Dangerous truths: Avoiding the ghosts of the past
By Leela JACINTO the 02/08/2010 – 21:13
In Lebanon, a conflict-ridden country laced with internal tensions, confronting the past is a tricky business, as the latest crisis over a UN investigation into the killing of a former premier has revealed…
July deadliest month in two years, Iraqi government says
July was the deadliest month in Iraq in over two years, with violence killing a total of 535 people – both civilians and security forces – throughout the country, according to government data released on Saturday.
Rockets hit Israel and Jordan resorts
AQABA, Jordan (Reuters) – Rockets from Egypt’s Sinai, an area where Islamist militants have operated in the past, struck Israel’s and Jordan’s Red Sea port resorts on Monday, killing a Jordanian civilian and injuring three others, Jordanian and Israeli police said.
Syrian, Saudi leaders meet to avert factional crisis in Lebanon
By News Wires the 30/07/2010 – 19:08
The leaders of Lebanon, Syria and Saudi Arabia urged Lebanon’s rival political factions to avoid violence over the possible involvement of Hezbollah in the murder of a former Lebanese premier as they met in Beirut on Friday.
Russia slams fresh EU sanctions against Iran
By News Wires the 27/07/2010 – 11:32
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that fresh EU sanctions against Iran’s energy sector were “unacceptable” and the move undermined international efforts to restart talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme.
Pakistan spy chief scraps UK trip on “terror” remarks
By Chris Allbritton
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s spy chief has called off a trip to Britain in protest at Prime Minister David Cameron’s remarks on its militant ties, as Islamabad is hit by a barrage of criticism of its alleged links to terror groups.
Syrian and Saudi leaders to tackle tension in Lebanon
By Yara Bayoumy
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Saudi King Abdullah and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited Lebanon on Friday in a dramatic attempt to avert a crisis over possible indictments of Hezbollah members in the assassination of Lebanese statesman Rafik al-Hariri.
China opposes new EU sanctions on Iran
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Friday that it did not approve of tougher new sanctions imposed by the European Union on Iran, and welcomed [Read More…]
Unrest against Kurdish Population in Hatay
Four police officers were killed in an attack on a police car in the south-eastern city of Dörtyolu; the party building of the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party was burned; shops owned by Kurds were demolished. Tension is still rising high in the region.
Iran condemns new EU sanctions on energy sector
Iran has condemned a new set of tough European Union sanctions aimed at pressuring Tehran to resume talks on its controversial nuclear programme. A foreign ministry spokesman said the move would not help in advancing talks.
