ATHENS – Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will form a new government on Thursday and seek a vote of confidence from his parliamentary group, he announced on Wednesday after street protests against his austerity plans. Read More »
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‘Made In Gaza’: Un School Students Make Formula 1-Type Car To Race In Europe
NEW YORK – A Formula 1-style car built by students in a United Nations-run school in Gaza from mainly recycled parts is getting ready to enter the Formula Student auto race in the United Kingdom in a demonstration of determination and creativity in one of the world’s most disadvantaged places. Read More »
Iran’s president calls for alliance against West
ASTANA, Kazakhstan – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for a security alliance dominated by China and Russia to form a united front against the West. Read More »
EU’s Ashton due in Mideast over stalled peace talks
JERUSALEM – EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is to fly to the Middle East this week for talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials over the impasse in peace talks, a spokesman told AFP on Wednesday. Read More »
US recognizes Israeli security clearance
JERUSALEM – Israelis born in Russia, Iran or Arab countries, can now work on US defense projects with their Israeli security clearance. There has been a turning point in defense relations between Israel and the US. The US administration now recognizes security clearances given by Israeli authorities to employees in the defense industry. Read More »
US Envoys Try to Renew Israeli-Palestinian Talks
JERUSALEM – Senior U.S. diplomats are in Jerusalem to try to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that collapsed last year. U.S. and Israeli officials confirmed the visit by Dennis Ross and David Hale Wednesday. It is the first time the pair has visited the region since U.S. Read More »
Protesters, police injured in Athens clashes
ATHENS – Angry youths throw petrol bombs and fight with police in Greece following a march by tens of thousands of peaceful protesters on parliament to oppose government austerity efforts. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). © 2011 Reuters Related Posts: Angry clashes throughout Turkey Bean sprouts likely source of European E. Read More »
Germany’s post-nuclear landscape
BERLIN – After the Fuksuhima disaster in Japan, Germany led the way in deciding to switch off nuclear power. As Germany turns to renewable energy and analysts warn of possible power supply shortages, Reuters TV visits a small German town which already covers all its energy needs with wind, solar and biomass. Read More »
Swedish kids invited to neo-Nazi summer camp
STOCKHOLM – A Swedish neo-Nazi political party is offering children free admission to a camp scheduled to be held in a secret location in southern Sweden this summer. But not everyone is welcome to attend. The camp is being organised by the Party of Swedes (Svenskarnas parti — SVP), which has its roots in Sweden’s neo-Nazi movement. Read More »
Libya slams Germany for ‘violating’ its sovereignty
TRIPOLI – Libya on Tuesday slammed as “irresponsible” a visit to the rebel capital Benghazi by Germany’s foreign minister, as the US pressed Africa to take tougher action against Moamer Kadhafi’s regime. Read More »
Islamic Militants Attack Southern Yemeni Town
HOUTA – Islamic militants have attacked the southern Yemeni town of Houta in a dawn raid that left one policeman dead and at least three others injured. About 150 to 200 militants clashed with police Wednesday around security and government buildings, the central bank and courts. Read More »
Editorials from the Hebrew press, June 15,2011
Yediot Aharonot discusses the recent incident in which the British band Coldplay featured a pro-Palestinian song and an accompanying “tendentious and one-sided,” video on its website. Read More »
Reports: CIA Building Secret Mideast Air Base to Target Yemeni Terrorists
WASHINGTON – U.S. media report the Central Intelligence Agency is building a secret air base in the Middle East to use for armed drone attacks on terrorists in Yemen. The Associated Press, which first reported the construction plans, quotes unnamed U.S. Read More »
