Wrong Side
Of all the memorable phrases uttered by Barack Obama in the last two years, the one that stuck in my mind more than any other appeared in his historic speech in Cairo in the early days of his term. He warned the nations not to place themselves “on the wrong side of history.”
The 'Israel First' Myth
In the past few weeks, we've seen revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia, a brutal and continuing attempt to put down a rebellion in Libya, and varying degrees of unrest, sometimes violent, in Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Sudan and Yemen.
If only Israel would recognize a Palestinian state, we would have peace in the Middle East!
American tolerance and Sharia law
The NBC TV channel has reported that the Tennessee authorities are now discussing a bill to make abiding by the Sharia law a severe crime. This is the boldest legal attempt to limit Muslims’ rights in the US so far. Meanwhile 13 other states are considering bills, which do not allow courts to take into consideration Sharia law when passing verdicts.
Special US prison units fill with Muslims
WASHINGTON – US federal prisons for the past three years have housed special units filled disproportionately with Muslim inmates whose every communication with the outside world is strictly monitored.
Are Muslims responsible for a huge rise in homophobic attacks in East London?
Johann Hari has written an article for the gay magazine Attitude that he has posted on his blog, entitled "Can we talk about Muslim homophobia now?", in which he states:
"East London has seen the highest increase in homophobic attacks anywhere in Britain. Everybody knows why, and nobody wants to say it. It is because East London has the highest Muslim population in Britain, and we have allowed a fanatically intolerant attitude towards gay people to incubate there, in the name of 'tolerance'."
Frankfurt shooter described as Islamist-influenced solo attacker
Prosecutors believe the man charged with killing two US airmen and severely wounding two more at Frankfurt Airport was acting alone. An online video apparently motivated him to commit the crime.
African commission asked to take case challenging CIA rendition program
NAIROBI - A case filed before an African judicial body could open a new front in efforts by human rights groups to hold the CIA and its partners accountable for what they allege was the torture of innocent victims in secret "black site" prisons around the world.
ICC probing Gadhafi, inner circle for crimes against humanity
Speaking with CNN, prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo warns Libyan protesters as well, saying the International Criminal Court intends to stop all crimes in Libya, regardless of alleged perpetrator.
US' immunity for Libya mercenaries aim to protect American war criminals
The U.S. demanded that the UN resolution be worded so that no one from an outside country that is not a member of the ICC could be prosecuted for their actions in Libya.
Egypt protesters demand security documents
Protesters have stormed ministry and secret police offices in Cairo to obtain documents they say show evidence of repression under former President Hosni Mubarak.
Battle for Libya intensifies
Anti-government forces repulse ferocious assault by Gaddafi loyalists as fighting spreads across the coastline.
Gaza truck drivers on strike
Lorry drivers protest Israeli's closure of a key commerical crossing, which tightens the blockade on the territory.
Ivorian politicians' houses looted
Homes of UN-recognised leader Ouattara's officials and supporters ransacked and property carted away.
A first step towards prosecutions?
Egyptian protesters hope the records seized from state security buildings will lead to prosecutions of officers.
Chavez gambles on Gaddafi diplomacy
Hugo Chavez could yet emerge as a respected peacemaker over Libya, or find himself on "the wrong side of history".
Rebels battle Gaddafi offensive
A day of fierce fighting in Libya has seen rebels trying to hold back an intensified counter-offensive by forces loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.
US Muslims protest over hearings
Several hundred people have gathered in New York's Times Square to protest at this week's Congressional hearings on the US Muslim community.
Witness: Joy as opposition beats back Gadhafi forces in Misrata
(CNN) -- Standing outside a courthouse Sunday that the Libyan opposition is using for a base of operations in the town of Misrata, a witness described a sense of jubilation against a backdrop of blood stains and rocket fragments.
Libyan opposition briefly detains, then frees British troops
Benghazi, Libya (CNN) -- A group of British special forces who were briefly detained by the opposition in eastern Libya have left the country, along with a diplomat, sources told CNN Sunday.
Bahrainis protest at palace while cabinet meets
(CNN) -- A large number of people protested outside the palace where Bahrain's cabinet was meeting Sunday, the first time a protest had been allowed at the site.
Opposition repels onslaught as Libyan government declares victories
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Opposition forces claimed a major victory Sunday in Libya, managing to block an onslaught by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's troops and maintain control of the key city of Misrata, an eyewitness said.
Clashes reported in Cairo for first time since Mubarak ousted
Plainclothed men armed with knives and molotov cocktails attacked demonstrators protesting abuses by state security forces.
Report: Mubarak's sons received millions of dollars for backing Israeli gas sales
Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida reported Sunday that it obtained the documents from the Egyptian interior ministry.
Gamal and Alaa Mubarak, the two sons of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, received hundreds of millions of dollars in "commissions" from the sale of Egyptian natural gas to Israel, the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida reported yesterday.
http://english.themarker.com/report-mubarak-s-sons-received-millions-of-dollars-for-backing-israeli-gas-sales-1.347560
The Israeli occupation echoes from Cairo
The author is reminded that the Palestinians are under occupation when almost all Egyptians refuse to meet with her because she writes for an Israeli newspaper.
U.S. senators call for no-fly zone over Libya
Sen. John Kerry, chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says U.S. should consider bombing Libya's airports and runways.
Palestinian with Jewish wife denied permanent visa
Son of Tul Karm's Adel Hussein served in an IDF combat unit.
A Palestinian man who is married to a Jewish woman and whose son served in the Israel Defense Forces was recently informed that he is ineligible for a permanent visa to live in Israel.
Libya rebels and government forces locked in battle for Bin Jawad
Rebels in eastern Libya have been locked in a struggle with government forces for the town of Bin Jawad, just 100 miles from the key city of Sirte, Muammar Gaddafi's home town.
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