Unions are planning a protest of Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, and the state legislature, for ending collective bargaining rights for Wisconsin workers.
Obama’s peace envoy to the Middle East resigns, right before the anniversary of the Nakba
President Obama’s man for peace in the Middle East throws in the towel, just in time for a massive May 15 march on Israeli borders by Egyptians, Jordanians and Lebanese.
There are yet to be any official statements about George Mitchell’s resignation. There is speculation that the unification of Palestinian political parties Hamas and Fatah […] Continue Reading…
Despite U.S. drone attacks, NATO convoys still get blown up by Pakistanis
Yet another NATO supply convoy, headed for Afghanistan, has been blown up in Pakistan. This despite an increase in U.S. drone attacks.
Pakistani officials blame Pakistani Taliban for the attack, although they don’t know how the Taliban managed to blow up all the trucks (between 15 & 24).
Idahoan interviewed by Iranian media, says U.S. foreign & domestic policy is two headed beast, not about democracy
An Idaho political commentator was interviewed by Iranian PressTV, which aired on May 13.
Controversial Mark Glenn, high school teacher turned political commentator, stated that United States foreign policy is controlled by corporate America, and Israel: “…with Tel Aviv as well we have to keep in mind that this is a two-headed beast, it’s […] Continue Reading…
Catholic Bishop says Gaddafi has left Tripoli
Italian officials reporting that Libyan Catholic Bishop, Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli, says Gaddafi has left Triopli, and is wounded.
For weeks the Italian media reported that Gaddafi was dead. Libyan government denies both claims.
Egyptians attack Israeli Embassy
Egyptian demonstrators have threatened the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, forcing Egyptian police to fire weapons over the heads of the crowds.
Egyptians in Alexandria have surrounded the Israeli consulate there.
Israel boosts border forces, bans access to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli officials are concerned about upcoming Nakba demonstrations by Palestinians, Egyptians, Jordanians and Lebanese. The demonstrations come one day after Israel celebrates its so called “Independence”.
Israelis are increasing military and police forces along their borders with Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. They have also banned access to Al-Aqsa Mosque (aka Temple Mount). Only men more […] Continue Reading…
Queen of England ignores Nakba, praises Israel
Palestinian media reporting that the Queen of England has sent the President of Israel a message of support for Israel’s anniversary, and encouragement for the coming year.
No messages have been sent to Palestinian officials, regarding the upcoming Nakba anniversary, or the unification of Hamas and Fatah.
Millions of people in the Middle East demonstrate for Palestinan freedom, Day of Unity prior to Nakba anniversary
May 13, hundreds of thousands of Egyptians are demonstrating in Cairo and Alexandria. The demonstrators are calling for unity within Egypt, for former Mubarak officials to be brought to trial, and freedom for Palestinians.
In Jordan, hundreds of thousands of people are demonstrating, calling for the freedom of Palestinians. People of Jordan and Lebanon are […] Continue Reading…
Pakistani General cancels trip to Washington DC, relations between CIA and ISI broken
General Kahlid Shamim Wynne, Pakistan’s Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, canceled his planned six day visit to the United States.
The General has not yet given a reason.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani, said in an interview on May 12, that communication between the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, and Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence has […] Continue Reading…