Archive for December, 2012

2013, year of Palestinian state: Abbas

In a speech to Palestinians on the eve of the 48th anniversary of the formation of the Fatah movement, Abbas said that last month’s UN General Assembly vote to upgrade the Palestinian status was a “certificate” of a Palestinian state. “We have a birth certificate… and we want to complete the march toward full independence.” […]

2013, year of Palestinian state: Abbas

In a speech to Palestinians on the eve of the 48th anniversary of the formation of the Fatah movement, Abbas said that last month’s UN General Assembly vote to upgrade the Palestinian status was a “certificate” of a Palestinian state. “We have a birth certificate… and we want to complete the march toward full independence.” […]

Saudis hold funeral for protester

Ali al-Marar, 18, was killed on December 27 when police opened fire on a group of residents in Qatif, who had taken to the streets in protest against the Al Saud regime. Eastern Province has been rocked by anti-regime protests since February 2011. Saudi protesters have held demonstrations on an almost regular basis mainly in […]

Saudis hold funeral for protester

Ali al-Marar, 18, was killed on December 27 when police opened fire on a group of residents in Qatif, who had taken to the streets in protest against the Al Saud regime. Eastern Province has been rocked by anti-regime protests since February 2011. Saudi protesters have held demonstrations on an almost regular basis mainly in […]

UK Queen knights badly reputed figures

A series of incidents are leading analysts to question why the British Monarch honours and awards certain individuals, despite their poor professionalism or backgrounds of criminal offences. This comes as on December 31, ambulance workers slammed the decision to include a failed manager in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list. Former chief executive of […]

UK Queen knights badly reputed figures

A series of incidents are leading analysts to question why the British Monarch honours and awards certain individuals, despite their poor professionalism or backgrounds of criminal offences. This comes as on December 31, ambulance workers slammed the decision to include a failed manager in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list. Former chief executive of […]

Britons oppose UK’s Syria interference

This comes as UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been seeking to overthrow the Syrian government by any means whether it’s arming terrorist groups or interfering in the country militarily. The survey by Com-Res for The Independent newspaper found that Britons do not believe the coalition should provide military support to foreign-backed terror groups […]

Britons oppose UK’s Syria interference

This comes as UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been seeking to overthrow the Syrian government by any means whether it’s arming terrorist groups or interfering in the country militarily. The survey by Com-Res for The Independent newspaper found that Britons do not believe the coalition should provide military support to foreign-backed terror groups […]

Brits lose faith in out of control cops

Labour MP Keith Vaz is inquiring about internal corruption and unprofessional conduct among police officials after a recent flurry of revelations has dented public confidence in the police. Before next month’s inquiry, which will drag top cops in front of the home affairs select committee, Vaz has called for “a new Magna Carta” for […]

Brits lose faith in out of control cops

Labour MP Keith Vaz is inquiring about internal corruption and unprofessional conduct among police officials after a recent flurry of revelations has dented public confidence in the police. Before next month’s inquiry, which will drag top cops in front of the home affairs select committee, Vaz has called for “a new Magna Carta” for […]

UK govt. cows teachers not to strike

In a letter to the heads of all state schools in England, Education Secretary Michael Gove demanded that head teachers take “robust” measures against staff involved in industrial action, British media reported. The threat, which the government is using to create a precedent to be used against all public sector workers, has its roots in […]

Child benefits cuts hurt families in UK

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) warned the government that its decision to freeze and then cap child benefit will bring about a shortfall of £1,079 between 2011 and 2015 for families that have two children, local media reported. The coalition has frozen child benefits since 2011 for three years. Thus, a family with two […]

UK govt. cows teachers not to strike

In a letter to the heads of all state schools in England, Education Secretary Michael Gove demanded that head teachers take “robust” measures against staff involved in industrial action, British media reported. The threat, which the government is using to create a precedent to be used against all public sector workers, has its roots in […]

Child benefits cuts hurt families in UK

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) warned the government that its decision to freeze and then cap child benefit will bring about a shortfall of £1,079 between 2011 and 2015 for families that have two children, local media reported. The coalition has frozen child benefits since 2011 for three years. Thus, a family with two […]

China expands marine surveillance fleet

The major Chinese news portal Tencent reported on Monday that Beijing transferred two destroyers and nine other ex-navy ships to the surveillance fleet in an effort to “alleviate the insufficiency of vessels used to protect maritime interests.” According to the report, China’s renovated destroyers called Nanjing and Nanning will be operational in the East and […]

Egypt arrests former Israeli soldier

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Bomb hits Benghazi prosecutor’s office

“Initial evidence suggests the device was a suitcase packed with high yield explosives (TNT),” AFP quoted a Libyan official as saying on Monday. The security official added that the explosion did not cause any casualties. Benghazi has been the scene of explosions and a wave of attacks targeting police and military forces in recent […]

How Hasidic Jews ‘celebrate’ Christmas

On Nittel Nacht – otherwise known to the world as Christmas Eve – Hasidic Jews believe that evil inclinations are at full force. In order to prevent any damages that may be caused from such phenomena, they abstain from learning Torah. Haaretz On Nittel Nacht – otherwise known to the world as Christmas Eve – […]

Dianne Feinstein: “I Carried A Concealed Weapon”

  (Paul Joseph Watson)  Despite calling in the same year for an outright ban on all firearms, Senator Dianne Feinstein, who is set to introduce legislation that would gut the second amendment, said in 1995 that she carried a concealed gun in order to protect herself against terrorists. Speaking at a US Senate hearing on […]

French paper to publish comic book life of Muhammad

French magazine infamous for publishing Prophet Muhammad cartoons plans to release illustrated biography of Islam’s founder ynet  A French weekly known for publishing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to the ire of conservative Muslims said Sunday it plans to release a comic book biography of Islam’s founder that will be researched and educational. Satirical newspaper […]

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