Hamas Abandons Assad, Backs Syrian Rebels | Move to back Sunni rebels further complicates situation
Hamas Abandons Assad, Backs Syrian Rebels
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Clinton Threatens Sanctions, Increased Presence in Somalia
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday threatened more international troops and sanctions against anyone in Somalia that attempts to block so-called “reforms” which the U.S. and its allies are claiming intend to end conflict in the country. “The position of...
Sanctions Not Affecting Iran’s Oil Output
Sanctions Not Effecting Iran’s Oil Output | Predicted decline in production not happening
Massive Sectarian Slaughter in Iraq Raises Concern Among Arabs
After coordinated attacks in Iraq killed at least 97 Iraqis and wounded another 348, authorities imposed a curfew in the northern-central Iraqi province of Salah al-Din. That province saw three car bombs, killing four and wounding at least 21 people. The apparently...
Israel Faces New Hunger Striker After Reneging on Prisoner Swap
Israel Faces New Hunger Striker After Reneging on Prisoner Swap | Israel declines to charge detainee with any crimes
Clinton: Syria Rebels to Find Arms ‘Somewhere’
Clinton: Syria Rebels to Find Arms ‘Somewhere’ | ‘Absolutely no doubt’ of regime change
Manning Defers Plea as Arraignment Begins
Manning Defers Plea as Arraignment Begins | Prosecutors push to delay court martial until August
About 400 Afghans Displaced Every Day
An average of four hundred people are displaced in every day in Afghanistan, bringing the total displaced population to approximately 500,000, according to Amnesty International. The worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, and specifically the displacement of...
US Rice Farmers Livid as Iraqis Not Forced to Buy From Them
US Rice Farmers Livid as Iraqis Not Forced to Buy From Them | Iraqis developing a taste for Basmati rice
Likud Members Push Plan to Annex 60% of West Bank
Some members of Israel's right-wing Likud party are pushing a bill in the Knesset that would annex more than 60 percent of the occupied Palestinian territory in the West Bank. The plan, introduced by former Yesha Council Director Naftali Bennett, would unilaterally...
