Saturday 19th May, 2012
U.S. says attack on UN observers shows fragile ceasefire in Syria
WASHINGTON, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The United States on Wednesday called the roadside bomb attack on UN observers in Syria "further evidence" that the ceasefire is not holding in the Arab ...
Israeli municipal officials accused of rape, sexual abuse
JERUSALEM, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Officials of Israeli southern city Kiryat Malakhi, including the mayor, were arrested recently on suspicions of sex abuse, extortion and bribery. Moti Malka, the mayor ...
Lebanese PM urges UN to show more resolution in Palestinian issue
BEIRUT, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Wednesday that the United Nations should show more resolution when making decision, especially on the Palestinian issue, the ...
Report: 78% of East Jerusalem Palestinians live in poverty
HaaretzAccording to Association for Civil Rights in Israel, main reason for the poverty is the high unemployment rate - 40 percent of the men are unemployed, as are 85 percent of the ...
U.S. tells G8 Syria’s Assad must go, cites Yemen as model
Canada.comPresident Barack Obama, walks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, left , Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and French President Francois Hollande to a photo opportunity at the G-8 ...
Ban Concerned at Plight of Palestinian Hunger Strikers
Palestine ChronicleA senior UN official voiced deep concern over the plight of Palestinians affected by Israel's occupation, including those displaced after their homes were ...
Prisoners Review Israel Offer to End Strike
Palestine ChronicleThe US plans to give Israel the extra $70m that it asked for this year for its short-range missile defence programme known as the 'Iron Dome,' Leon Panetta, the US defence secretary has ...
Israel Releases Accomplice in Rabin Murder
Palestine ChronicleThe US plans to give Israel the extra $70m that it asked for this year for its short-range missile defence programme known as the 'Iron Dome,' Leon Panetta, the US defence secretary has ...
Mattot Arim This Wednesday: Crucial Zionist Litmus Test For Govt
IMRAMattot Arim This Wednesday: Crucial Zionist Litmus Test For Govt Wednesday: crucial Zionist litmus test for Netanyahu and his ministers On Wednesday, finally, the outpost recognition legislation ...
Gantz Will Try to Convince China to Support Sanctions Against Iran
IMRAGantz Will Try to Convince China to Support Sanctions Against Iran ...
PLO news agency implies only Jews believe Temple was on Temple Mount
IMRAJews believe al-Haram al-Sharif is the location of their temples, destroyed more than 2000 years ago, and want to rebuild their third temple on the ruins of the Muslim structures, which could ...
Nine killed in car bomb in Syria
WHP CBS 21BEIRUT (AP) — At least nine people have been killed by a car bomb in Syria today.The bomb went off in the parking lot of a military compound in the eastern city Deir al-Zour. Video broadcast ...
Syria Blames Terrorists for Car Bombing
VOAA car-bomb exploded outside a Syrian state security compound in the eastern oasis town of Deir el-Zour Saturday, killing nine people and wounding dozens. Syrian TV accused terrorists of the blast, ...
World leaders at Camp David warn Iran on nuclear program
The Miami HeraldConfronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt ...
Yemen: 36 killed in fighting with al-Qaida
The Miami HeraldFemale protestors march during a demonstration demanding the relatives of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh to be sacked from army posts and police in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, May 14, ...
Syria bomb kills nine
One NewsIran flouts UN sanctions, sends arms to Syria - panel A car bomb killed nine people at a Syrian military post in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor today, an attack the government said was the latest ...
Iran welcomes visit by U.N. official
UPIA visit by the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog to Tehran is a chance to reset negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, an official said Saturday. Yukiya Amano, director of the International ...
Yemen clashes kill 34 militants, soldiers: officials
ReutersADEN, Yemen (Reuters) - At least 22 al Qaeda-linked militants and 12 Yemeni soldiers were killed in clashes and air strikes overnight during a U.S.-backed offensive against insurgents in the south ...
Benghazi votes in local elections
BBCResidents in Benghazi, the city where the Libyan uprising began, have voted in historic local elections. More than 400 people contested seats on the 44-member local council, even though the remit ...
EU Slams Israel over Settlement, Ill-treatment of Palestinians
Palestine ChronicleA senior UN official voiced deep concern over the plight of Palestinians affected by Israel's occupation, including those displaced after their homes were ...
