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Report: Mideast uprisings inspire the world

Last year's uprisings in the Middle East have motivated people around the world to demand more rights and could inspire closed societies like Iran and North Korea to do the same, the State Department said Thursday. Complete Story...

A nation-by-nation look at Arab Spring's progress

On Wednesday, Egypt began its first free presidential election since it came under dictatorship 60 years ago. The winner will succeed Hosni Mubarak, one of four rulers toppled in the uprisings that began 18 months ago across the Middle East and became known as the Arab Spring. But replacing dictatorships with democracy is proving much harder. Here's where things stand:

Model Naomi Campbell in Holy Land for birthday

Supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her 42nd birthday on Tuesday with a trip to the birthplace of Jesus, wishing for "good vibrations, not destruction" in the troubled Middle East.

AP sources: Top US diplomat for Mideast to UN job

U.S. officials say the Obama administration's top diplomat for the Middle East is stepping down to take a senior position at the United Nations.

A nation-by-nation look at Arab Spring's progress

Starting Wednesday, Egypt is holding its first free presidential election since it came under dictatorship 60 years ago. The winner will succeed Hosni Mubarak, one of four rulers toppled in the uprisings that began 18 months ago across the Middle East and became known as the Arab Spring. But replacing dictatorships with democracy is proving much harder. Here's where things stand:

United Arab Emirates gives $5M to Joplin hospital

Joplin is getting another big boost from the Middle East as the Missouri city rebuilds and prepares for the anniversary of a devastating tornado that killed 161 people.

UN refugees chief: Africa sinks deeper into crisis

The head of the U.N. refugee agency says deepening humanitarian crises across the Middle East and North Africa combined with persistent global economic woes have created a "nightmare scenario."

Emirates airline profits hit by higher fuel bill

Emirates Group, the parent company of the Middle East's biggest airline, said Thursday its annual profit dropped 61 percent as soaring fuel costs ate into increased sales.

Mideast nuclear conference in jeopardy

Hopes dimmed Tuesday for staging major nuclear talks later this year between Israel and its Muslim rivals, as Iran and Arab countries at a 189-nation conference accused Israel of being the greatest threat to peace in the region and Egypt warned that Arab states might rethink their opposition to atomic arms.

Ethiopia expels 2 Arabs amid tension with Muslims

Ethiopia's government has expelled two Arabs who flew in from the Middle East after the pair went to a mosque and tried to incite violence, an official said Saturday.

Top Iraqi politician alleges political vendetta

Iraq's vice president on Friday described a terror trial pending against him in Baghdad as part of a political vendetta that has wider repercussions for Iraqi unity and sectarian tensions across the Middle East.

Foot-and-mouth disease spreads to Gaza Strip

A U.N. agency says Egypt's outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has reached neighboring Gaza Strip and could soon spread across the Middle East.

MasterCard profit up 25 percent on overseas gains

Shoppers in Latin America, the Asia Pacific and the Middle East powered a 25 percent increase in MasterCard's profit for the first three months of the year.

Schlumberger 1Q profits jump 37.8 percent

Oil services giant Schlumberger Ltd. said Friday that profit jumped almost 38 percent in the first quarter thanks to strong drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico, north Africa and the Middle East.

Russia criticism of Assad hints at calculus change

After a year of iron support for its embattled Middle East ally, Russia's recent criticism of Syrian President Bashar Assad suggests that Moscow could be planning for a future without the Arab strongman.

US anti-drug agency opens office in Bulgaria

A U.S. anti-drug agency has opened a new office in Bulgaria, which lies on a major drug trafficking route linking Western Europe, the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

Israeli president hosts New Jersey governor

Israel's Nobel peace prize-winning president on Tuesday hosted New Jersey's governor on the second day of his visit to Israel.

Israel says peace crucial to nuke-free Mideast

Israel's U.N. ambassador indicated Friday his government is unlikely to attend a conference on turning the Middle East into a zone free of all weapons of mass destruction until there is peace throughout the region.