Italy now chief route for illegal migration to Europe
BRUSSELS – Unrest in North Africa this year has caused the main flow of illegal immigrants seeking to enter the European Union to switch from Greece to Italy’s islands, the EU’s border protection agency Frontex said Tuesday. Read More »
Syrians flee northern town of Maarat al-Numaan
AMMAN – Thousands of Syrians fled the historic town of Maarat al-Numaan to escape tank forces thrusting into the country’s north in a widening military campaign to crush protests against President Bashar al-Assad. Read More »
White House Vows Full Explanation for US Involvement in Libya
WASHINGTON – In Washington, the Obama administration is vowing to soon give a full explanation and justification for the continued U.S. military involvement in the Libyan conflict. White House officials said late Tuesday they are preparing to “address a whole host of issues” about the U.S. Read More »
Yemen: Thousands rally in Sanaa
SANAA – Thousands of protests filled the streets in the Yemeni capital demanding the formation of a transitional council while Gulf states seek an end to the crisis. © 2011 Reuters Related Posts: Yemeni protests, violence continues Bean sprouts likely source of European E. Read More »
Iraqi insurgents launch brazen attack in Baquba
BAQUBA – At least 8 people were killed and 27 others were wounded when gunmen and suicide bombers on Tuesday stormed an Iraqi provincial council building in Baquba city, northeast of Baghdad. Jon Decker reports. Read More »
Israeli Blockade Of Gaza Hurts Employment And Wages, Un Report Says
NEW YORK – Unemployment in the Gaza Strip remains among the highest in the world and real wages have continued to decline every year since Israel imposed a blockade of the area, according to a new report from the United Nations agency that assists Palestinian refugees. Read More »
Technology Sector Update: June 14, 2011
Technology shares are higher in mid-day trading while Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) gains after it makes an acquisition play in the software space. The company announced its acquisition of privately held Pancetera Software in a $12 million transaction consisting $8.4 million in cash and $3.6 million in Quantum common stock, or about 1.2 million shares. Read More »
Mexico mob attempts lynching
MEXICO CITY – An angry crowd in Mexico City tries to lynch four suspected criminals, and riot police are called in to disperse the mob. Travis Brecher reports. Read More »
Obama’s historic trip to Puerto Rico
U.S. President Barack Obama paid Puerto Rico its first official U.S. presidential visit in 50 years on Tuesday, a move aimed in part at courting an important slice of Hispanic voters on the mainland. Jon Decker reports. Read More »
Austria: Salzburg Univeristy first to gain access to Holocaust archive
SALZBURG – Experts at Salzburg University have become the first in Austria to gain access to the Visual History Archive of the Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education of the University of Southern California (USC). Read More »
German FM Westerwelle warns of Mideast peace problems
RAMALLAH - Berlin believes unilateral moves – such as declaring Palestinian independence – would be “very counterproductive” to the Middle East peace process, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle warned on Tuesday. Read More »
British pensioner revealed as former Nazi camp guard
WARSAW – A Holocaust researcher in England says that a 90 year-old British pensioner of Ukrainian origin served as a guard in a notorious Nazi forced labour camp in WW II occupied Poland. Alexander Huryn hails from a Ukrainian family but has lived in the UK since 1948. Read More »
Egypt: Arab League states call for suspension of Syria
CAIRO – Several Arab League member countries have proposed suspending Syria’s membership in the organization over violent crackdowns on pro-democracy protests by the country’s government, the Egyptian Al Ahram newspaper said on Tuesday. Read More »
Partner and IDF clash over SMS missile alerts