Israel and Palestinians 'Committed to Peace'
Palestine ChronicleA senior UN official voiced deep concern over the plight of Palestinians affected by Israel's occupation, including those displaced after their homes were ...
Iran to launch 3 more satellites
People's DailyHead of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) said that Iran will launch three more satellites in space by the end of Iranian calendar year, ending on March 20, the state IRIB TV website said on Thursday.Iran, ...
Pregnant baby girl born in Saudi Arabia Print version. English pravda.ru
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Syria accuses Lebanon of “incubating” terrorists
Ya Libnanfrom al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood, who are messing with the security of Syrian citizens and work on undermining the United Nations Special Envoy’s plan,'; Syrian U.N. Ambassador ...
Russia: Iran, Syria a chess game ‘not American football’
Ya LibnanLeaders from the Group of Eight nations sought to smooth over disagreements about how to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions and stem violence in Syria, as Russia warned Western powers that they ...
G8, raising pressure on Iran, puts oil stocks on standby
West AustralianReuters © Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron listens as U.S. President Barack Obama (L) speaks during an expanded G8 working luncheon with leaders from African countries and others at ...
Mubarak's last prime minister surging as Egypt presidential vote nears
The Miami HeraldASWAN, Egypt -- Egyptian presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafik, written off by many as a contender because of his service as Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister, is enjoying renewed buzz around ...
Building Libya's New Media "From a Void"
IPSTRIPOLI, May 14, 2012 (IPS/Al Jazeera) - Going from being a country with a highly controlled press to one that has free, independent and functioning media in roughly a year is a tall order.This is ...
IAEA Parchin Demand Puts Iran Cooperation Pact at Risk
IPSWASHINGTON, May 14, 2012 (IPS) - In meetings with Iranian officials in Vienna this week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) apparently intends to hold up agreement on a plan for ...
In Egypt's Election, Dark-Horse Candidates Add to Suspense
International Herald TribuneCAIRO - Signs of a late surge in popularity by two dark-horse candidates in Egypt's first competitive presidential race are adding new suspense about the outcome of the initial round of voting just ...
ADTCA opens new library in Al Ain
Middle East OnlineABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority has launched library services in Al Ain city through a library in Al Ain Mall. As of May, the library is open to readers from all ages, ...
Peace Action Maine: Mainers Unite to Prevent War With Iran
progressive newswireDelegates to the Democratic National Convention Will Propose a Platform Emphasizing Diplomacy, Not War PORTLAND, Maine - August 15 - Peace Action Maine, Pax Christi Maine, Military Families ...
Real News Network: Will Next Israeli Leader Attack Iran?
progressive newswireWill Next Israeli Leader Attack Iran? August 8 - The decision by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to step down amid corruption allegations has left many questions in Israel and in the region. ...
Physicians for Human Rights : Human Rights Groups Petition Iran for Release of HIV/AIDS Doctors
progressive newswirewww.IranFreeTheDocs.org MEXICO CITY - August 4 - A coalition of AIDS and human rights organizations that includes Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) has launched a ...
China supports AL framework for solving Syria crisis: FM
China Daily/enpproperty--> BEIJING - China supports the crisis in Syria being solved under the Arab League's framework and would like to participate in the consultation based on the UN draft ...
El Salvador recognizes Palestinian state
Arabic NewsEl Salvador recognizes Palestinian state Palestine-El Salvador, Politics, 8/26/2011 El Salvador Thursday recognized Palestine as an independent and sovereign state, according to Palestinian ...
Pro-Gadhafi soldiers and rebels abuse of detainees
Arabic NewsPro-Gadhafi soldiers and rebels abuse of detainees Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011 Amnesty International reported yesterday that it has gathered powerful testimonies from survivors of abuse at the ...
Syrian cartoonist beaten savagely
Arabic NewsSyrian cartoonist beaten savagely Syria, Politics, 8/26/2011 Reporters Without Borders reported that the famous cartoonist Ali Ferzat's torture while abducted for several hours today in ...
legal issues surrounding any capture of al-Gadhafi
Arabic Newslegal issues surrounding any capture of al-Gadhafi Libya, Politics, 8/26/2011 Amnesty International yesterday addressed the question of "What should happen to Colonel al-Gadhafi upon his ...