2010 photo encapsulates Mideast transformation

Laughing for the cameras, the Arab leaders appear nothing if not secure in their power, four longtime members of the Middle East coterie of rulers-for-life.

US diplomat: al-Qaida, Iran exploit Yemen turmoil

A top U.S. diplomat in the Middle East says al-Qaida and Iran have used the turmoil and uncertainty in Yemen to increase their influence.

Longtime AP correspondent Joseph Panossian dies

Joseph Panossian, a longtime Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press who covered transformative events from the Lebanese civil war to the U.S. invasion of Iraq, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 74.

UN coordinator says death toll in Syria over 9,000

The U.N. special coordinator for the Middle East peace process says the death toll in the Syrian conflict has risen to "more than 9,000."

RBS shares rise on sale report; government denies

Shares in Royal Bank of Scotland rose sharply on Tuesday following a report that the government was negotiating to sell part of its majority stake to a Middle East sovereign wealth fund.

Amid chaos of uprising, crime wave hits Syria

Streets of Damascus that were crowded until late at night stand mostly empty after sunset as Syrians stay home, fearing robberies and kidnapping. After a year of chaos, a country that once boasted it was the safest in the Middle East is experiencing a surge in crime.

Sunni rulers largely shun Iraq at Arab summit

Sunni Muslim rulers largely shunned an Arab League summit hosted by Shiite-led Iraq on Thursday, illustrating how powerfully the sectarian split and the rivalry with Iran define Middle Eastern politics in the era of the Arab Spring.

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Amnesty International: Israel frequently uses excessive force against Palestinians - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
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The Amnesty International 2012 annual report was released on Wednesday, detailing the violation of human rights worldwide. The report is highly critical of Israeli policies toward the Palestinians, charging that the Israel Defense Forces frequently uses excessive, sometimes le …

Israel lobby's favorite senator tries to erase Palestinian refugee status for millions
Source: mondoweiss.net

Philosemites  and AIPAC are controlling our government.

Affirming a Judaism and Jewish Identity without Zionism
Source: Mondoweiss

Rabbi Brian Walt wrote:  A month ago, I was invited by American Jews for a Just Peace to give a talk in Boston in memory of Hilda Silverman z'l, a friend, congregant and passionate advocate for justice for Palestinians. In honor of Hilda, I wrote a talk that described my jou …

Iran complains to UNSC of Israel... JPost - Iranian Threat - News
Source: JPost.com

This is a case of the "POT Calling the kettle black...." Iran has lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council, accusing Israel of warmongering remarks that contradict international law, Iran's Fars News Agency reported on Saturday.In a letter delivered to the UN Secur …

Outside View: Negotiating with Iran: A better way forward - UPI.com
Source: United Press International

The Obama administration's unwillingness to forcefully leverage hard and soft power to address the Iran problem underscores a combination of naivete, unwillingness to face the threat posed by Tehran, and a troubling sense that international conflict makes for bad electoral po …

Nearly weapon-grade uranium traces found at Iranian nuclear site
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VIENNA (AP) — The U.N. atomic agency has found evidence at an underground bunker in Iran that could mean the country has moved closer to producing the uranium threshold needed to arm nuclear missiles, diplomats said Friday.The International Atomic Energy Agency has found  …

US Senate Redefines 'Palestinian Refugee'
Source: Arutz Sheva News Briefs

The US State Department and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan are trying to block a Senate bill that would require an accurate accounting of how many 'Palestinian refugees' receive American aid dollars.The push came after the US Senate Appropriations Committee approved on Thursday la …

Terrorizing Through Lawfare by Philip Giraldi -- Antiwar.com
Source: AntiWar.com

Israel is corrupting our courts as they have corrupted our Legislative Branch.

Avigdor Lieberman to Jews Worldwide: 'You Must Love Me'
Source: http://mondoweiss.net/

Adam Horowitz wrote:  Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Tuesday to a Jewish audience in London that he expects Jewish communities around the world to support whatever Israeli government is in power, regardless of its views. CoH, please

Israeli band eliminated from Eurovision competition
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The Israeli band “Izabo” did not reach the Eurovision finals, which will be held on Saturday. Their song, “Time,” did not make it through the first round of semi-finals on Tuesday.

