The head of Libya’s Transitional National Council says the opposition group has ordered all militia factions to disband and come under its control in the wake of the murder of the group’s military chief. Mustafa Abdel Jalil announced the decision on Saturday after military chief Abdel Fattah Younes and two of his aides were gunned […]
Libyan Opposition Orders Militias To Disband
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Israelis Protest Cost of Living
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in cities nationwide to protest the rising cost of living. Thousands thronged the streets of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other major cities Saturday demanding relief from the high cost of food, fuel and housing. The high prices have created a widening gap between rich and […]
Libyan Opposition Orders Militias To Disband
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
The head of Libya’s Transitional National Council says the opposition group has ordered all militia factions to disband and come under its control in the wake of the murder of the group’s military chief. Mustafa Abdel Jalil announced the decision on Saturday after military chief Abdel Fattah Younes and two of his aides were gunned […]
Deadly Attacks in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
Egyptian state media says clashes in the Sinai region have killed at least six people and wounded 21 more. The state-run MENA news agency reported Saturday that the dead include a policeman and a military officer. The unrest began Friday when at least 100 armed men rode into the Sinai town of el-Arish and tried […]
Yemen Air Raid Kills Tribesmen by Mistake
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
Yemeni officials said Saturday that at least 24 people had been killed in the southern Zinjibar region, where security forces have been battling militants. Officials say security forces mistakenly killed at least 14 pro-government tribesmen on Friday during air raids targeting suspected al-Qaida militants. In a separate incident, officials say armed militants ambushed an army […]
Iraq Moves to Cut Size of Government
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has reached an agreement with parliament that calls for reducing the size of his national unity government. The plan, which was announced Saturday, cuts the size of the Cabinet by at least 12 ministers. Earlier, Mr. Maliki had outlined a proposal that called for reducing the size of the Cabinet […]
NATO Targets Libyan State Television
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
NATO says it has bombed three Libyan satellite dishes in the capital, Tripoli, in an effort to prevent Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi from using state television to intimidate civilians. But the Libyan Broadcasting Coproration condemned the attack Saturday, saying three employees were killed and 15 more wounded. An LBC official said the channel is not […]
Morocco’s King Calls for Prompt Parliamentary Elections
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Morocco’s King Mohammed is calling for prompt parliamentary elections so that the country can create a new government, after months of pro-democracy demonstrations. The king delivered his message Saturday in his first address to the North African nation since his people voted overwhelmingly to curb his powers with constitutional reforms on July 1 in a […]
8 Killed in Syrian Security Force Raids
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have had a deadly clash with rock-throwing residents near the eastern town of Deir el-Zour. Activists and witnesses say at least three people were killed during the confrontation on Saturday after Syrian forces opened fire on residents. Earlier Saturday, activists said at least five people were killed as security forces conducted overnight […]
Lawyer Says Iran May Free US Hikers Soon
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran on spying charges says a Sunday hearing in their case could be an indication that they will be freed soon. Attorney Masoud Shafiei says the fact that the hearing coincides with the second anniversary of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal’s arrest could indicate that Tehran intends to […]
