Libya conflict: United Nations accuses both sides of war crimes

United Nations investigators have accused Libyan government forces of war crimes and crimes against humanity; it also said there is evidence of opposition abuses as well. In a 90-page report, most critical of the Libyan government, it says the government committed murder,...

George Mitchell resigns as US envoy to Middle East

President Barack Obama has announced the resignation of the US special envoy to the Middle East, George Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell who is 77 has led the administration’s effort to kick start a fail peace talk in...

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Gaddafi's Grip Falters as His Forces Take On Protesters - David D. Kirkpatrick and Mona El-NaggarThe faltering government of Libyan Col. Muammar Gaddafi struck back at mounting protests with special forces and mercenaries. Roving the streets of Tripoli in trucks, they...

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Clinton: Israel Makes Its Own Decisions on PeaceSecretary of State Hillary Clinton acknowledged the limits of U.S. power Thursday in a combative exchange with an Al-Jazeera reporter, saying, "We can't stop a lot of countries from doing things that we disagree with and we...

A gesture of solidarity with people of Palestine

An Asia to Gaza caravan is being planned from New Delhi to Gaza during the month of December, 2010, as part of the international effort to break the three year old blockade of Gaza by Israeli forces. This is probably the first time such an ambitious caravan, through...

#1on1in140: Interview with Fadi Ghandour founder & CEO of Aramex

This is my first interview with a Top Influential Arab Entrepreneur, actually, it's my first ever. The interview was a success, attracting audiences from all over MENA region "on Twitter". It's one of many to follow I hope... just got to see where it goes from here....

Morocco to Spend $9B on Solar Power for 40% of Energy by 2020

Morocco plans to use solar energy to produce 40% of the kingdom’s energy needs. With no oil reserves and over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, solar power is a viable source of energy for the modest needs of its...

S.Korea hails first nuclear reactor export

South Korea hails  its first export of an atomic reactor, saying its deal with Jordan will spur future overseas sales of nuclear technology. Government officials said a South Korean consortium has won a deal worth about $173 Million to build a five megawatt multi-purpose...

International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

Ban Ki-moon, secretary general of the UN has called on prominent men around the world to speak out against violence against women on the tenth anniversary of passing the resolution to mark November 25 as the...

Jordan Lloyd Wins Big Brother 11 Finale over Natalie and Kevin

Jordan Lloyd has won Big Brother 11 over Natalie and Kevin: The jury voting on who should win was probably the best part. " Jeff said that him and Jordan would see how they worked outside the house,when asked...

ramadan nimazees

As the faithful glue themselves to the PTV/ARY on the last (29th) evening of Sha’aban, the 8th month of the Islamic calendar, the Ramzan nimazee is all ears to get to know about the sighting of the new crescent of Ramzan by the Rouiat-e-hilal committee of Pakistan. It is...

Ancient Rose City of Petra: Madonna Visits the Jordan Site

Madonna paid a visit yesterday to the Ancient Rose City of Petra in Jordan, and spent 15 minutes looking around the site with security and an armed bodyguard, but otherwise alone. Photos of Madonna at the Ancient...

Obama is a Neocon Liar

The following is my commentary concerning, "UN Official Demands Torture Accountability," (by Edger. Antemedius.com. July 2, 2009) and specifically Edger's comment at the end of that post as follows, "Where is the...

Osama bin Laden makes new audio threat

Osama bin Laden, founder of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda, best known for the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, makes a new audio threat as President Obama begins his tour of Islamic...

HRH Queen Rania Took Over The Page I Created on Facebook

I was surprised to find out that I’m no longer the admin of the Queen Rania’s fan page on Facebook. The fan page “Queen Rania” is the largest fan page for the beautiful Rania Al Abdullah the Queen of...

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