Tag: Middle East
Tensions escalate in Israel and Gaza
Forces in Israel and Gaza exchanged fire late last night and into this morning following yesterday's attacks in Israel....
Western leaders call for Syrian president to step down
US, England, France and Germany have all called for Syria’s President Assad to step down over his suppression of protesters. ...
Violence returns to Iraq as America plans withdrawal
Insurgents waged 42 coordinated attacks across Iraq, leaving almost 100 civilians and security forces dead, and hundreds injured. ...
Where the US stands on Palestinian statehood bid
Palestine goes to United Nations in September to seek recognition as a state, but US may veto any resolution on Palestinian statehood....
Syrian government unleases navy vessels in Latakia
Using navy vessels, the Syrian government fired on dissidents in the port city of Latakia on Sunday. ...
US calls for Syrian President Assad to step down
The United States has imposed sanctions on Syria's largest bank and mobile phone operator while calling on Assad to step down from power. ...
Turkey pressures Syria to end crackdown
Pressure on the Syrian regime and its violent crackdown on dissent stepped up a notch as Turkey's foreign minister arrives in Damascus for talks....
Middle East unrest as the Ramadan holiday begins
Syria's government cracked down on democratic protesters in the city of Hama on Sunday, leaving as many as 130 dead....
Government crackdown in Syria
The Syrian government has cut off power and telephone lines, and arrested scores of people in attempt to suppress massive protests....
Palestinian cartoonist Majed Badra accused of anti-Semitism
With visa approved and plane ticket in hand, Palestinian cartoonist Majed Badra was uninvited from a trip to the United States....
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