Morocco’s youth-based February 20 Movement is calling for a nationwide protest Sunday, saying King Mohammed’s plan to limit his power does not go far enough. The pro-reform group said Saturday the monarch’s proposal does not meet its “demands for a true separation of powers.” The February 20 Movement — named for the date its demonstrations […]
Morocco’s February 20 Movement to Protest King’s Reform Plan
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
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EU Unfreezes Former Libyan Official’s Assets
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 5:00 am (UTC-5)
The European Union has unfrozen the personal assets of a former manager of Libya’s national wealth fund the EU once claimed was a “close confidante” of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. In March, in an effort to increase pressure on Mr. Gadhafi’s government, the EU froze the riches of his inner circle that were deposited in […]
Obama Rejected Key Lawyers’ Advice on U.S. Role in Libyan Air War
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 2:35 am (UTC-5)
A major U.S. newspaper is reporting President Barack Obama ignored the advice of some of his key legal advisors in deciding he does not need to win congressional approval for the American involvement in the Libyan air war. The New York Times reported Friday that the general counsel at the defense department and the acting […]
Obama Rejected Key Lawyers’ Advice on U.S. Role in Libyan Air War
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
A major U.S. newspaper is reporting President Barack Obama ignored the advice of some of his key legal advisors in deciding he does not need to win congressional approval for the American involvement in the Libyan air war. The New York Times reported Friday that the general counsel at the defense department and the acting […]
US Mulls War Crimes Charges Against Syrian President
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
The United States says is it considering if war crimes charges can be brought against Syria’s president as part of a larger diplomatic effort to get his government to end its crackdown on dissent. In a telephone conference with reporters Friday, two senior White House officials said the U.S. is also considering economic sanctions against […]
US Mulls War Crimes Charges Against Syrian President
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 11:30 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says is it considering if war crimes charges can be brought against Syria’s president as part of a larger diplomatic effort to get his government to end its crackdown on dissent. In a telephone conference with reporters Friday, two senior White House officials said the U.S. is also considering economic sanctions against […]
Moroccan King Vows to Reduce His Powers in Reform Effort
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 9:10 pm (UTC-5)
Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Friday promised reforms that will limit his power in a series of constitutional changes. The king announced the proposals in a televised nighttime address to the nation. Moroccans will be able to vote next month in a referendum on the changes, which would strengthen the office of prime minister and […]
U.S. Mulls War Crimes Charges Against Syrian President
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says is it considering if war crimes charges can be brought against Syria’s president as part of a larger diplomatic effort to get his government to end its crackdown on dissent. In a telephone conference with reporters Friday, two senior White House officials said the U.S. is also considering economic sanctions against […]
U.S. Mulls War Crimes Charges Against Syrian President
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says is it considering if war crimes charges can be brought against Syria’s president as part of a larger diplomatic effort to get his government to end its crackdown on dissent. In a telephone conference with reporters Thursday, two senior White House officials said the U.S. is also considering economic sanctions against […]
Moroccan King Vows to Reduce His Powers in Reform Effort
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Friday promised reforms that will limit his political and religious powers in a series of constitutional changes. The king announced the proposals in a televised nighttime address to the nation. Moroccans will be able to vote next month in a referendum on the changes, which would strengthen the office of […]
