Presenter, Woman # 1
The Turkish Prime Minister Rajab Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Tehran yesterday to conduct official talks with Iranian officials led by supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad about the Turkish Iranian bilateral relations as well as Iran’s nuclear program. Erdogan, who came from Pakistan, will work on easing tensions between Tehran and Islamabad which started after the military attack in Sistan-Baluchistan province in Iran. Forty-two people, a third of whom were Iranian revolutionary guards, were killed. Pakistani authorities announced that they have released 8 Iranian revolutionary guards who were arrested yesterday after entering Pakistani territories. It turned out that they entered Pakistan by mistake not to stage a retaliatory attack for the attack in the Sistan-Baluchistan province. Meanwhile, the Taliban escalated its attacks against the Pakistani army in retaliation for the "South Waziristan offensive" that the army has been carrying out in Waziristan.The Taliban recently attacked an army base in Mahmand, killing two soldiers. Six rebels were also killed. This operation was preceded by a failed suicide attempt against a senior Pakistani army official. The Taliban views these attacks as a way to pressure the Pakistani government to end the army attacks on the tribal region in the northwestern province. Mahud Khodr reports from Islamabad.

Reporter, Man # 1
This is the second attack of its kind in less than a week, but this time it has failed. Unknown armed men opened fire on the car of a Pakistani army agent as he was trying to leave his home. The man escaped death, and the perpetrators managed to escape as well. This raises questions about the future of the attacks which have become more sophisticated.

Guest, Man # 3
Now the Pakistani army has entered an open war with armed groups who attack everywhere. The armed groups have a strong intelligence network even in the capital Islamabad despite the 100 plus checkpoints.

Reporter, Man # 1
It seems that a bloody struggle has started in Waziristan and it may spread to other Pakistani cities. Meanwhile more than 200,000 displaced people continue to suffer. The government says it has provided them with water and food, but the displaced say they are going through a great deal of hardship.

Guest, Woman # 2
One of the most difficult things we are facing is reaching the displace people whose number will increase if the conflict in Waziristan continues. We do not know anything about the displaced people who are stuck inside Waziristan. The roads are closed and we can’t reach them.

Reporter, Man # 1
According to the Pakistani army, they have killed more than 200 armed Taliban fighters since the "South Waziristan offensive"” started. The presence of more than 10,000 troops in Waziristan reflects the strong army presence there. These large numbers indicate that the war will last a long time. It seems that the Taliban insists on transferring the battle to Islamabad by attacking senior Pakistani officials in the army. This has increased public pressure on the army and the government to end the military operation in Waziristan as soon as possible, but political observers believe this is unlikely to happen. Mahub Khader, Dubai Television, Islamabad.

October has been the deadliest month for US forces in Afghanistan as bombing attacks and helicopter crashes took the lives of 55 soldiers this month.
Senior US State Department official Matthew Hoh has resigned last month in protest at the Afghan war. In his resignation letter, Ho noted that he has lost confidence in the strategic purposes of the US presence in Afghanistan. Concerned of gaining a prominent critic of Obama’s Afghanistan policy, government officials offered him a senior staff level job at the embassy in Kabul, but Ho declined and stated that he has decided to speak out in order to influence public opinion.

Presenter, Man # 1
Amnesty International has accused Israel of using Palestinian water resources excessively in Israeli settlements. This occurs as Israel prevents Palestinians from using even a minimal amount for drinking water. Amnesty released a report about water shortages in the West Bank and Gaza, saying that the occupation forces control Palestinian water sources, and accused Israel of violating international laws in its uneven distribution of water among Palestinians and Israelis.

Reporter, Man # 2
Israeli occupiers use water as a weapon against Palestinians. According to the Amnesty International report, they imposed restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, allowing them to use a strict minimum of water, insufficient for their daily lives. Using the language of numbers, the 100-page report said that Israel controls about 80% of Palestinian underground water. About 200,000 Palestinians do not have water in their homes, and they are prevented by the Israeli occupation forces from digging wells or even from collecting rain water. This forces the Palestinians to transport unhealthy and probably polluted water through long bypass roads, in order to avoid Israeli checkpoints. When this water finally reaches poor Palestinian neighborhoods, the cost is staggering. The rest of the Palestinians in the occupied territories, numbering 4 million, barely get 70 liter of water per individual in the best case scenario, in contrast Jewish settlers, numbering 450,000, get 300 liters of water per settler.

Guest, Woman # 3
Palestinians are having access to four times less water than Israelis. In some places with large Palestinian populations, individuals only use a tenth of the amount of water that Israelis use. This situation must end. The illegal settlements have swimming pools green lawns, and irrigated fields, while the Palestinians do not even have sufficient drinking water to meet their basic daily needs.

Reporter, Man # 2
Israel responded by accusing the Amnesty International report of being biased, saying that the numbers stated in the report were misleading. Israel claims that the gap in water use between Palestinians and Israelis is small, if it even exists.

