim Palestinian State One of Several Ideas (June 12, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Reiterates Support of Palestinian State to Sharon (June 10, 2002)
Excerpt: Bush Says "Progress Is Being Made" in Middle East (June 7, 2002)
Poll Reveals Effect of September 11 on Muslim Americans (June 6, 2002)
Arab-Americans "Lobby Congress For Peace" (June 4, 2002)
Text: Wolfowitz Says Asian Muslims Can Be Anti-Terror Allies (June 1, 2002)
Transcript: Wolfowitz Welcomes Prospect of Moderate Muslim Regime in Indonesia (June 1, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Grateful for Yemen's Support in War on Terrorism (May 29, 2002)
Excerpt: President Condemns Violence in Middle East (May 28, 2002)
Transcript: U.S., Russia Discussing Inspectors for Iran, Official Says in Paris (May 26, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Working Intensively on Mideast Issues, Says Powell (May 21, 2002)
Text: U.S. Opposes Restrictive Trade Practices, Boycotts Against Israel (May 14, 2002)
Muslim Leaders Discuss Challenges, Opportunities of Diversity (May 13, 2002)
Text: Kennedy Submits Bill to Enhance U.S.-Muslim Understanding (May 10, 2002)
Younger Generation of U.S. Muslims More Inclined to Political Activism (May 8, 2002)
Transcript: Powell, Straw Ask "All Others" to Condemn Bombing in Mideast (May 8, 2002)
Text: White House Report, April 29: The Middle East (April 29, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Urges Arafat to Seize Opportunity to Act Against Terror (April 28, 2002)
Text: Bush Welcomes Israel's Lifting of Travel Restrictions on Arafat (April 28, 2002)
Excerpt: Bush Calls for a Halt to Israeli Incursions (April 26, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Pledges Urgent Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians (April 25, 2002)
Text: Powell Says U.S. Is Engaged in Middle East Peace Process (April 24, 2002)
Transcript: State Dept Responds to Queries About Mideast, Sudan (April 23, 2002)
American Muslims at a Crossroads After September 11 (April 23, 2002)
White House Report, April 22: Middle East (April 22, 2002)
Transcript: U.S., Saudi Arabia Share Interest in Stable Energy Market (April 22, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Seeks Accelerated Efforts on Mideast Conflict (April 21, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Praises Powell's Message of "Hope and Peace" to Mideast (April 18, 2002)
Bush Says the Middle East Must Choose Between Peace or Terror (April 17, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Meets Israeli Peace Coalition (April 16, 2002)
Byliner: Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Leading the Mideast (April 16, 2002)
Muslim American Hero of September 11 Remembered (April 15, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Cease-fires Will Not Solve Middle East Crisis (April 15, 2002)
Transcript: Powell's Remarks Before Meeting Israeli President Katzav (April 14, 2002)
President Bush Strongly Condemns Terror Attack in Jerusalem (April 12, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Middle East Situation is "Exceptionally Dangerous" (April 12, 2002)
Bush Gives Powell "Maximum Flexibility" to Implement Mideast Peace Mission (April 11, 2002)
American Film Captures Children's Voices in Mideast Conflict (April 11, 2002)
Text: EU, UN, US, Russia Call for Immediate Halt to Mideast Violence (April 10, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Political Talks Are Key to Mideast Solution (April 10, 2002)
White House Report, April 9: The Middle East, Nominations (April 9, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Appeals for "Common Vision" in Middle East (April 9, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Reiterates Call for Israeli Withdrawal "Without Delay" (April 8, 2002)
U.N. Security Council Demands Mideast Cease-Fire "Without Delay" (April 4, 2002)
Text: Bush Sends Powell to Middle East on Peace Mission (April 4, 2002)
Bush Committed to Finding a Way to Peace in Middle East Despite Violence (April 3, 2002)
Transcript: UN Resolutions a "Road Map" for Israelis, Palestinians (April 3, 2002)
Israelis, Palestinians Both Losing In Mideast Conflict, Says Powell (April 2, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Speaks Out Against Terror in Middle East (April 1, 2002)
Text: UNSC Resolution 1402 on Middle East (March 30, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Again Calls on Arafat to Stop Terrorist Attacks on Israel (March 30, 2002)
Security Council Calls for Israeli Withdrawal (March 30, 2002)
Text: U.S., in U.N. Security Council, Calls on Israelis, Palestinians to Work with Gen. Zinni (March 29, 2002)
