Israel has approved one of the largest housing projects the Gaza Strip has seen in years, authorizing the construction of 1,200 new homes and 18 schools in the impoverished Palestinian territory. Military spokesman Guy Inbar said Tuesday that Israel had given the United Nations Relief and Works Agency – which assists Palestinian refugees – the […]
Israel Authorizes New Gaza Housing Project
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
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2 Leading US Senators Call for Limited US Role in Libya
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
Two leading U.S. senators have introduced a resolution that would limit the role of the U.S. military in Libya. Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry, a Democrat , and a leading Republican, John McCain , unveiled the measure Tuesday. The resolution would impose a one-year limit on U.S. military involvement in the NATO coalition in […]
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Resigns in Political Rift
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
Iran’s deputy foreign minister quit Tuesday as his boss was facing impeachment proceedings over his appointment in a growing political rift between hardliners and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian media reported that Mohammad Sharif Malekzadeh resigned after 33 Iranian lawmakers signed an impeachment draft against Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi. The newly-appointed Malekzadeh is facing corruption […]
At Least 7 Dead in Continuing Syrian Protests
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
Activists say supporters and opponents of the Syrian government have clashed in several cities, and least seven people have been killed. Witnesses and human rights activists say Syrian security forces fired on anti-government crowds Tuesday, causing casualties in the central cities of Homs and Hama and the Mayadin district of Deir al-Zour. Demonstrations also erupted […]
Clinton Backs Saudi Women’s Right to Drive
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has thrown her support behind women in Saudi Arabia who are protesting the kingdom’s ban on female drivers. In Washington Tuesday, Clinton said the women are “brave” and that their goal is “right.” She stressed that the movement was born from local women seeking equal rights within Saudi Arabia […]
Iran Nuclear Chief and IAEA Head Hold Talks
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Iran’s nuclear energy chief and the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog have held talks on Iran’s controversial nuclear program on the sidelines of a week-long conference on nuclear safety. Iran’s Fereidoun Abbasi said he had a “good” discussion in Vienna Tuesday with International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano, who has been critical […]
At Least 4 Dead in Continuing Syrian Protests
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
At least four people are reported dead in Syria as regime opponents and pro-government crowds clashed in several cities. Witnesses and human rights activists reported that Syrian security forces fired on crowds Tuesday, causing casualties. Demonstrations were seen in the central city of Homs, the nearby town Mayadeen and in the capital, Damascus. Earlier, tens […]
Car Bombs Kill 25 Outside Iraqi Governor’s House
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say two car bomb blasts in the city of Diwaniyah have killed at least 25 people and wounded 30 others. Authorities said the attack happened Tuesday at a police checkpoint outside the home of the provincial governor in Diwaniyah, about 150 kilometers south of the capital, Baghdad. Officials say most of the victims […]
Jordan’s Information Minister Quits in Media Freedom Dispute
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Jordan’s information minister says he has resigned from his post because of proposed laws that restrict media freedoms in the country. Taher Edwan quit his post Tuesday ahead of a debate on a new press and publications draft law. He said the draft law is a setback to the government’s reform plan and restricts Jordanians’ […]
NATO Says Compound Attack on ‘Legitimate Target’
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
NATO acknowledged another strike on Sunday that caused civilian casualties and one on Friday that hit a column of rebel military vehicles. Bracken said the Sunday incident was caused by a “weapon malfunction” and the Friday incident was a case of mistaken identity. NATO also said Tuesday it has lost contact with an unmanned helicopter […]
