Libyan rebels say they are being hampered by land mines as they continue their push on Tuesday to gain full control of the eastern oil port of Brega. More than 40 people on both sides have been killed since last week, when the rebels launched an offensive near Brega against forces loyal to Libyan leader […]
Israeli Military Boards Gaza-Bound Yacht
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
The Israeli navy has boarded a French yacht carrying pro-Palestinian activists who were trying to breach Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. The military said the navy took control of the Dignity al-Karama on Tuesday, and was taking it to the Israeli port of Ashdod. There were no immediate reports of any violence. The […]
Activists Say Syrian Security Forces Kill 13 in Homs
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
Witnesses and activists say Syrian security forces have killed 13 people in the central city of Homs, as part of a continued crackdown against a more than four-month-long anti-government uprising. The activists say the killings happened Monday and Tuesday, and come days after sectarian fighting in the city between supporters and opponents of President Bashar […]
Landmines Hinder Libyan Rebel Battle for Eastern Oil Port
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
Libyan opposition forces say landmines strewn throughout the streets in the eastern oil port of Brega are making it difficult to secure full control of the town, after days of fighting with troops loyal to leader Moammar Ghadhafi. Rebel commanders said Monday they have broken through government lines and routed most of Mr. Gadhafi’s troops. […]
Activists Say Syrian Security Forces Kill 10 in Homs
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
Witnesses and activists say Syrian security forces have killed 10 people in the central city of Homs, as part of a continued crackdown against a more than four-month-long anti-government uprising. The reported killings come days after sectarian fighting in the city between supporters and opponents of President Bashar al-Assad killed about 30 people. Activists say […]
Israeli Military Contacts Gaza-Bound Yacht
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
The Israeli military says it has made contact with a French yacht carrying pro-Palestinian activists trying to breach Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. The military said it contacted the Dignity al-Karama on Tuesday and warned the vessel the leave the area. The yacht is the only vessel remaining from a flotilla that pro-Palestinian […]
Iran Says New Equipment Will Speed Nuclear Enrichment
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
Iran says it is installing new centrifuges aimed at speeding up its enrichment of nuclear material. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday the new equipment will bring more speed and better quality to the process. He also reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. The United States and other Western countries believe […]
Tunisian Prime Minister Says Protesters Aim to Derail Vote
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 1:35 am (UTC-5)
Tunisia’s prime minister says protesters are seeking to derail elections planned for October, after a teenager was killed during a wave of demonstrations during the past few days. Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi said in an address to the nation Monday that some groups are fostering the unrest to derail the vote, but that the […]
Clashes Kill 6 in Yemen as President Again Calls For Dialogue
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 12:45 am (UTC-5)
Opposition figures in Yemen say fighting between government security forces and demonstrators calling for the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh has killed six people, as Mr. Saleh called for “peaceful dialogue” to end the nation’s political stalemate. Witnesses said one protester was killed and eight others wounded during a clash Monday in the capital, […]
Norway Calls Palestinian Statehood Bid ‘Legitimate’
Posted July 19th, 2011 at 12:35 am (UTC-5)
Norway has called Palestinian plans to seek statehood at the United Nations “legitimate,” but said negotiations with Israel must continue. Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said Monday his government will “carefully consider” the Palestinian proposal, and would decide how to vote after seeing the full text. He spoke after meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud […]
