Israeli and Lebanese troops have exchanged gunfire along their tense border, and officials from both sides are blaming the other for the clash. Lebanon says the shooting Monday happened after Israeli soldiers crossed into Lebanese territory, but Israel says its troops came under fire while working along the Israeli side of the border. Both sides […]
Israeli, Lebanese Forces Exchange Gunfire Along Border
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
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US, UN, EU Condemn Syria After Raid Kills at least 80
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
The United States, United Nations and European Union have condemned violence by Syrian security forces against civilians, after rights activists said an attack on the central city of Hama killed at least 80 people. U.S. President Barack Obama said Sunday he is “appalled” by Syria’s use of violence against its own people, and that the […]
Israeli Troops Kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
Palestinian officials say Israeli troops have killed two Palestinian men during clashes at a refugee camp in the West Bank. The officials said the the soldiers shot the men Monday at the Qalandiya camp after clashes that included young men throwing stones at the troops. The Israeli military said it was carrying out an arrest […]
EU, US, UN Condemn Syria’s Assault on Hama
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is “appalled” by Syria’s use of violence against its own people, after rights activists say an army attack on the central city of Hama killed at least 80 people. The White House statement issued Sunday said the “horrifying” reports out of Hama are demonstrating the “true character” of Syrian […]
Syrian Raid on Hama Kills at least 80
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 7:15 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say soldiers backed by tanks have fired on citizens during a raid in the flashpoint city of Hama, killing at least 80 people. It is hard to verify accounts of the unrest in Syria because the government has barred most foreign media from reporting and traveling freely in the country. Some estimates say […]
Yemen’s President Calls for Talks During Ramadan
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh is calling for an end to months of street protests during the holy month of Ramadan, and a resumption of talks aimed at resolving the nation’s prolonged political crisis. Mr. Saleh issued his statement Sunday from Saudi Arabia, where he is being treated for wounds he suffered in an attack […]
EU, US, UN Condemn Syria’s Assault on Hama
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is “appalled” by Syria’s use of violence against its own people, after rights activists say an army attack on the central city of Hama killed at least 80 people. The White House statement issued Sunday said the “horrifying” reports out of Hama are demonstrating the “true character” of Syrian […]
US President, UN Chief Condemn Syria’s Assault on Hama
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is “appalled” by Syria’s use of violence against its own people, after rights activists said an army attack on the central city of Hama killed at least 80 people. The White House released a statement Sunday that the “horrifying” reports out of Hama are demonstrating the “true character” of […]
RAMADAN FACTBOX
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
Here are key facts concerning the Muslim holy month of Ramadan -Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. -The start of Ramadan is determined by the appearance of a new moon. -Muslims are expected to refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from daybreak to sunset during Ramadan. -For Muslims, Ramadan is […]
Syrian Raid on Hama Kills 80
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say soldiers backed by tanks have fired on citizens during a raid in the flashpoint city of Hama, killing at least 80 people. Activists say the sound of machine guns and tank shells echoed across the city Sunday. Medical officials say hospitals are overrun with wounded people and are in desperate need of […]
