Archive for January 3rd, 2012
Abbas warns of unilateral steps if Israel continues settlement building
The Palestinians say they cannot hold talks while Israel cements its hold on land it captured in a 1967 war and on which they intend to establish an independent state. Israel says peacemaking should have no preconditions. [Read More]
Taliban confirm initial deal to open political office in Qatar
The Taliban office is seen by Western and Afghan officials as a crucial step to moving forward with secretive attempts to reach a negotiated end to a decade of war in Afghanistan. [Read More]
US Unimpressed by Iranian Bombast
The US responded to Iran's threats that the USS John C Stennis should not return to the Gulf saying US deployment plans remain unchanged. [Read More]
Is Iran Following in Qaddafi’s Footsteps?
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to foreign military vessels, much as Qaddafi did with the Gulf of Sidra in the 1980's. [Read More]
Obama Naive on Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood plans to cut off Israel, The Hindu says Obama wants them to talk to Taliban, Israeli officials call Obama naïve. [Read More]
Iran Warns USS John C. Stennis: Don’t Come Back
"We recommend ... to the American warship that passed through the Strait of Hormuz… not to return to the Persian Gulf." [Read More]
‘Egyptian Revolutionary Guard’ says it is inspired by Iran’s Khamenei
“The Egyptian Revolutionary Guard is linked to many interior and foreign movements, including the Labbayka ya Akssa association and the international alliance to end the blockade on Gaza and other local Egyptian political movements,” al-Hadari said. [Read More]
Libyan Rebel Commander Was Flotilla Terrorist
A senior anti-Qaddafi rebel commander says he was among the IHH-terrorists on the Mavi Marmara who attacked IDF navy commandos. [Read More]
Al Qaeda Operating in Jerusalem
Al Qaeda claims to be operating a “Sunni Youth” terrorist cell in Jerusalem as Muslim extremism grows throughout the Middle East. [Read More]
Hamas Goes after Naked Mannequins and Fortune-Tellers
Hamas is virtually breaking fortune tellers' crystal balls in a crackdown on their profession. Naked mannequins also are targeted. [Read More]