Memo From Cairo: Political Levers Lock Into Gear in Election Year
Posted by Mohammed on 15 March, 2010
Egypt’s parliamentary elections are months away, but arrests of the leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood group have already begun.
Netanyahu Offers an Apology, but No Shift in Policy
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In an announcement of housing plans for East Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is caught between the U.S. and conservatives in his government.
Israel-US ties ‘at historic low’
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A settlements row has pushed US-Israeli relations to their lowest point for 35 years, a top Israeli envoy is quoted as saying.
Iran Sentences 6 Protesters to Death
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The announcement appeared to be strong warning to the opposition ahead of a traditional annual celebration.
Enigma Wrapped in Rumor: Maliki’s Hospital Visit
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In the political vacuum after the election, a rumor spread that the prime minister had been shot.
‘Deep crisis’ in Israel-US ties
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A settlements row has sunk US-Israeli relations to their lowest point for 35 years, a top Israeli envoy is quoted as saying.
Deadly car bomb in Iraq’s Falluja
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A suicide bomber explodes a car in the Iraqi city of Falluja, killing at least seven people and wounding 13, officials say.
Netanyahu Offers an Apology, but No Shift in Policy
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Israel’s prime minister did not indicate that new housing plans for a Jewish neighborhood would be canceled — a move that might mollify the U.S. and ease the start of peace talks.
Brazil leader begins Mid-East tour
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Brazil’s president arrives in Israel at the start of a Middle East tour to throw his country’s weight behind the peace process.
PM Maliki extends Iraqi poll lead
Posted by Mohammed on 14 March, 2010
Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki’s bloc strengthens its lead over its main rivals with partial election results now in from all 18 provinces.
Hamas leader seized in West Bank
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A leading member of the Hamas militant group, Mahar Uda, is arrested in the West Bank, the Israeli army says.
Clinton Rebukes Israel on Housing Announcement
Posted by Mohammed on 13 March, 2010
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Israel’s plans for new housing units for Jews in East Jerusalem “a deeply negative signal” about Israel-American relations.
