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“USA! USA!” is the wrong response
Salon.com: There is ample reason to feel relief that Osama bin Laden is no longer a threat to the world, and I say that not just because I was among the many congressional staffers told to flee the U.S. Capitol … Continue reading
The Police State of Bahrain to Try Doctors, Nurses Who Treated Protesters
WSJ: Bahrain plans to try in a military court nearly 50 doctors and nurses who treated antigovernment protesters during months of unrest, broadening the ruling Al-Khalifa family’s crackdown on Shiite opposition supporters. Bahrain’s Justice Ministry confirmed Tuesday that 23 doctors … Continue reading
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Egyptians to Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day
“A call for ‘million-man’ marches in support of the Palestinians has been made by Egypt’s Coalition of the Youth of the Revolution. The first march, to be held in Alexandria on 13 May, will also demand the opening of the … Continue reading
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New Osama Bin Laden Tape Expected To Surface Soon
Huffington Post: Osama bin Laden may be dead, but U.S. officials expect at least one new bin Laden tape to surface soon, according to multiple reports. According to The New York Daily News, bin Laden may have ordered the tape … Continue reading
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Juan Cole on Obama and the Killing of OBL
JuanCole.com: If Obama can get us out of Iraq, and if he can use his good offices to keep the pressure on the Egyptian military to lighten up, and if he can support the likely UN declaration of a Palestinian … Continue reading
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Bin Laden’s Death
My apologies to the blog’s viewers, I’ve been sick for the past 10 days and I’ve had to take finals, grade exams, and move out at the same time. But now I’m better, done with all my grading and exams, … Continue reading
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Egypt ex-energy minister detained for questioning on Israel gas deal
Haaretz: Egypt’s public prosecutor on Thursday ordered former energy minister Sameh Fahmy and five other senior energy officials detained for questioning into a natural gas deal with Israel the government is reviewing. Israel gets 40 percent of its natural gas … Continue reading
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Libya: Rebel Gains in Misurata
AlMasry AlYoum: Amman — Libyans who wanted to venture outside to celebrate rebel gains against Muammar Qadhafi’s forces in Misrata were prevented from doing so by government snipers in a tall building above Tripoli street. After a two-week struggle over … Continue reading
Bahrain’s secret terror
The Independent: The intimidation and detention of doctors treating dying and injured pro-democracy protesters in Bahrain is revealed today in a series of chilling emails obtained by The Independent. At least 32 doctors, including surgeons, physicians, paediatricians and obstetricians, have … Continue reading
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Israel Prize winners to sign petition for Palestinian state
JP: Seventeen Israel Prize winners are calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along 1967 lines, according to a copy of a petition obtained by AFP on Wednesday. According to the report, the group plans on signing the … Continue reading
Bahrain government cracking down on athletes
AP: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — About 150 athletes, coaches and referees have been suspended from their local clubs as part of wide-ranging crackdown on anti-government dissent in Bahrain, an athletics official said Monday. A committee formed last week … Continue reading
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Iran appoints ambassador to Egypt
PressTV: The Islamic Republic of Iran has appointed Ali Akbar Sibouyeh as the country’s first ambassador to Egypt in over 30 years following the Egyptian revolution, a report says. Sibouyeh’s appointment comes after negotiations between Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar … Continue reading
Egypt: The Most Dramatic Footage From the 18-day Revolution
This is probably the best video compilation I’ve seen thus far on the Egyptian Revolution. If you have other clips, please share.
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Video: A look at Libyan rebels’ workshop
Improvisation is the key… see the video here.