Egypt’s deposed president, Hosni Mubarak, wheeled into a Cairo courtroom in a hospital bed, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he ordered the killing of some 850 revolutionary protesters who drove him from power in an 18-day February uprising. After Wednesday’s dramatic session, the judge in the case adjourned the trial until August 15. […]
Egypt’s Mubarak Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Historic Trial
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 8:25 pm (UTC-5)
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UN Condemns Syria as Tanks Storm Central Hama
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
The U.N. Security Council has condemned the Syrian government for attacks on civilians and widespread human rights violations in a widening crackdown on dissent, as President Bashar al-Assad for the first time sent tanks, troops and snipers into the flashpoint city of Hama. The Council’s presidential statement, issued Wednesday after more than three months of […]
UN Security Council Condemns Syria Crackdown
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 4:00 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Syrian government for using force against civilians and committing widespread human rights violations in President Bashar al-Assad’s widening crackdown on dissent. The Council issued a presidential statement Wednesday, after more than three months of deadlock and silence on Syria’s escalating violence. A statement requires unanimous consent of […]
Libyan Government Says It Controls Besieged Western Town
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
The Libyan government is denying rebel claims that opposition fighters have gained control of the western town of Zlitan. A spokesman for leader Moammar Gadhafi said Wednesday the city remains under the government’s “full control.” Pro-government and rebel forces have engaged in a series of battles near Zlitan in recent days. Rebels have been seeking […]
Syrian Tanks Push into Hama as UN Nears Condemnation Statement
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian tanks pushed into the city of Hama on Wednesday as part of the government’s widening crackdown on dissent. The offensive came as the United Nations moved closer to an agreement on a statement condemning violence in the country. Activists and witnesses say loud explosions rocked the city as tanks moved into a central square […]
Protesters Block Traffic Across Israel After Controversial Housing Vote
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Activists in Israel’s social protest movement are reacting with anger after parliament passed a controversial bill Wednesday that opens the way for national committees that would approve future housing projects. Demonstrators blocked intersections in cities across Israel after the vote, from the commercial capital of Tel Aviv to Be’er Sheva in the south and Kiryat […]
UN Rights Investigator Appeals for Iranian Access
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
A newly appointed U.N. special investigator has renewed calls for Iran to cooperate in a probe of alleged human rights abuses. Special rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed appealed to Tehran on Wednesday to allow him to visit the country. In a statement, he said he hopes Iran views his U.N. mandate as legitimate and takes steps to […]
Iran Approves Oil Minister Who is Under Sanctions
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
Iran’s parliament has approved President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s choice of a senior Revolutionary Guards commander who is under international sanctions to head the influential oil ministry. Lawmakers endorsed the president’s choice of General Rostam Qasemi by an overwhelming majority on Wednesday. He is taking control of the oil ministry at a time when Iran holds the […]
Egypt’s Mubarak Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Historic Trial
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s ex-president Hosni Mubarak, wheeled into a Cairo courtroom in a hospital bed, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he ordered the death of hundreds of anti-government protesters. After Wednesday’s dramatic session, the judge in the case adjourned the trial until August 15. News channels around the world broadcast the start of Mr. Mubarak’s […]
Syrian Tanks Roll into Hama
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Syrian tanks have stormed into the city of Hama, where residents have reported hearing loud explosions. Activists and witnesses said Wednesday tanks are occupying a central square that has been a rallying point for protesters calling for the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad. They say more than 130 people have been killed across Syria since […]
