News and Analysis (2/10-11/07)

Israeli government finances project to encircle Palestinian private property with settlements:

· Jewish Inroads in Muslim Quarter: Settlers’ Project to Alter Skyline of Jerusalem’s Old City (Washington Post)

Ahmadinjad repeats Iranian claim that its seeks nuclear energy, not nuclear weapons:

· Iran Says Wants to stay Within Nuclear Rules (Reuters)

The probable victor in the country’s first contested election has called for reforms:

· Turkmenistan Votes For Successor To Late Dictator (AFP)

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