JERUSALEM – The tension continues between the IDF Homefront Command and Partner Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTNR ; TASE: PTNR ), which is refusing to participate in a series of tests of the SMS alert system being conducted by the Homefront Command. Read More »
Meeting of Bilateral Permanent Working Commission between the Holy See and the State of Israel
The negotiations took place in an open, friendly and constructive atmosphere and very significant progress was made. Read More »
Press Conference with PM Netanyahu and Italian PM Berlusconi
ROME – It’s not obvious where the Arab spring will go, but I will say this, that if Iran develops nuclear weapons, the Arab spring could well turn into an Iranian winter. “Mr. Prime Minister, my friend Silvio, It’s a pleasure to be with you and with all of you here today. Read More »
Editorials from the Hebrew press, June 14, 2011
Yediot Aharonot notes that “Meir Dagan, until recently the Director of the Mossad, said that an Israeli military operation against Iranian nuclear facilities would be folly. Read More »
KGB: Lenin Was Part-Jewish
MOSCOW – A recently opened exhibition in Moscow’s State Historical Museum is shedding some light on a long-guarded Russian secret: the origins of Soviet founding father Vladimir Lenin. Lenin’s maternal grandfather, the exhibition revealed, was born Jewish. Read More »
Fatah and Hamas see new Palestinian government next week
CAIRO – Palestinians said on Tuesday they were ready to form a unity government and expected to unveil its new cabinet at a meeting between President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Cairo next week. Read More »
Heavy damage in Christchurch tremors
CHRISTCHURCH – The latest powerful aftershocks to hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch cause more damage, leaving residents worried about their future. Travis Brecher reports. Read More »
Migrant workers riot in China
ZENGCHENG – Debris litters the streets of China’s southern city of Zengcheng after migrant workers rioted over discrimination, cost of living and wages. Travis Brecher reports. Read More »
U.S. lawmaker admits online affairs
WASHINGTON – A U.S. congressman admits ‘inappropriate’ internet relationships with women but insists he won’t resign. Read More »
iCloud details unveiled
NEW YORK – Apple’s Steve Jobs reveals the company’s new iCloud music and data streaming service to an enthusiastic crowd at his annual developers conference. Read More »
Condemning Killing Of Golan Heights Protesters, Un Rights Chief Calls For Inquiries
NEW YORK – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today condemned the killing this week of civilian protestors in the occupied Golan Heights, and called for Israel and Syria to conduct “independent, impartial, transparent and thorough investigations” of the incidents. Read More »
Un Envoy Calls For ‘Forceful’ Action By Israel After Attack On West Bank Mosque
NEW YORK – The top United Nations envoy in the Middle East deplored today’s desecration of a mosque in the occupied West Bank and called for “forceful” action by the Israeli Government against such attacks. Read More »
On Eve of Elections, A More Upbeat Mood in Turkey
PM Erdogan Gets High Marks for Foreign Policy As Turks prepare for national elections on June 12, they are increasingly upbeat about the direction of their country. And at a time when publics around the world generally remain gloomy about their economies, Turks are becoming more positive. Read More »
Egypt: After 60 years Muslim Brotherhood party admitted to elections
CAIRO – The Electoral Commission has recognised the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood party, Justice and Freedom. For the first time in 60 years a political party linked to the Islamic movement is allowed take part in political life. Read More »
Ahmadinejad: Iran ready for nuclear talks but work goes on
TEHRAN – Iran is ready to resume nuclear talks with the world powers but will press ahead with its atomic activities including uranium enrichment, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday. “They want to negotiate again. Read More »
Great Britain: Who is paying for the Libyan conflict? YOU are!
