Tag: Reuters
15 AGs Warn NYT, AP, CNN, Reuters that Employing Hamas ‘Journalists’ Supports Terrorism
"Reporting credibly alleges that some of the individuals that your outlets hire have deep and troubling ties to Hamas—and may have participated in the October 7 attack."
HonestReporting: Major Media Employed Gaza Photojournalists Embedded in Hamas Death Squads
What was the extent to which their employers at the AP, Reuters, CNN, the NY Times, etc. were aware of the coming day’s events?
Ayatollahs Cut Down Phones, Internet, Anticipate Violence on 40th Day of Protests
Iran's intelligence ministry agents seized 126 guns, including assault rifles, handguns and pellet guns, mostly US-made.
Trump May Reveal Deal of the Century Before Israel’s Elections
Last week, Trump said, “We will probably wait for the release of the Middle East peace plan until after the Israeli elections.”
BDS Furious At Website Promoting Beautiful Diverse Sensational Israel
OK, they probably did lite it off a tourism website. But who cares?
Reuters: Trump Wants 2-State
When asked if he had abandoned the two-state idea, Trump answered, “No, I like the two-state solution […] but I ultimately like what the both parties like.”
Report: Syrian Army Chemical Missile Kills 100 (Video)
The alleged attack took place while a UN mission with some 20 inspectors is in Damascus to investigate earlier reports of chemical weapons use.
Egyptian Government: No Deal with Muslim Brotherhood
Egyptian presidential media adviser Ahmed El-Muslimany has denied a report by Reuters that the government offered the Muslim Brotherhood ministerial posts, to release several...
Reporter Alan Elsner Leaving Pro-Israel Group for ‘Ideologically Better Suited’ J Street
His former employer The Israel Project is focused on helping Israel improve its image, and so it's a mystery how Elsner lasted there for two years.
Hamas Already Repairing Gaza’s Smuggling Tunnels, Preparing for Next War
"We are trying to fix the tunnel in order to return to our normal life."
US Blocks UN Security Council Statement Condemning Israel
The United States on Tuesday blocked a U.N. Security Council statement condemning violence between Israel and Gaza, calling the statement a “fail[ure] to address the root cause” of the battle, namely missile attacks by Hamas.
Shekel Drops After Assasination
Reuters is reporting that the New Israeli Shekel has hit a two-month low in the wake of Israel's assassination of Hamas Military chief Ahmad al-Jaabari.
A dealer...
Iran Claiming Oil Deal with Egypt
The Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) was quoted on Monday by Reuters as stating, in the name of Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi, that Iran is negotiating to sell oil to Egypt.
Iran Doubled Uranium Enrichment Centrifuges
Iran has doubled its production of uranium enrichment centrifuges at one of its underground facilities.
The expansion, reported by the UN International Atomic Energy Agency,...
Manufacturing Gaffes
If you read the newspaper, watch the telly or turn the radio dial to something besides the greatest hits of the 70's and 80's, then you know that Romney's international trip was a disaster. How do you know that? Well, the same way that Soviet citizens knew that their economy was booming and it would only be a matter of time before the slaves of capitalism threw off their shackles and bowed their arrogant heads to the hammer and sickle. They read it in the paper.
Aide: Romney Would ‘Respect’ Israeli Decision to Take Military Action Against Iran
Dan Senor, Mitt Romney's national security aide, spoke to reporters shortly before the Presidential hopeful was scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Senor was quoted as saying: "If Israel has to take action on its own, in order to stop Iran from developing that capability, the governor would respect that decision."
Swede Held for Planning Attack on Israelis in Cyprus
A Swedish citizen of Lebanese origin suspected of planning to attack Israeli targets in Cyprus was ordered held over by a court there.
The Cypriot...
Mitt Coming to Israel, Banking on Obama’s Cool Ties with Netanyahu
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will leave on Wednesday for a week-long trip to the Olympics in London, Poland, and Israel.
Egypt’s Power Struggle and the Fate of Christians
Egypt's Coptic Christian minority fears that the restoration of parliament, which will grant greater powers to Islamists, will be used to institute Sharia law and stifle religious freedom.
Hamas: Morsi Will Protect Gaza from Israel
The head of Hamas in Gaza said Egypt's new president would shield Gaza from attacks by Israel and would lift the blockade.
Arafat’s Ninth Life Was Clipped by Poison
Man, that really unpleasant looking man had the force of life in him. Remember how many times he almost died?
Muslim Brotherhood Candidate Wins Egyptian Presidential Elections
If official results stand, Mursi will have won Egypt's first post-uprising elections with 51.89 per cent of the vote, succeeding toppled dictator Hosni Mubarak. The ruling military council will "hand over power" on 30 June.
Iran Supreme Leader: Israeli Attack will be Met with a ‘Thunderous Blow’
In an address marking the 23rd anniversary of the death of his predecessor Ayatollah Khomeini, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also accused the West of cynically exaggerating the threat a nuclear Iran poses to divert attention: "What Americans and Westerners do is idiotic. They magnify the nuclear issue to cover up their own [economic] problems."
Iran Rejects US, UN, Proposal to Resolve Nuclear Impasse
Iranian officials and media painted the six-nation bloc as the source of intransigence and focused its ire specifically at America. "We believe the reason they are not able to reach a result is America. The P5+1 came to Baghdad without a clear mandate so we think the atmosphere is difficult," an Iranian delegate told Reuters.
Egyptian Candidates Run on Hate for Israel
Animosity toward Israel is playing a significant role in the Egyptian presidential race, according to a report by Reuters.
Report: IDF Engages Terrorist Squad at Gaza Border, Injures 7
IDF spokesperson: "Terrorists approach the security fence in order to place explosives, plan terror attacks, and attempt to kidnap IDF soldiers, endangering Israeli civilians and security forces stationed in the region."
US Senate to Consider Tougher Sanctions on Iran
The US Senate will consider a new sanctions package against Iran on Thursday, in which oil and economic embargos will be considered in order to force Iran to abandon its nuclear development program. In the meantime, the US and Israel prepare for the possibility of a military strike on Iran.
Israel Excluded from NATO Summit at Turkey’s Request; Pakistan Invited
While Pakistan has been invited to the NATO summit in Chicago next week, Israel has been left out, at the request of Turkey, according...
China’s Prime Minister: Auschwitz Visit Left Indelible Impression
According to Reuters, China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, who toured the Auschwitz death camp on Friday, said his visit introduced him to "an unforgettable,...
Obama to Erdogan: There’s Still Time to Solve Iran Issue Diplomatically
Reuters has reported that President Obama spoke with Turkish PM Erdogan Sunday morning, and told him that Iran still has time to solve the...