On November 14, 2013 Rep. George Holding of North Carolina asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding the easing of sanctions with Iran. “Madam Speaker, President Rouhani of Iran is doing exactly what he was put in power to do: get the Obama administration […]
Hezbollah Withdraws, But Will Continue ‘Civil Disobedience’
For 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, the coalition government which is pro-Western banned Hezbollah’s telecommunications system. The telecommunications system is an unmonitored means of communication. The […]
Islamists gain in Kuwait vote, no women elected
Radical Sunni Islamists made a strong showing in Kuwait’s legislative election and minority Shias gained one more seat, but women failed again to enter parliament, according to results released on Sunday. Official results from all five districts showed that the hardline Islamic Salafi Alliance and its allies won at least 10 seats in Saturday’s […]
Former President Carter In The Middle East
According the the Associated Press, former President Jimmy Carter will visit Syria, Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza this week to promote constructive dialogue on the Israeli-Arab conflict. The story went on to say Carter is in the region already as a representative of the nonprofit Carter Center, which works to advance peace and […]
Terrorist Attack in Lebanon Kills 11
Posted by Moussa Bashir to Global Voices Online An explosion targeted a mini bus carrying civilians and Lebanese army troops in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli. The explosion occurred at 7:50am according to one eyewitness. A Lebanese Army communique said that the attack left 11 people dead, including nine soldiers, and wounded 30 civilians […]
Lebanon: Return of prisoners
As I write these words, Lebanon is giving five of its citizens/fighters a hero’s welcome. These resistance fighters have just been released from Israeli prisons. The release came as a result of a swap deal between Israel and Hezbollah/Lebanon. According to the terms of the deal, Israel will release Lebanese prisoners and hand over the […]