Tag: protests

Jordan has recently witnessed weekly demonstrations calling for far-reaching reforms and an end to financial corruption. King Abdullah did not take the protests seriously at first, but is now desperate to restore calm and order; going as far as ordering the arrest of some of his most trusted officials.

Organization highlights a role in protest it had previously denied.

Activists: Tent protests will "erupt again in the summer."

Syrian authorities have ignored the mission's requests to take steps such as removing weapons and military personnel from mosques in cities where protests have taken place, and the casualty rate in the army’s response to the protests has actually increased since the monitors began their work three weeks ago.

As Arab League observer leaves in disgust and Turkey seizes weapons, Israel prepares for end of Bashar Assad’s regime

Syrian President claims he still has his people's support.

A last minute order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has halted the demolition of the wooden bridge from the Mugrahbi Gate on the Temple Mount to the Western Wall Plaza, due to “warnings” from Cairo and Amman of regional backlash.

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.

Mayor Bloomberg Going Easy On Wall Street Protesters?New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's girlfriend serves on the board of directors of the private company that...

Terrorists Plan Attack, PA Turns Blind Eye The Palestinian Authority has information about terrorist attacks being planned to coincide with its bid this week to...

When the recent spontaneous protests against the arrests of Rabbis Dov Lior and Yaakov Yosef gave way to official spin, the provocative initiators from the Attorney General's office likely breathed a sigh of relief. Once again, the "enemy" had painted himself into a patently irrelevant corner, and the partisan justice system - growing public disgust with it notwithstanding - remained the only show in town.

Hamas Behind Gas Terminal Explosion    Militants working on behalf of Hamas were responsible for the dramatic explosion at a gas terminal that disrupted the...

There are times when it becomes truly difficult to explain the obtuseness of Israelis. And, for a change, I do not mean leftist Israelis, who by and large are simply beyond cure.

      Iran is preparing a massive "bloodbath" crackdown on protesters in the near future if anti-government demonstrations continue to escalate in the coming days,...

The other day I was shopping at a large supermarket and happened to go down the frozen foods aisle, past the endless freezers containing every imaginable flavor, shape and size of ice cream.