High-Tech ‘Virtual’ Fence to Patrol Israeli-Egyptian Border
A new high-tech "virtual” fence is being built along the border with Egypt to protect Israel from infiltration and to detect terrorists.
PA Turns Tables on Obama, Uses His Speech to Back UN Bid
The Palestinian Authority turns the tables on Obama, using an old speech to support its campaign for the UN recognition that he opposes.
Fury as elementary school lowers American flag… and replaces it with Saudi Arabian one
The flag is thought to have initially been hung at the school as one of many posted around the site in recognition of the various nationalities represented by the young students.
US urges Niger to detain Libyan officials in convoy
“We cannot grant him asylum because for the past three years we have not had good relations with him,” said government spokesman Alain Traore.
Syria’s Kurds see better lot if Assad goes
“The Kurdish people, as a part of Syria’s diverse mosaic, are a main component of the revolt against the regime and it is in their full interest for the regime to fall,” the statement said.
Egypt media hails Mubarak trial a success for him
Mubarak is being tried for the murder of anti-regime protesters during the revolution against him earlier this year that resulted in about 850 deaths.
Somalia’s al-Shabaab ban non-Arabic signs on shops
“Al-Shabaab has taken zakaat (donation) from all business owners this week, but it is the wrong time,” shopkeeper Ali Dicisow told Reuters from Elasha.
Yemen deadlock threatens escalation
The road map is similar to the Gulf mediation plan which Saleh has refused to sign for several months.
IDF Foils Terror Attack Near Kissufim
A top Gaza Arab terrorist was reportedly killed Tuesday night as IDF troops foiled a terror attack.
Arab MKs Back PA Over Israel
Arab MKs have advised PA officials in Ramallah to go forward with their statehood bid at the UN over Israeli objections.