Attacked By Religious Fanatics Sacha Baron Cohen Nearly Killed In Israel
Sacha Baron Cohen was nearly bludgeoned to death by his chosen people. The Dictator star known for antagonizing men and … →
World Briefing | Middle East: Bahrain: Unity Plan Denounced
Tens of thousands of protesters swarmed onto a major highway on Friday to criticize a proposal by Saudi Arabia for … →
Where the hoopoes nest
I am using the opportunity to show off one of my very few and not successful shots of a hoopoe: … →
G8 leaders unite over Iran nuclear program, Syria violence
The Fight Over Who Fights in Israel
JERUSALEM As the first chief rabbi for the modern state of Israel, Isaac Herzog helped persuade Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion … →
G8 leaders broadly united on Iran and Syria: U.S. official
CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) – Group of Eight leaders agreed in their initial discussions at Camp David on Friday that … →
Pro Israel Bay Bloggers - Today 04:23 UTCThis Bird Controls the Media
State Bird of Israel. This is what a Zionist with wings looks like. This is a hoopoe, called in Hebrew … →
Iran must disclose more about nuclear program
In initial discussions, leaders from eight major economies say Iran must give more details on its program, say time to … →
Evil Incarnate: Canadian Bus Beheader Ate Flesh of VictimUpdate: 4 Years Later He is Now Allowed on Outings
Update on Rusty’s post from 2008Police have identified the man who murdered and then beheaded a passenger on a Greyhound … →
Aletho News - Today 03:54 UTCPakistan reopens NATO supply routes to Afghanistan
Press TV – May 19, 2012 Pakistan has allowed four trucks containing office supplies for the US Embassy in Kabul … →
Hollande Tells Obama Troop Pullout in Afghanistan Will Proceed
François Hollande, in his first meeting with President Obama as France’s president, restated his pledge to withdraw combat forces from … →
G8: Iran must disclose more about nuclear program
In initial discussions, leaders from eight major economies say Iran must give more details on its program, say time to … →
Iran, Syria among top for G-8 and NATO
President Barack Obama and leaders of other major industrial powers grappled Friday with options to solidify world resolve against development … →
Officials See Promising Signs for Iran Nuclear Talks
As American negotiators prepare for nuclear talks next week in Baghdad, they say recent statements from Iran and pressure from … →
P5+1 Forge Joint Approach to Talks with Iran
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) have reportedly agreed to offer a joint proposal … →
Crackdown on Aleppo Students Stokes Fury in Syria
Antigovernment anger in Syria has escalated over the harsh repression of students in Aleppo, where activists on Friday reported extensive … →
G8 leaders: Iran must disclose more about nuclear program
CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) – Group of Eight leaders agreed in their initial discussions at Camp David on Friday that … →
Iran Surviving ‘Difficulties,’ Official Says
Iran’s top economic planner acknowledged that Western sanctions are posing economic “difficulties” for Tehran, but predicted his country will weather … →
Lakers’ Blake, wife target of attacks on Twitter
Lakers guard Steve Blake and his wife received multiple online threats after he missed a big shot late in Game … →
Pakistanis Still Feeling the Sting of Bin Laden Killing
Pakistanis Still Feeling the Sting of Bin Laden Killing (LinkAsia News: 5/18/12) Contributor Wajahat Khan reports from Islamabad, where Pakistanis … →
Exposing the Palestinian media
NEW YORK–"If your enemy says he will destroy you, believe him." Those were the words of Itamar Marcus, founding director … →
Time to End Western Pressure on Iran
Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, has dismissed recent comments by Western states that time is running out for dialogue … →
France and U.S. Share Views on Iran – Hollande
The newly elected French President Francois Hollande said today in Washington after talks with President Barack Obama that France and … →
Syrian security forces behind bombings not al-Qaida, report
Military defectors in northern Syria have denounced claims that al-Qaida was behind a series of deadly bombings in Damascus, contradicting … →
Oregano & Olive Oil: The TABO Initiative
{Kuwait-PalTelegraph} TABO is a company that runs under UCI { Union Construction & Investment }. The General Manager … →
Iran, Syria among topics for G-8 and NATO
President Barack Obama and leaders of other major industrial powers stepped outside discussions of European economic woes and Afghanistan that … →
France’s Hollande sticking to early Afghan pullout
In his first visit to the Oval Office, French President Francois Hollande declared he will withdraw all French combat troops … →
Hit with a shoe
Egyptian presidential candidate (and Mubarak official), Ahmad Shafiq, is hit with shoes. (For the significance of shoes in Arab culture, … →
Iran Minister Says Tehran Will Weather Sanctions
Iran’s top economic planner acknowledged that Western sanctions are posing economic “difficulties” for Tehran, but predicted his country will weather … →
Iran’s Chief Negotiator: Time to End Western Pressure on Iran
Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator says time is running out for the Western powers’ increasing pressure against the Iranian nation.