Guest, man # 3
Israel is actually using less fresh water than just after 1967. This includes public and private water usage. The idea that we are taking water from others is ridiculous. Israel has been a leader in water conservation and sea-water distillation. I said to the Palestinians, let’s work together to confront the water shortages in the whole region.

Reporter, Man # 2
Israel did not respond to more critical points that were mentioned in the report, such as the fact that the war that Israel launched on Gaza last year caused severe damages to water pipes and sewage systems there. Gaza now has a water crisis: 95% of its water is polluted and is not suitable for human consumption.The Amnesty report indicates that the amount of water available for the Palestinians is not sufficient to have sustainable economic development in the Palestinian areas, raising questions about the seriousness of the Israeli proposal of economic peace.This also raises questions about the wisdom of internal fighting within the Palestinian factions, who seem to be fighting for authority over a territory that is not even allowed by the occupation to dig a well for water.

Jewish and Palestinian residents in the West Bank clashed when Jewish settlers marched towards the village of Karyut in Nablus to protest the harvesting of olives there. The settlers consider Palestinian olive harvest a provocation while the Palestinians claim that the settlers have cut down dozens of their trees. Army and police forces were present at the scene to break up the disturbance and arrested one Palestinian.

Presenter, Male #1
We now discuss the latest updates on the Iranian nuclear program. Joining us here in the studio is Kamilia Intikhabi al-Fard, an author and researcher on Iran. Welcome Kamilia. The current situation concerning the Iranian nuclear program is this: Iran will respond within 48 hours to the draft of the plan proposed by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the European Union. What are your expectations?

Guest, Female #1
We shouldn’t have expectations. In this new round of special talks between Iran and the P5 plus 1 countries, there are many different parties that are intervening in the talks concerning Iran. These talks take place between the Supreme Leader and other parties. As you know, President Ahmadinejad proposed the transport of low-enriched uranium from France to other European countries, by which Iran would gain 20% further enrichment. We heard that some opposition parliament members consider this proposal to be a trick. It seems the situation is misleading, and is confusing to Europeans and Iranians alike. Because there isn’t a figure in Iran who can make a decision on the nuclear program. I’m not saying that Iran is buying time, but there are contradictions between the hardliners within the government.

Presenter, Male #1,
Iran insists on reserving 80% of low-enriched uranium within Iran, but the West wants this amount to be outside of Iran in order to end European concerns about uranium enrichment. Will Iran agree to this adjustment in the amount, considering it wants to keep 80% of low-enriched uranium?

Guest, Female #1
Look Mahmoud, even if we assume that the Iranian nuclear reactors are a problem, we should know that these reactors provide uranium for medical purposes.Even in the past several years, Iran has purchased 20% of its uranium from abroad, or more precisely, from Argentina. But it seems they made the issue more complicated when Ahmadinejad proposed enriching this uranium abroad. This complicated the matter, they were supposed to talk about these recent developments. As for Jalili, in Geneva he agreed to send 80% of the low-enriched uranium to Russia. But we heard voices of opposition in Iran that do not agree with that. We should look at the whole picture, not only from Saeed Jalili’s perspective, but also from the perspectives of other voices. This difference stems from divisions and disputes between Ahmadinejad and the political group that works with him, and the group connected to the Supreme Leader, who is not happy with these negotiations.

Presenter, Male #1
Erdogan is in Tehran today, and his visit gives allows for many possibilities. I ask you this question that others have asked: is Erdogan a mediator between the West and Iran during this visit?

Guest, Female #1
Turkey would be happy to act as a mediator, they have said so a couple of times before.
But the Supreme Leader will not be happy with any intervention from Turkey or any other countries that want to mediate. We heard that the vice parliament speaker said that the Supreme Leader will not be content Turkey mediating between Iran and the US because it means the nuclear issue will be associated with the US. Ahmadinejad said that he wants to negotiate with the US after Mottaki has travelled to Washington 30 times. Mr. Jalili and some American negotiators have held face to face meetings there. It is certain there will be some cooperation between Iran and Turkey about the nuclear program, but no one will expect any cooperation between Iran and the US.

Presenter, Male #1
There is openness between Turkey and Iran, and there is also tension between Turkey and Israel. Do you think that there is any link between the two?

Guest, Female #1
Certainly, Turkey is an Islamic country, and the Islamic party has political power. Turkey has an interest in building good relationships with its neighbors, which brings us back to the Ottoman era. During the Ottoman era, Turkey was interested in building good relationships with its neighbors. But we should look at the bigger picture here: Turkey completely understands that Islamic power is rising in this region. Turkey’s refusal to have any joint military drills with Israel gives the impression that Turkey is interested in renewing and strengthening its relations with its neighboring countries. In addition there is an energy factor: as you know, Turkey is a major importer of natural gas and fuel. Another factor to possibly be discussed in Tehran is Iranian natural gas, which is considered very important. There were suggestions for Turkey to invest in some gas fields. This factor, in addition to increasing Islamic influence, might become the center of attention for Turkey and divide Turkey and Israel, while bringing Turkey closer to its neighboring countries.

