Egyptian Elections Draw Crowds, Support for Islamist Parties

Posted on: November 28th, 2011

The first day of a historic democratic election in Egypt has come to a close, with a higher than expected turnout and a strong showing for Islamist parties.

Multiple explosions in Iran

Posted on: November 28th, 2011

Large explosions rock yet another Iranian city with nuclear ties. Israel Channel 10 news says one explosion occurred at ballistic missile facility.

Iranian Officials Threaten Counterattacks in Israel, Turkey

Posted on: November 27th, 2011

Regional tension over Iran’s nuclear capability is escalating, with Iranian officials threatening that their country will attack Israel and NATO missile defense installations in Turkey if Iran is attacked by Israel or the United States.

Jordan’s million man march on Jerusalem

Posted on: November 25th, 2011

Arab sources are reporting several injured after some members of the Jordanian ‘Million Man March’ to “liberate Jerusalem” tried to cross the Jordan-Israel border. Jordanian authorities shot tear gas at the protesters. Arab sources are claiming 1000 buses and 100,000 protesters arrived at the Jordan Valley town of Sweimeh 50 kilometers south of Amman and [...]

Protests Erupt in Egypt, 37 Dead

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011

Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, Egypt’s de facto head of state since the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak on February 11, has failed to quiet raging protests which have now claimed 37 lives across the country.

100,000 gather in Tahrir Square

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011

As the Muslim Brotherhood and other Egyptian Islamic parties met with Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) today demanding the military steps down by June, 100,000 protesters gathered in Tahrir Square. The largest gathering this week. In a scene reminiscent of Hosni Mubarak’s last speech, Field Marshall Mohamed Hussein Tantawi said in a televised broadcast [...]

Jordan tries to revive PA negotiations

Posted on: November 22nd, 2011

In a rare visit to the Palestinian Authority, Jordanian King Abdullah tries to strengthen Abbas while fearing the expanding influence of Hamas.

CIA Spy Ring Exposed in Iran, Lebanon, Believed Executed

Posted on: November 22nd, 2011

A group of at least a dozen CIA spies working in Iran and Lebanon have been captured, leading US government officials to surmise that the intelligence failure has – or will – lead to their deaths and the debilitation of intelligence in the two countries.

Egyptian cabinet resigns

Posted on: November 21st, 2011

Violence and resignations rock Cairo as protesters demand the transition away from military rule.

Violence continues to rock Cairo

Posted on: November 21st, 2011

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Rocket Grenades Hit Assad Party Office in Damascus

Posted on: November 20th, 2011

At least two rocket-propelled grenades hit the offices of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Bath Party pre-dawn on Sunday. This is the first time in the course of the eight month anti-Assad uprising that a military attack has taken place in the capital city.

Egypt: Violent clashes in Tahrir Square

Posted on: November 20th, 2011

Hundreds of Egyptians were injured with at least 1 killed in Tahrir Square on Saturday. Police entered the square to clear out tent protesters who had stayed overnight following a large protest on Friday, when the scene turned violent. Egyptian police fired rubber bullets, shot tear gas, and beat protesters. The protesters burnt 3 vehicles. [...]

Muammar Gaddafi’s son captured

Posted on: November 19th, 2011

Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam has been arrested near the south-western Libyan town of Obari. Saif al-Islam was captured while trying to secure passage to Niger. He has been on the run since August. Saif al-Islam will be held in custody until a new Libyan government is formed, at which point he will be handed [...]

Earthquake near Sharm el-Sheikh

Posted on: November 19th, 2011

A small earthquake, 4.1 on the Richter scale jostled Sharm el-Sheikh today. The epicenter was south-west of the city and felt up to 350 kilometers away.

Huge Bomb Buy Raises Question of Attack on Iran

Posted on: November 16th, 2011

Speculation of an impending attack on Iranian nuclear facilities has increased, following the US acquisition of a huge bunker buster bomb six times the size the US Air Force currently employs. The first shipment of Boeing’s “Massive Ordnance Penetrator”  - designed to fit the B-2 stealth bomber – arrived at Air Force Global Strike Command [...]

IDF Chief of Staff: We May Have to Attack Gaza

Posted on: November 15th, 2011

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) will be required to launch a significant offensive strike on Gaza if rocket attacks against Israeli citizens from the Hamas-controlled region do not come to an end, IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense committee on Tuesday. “Such a measure needs to [...]

Arab League Suspends Syria

Posted on: November 13th, 2011

Hundreds of Assad supporters attacked the Saudi Arabian embassy and the Turkish and French consulates.

Explosion in Iran kills top missile expert

Posted on: November 13th, 2011

A massive explosion which killed one of Iran’s top missile experts has led to conflicting reports, suspicion of sabotage, and increasing fear on the part of Iranians that Israel is poised to attack nuclear facilities outside Tehran.