JUNE 2007: Hamas takes control of Gaza from the Fatah movement. Israel tightens restrictions on the flow of goods into the territory, citing concerns about Hamas militants gaining access to arms. Egypt seals its border crossing as well. JANUARY 2008: Thousands of Palestinians temporarily stream into Egypt after Hamas militants use explosives to blow up […]
A Look at the History of Israel’s Gaza Blockade
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
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At Least 4 Killed by Syrian Forces as Protests Continue
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have fired on demonstrators in several towns, as weekly Friday protests continued despite the government’s acceptance of an Arab League peace initiative. Activists say forces killed at least one protester in the Damascus area. Earlier, they said at least three people were killed in Homs after tanks renewed shelling in the central […]
WFP Appeals for Food Aid for Cambodian Flood Victims
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
The World Food Program appealed Friday for food aid for Cambodian flood victims, saying that with the price of rice on the rise, the poorest households face the prospect of not having enough to eat. WFP Cambodia Country Director Jean-Pierre de Margerie said in a news release that initial reports indicate that 10 percent of […]
Hundreds of Tourists Stranded in Everest Region
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Nepalese officials say heavy fog has prevented flights in and out of the Mount Everest region, stranding more than 1,200 tourists for several days. The Associated Press reports stranded tourists have pitched tents in and around Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. The French news agency says local hotels are booked to capacity and are running out […]
International “Space” Crew Ends 520-Day Simulated Mission to Mars
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
Six international crew members emerged from a Moscow space research facility on Friday, after spending 520 days in isolation as part of a real-time virtual mission to Mars. Since June of last year, the crew was confined to four hermetically sealed habitat modules that simulated the psychological and physiological effects of interplanetary travel – minus […]
WFP Appeals for Food Aid for Cambodian Flood Victims
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
The World Food Program appealed Friday for food aid for Cambodian flood victims, saying that with the price of rice of the rise, the poorest households face the prospect of not having enough to eat. WFP Cambodia Country Director Jean-Pierre de Margerie said in a news release that initial reports indicate that 10 percent of […]
3 Killed Ahead of Friday Protests in Syria
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian forces killed at least three people in Homs early Friday, as opposition leaders called for mass protests to test the government’s commitment to a new peace plan. Activists say the three civilians died after Syrian forces in tanks renewed artillery fire in the flashpoint Baba Amr district of Homs. On Thursday, activists blamed pro-government […]
Iranian Mark 1979 US Embassy Seizure
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
Iranians chanted anti-American slogans on Friday at mass rallies marking the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. embassy. Some demonstrators gathered in Tehran at the former site of the embassy, which they now call the “den of spies.” Iranian state news reports say some demonstrators used the annual rally to show solidarity with […]
Indian Activist Breaks Silence Vow
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
India’s most prominent anti-corruption activist has ended his vow of silence and has asserted his motivation to continue his fight against corruption. Anna Hazare ended his 19 day-long vow of silence Friday at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. He said he went into silence to regain his health that had suffered during a nearly two-week […]
Mixed Results Expected for October US Jobless Report
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged for October when the government releases its monthly jobs report on Friday. Economists are predicting the nation’s economy added at least 95,000 jobs last month, keeping the unemployment rate at 9.1 percent for the fourth consecutive month. The number of non-government or private sector jobs is […]
