Lebanon: Political Tensions are Escalating
Region: LebanonWhile the people in Lebanon were under the impression that the latest negotiations between the leading political groups might translate into a glimpse of a brighter and calmer days to come, two people were killed and four ... more
Views: 1020Women Want Female Muftis
Region: Syrian Arab RepublicSyrian women have largely welcomed the news that female muftis are to be trained up to fill a role that has generally been monopolised by men. Several local and foreign Arabic-language news sites reported earlier this mon... more
Views: 1087Israeli PM Olmert Continues Losing Support Amidst Corruption Scandal
Region: IsraelIn the midst of the controversy surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, he is continuing to lose the much needed support. There may be new elections possibly held as a result of the corruption scandal surrounding O... more
Views: 814Syria Vows Justice for Lebanon Attacks
Region: Syrian Arab RepublicThe government of Syria has pledged to pursue justice for migrant workers who were attacked in Lebanon last week. Social affairs and labour minister Diyala Hajj Aref said legal action would be taken against those believ... more
Views: 669Lebanon Will 'Soon' Have An Elected President
Region: LebanonOn Thursday, May 15, it has been announced that a president will be elected in Lebanon in a matter of “days.” Several days ago, it was raining bullets and shrapnel in the streets of the country’s capital ... more
Views: 1049Hezbollah Withdraws, But Will Continue 'Civil Disobedience'
Region: United StatesFor about four days at least, there have been intense and bloody gun battles throughout the streets of Beirut. The fighting has between the Shiite group Hezbollah and pro-government groups. Before the fighting took place, ... more
Views: 945North Korea Hands The United States 18,000 Pages Of Its Nuclear Records
Region: United StatesNorth Korea has been shutting down its plutonium reactor at Yongbyon. There was an agreement between the United States and North Korea. Back in February of 2007, North Korea agreed to dismantle its Yongyon site, which was ... more
Views: 921West Beirut Currently Under Hezbollah's Occupation
Region: LebanonFor a third day, the bloody fighting between Shiite and Sunni Arab Muslim factions have been brawling it out in the streets of Beirut with firearms and rocket-propelled grenades. This declaration of war was triggered when ... more
Views: 1082It's Raining Bullets And Explosions In Beirut
Region: LebanonDissatisfied with the actions of the Lebanon’s government, Hezbollah has “declared war.” As a result, a bloody power struggle has erupted between Hezbollah and other factions through the streets of Beirut... more
Views: 943Number of fleeing Iraqis Reduce Due to Visa Limits
Region: IraqAccording to Ron Redmond, spokesman for the United Nations, the improvement in security in some of the areas of Iraq might play a role. “It could be a whole combination of things,” Redmond said. It is estim... more
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