LONDON – Interesting. 8,400 missions at 50,000 per aircraft per hour would provide a tidy sum of one billion, six hundred and eighty million USD, plus munitions, plus overheads. Wow! And the citizens of the UK are to see a massive hike in their energy bills. Read More »
Spain’s first transsexual woman to hold a seat in a regional parliament is sworn in
MADRID – The new regional MPs were sworn in at the Madrid parliament on Tuesday morning, when Carla Antonelli became the first transsexual woman to hold a seat in a Spanish regional parliament. She was number 18 on the Madrid Socialists’ list of candidates and has been a member of PSOE for a number of years. Read More »
Czech President: Germany´s giving up nukes is irrational, populist
HAMBURG – Germany´s decision to shut down nuclear power plants is an irrational and populist step, Czech President Vaclav Klaus said during today´s visit to Hamburg. Politicians and economists able to estimate what its impacts on electricity prices in the Czech Republic will be in ten years would have to be geniuses, he stated. Read More »
Eastern Polish city honours former President Reagan
LUBLIN - A roundabout in the Sławinek residential district of Lublin, eastern Poland, has been named after former US president Ronald Reagan. Read More »
Gaddafi On Tv: Alive Or Dead I’Ll Stay In Tripoli
TRIPOLI – ”I will remain in Tripoli, alive or dead”. These are the words of the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, in an audio message broadcast on Libyan state television. Read More »
Pakistan: Slain journalist’s mobile phone records ‘erased’
LAHORE – Slain journalist Saleem Shahzad’s cell phone logs in the 18 days leading up to his disappearance in Islamabad on 29 May have been mysteriously erased, according to data obtained by Pakistan’s The Express Tribune newspaper. Read More »
IDF successfully tests SMS missile alert system
JERUSALEM – The IDF Homefront Command today successfully tested its emergency SMS system to alert about incoming missiles. Mobile carriers Pelephone Communications Ltd. and Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE: CEL ; TASE: CEL ) participated in the trial, but Partner Communications Ltd. Read More »
German parliament offers lessons in democracy in Arabic
BERLIN – The German parliament launched an Arabic version of its website Tuesday in a bid to reach out to democracy movements in North Africa and the Middle East, its speaker said. Read More »
If Pennies are illegal funds in the US, brings the Treasure Dept. False money in circulation?
Man fined for paying fee in pennies SALT LAKE CITY – A Vernal man has been charged with disorderly conduct after police say he caused alarm when he paid for a disputed medical bill in pennies. On May 27, Jason West went to Basin Clinic prepared to dispute an outstanding bill, according to Assistant Vernal Police Chief Keith Campbell. Read More »
Chicago: Mumbai terror trial winds down Tuesday
CHICAGO – Closing arguments are expected Tuesday in the trial of Pakistan-born Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana who is accused of providing material support to Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Read More »
Nigerian militants threaten to attack Italy’s Eni oil plants
LAGOS – Nigeria’s most prominent militant group MEND on Monday threatened to attack facilities of the Italian energy firm Eni in the country, accusing it of stealing oil and of backing NATO-led air raids on Libya. Read More »
South Korea urges peace from North
SEOUL – South Korean President urges the North to choose peace and prosperity rather than conflict during memorial. Read More »
Swiss take Libya to court over hostages
BERN – Switzerland on Monday approved legal action to prosecute the Libyan regime for holding Swiss citizens Rachid Hamdani and Max Goeldi hostage, the justice ministry said. Read More »
Arizona wildfire, Missouri River floods
NEW YORK – Filling the sky with thick smoke, the third largest wildfire in Arizona history is destroying hundreds of thousands of acres of forest. Residents of North Dakota and South Dakota evacuate as the swollen Missouri River threatens to overwhelm its banks. Read More »
German Bundeswehr slammed for childrens ‘Mitrovica’ war games camp
MUNICH – The German Army (Bundeswehr), has launched an investigation after reports that children were invited to play war games at a mock encampment named for a village in Kosovo where the Nazis once committed war atrocities. Read More »
Abbas sends aides to U.S. to revive peace process
GAZA/PA – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has dispatched two aides to Washington in an effort to restart deadlocked peace negotiations with Israel, the Alayam daily reported on Monday. Nabil Abu Rdineh, Abbas’s press secretary, and Saeb Erekat, chief Palestinian negotiator, will consider new U.S. Read More »
Golan, Tension Runs High After Bloody Day
TEL AVIV – Tensions between Israel and Syria remain at breaking point, with heated accusations flying to and fro on the day following the eruption of violence along the line marking the frontier between the two countries on the Golan Heights. Read More »
Yemen: Saleh’s family ‘prevents vice-president from taking full power’
RIYADH - Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh’s family is working to prevent the country’s vice president from taking full power while he is in neighbouring Saudi Arabia recovering from chest wounds he received during Friday’s attack on the presidential palace, according to pan-Arab newspaper al-Quds al-Arabi. Read More »
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