U.N. Security Council to unfreeze Libyan assets
Arabic NewsU.N. Security Council to unfreeze Libyan assets Libya-UN, Politics, 8/26/2011 The United Nations and its diplomatic partners seeking a resolution to the Libyan crisis yesteday urged the U.N. ...
Ahmadinejad: Iran backs restoration of security in Iraq
Arabic NewsAhmadinejad: Iran backs restoration of security in Iraq Iraq-Iran, Politics, 8/26/2011 Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said yesterday that the Iran fully backs restoration of security ...
US officials meet the Libya Contact Group at historic time
Arabic NewsUS officials meet the Libya Contact Group at historic time Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011 US Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns led the U.S. delegation to the August 25 Libya Contact ...
Gandhian protest is 'more relevant' in Palestine: Shaath
Arabic NewsGandhian protest is 'more relevant' in Palestine: Shaath Palestine-India, Politics, 8/26/2011 Terming the Gandhian way of protest as "more relevant" in Palestine, its ...
China Announces Its Full Support of Palestinian Move Date : 24/8/2011 Time : 23:34
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Hot weather and fast does not keep Iranians from Quds Day established by imam Khomeini
Arabic NewsHot weather and fast does not keep Iranians from Quds Day established by imam Khomeini Palestine-Iran, Politics, 8/26/2011 Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said today Zionist ...
Five palestinians killed, 22 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Arabic NewsFive palestinians killed, 22 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/26/2011 Five Palestinians were killed and 22 were injured at dawn yesterday in two Israeli air ...
US focus on directing money to new Libyan leaders
Arabic NewsUS focus on directing money to new Libyan leaders Libya-USA, Politics, 8/26/2011 Victoria Nuland, Spokesperson for the US Department Of State met with reporters yesterday about the latest ...
Reporters Without Borders condemns mistreatment of Palestinian journalists
Arabic NewsReporters Without Borders condemns mistreatment of Palestinian journalists Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/26/2011 Reporters Without Borders reported Tuesday about what it described as "the ...
Being human, homosexual acts, dance, good form and good hygiene, part 2
Arabic NewsBeing human, homosexual acts, dance, good form and good hygiene, part 2 Editorial, 3/25/2010 Note: This article was added much later as a follow up to the previous article on this subject and to ...
ArabicNews.com resumes operation after more than one year of silence
Arabic NewsArabicNews.com resumes operation after more than one year of silence Regional, Notice to readers, 8/23/2011 After a news publishing stoppage lasting more than one year, ArabicNews.com is making ...
Emirates NBD unveils loan education campaign
AME InfoEmirates NBD has launched a unique new personal loan education campaign to advise UAE residents to borrow responsibly and within their repayment capacity. This new initiative is in line with the ...
Western Union's new Iraq agent
AME InfoWestern Union has signed up the Investment Bank of Iraq to offer the complete range of Western Union services across all its 19 branches. The bank has branches in Baghdad, Basra, Karablaa and ...
Senegal breaks with Iran over arms smuggle
afrol NewsSenegal today has broken all ties with Iran, following the January seizure of an arms shipments destined to its Casamance rebels. The move could spell a large setback for Iran all over ...
"If Egypt can, we can do it too" - Swazi opposition
afrol News"Tunisia and Egypt are a big 'we can do it too,' not just for Swaziland, but for the rest of the African continent and the repressed Arab world," according to the Swazi ...
Cameroon plans "Egypt-like" protests
afrol NewsOpposition groups, trade unions and Diaspora groups are preparing "Egypt-like" protests in Cameroon tomorrow, 23 February, to call for President Paul Biya to step down. The US Embassy ...
Equatorial Guinea prohibits Egypt revolt reports
afrol NewsNo talk of a Tunisia or Egypt-style revolutions in Equatorial Guinea. These were the orders given to media in the country, which all are controlled by the state or the family of President Teodoro ...
African dreams of Egypt-like revolt
afrol NewsAll over Africa, the dramatic events in Tunisia and Egypt are followed, with opposition groups and dissidents hoping the same could happen in their country. Mostly, these are only dreams, but some ...
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