Presenter, Male #1
Kamiliar Intikhabi al-Fard, researcher of Iranian issues, thank you very much, Kamiliar.

Presenter, Male #1
The trial of the man who killed Marwa Al-Shirbini, the “Martyr of the Hijab”, began in Pleystein, Germany, with testimony from the victim’s husband, Ali Oukaz.The trial will last 11 days, during which 30 witnesses will give testimony verdict is expected to be issued on November 11th, amidst speculation that the killer will be proven guilty and sentenced to life in prison.

Reporter, Male #1
From behind the court walls, people eagerly waited for justice to be brought to the court. The trial session began here, and the victim who could not be present herself in court is the “Martyr of the Hijab”, Marwa Al-Shirbini. She was murdered in this very building, where the trial is taking place. 8 lawyers working on behalf of the prosecutors and a number of witnesses were present, including the husband of the victim. The husband seemed to have refreshed his memory of this horrific incident when the killer entered the hall with new defiance, covering up his face and refusing to talk.

Guest, Male #1
The judge requested several times that the defendant remove the face veil, and he finally did. But he refused to take off his sun-glasses. The defendant refused to talk.

Reporter, Male #1
The first session has ended, and it will be followed by 11 days of more sessions. After the trial, on November 11th, the killer will be sentenced. The killer has openly manifested his hatred of Muslims, mocking the seriousness of the court.

Guest, Male #2
The first session will disclose very important information and evidence. One of the most salient pieces of evidence is that this criminal did not stop at this point, but crossed a line and scorned the country’s dignity, authority and sovereignty, and insulted the court’s mission.

Reporter, Male #1
Some still cannot believe the horrific story of Marwa Al-Shirbini. When Marwa encountered the criminal that day in the park, she asked him to allow her kid to play on the swing. He insulted her by calling her a “Muslim whore” and pulled off her headscarf aggressively. When he appeared in court to be tried in the case, he took out a knife and killed her and her unborn child by stabbing her 18 times. He then stabbed her husband 16 times. After he finished, the policeman opened fire at the husband of the victim, claiming that it was a mistake. This crime occurred in the German judiciary court. Perhaps the verdict that may sentence the criminal to life in prison, does not require all these sessions, especially when the crime happened right in front of the jury and observers.However, it remains to be seen whether the world can pass this test of integrity and give justice to the woman who did nothing wrong but except the “Martyr of the Hijab”.

Presenter, Male #1
The Sudanese Envoy to the African Union Peace and Security Council said that his government is committed to supporting AU peace efforts in the region of Darfur. He added that the Sudanese government has been working closely with the AU to help promote stability in Darfur. In addition, Sudan has announced that it will attend the AU Summit in Abuja at the end of the month.

Reporter, Male #2
The President of the Republic of Sudan, General Omar al-Bashir, has praised the AU for its positive efforts in the region of Darfur. Al-Bashir also commended the AU for their continuous support and their ongoing consultation with the Sudanese leadership in order to help achieve peace and stability in Darfur. The president further said that Sudan will attend the AU Peace and Security Council Summit set to take place in Abuja at the end of the month. Al-Bashir’s announcement came after receiving a letter from the African Envoy to the Peace and Security Council, Ramdan Amamra.

Guest, Male #3
The meeting is part of our serious efforts toward achieving stability in the region. The efforts are being launched by the AU Panel on Darfur, led by former South African president Thabo Mbeki. The meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council will go ahead as scheduled in the Nigerian capital of Abuja. During the summit, we will discuss the report that was submitted by the AU panel on Darfur.

Reporter, Male #2
Sudanese Vice- President, Ali Othman Mohammad Taha, took a first hand look at the final preparations being made for the launch of the AU Peace and Security Summit scheduled for Thursday. Taha met with the African envoy to the Peace and Security Council, Amamra, who confirmed that the Abuja meeting comes in the context of the ongoing consultation and cooperation between the AU and the Sudanese government. The AU is leading efforts to restore peace and stability to the region of Darfur.

Guest, Male #4
We have some reservations regarding the AU report. We will bring up this issue before the AU council during the Abuja summit. This is rather important in order to implement the process. This is the position that we will take in the summit. We will not necessarily reject the AU report. We may accept the report but with reservations. We urge the AU to consider this issue during the Abuja meeting.

Reporter, Male #2
The envoy to the AU Peace and Security Council, Amamra, also met with Mustafa Uthman Ismail, the advisor to the President of the Republic of Sudan. The two leaders discussed the efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the Darfur plight. Mustafa said that his government remains committed to the Doha talks, and hopes they will lead to a final settlement in the region. He added that Khartoum is working together with the AU to resolve the troubling issues facing the African region. The Sudanese government has welcomed the AU efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful solution for the plight of Darfur.

Presenter, Male #1
The Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Awad Mursi Taha, said that the meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council will be held on Thursday in the Nigerian capital of Abuja. The council will discuss a report submitted by the AU Panel on Darfur. Awad said that the Sudanese Vice-President, Ali Othman Mohammad Taha, will lead the Sudanese delegation at the Abuja summit.

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