Poll: Majority of Germans think Israel is 'aggressive'
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Some 60 percent disagreed with the statement that Germany owed a special obligation to Israel after the Holocaust, while 65 percent said that Germany ought to recognize a Palestinian state.

Journalist Assaulted for Filming Anti-Israel Event - Jewish World - News - Israel National News
Source: Arutz Sheva News Briefs

Journalist Assaulted in UK for Filming Anti-Israel Event Freelance journalist and blogger Richard Millett was assaulted and subjected to abuse at anti-Israel event at University of London.  

Gilad Shalit's Father Thanked Muslims for Pushing for Release
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Noam Shalit thanked American Muslim leaders in a New York meeting on Thursday for sending a letter to Hamas requesting the release of his son, Gilad, an Israel Defense Forces soldier who has been in captivity for five years.

Iran killed its own nuclear scientist, pinned it on 'Mossad spy,' Arab TV station reports
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Iran killed one of its own nuclear scientists but blamed his death on a so-called “Israeli spy” who it executed last week, a leading Arabic news channel reported Wednesday.Iranian authorities on May 15 executed Majid Jamali Fashi, who was convicted of assassinating  …

Death of Jewish State - Perpetual Hate
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THE ‘JEWISH’ STATE OF ISRAEL was founded on the premise that Jews and Gentiles cannot get along. Zionist Jews have laid the blame for this upon the Gentiles, although history has proven otherwise. In truth, the Zionists have both fueled and perpetrated this enmity bet …

PA Bars Journalists from British Supermodel Visit
Source: Arutz Sheva News Briefs

Palestinian Authority forces threatened to break press cameras, and barred coverage of British supermodel Naomi Campbell’s visit to Bethlehem Tuesday.She celebrated her 42nd birthday with a trip to the Church of Nativity in the city, located between Jerusalem on the north …

Fury over posters advertising fundraiser for rabbi accused of molesting a child | Mail Online
Source: the Mail online

It is against Jewish religious law to report a Jew to secular authorities without rabbinical oversight

The Yeshiva World Rabbi Berel Lazar Praises Vladimir Putin
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Russia’s back-in-office President Vladimir Putin can be sure that he has a steadfast supporter in Rabbi Berel Lazar, the country’s Chief Rabbi and Head Shliach.

In South Africa, storm over West Bank products is spiraling into a hurricane - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
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...they originate in “illegal settlement in the Occupied Palestinian Territories."

U.K. press panel: Guardian right to say Tel Aviv is Israel's capital - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
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In response to decision by Press Complaints Commission, London's Foreign office says Israel's claim that that Jerusalem is its capital is not recognized by the U.K.

Suspicion: Israelis harvested organs from the needy - Israel News
Source: ynetnews.com

Police suspect organ-harvesting network operated mainly in Kosovo, Azerbaijan; probe was launched after Turkish man told authorities in Kosov he was 'thrown out to the street' following operation

IRAN - What Makes Iran's Religious Perspective So Unique? From Zoroastrian to Sunni Islam

Before you can look at Shia Islam,the majority faith in Iran, you need to go back to Mecca in Saudi Arabia where the religion of Islam started in 622 AD. At the time of the Prophet Muhammed's birth in 570 AD, Zoroastrian was the predominant belief of Persians and various forms of …

Is U.S. going above and beyond for Israel ? - The Washington Post
Source: The Washington Post

Should the United States put solving Israel’s budget problems ahead of its own? When it comes to defense spending, it appears that the United States already is.

Arab School Children Attack Jewish Driver
Source: Arutz Sheva News Briefs

A Toronto native living in Jerusalem literally got away with his life when Arab school students smashed the windows of his car and tried to attack him Monday morning.The near-deadly rock-throwing attack occurred as Ephraim Silverberg was making his annual pilgrimage to the Moun …

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