Bush Actively Involved in Monitoring, Assessing Mideast Developments (March 29, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Zinni to Remain in Mideast (March 29, 2002)
Text: White House Report, March 29: Mideast, Bush week ahead schedule (March 29, 2002)
Arab-American Doctor Named to Senior Medical Post in Bush Administration (March 28, 2002)
Transcript: Wolfowitz Says Muslim Allies Key to Fighting al Qaeda (March 21, 2002)
Transcript: Bush and His Cabinet Discuss Mideast, Terrorism (March 19, 2002)
President Condemns Terrorist Attack in Islamabad (March 17, 2002)
Transcript: Cheney Says U.S. Engaged in Search for Mideast Peace (March 17, 2002)
Text: Ambassador Chamberlin Mourns Victims of Islamabad Attack (March 17, 2002)
Powell Expresses Outrage, Sadness over Islamabad Church Attack (March 17, 2002)
Text: Cheney Discusses US-Yemeni Partnership Against Terror (March 14, 2002)
White House Report, March 14: Nuclear Policy, Libya, Afghanistan, Colombia (March 14, 2002)
Transcript: Cheney Speaks with Mubarak on Iraq, Palestine (March 13, 2002)
Security Council Demands End to Middle East Violence (March 12, 2002)
Magazine Focuses on Muslim Women in America (March 12, 2002)
Fact Sheet: U.S., Saudi Arabia Act Jointly to Block Terror Funds (March 11, 2002)
Transcript: Cheney Meets With Blair Ahead of Mideast Visit (March 11, 2002)
Text: Treasury's O'Neill Cites U.S.-Saudi Action Against Terror (March 11, 2002)
Powell Tells House Panel U.S. Support for Israel Remains Firm (March 7, 2002)
Transcript: Treasury Secretary O'Neill Confers with Saudi Officials (March 6, 2002)
Powell Says Israelis, Palestinians Must Consider Consequences of Actions (March 6, 2002)
White House Report, March 1: Terrorism, Shadow Government, Yemen (March 1, 2002)
White House Report, Feb. 26: Saudi idea, Arafat, Chretien, Africa (Feb. 26, 2002)
Excerpt: Bush Calls to Praise Saudi Peace Proposal (Feb. 26, 2002)
Text: American Muslim Council Condemns Murder of Daniel Pearl (Feb. 21, 2002)
Bush Administration Open to Input from Arab-Americans (Feb. 14, 2002)
Bush Administration Seeks Input from Arab-Americans (Feb. 13, 2002)
Text: FBI Alert on Possible Terrorist Attack in U.S. or Yemen (Feb. 12, 2002)
White House Report, Feb. 7: Bush/Hemisphere Travel, Cheney to Mideast (Feb. 7, 2002)
Excerpt: CIA's Tenet Says Islam Neither Enemy Nor Threat (Feb. 6, 2002)
Journalists, Muslims Mobilize on Behalf of Kidanapped Journalist (Feb. 4, 2002)
Rice Says "It's Time to Get Serious" about North Korea, Iran, Iraq (Feb. 3, 2002)
Transcript: Powell, Straw Urge Iran to Be Helpful in Afghanistan (Jan. 31, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Israelis, Palestinians Must Move Toward Peace (Jan. 31, 2002)
Transcript: Powell, Jordan's King Abdullah Discuss Mideast, Afghanistan (Jan. 31, 2002)
New York Muslims Educate Their Neighbors About Their Faith (Jan. 30, 2002)
Ship Incident "Raises Questions" about Arafat's Interest in Peace (Jan. 28, 2002)
Text: U.S. Maintains Contact with Arafat (Jan. 28, 2002)
White House Report, Jan. 28: Bush call to Mubarak on Arafat (Jan. 28, 2002)
Transcript: Arafat Needs to Acknowledge Karine A Incident (Jan. 25, 2002)
White House Report, January 23: Libya, Detainees (Jan. 23, 2002)
Text: Religious Leaders from Kyrgyzstan Examine Islam in the U.S. (Jan. 15, 2002)
U.S. Helps Preserve Ancient Islamic Manuscripts in Mali (Jan. 11, 2002)
Moderate Muslims Work to Reclaim their Faith (Jan. 11, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Says Iran Must Contribute to War Against Terror (Jan. 10, 2002)
Excerpt: U.S. Awaits Arafat's Report on Weapons Shipment (Jan. 8, 2002)
Text: Middle East Advisor Zinni's Security Meetings "Positive" (Jan. 6, 2002)
Text: State Says Iran Continues to Support Terrorists (Jan. 4, 2002)
U.S. Broadcasting Industry Fights Prejudice Against Arab, Muslim Americans (Dec. 21, 2001)
America's Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr (Dec. 18, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Says Two State Vision for Mideast Still Stands (Dec. 17, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says Arafat Can Reduce Violence (Dec. 17, 2001)
Transcript: Bush Celebrates Eid al-Fitr with Muslim Children in White House (Dec. 17, 2001)
Text: Islamic Group Says Videotape Shows Bin Laden's Complicity (Dec. 13, 2001)
Text: Bush Greetings Across the Globe to Those Celebrating Eid al-Fitr (Dec. 13, 2001)
Transcript: U.S. Considers Arafat Leader of Palestinian People (Dec. 13, 2001)
Traditional Muslim Ruler Decries Terrorist Attacks on U.S. (Dec. 12, 2001)
Excerpt: U.S. Delegation Goes to Saudi Arabia for Anti-Terrorism Talks (Dec. 7, 2001)
Excerpt: Zinni Holds Security Talks with Israelis, Palestinians (Dec. 7, 2001)
