A media watchdog group has criticized Egypt’s reinstatement of its information ministry, saying the move is a “setback for media freedom” in the country. The Committee to Protect Journalists said in a statement that the ministry is not suitable for reforming Egypt’s media industry because of its history as an arm of ousted autocratic president […]
Media Watchdog Criticizes Egyptian Ministry Return
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
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Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Man in West Bank
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:27 am (UTC-5)
Israeli soldiers have killed a Palestinian man near the West Bank town of Nablus while security forces carried out a raid in a refugee camp. The Israeli military said Wednesday soldiers shot the man in the legs when he tried to avoid arrest. The man’s uncle told the Reuters news agency he was on his […]
Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Man in West Bank
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:26 am (UTC-5)
Israeli soldiers have killed a Palestinian man near the West Bank town of Nablus while security forces carried out a raid in a refugee camp. The Israeli military said Wednesday soldiers shot the man in the legs when he tried to avoid arrest. The man’s uncle told the Reuters news agency he was on his […]
Rights Group Calls on Libyan Rebels to Protect Civilians
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
A human rights group is calling on opposition fighters in western Libya to protect civilians in towns they control, and hold themselves accountable for reports of looting and other abuses. New York-based Human Rights Watch said Wednesday opposition fighters and supporters have damaged property, looted hospitals and homes, and beaten some people who support leader […]
Former Lebanese PM Urges Hezbollah Cooperation in Hariri Probe
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 10:00 pm (UTC-5)
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has urged Lebanon to arrest four Hezbollah members accused in his father’s 2005 murder, saying the Iranian-backed Shi’ite militant group cannot change the course of justice. Mr. Hariri warned Tuesday that Lebanon “will pay the price” if Hezbollah refuses to turn over members of the group indicted for the […]
Obama Sharpens Rhetoric Against Syria’s Assad
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 8:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is “losing legitimacy in the eyes of his people,” echoing remarks the U.S. secretary of state made a day earlier. Mr. Obama told CBS News Tuesday the Syrian government has perpetrated what he called an “unacceptable degree of brutality” on peaceful demonstrators protesting Mr. Assad’s authoritarian […]
France: Libya Diplomatic Opening Possible
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
France’s foreign minister says NATO members have had contact with emissaries from Moammar Gadhafi who say the embattled Libyan leader is ready to give up power. Alain Juppe said Tuesday the discussions do not yet constitute fully-fledged negotiations. But, he said, emissaries are telling French officials that, in their words, “Mr. Gadhafi is prepared to […]
Lebanon’s Former PM Critical of Handling of Hariri Probe
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says if his government were still in power, it would have made efforts to search for the Hezbollah suspects indicted by a U.N.-backed tribunal in the investigation of his father’s death. Mr. Hariri spoke Tuesday in Paris during a television interview . He also described current Lebanese Prime Minister […]
Egypt’s Military Warns Protesters Against Disruptions
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Egypt’s ruling military council has warned opposition protesters not to “deviate from peaceful means” as they stage sit-ins in Cairo and other cities to demand quicker political reforms. Major General Mohsen el-Fangari read a statement on state television Tuesday, urging Egyptians to “confront” anyone who causes disruptions and harms the public interest. It was the […]
Syria, US Trade Accusations in Wake of Embassy Attacks
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
Syria has sharply criticized U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, after she said President Bashar al-Assad had “lost legitimacy.” The state-run SANA news agency said Tuesday the government “vehemently denounces” Clinton’s remarks. The news agency quotes an official who calls her comments “further evidence” of “blatant U.S. interference” in Syria’s internal affairs. On Monday, Clinton […]
