Israel has begun deportation procedures for a group of 27 pro-Palestinian activists who tried to break the naval blockade of Gaza. Israel’s Interior Ministry spokeswoman Sabine Haddad said two Greek crew members and three journalists from the United States, Spain and Egypt were released Saturday and the rest will be sent home within the next […]
Israel Begins Deportation of Gaza Flotilla Activists
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
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7 Killed in Syria, Amnesty Takes Effect
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
At least seven people are dead after Syrian forces clashed with protesters on Saturday, the same day a week-long government amnesty program took effect. Activists say Saturday’s violence included heavy artillery fire in the Homs region, including the flashpoint Baba Amr district. It is the third straight day that activists have said government forces entered […]
Saudi Arabia Hosts Nearly 3 Million Hajj Pilgrims
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
Saudi officials say more than 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims are taking part in the annual Hajj rites, which peak on Saturday. Hajj is the oldest and most sacred ritual of Islam. The pilgrimage focuses on the holy city of Mecca, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. Saudi Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdel Aziz said a […]
Attacks in Nigeria Leave at Least 65 Dead
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
Relief officials say at least 65 people have died in a wave of violence in northeast Nigeria after a series of bombings and shootings around the city of Damaturu. Armed gunmen rampaged through the town in Yobe state Friday night, bombing police stations, a bank, and several churches. Gunfire rang out through the night, and […]
Greek PM: Talks to Begin Soon on Coalition Government
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says talks will soon begin on forming a new coalition government that will secure continued bailout funds. Mr. Papandreou made his remarks hours after surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament. But Greek opposition leader Antonis Samaras responded by repeating his call for immediate elections and for Mr. Papandreou to resign. […]
Attacks in Nigeria Leave at Least 63 Dead
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
The Red Cross says at least 63 people have died in a wave of violence in northeast Nigeria after a series of bombings and shootings around the city of Damaturu. Armed gunmen rampaged through the town in Yobe state Friday night, bombing police stations, a bank, and several churches. Gunfire rang out through the night, […]
Greek PM: Talks to Begin Soon on Coalition Government
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says talks will soon begin on forming a new coalition government that will secure continued bailout funds. Mr. Papandreou made his remarks following a meeting Saturday with Greek President Carolos Papoulias, and hours after surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament. The prime minister won the vote after saying he was […]
Israel Begins Deportation of Gaza Flotilla Activists
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
The Israeli government has started deportation procedures for a group of pro-Palestinian activists who tried to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Authorities said several activists and journalists who had been on the boats were flying home Saturday. More than 20 other people still are being processed. Israeli forces intercepted the activists’ two ships in international […]
Attacks in Nigeria Leave at Least 63 Dead
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
The Red Cross says at least 63 people have died in a wave of violence in northeast Nigeria after a series of bombings and shootings around the city of Damaturu. Armed gunmen rampaged through the town Friday night, bombing police stations, a bank, and several churches. Gunfire rang out through the night, and in the […]
Greek PM: Talks to Begin Soon on Coalition Government
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says talks will soon begin on forming a new coalition government that will secure continued bailout funds. Mr. Papandreou made his remarks following a meeting Saturday with Greek President Carolos Papoulias, and hours after surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament. The prime minister won the vote after saying he was […]
