US military official: Iran naval forces halt ‘provocations’
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrives in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Category Archives: Middle East
Robert Mueller’s Beltway Cover-Up
News that special counselor Robert Mueller has turned his attention to Erik Prince's January 11, 2017 meeting in the Seychelles with a Russian banker, a Lebanese-American political fixer, and officials from the United Arab Emirates, helps clarify the nature of Mueller's work. It's not an investigation that the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading-rather, it's a cover-up.
Gaza’s Water Problems Continue to Compound
Red-faced and with his hair still wet, Hani Abu Amirah's grandson sobbed as he shuffled over to where she sat, looking out on the Mediterranean Sea from Gaza's Shati refugee camp. The boy's distress stemmed from his decision to go swimming a little earlier that morning, one that incurred his father's wrath when he was yanked out of the water and beaten for disobeying orders to stay away from the sea.
US to intervene in Syria if UN doesn’t implement ceasefire
What is it with Hillary and stairs? Clinton slips twice leaving Indian palace - five months after she broke her toe in London hotel fall The video Steve Mnuchin didn't want you to see: UCLA releases embarrassing footage showing Treasury Secretary getting constantly heckled during lecture - and despite his efforts to block it Republicans END House probe into Russian collusion saying there is NO EVIDENCE Putin meddled to help Trump beat Hillary - and the President celebrates with capped up tweet US prepared for military action in Syria, says Nikki Haley, as UN fails to implement ceasefire and halt the bloodshed OJ Simpson claims Nicole Brown broke down in tears and confessed she was having an affair with Marcus Allen as it is revealed former NFL star was seen screaming at his ex-wife's grave Shocking moment Crips gang member defendant, 25, grabs a pen and launches himself at witness before ... (more)
Iraq: Al-Sadr & Communist Party ally against Corruption, Iranian Hegemony
Nativist Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr , 44, is encouraging members of his Sadr Movement to vote in the upcoming national elections for parliament. "Vote," he said, "and save our country from corruption."
Jennifer Rubin: Nikki Haley steals the show at Aipac
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference crowd hadn't had something or someone unabashedly to cheer for - until Monday evening.
Muslim Women at forefront of Science: 70% of Iranian Women Graduates come out with Science Degrees
"In wealthy nations, they believe that they have the freedom to pursue those alternatives and not worry so much that they pay less," said one professional. Iranian women are topping the charts with the highest number of female scientists in the world, far surpassing their western counterparts with over half of students leaving with science diploma.
America’s complicity in Saudi Arabia’s immoral war in Yemen needs to end
Yemen is being destroyed by war, and America is complicit. The United States has no boots on the ground, but our military is providing arms and logistical support to the Saudi-led military coalition battling Houthi rebels for control of Yemen.
Netanyahu visits UN Jerusalem exhibition
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah, along with Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin and Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, on Thursday visited the Jerusalem exhibit currently being presented at the UN building in New York. The exhibit presents 3,000 years of Jewish contiguity in Jerusalem.
Israel Plans a New War in Syria — but Not for the Reasons It Claims
Israel is beating the drums of war again, this time over Syria. On February 10 the Israel Defense Forces carried out the most aggressive Israeli use of force in Syria thus far.
Republicans want Trump to back off tariff proposal
In a remarkably public confrontation, House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republican allies of President Donald Trump pleaded with him Monday to back away from his threatened international tariffs, which they fear could spark a dangerous trade war. Trump retorted: "We're not backing down."
Republicans want Trump to back off his tariff proposal
President Donald Trump says 'we're not backing down' on his push to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum despite criticism from fellow Republicans. WASHINGTON - In a remarkably public confrontation, House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republican allies of President Donald Trump pleaded with him Monday to back away from his threatened international tariffs, which they fear could spark a dangerous trade war.
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu both have big, big problems
President Donald Trump has had no bigger international backer than Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump's policies, particularly where it comes to moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem and recognizing that city as Israel's capital -- and also where it comes to drawing a hard line on Iran's nuclear program -- are in alignment with Netanyahu's.
‘They Don’t Like Covering Us’ – Trump And Bibi Troll The Media Together
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in together from White House Monday - and they trolled the media together. "They've been friends for a long time.
Donald Trump says he will not back down on tariffs plan
President Donald Trump insists he is "not backing down" on his plan to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminium despite anxious warnings from House Speaker Paul Ryan and other congressional Republicans of a possible trade war. The president said North American neighbours Canada and Mexico would not get any relief from his plan to place the tariffs on the imports but suggested he might be willing to exempt the two longstanding allies if they agreed to better terms for the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Trump’s Mideast peace plan in limbo as Netanyahu visits
There's much to celebrate but plenty of cause for trepidation, too, as President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet Monday at the White House. For all his talk about brokering the "ultimate deal" between Israelis and Palestinians, Trump's long-awaited peace plan has yet to arrive, even as Palestinians and other critics insist it will be dead on arrival.
Because there is Nothing
THE FLOOD of corruption affairs that is now engulfing the Netanyahu family and its assistants and servitors does not seem to diminish his popularity among those who call themselves "the People." On the contrary, according to the opinion polls, the voters of the other nationalist parties are rushing to the rescue of "Bibi."
Who loves ya, Saudi?
It's amazing what unprincipled people will admit to when goaded. A petition has been posted on the parliamentary website calling on prime minister Theresa May to withdraw her invitation to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman, to visit the UK.
Iran: Women Protesters against Veiling face Regime Prostitution Charges
A small number of Iranian women, risking arrest to protest compulsory head scarves, have rekindled debate about Iran's so-called hijab rule. The Islamic scarf, or hijab, is one of the pillars of the Islamic republic and among its most visible symbols.
NYT: Robert Mueller Now Investigating Whether Advisor to UAE is Influencing US Policy
The Special Counsel is now investigating whether an advisor to the United Arab Emirates, George Nader, is influencing U.S. policy. George Nader, a Lebanese-American businessman, has hovered on the fringes of international diplomacy for three decades.