MIDDLE EAST
Egyptian Soldier Killed During Palestinian Protests
Jan 7th
Egyptian security officials one of their soldiers has been shot and killed during a protest by Palestinians along the Egypt-Gaza border. The incident took place Wednesday while
Israel’s Defense Minister Receives Death Threats
Jan 7th
An Israeli concession on Jewish settlements has prompted death threats against a senior official. Security has been tightened around Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak after he received dozens of
Burj Khalifa – Higher, Taller and Richest
Jan 6th
Just when the world thought that Dubai is in the middle of a real estate and arrears crisis, there comes the inauguration of Burj Khalifa, and leaves the world stunned. Some might say was it the
U.S. Embassy Reopened After Raids in Yemen
Jan 6th
The U.S embassy has been reopened on Tuesday in Yemen, just after a day of Yemeni security forces killing two people alleged of being the members of Al Qaeda and allied to the threats against
Yemen Claims 3 Al-Qaida Militants Captured in Connection with Embassy Threat
Jan 6th
Yemeni officials say police have arrested three al-Qaida militants responsible for a security threat that prompted a two-day closure of Western embassies in the capital. Officials say the three
Israel Approves Housing Project in Disputed East Jerusalem
Jan 6th
Israeli approved the construction of four residential buildings for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem Tuesday, triggering condemnation from Palestinians. A Jerusalem municipal committee authorized
Iran Trying to Intimidate With Ban on Media Contact
Jan 6th
The head of U.S.-funded Voice of America says Iran’s government is hoping to intimidate its citizens by banning contact with some 60 outside organizations such as VOA and the BBC. Danforth