Aoun sues Geagea, others
Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun filed a lawsuit against Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea over his recent statements … →
DFLP: the art of political opportunism
I receive the weekly issues of Al-Hurriyyah (the mouthpiece of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine) from Damascus … →
Campaign: Killing Without Consequence
May 19, 2012 | Killing Without Consequence Killing Without Consequence is a campaign to press criminal charges against Israeli Border … →
jordantimes: Palestinian struggle persists, evolves http://t.co/deyrVoO5
jordantimes: Palestinian struggle persists, evolves http://t.co/deyrVoO5
G8 in agreement on Iran nuclear program
Leaders are "firmly committed to continuing with the approach of sanctions and pressure in combination with diplomatic discussions," US president … →
Palestinians fear Jerusalem Day could turn violent
Palestinians over the weekend expressed fear that Jerusalem Day celebrations would turn violent as thousands of Israelis are set to … →
Interpol denies PA request to arrest Arafat adviser
Mohammed Rashid is wanted for embezzlement; PA A-G: Interpol won’t comply because we’re not a sovereign state.
S. Africa to ban labeling Ahava as ‘made in Israel’
Pretoria recognizes Israel only with 1948 borders demarcated by the UN, trade and industry minister writes in official notice.
Obama: G8 in agreement on Iran nuclear program
Leaders are “firmly committed to continuing with the approach of sanctions and pressure in combination with diplomatic discussions,” US president … →
World's first nationwide electric car network opened in Israel
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel -; Israeli entrepreneur Shai Agassi has begun rolling out the world's first nationwide electric car network. Now, … →
Obama at G8: We are united on Iran
US President Barack Obama stresses that the situation in Iran is ‘very worrying’, US official: G8 agrees that rapid action … →
UAE, Qatar travel advisory upsets Lebanon
UAE and Qatar’s foreign ministries issued a travel advisory in which they restricted travel to Lebanon and urged their nationals … →
Obama: G8 unified over Iran position
Blind Chinese activist leaves Beijing for US
US State Department says activist, family en route to the US; Chen’s dramatic escape, stay in US embassy caused diplomatic … →
Man killed, friend injured in Rehovot shooting
Officers shoot down motorcyclist after apparently failed robbery; Danino offers full backing to policemen, says they acted properly.
An Arabic Talmud?
A team of 90 Jordanian translators labored for six long years to translate the Talmud into Arabic. Of course, they … →
Officials call for boosting security measures in north Lebanon
A gathering of state and security officials at the residence of Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Tripoli calls for boosting … →
UAE issue travel warning for Lebanon
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have urged their citizens to stay away from Lebanon, citing security concerns in a
Iranian artists negotiate government guidelines
Iranian artists negotiate government guidelines Despite issues of censorship and cultural sensitivities, Iranian artists work to change the image of … →
Suicide blast, attacks kill at least 19 in Syria
At least 19 people were killed in violence across Syria on Saturday, monitors said, including nine who died in what … →
Obama says G8 in agreement on Iran nuclear program
CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Saturday leaders of the Group of Eight major economies … →
jordantimes: Syrians express pessimism about peace prospects http://t.co/82Xrby5s http://t.co/G4JgZgQA
jordantimes: Syrians express pessimism about peace prospects http://t.co/82Xrby5s http://t.co/G4JgZgQA
Arab League chief heads to Khartoum Sunday
Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi will travel to Sudan on Sunday, following a request from Khartoum for help over South … →
Yemen army, Al-Qaeda battles over south town control kill 26
Clashes between Al-Qaeda gunmen and the army kill 26 people dead near the jihadists’ stronghold of Jaar.
Writing The Wrongs - Today 14:17 UTCAnother tack: Every man for himself
SARAH HONIG Sequel stooges have just banded together in mutually advantageous alliance to fortify governing coalition of Jewish state. Photo: … →
Suicide blast kills 13 in eastern Afghanistan
The Yemeni Front Against al-Qaeda Heats Up
With U.S. arms and support, the government in Sana’a has ratcheted up its campaign against the terror group in the … →
Why Algeria’s Grievances Don’t Spark a Rebellion
Having seen hundreds of thousands killed in Algeria’s last round of political turmoil, its citizens are leery of revolution – … →
Hariri: Hezbollah’s arms are its weakness, Assad to fall
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri says Hezbollah’s weakness lies in its weapons and reiterates his belief that Syrian President Bashar … →
Iran’s 1391 annual Budget bill-Iran Today-05-18-2012
Iran's 1391 annual Budget bill-Iran Today-05-18-2012 The process of preparing and presenting the budget bill by the government and its … →
Police killed in east Afghanistan blast
Suicide bomber strikes police checkpoint in volatile eastern Khost province, killing at least five.
NATO To Discuss Afghanistan, Missile Defense, And Its Own Future
NATO leaders meet in Chicago this weekend for a summit that will focus largely on the alliance’s combat-force withdrawal from … →
jordantimes: Russia stays home http://t.co/F1GoToxz
jordantimes: Russia stays home http://t.co/F1GoToxz
G8 making progress on euro zone crisis, oil prices – UK
Aletho News - Today 13:41 UTCOCHA Report: “370 Injured During Nakba Commemoration”
By Saed Bannoura | IMEMC News | May 19, 2012 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs … →
Car bomb strikes near Syria military complex
Reports of fatalities and many wounded after explosion outside military intelligence facility in city of Deir az-Zor.
The Jewish Nakba
Matti Friedman in the Times of Israel tells the story of a neglected "Nakba" – and suggests that displaced Arab … →
Afghan suicide attack kills nine
A suicide attack on a police checkpost in southeastern Afghanistan on Saturday killed at least nine people, three of them … →
Qatar, Bulgaria and Turkey eye joint infrastructure projects
Leaders of Qatar, Bulgaria and Turkey agree to study joint infrastructure projects like the construction of a new motorway from … →
Qatar, UAE urge citizens to stay away from Lebanon
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar and the United Arab Emirates urged their citizens to stay away from Lebanon, citing security concerns … →
Another Horrific Journalist Killing In Mexico
CIUDAD OBREGON, Mexico, May 18 (Reuters) – The corpse of a crime reporter was found stuffed into a garbage bag … →
Why My Next E-Book Will Be About Iraq
In my column for the National Post, I talk about the process of writing Patriots:
Israeli Police State Crimes – Bay Area Indymedia
Al-Arabiya Israeli Police State CrimesBay Area IndymediaOn May 18, Israeli forces fired artillery rounds at Northern and Eastern Gaza. Seven … →
EBRD backs €1 bn fund for ‘Arab democracies’
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on Saturday approved investment of 1.0 billion euros for expansion into north Africa … →
jordantimes: Greece readies for elections as euro crisis hits Spain, Italy http://t.co/H0fuuBV3
jordantimes: Greece readies for elections as euro crisis hits Spain, Italy http://t.co/H0fuuBV3
Yemen says air strikes, troops kills seven militants
ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) – Five suspected al Qaeda militants were killed in air raids in Yemen, and troops killed another … →
Brave employees foil pre-dawn robbery attempt at Dubai petrol pump
A brave petrol station salesman and his colleague over- powered a gang of thieves who tried to rob an Eppco … →
Syria bomb kills 9, Damascus blames foreign plot
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A car bomb blew up at a Syrian intelligence post in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor … →
Iraqi Protesters Denounce Turkey’s Interference
Some 200 protesters have rallied in front of the Turkish Consulate in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, calling for … →
Suicide vehicle bomb hits Syria military compound
A suicide vehicle bomb tore through the parking lot of a military compound in an eastern Syrian city on Saturday, … →