Poll: Most countries opposed to a nuclear Iran
A new Pew poll finds countries around the world opposed to nuclear-armed Iran, most support sanctions.
Obama, Hollande agree on much – but not Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New French President Francois Hollande told President Barack Obama on Friday that he will stick by his … →
Bradley’s mission is to lead Egypt to World Cup 2014
Lebanon played Egypt last Friday and the following day The Daily Star’s Sports Weekly was granted an audience with Egypt … →
Hibaaq Osman: The Burqa That We Are All Wearing
In 2011, France campaigned to ban niqabs — face veils worn by Muslim women — in an effort that center-right … →
Venezuela says third diesel shipment sent to Syria
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela has sent a third shipment of diesel to Syria, the energy minister said on Friday, underscoring … →
Orange County Woman Burned After Rocks Spontaneously Ignite in Her Pocket
This is a trip. At the Los Angeles Times, “Mystery of beachgoer’s flaming rocks remains unsolved“: What could possibly cause … →
Egypt presidential debate
My weekly article in Al-Akhbar: ”The Musa-Abu Al-Furtuh Debate”
Comrade Bassam on Syria
“The Syrian situation is complex like any other uprising, but the situation has added complexity because it is at the … →
Chicago protesters break away from nurses’ rally
Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, taunting police and shouting … →
Haniyeh Criticizes U.S. Aid to Israel
Hamas’ Prime Minister in Gaza criticizes the U.S. decision to provide Israel with aid to purchase additional Iron Dome batteries.
Most countries opposed to a nuclear Iran
WASHINGTON — Countries in the West, Asia and the Middle East are united in not wanting to see a nuclear-armed … →
Regime forces fire on huge Syria protests
Regime forces fired on protesters who took to the streets of Aleppo on Friday, wounding several people at the biggest … →
Egypt’s Military Seeks to Preserve Powers
Egypt’s military leaders plan to demand that the country’s next constitution specifically safeguard its political power and independence, according to … →
US soldier charged over 2009 Iraq killings
A US soldier has been charged with murder over the 2009 killing of five comrades at a stress clinic on … →
Nato fears split over Afghan withdrawal will fuel bloodshed
Nato’s leaders will try to avert a damaging split tomorrow over when Western troops are pulled out of Afghanistan after … →
Egypt’s generals to redraw powers of presidency on eve of vote to fill post
CAIRO — Egypt’s military chiefs are expected to issue a constitutional declaration redrawing the powers of the presidency before polls … →
What Dialogue?
Ahmad Jibril’s visit to Lebanon this week is a sign of the tremendous laxity that continues to beset a country.
To wage war, it’s best to explore diplomatic options first
A senior Russian diplomat, in contrasting North Korea and Iran, once said to me: The North Koreans are like neighborhood … →
U.N. refugee agency halts aid work in Tripoli
The UNHCR halted Syrian refugee registration and aid operations in Tripoli due to this week’s armed clashes.
Arabs will show democracy, Islam compatible: Siniora
Future bloc head Fouad Siniora said Friday Arabs would prove Islam was compatible with democracy, and that the Arab Spring … →