Islamists lobbied for the establishment of Sharia law in Egypt as tens of thousands of demonstrators packed Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday demanding swift reform. Several Islamist political groups arranged transportation for supporters to gain a voice in the formation of a new government. They were largely sidelined during the country’s revolution. Egypt’s leading Islamist […]
Islamists Demand Religious Law in Massive Egypt Rally
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
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Dubai Passes on 2020 Olympic Bid, Eyes 2024
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
The Gulf city of Dubai decided Friday to pass on bidding for the 2020 Olympics and will concentrate on a possible run for the 2024 games. The National Olympic Committee of the United Arab Emirates said a feasibility study found that while 70 percent of the infrastructure is in place for 2020, “a bid would […]
Security Forces Fire on Rallies in Syria
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have used live ammunition and tear gas on anti-government demonstrators who gathered for rallies across the country on Friday. Witnesses and activists say forces have fired shots to disperse protesters in the southern city of Daraa and in the seaside town of Latakia. State-run media reports say “masked saboteurs” fired shots and […]
Funeral Held For Libyan Rebel Military Chief
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Mourners turned out in Libya’s rebel capital of Benghazi on Friday for the funeral of the opposition’s slain military chief, gunned down Thursday along with two of his aides. The Associated Press says thousands of people turned out for the funeral procession for Abdel Fattah Younes. The head of the opposition Transitional National Council said […]
Bahrain’s Reform Plan Draws Opposition Fire
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
Government and opposition groups in Bahrain are weighing recommendations Friday from a controversial committee set up by the kingdom’s Sunni rulers. The national dialogue committee, boycotted by the main opposition group, was set up to investigate the kingdom’s suppression of anti-government protests that left more than 30 people dead. King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa Thursday […]
Syrian Forces Crack Down on Thousands of Protesters
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have used live ammunition and tear gas on anti-government demonstrators who gathered for rallies across the country on Friday. Witnesses and activists say forces have fired shots to disperse protesters in the southern city of Daraa. Also, the Associated Press quotes activists who say troops opened fire on demonstrators in the town […]
Anti-Government Protesters Rally in Yemen
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
Massive rallies are unfolding across Yemen on Friday as anti-government activists renew calls for change. Demonstrators are seeking an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s 33-year rule. Mr. Saleh remains in Saudi Arabia where he is recovering from injuries sustained in a June attack on his presidential compound. On Thursday, heavy clashes between Yemeni forces […]
Syrians Gather for Friday Protests as Crackdown Continues
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
Syrians are taking to the streets Friday in another day of anti-government protests, as activists accuse security forces of killing more demonstrators. Activists said security forces shot and killed at least two civilians Thursday night in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour, while the Reuters news agency reported more firing at demonstrators Friday in the […]
Shaken Libyan Rebels Hold Funeral for Slain Military Chief
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s rebel capital of Benghazi was tense Friday, as gunfire reportedly erupted in the streets of Benghazi amid preparations for the funeral of the opposition’s slain military chief. The rebel leadership council says its top military commander, Abdel Fattah Younes, and two of his aides were shot dead by unknown assailants on Thursday. Transitional National […]
Lebanon Tribunal Names 4 Suspects in Hariri Murder
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
A United Nations-backed tribunal has released the names of four men wanted for the 2005 murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon identified the suspects Friday as Salim Jamil Ayyash, Mustafa Amine Badreddine, Hussein Hassan Oneissi and Assad Hassan Sabra. The four are members of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant […]
