This article presents an Arab's views on how the US has dramatically changed its stance and virtually bowed to Hezbollah. This is indeed a great success for the Islamic Ummah.The
US Chargé d’Affaires in Lebanon, Ambassador Michele J. Sison has certainly
changed her tune during those past 10 days. We are not seeing her grumpy face
or hearing her usual criticism regarding the Leb.. Read more
Lebanon's new
president Michel Sulaiman made a plea for unity as he was sworn in on
Sunday in a first step towards defusing a political feud that
threatened to plunge the nation into a new civil war.
"Let us unite... and
work towards a solid reconciliation," the former army chief said after
being elected by parliament. "We have paid dearly for our national
unity. Let us preserve it hand-in-.. Read more
Lebanese lawmakers are
poised to elect army chief Michel Sulaiman as president on Sunday in a
first step toward defusing a crippling and often deadly 18-month
standoff between rival factions.
Sulaiman, 59, will be
elected during a parliamentary session attended by several foreign
dignitaries, including Qatar Emir Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani,
French Foreign Minister Bernard K.. Read more
Democratic
White House contender Barack Obama says the US would be fully committed
to Israel's security if he is elected president.
"America's commitment to Israel's security is unshakable," the
46-year-old presidential hopeful said Thursday during a brief speech at
a celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of Israel.
"I am absolutely convinced that our friendship between the two nation.. Read more
Israeli occupation forces have killed at least 46 Palestinians, about half of them civilians, in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in intense fighting that renewed threats of a broader Israeli offensive and put peace talks at risk.In all, 81 Palestinians have died since clashes between Israel and Gaza's ruling Hamas movement broke out since Wednesday. At least 23 were civilians, the youngest a 6-month-ol.. Read more
I was going through the news and came across this very interesting report on Iranian imports and their overall economic development over the past 5 years. A period in which the Islamic Republic has been time and again under heavy international economic and trade sanctions.The International Monetory Fund (the dreaded IMF as we know it in Pakistan), says Iranian imports have increased from $18 billi.. Read more
An average of 120 Iraqi adults died a violent death every day in the three years following the US-led invasion of March 2003, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Wednesday. A household survey carried out by the WHO and the Iraqi government between March 2003 and June 2006 estimated that between 104,000 and 223,000 people died from violence during that period. "Violence became a leadi.. Read more