White House Report, Dec. 6: Mideast, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bolivia (Dec. 6, 2001)
Transcript: U.S. Fought 6 Times for Muslim Victims since 1991 (Dec. 6, 2001)
Arab American Groups Pursue Information on Detainees (Dec. 5, 2001)
Text: Senate Majority Leader Condemns Terror Attacks in Israel (Dec. 5, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Calls for End of Terrorist Bombs Against Israel (Dec. 5, 2001)
Text: Hyde Introduces Resolution on Terror Attacks Against Israel (Dec. 4, 2001)
Transcript: Bush Freezes Financial Assets of Three Groups Linked to Hamas (Dec. 4, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says Arafat Capable of Doing More to Stop Terrorist Attacks (Dec. 3, 2001)
Transcript: Remarks by President Bush on Terrorist Bombings in Israel (Dec. 2, 2001)
Text: Secretary Powell Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Jerusalem (Dec. 1, 2001)
Text: Statement by President Bush on Bombings in Jerusalem (Dec. 1, 2001)
Transcript: Powell, UN Secretary General Discuss Afghanistan, Middle East (Nov. 28, 2001)
Text: U.S. Says Deaths of Palestinian Children Tragic (Nov. 23, 2001)
Byliner: Islam's First U.S. Postage Stamp for Muslim Eid Holiday (Nov. 20, 2001)
Text: UN Secretary General Annan's Statement on Middle East (Nov. 19, 2001)
Text: Powell Lays Out U.S. Vision for Mideast Peace (Nov. 19, 2001)
Military Campaign in Afghanistan to Continue During Ramadan (Nov. 15, 2001)
Text: President Bush Extends Warm Greetings to Muslims during Ramadan (Nov. 15, 2001)
Transcript: Representatives' Remarks on Islam, Ramadan in the U.S. (Nov. 15, 2001)
Text: Bush-Putin Joint Statement on the Middle East (Nov. 14, 2001)
Excerpt: State's Boucher on Israel-Palestinian Settlement (Nov. 14, 2001)
Excerpt: U.S., Russia to Cooperate on Terrorism, Mideast, Afghanistan (Nov. 13, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Holds Talks at UN on Mideast Peace, Afghanistan (Nov. 11, 2001)
Text: Lawmaker Introduces Resolution on Commencement of Ramadan (Nov. 8, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Seeks Positive Direction for Middle East (Nov. 7, 2001)
Excerpt: Saudis Responsive; Coalition Support Growing (Nov. 7, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Urges Israelis, Palestinians to Reduce Violence (Oct. 22, 2001)
Senate Resolutions Highlight Concern for Afghans, Iranians, Sikhs (Oct. 19, 2001)
Text: Senator Harry Reid Praises Islam on Senate Floor (Oct. 19, 2001)
Text: Resolution Condemns Discrimination Against Iranian-Americans (Oct. 18, 2001)
Islamic Scholars Reject Bin Laden's Call for Jihad Against Americans (Oct. 18, 2001)
Transcript: Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Interviewed by Al Jazeera (Oct. 16, 2001)
U.S. Islamic Leaders Issue Fatwa on U.S. Muslim Soldiers Fighting Other Muslims (Oct. 16, 2001)
Text: Bin Laden Wants Militant Regimes All Over Muslim World (Oct. 12, 2001)
Muslim Americans' Support for Anti-Terrorism Campaign "Long-term" (Oct. 10, 2001)
Defense Department Report: Rumsfeld Trip to Middle East, Central Asia (Oct. 2, 2001)
Arab American, Muslim American Groups Support Anti-Terrorism Campaign (Sept. 28, 2001)
Bush Meets with American Sikh, Muslim Leaders (Sept. 26, 2001)
Arab and Muslim Americans Offer Key Skills to America (Sept. 19, 2001)
House Condemns Bigotry Against Arab-Americans (Sept. 16, 2001)
Text: Resolution Denounces Bigotry Against Arabs, Muslims, S. Asians (Sept. 14, 2001)
Respect Arab-Americans and Muslims, Bush Says (Sept. 14, 2001)
Excerpts: White House Spokesman on Clinton-Arafat Talks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Senior U.S. Official on Results of Mideast Summit (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Clinton-Mubarak Statement at End of Mideast Summit October 17 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Press Briefing by P.J. Crowley, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (Jan. 1, 1998)
Middle East Violence Must End, Mitchell Says as He Releases Report (Jan. 1, 1998)
Cheney Decries Escalation of Violence in Middle East (Jan. 1, 1998)
Bush Discusses Mitchell Report with Leaders of Egypt and Jordan (Jan. 1, 1998)
Excerpt: Bush Says U.N. Conference on Racism Must Not Target Israel (Jan. 1, 1998)
White House Report, March 7: Zinni to Mideast, Blair Visit, New York (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: OSCE Human Rights Office Concerned About Anti-Muslim Violence (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Lockhart Early July 18 Briefing on Mideast Peace Talks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: U.S. Agency to Host Information Technology Event for Turkey, NIS (Jan. 1, 1998)

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