Rock Attacks, Terrorism Returns to Highway 60 in Judea
“Excitement” is beginning to return to the Judea-Samaria Highway, Highway 60. Two rock attacks damaged Israeli-licensed vehicles in Judea
Warning of Rocket Attacks on Passenger Planes
Strong intelligence warnings that terrorists may attack Israeli passenger planes with rockets spur the Cabinet to expedite defense systems.
Six Injured in Mubarak Courtroom Brawl
At least six people were wounded in a courtroom brawl between lawyers Monday as the trial of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resumed.
Gunfire, explosions at Syrian military airport as more troops defect
“More than 30 military vehicles and security forces raided Hama this morning and heavy gunfire was heard in the city,” Omar Idlibi, spokesman of the Local Coordination Committees, told AFP in Nicosia.
Third session of Mubarak trial begins; first witnesses to testify
Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for 30 years, is the first Arab leader to stand trial in person since popular uprisings swept the Middle East this year.
Famine spreads to sixth Somali region, likely to extend in coming months
“In total, four million people are in crisis in Somalia, with 750,000 people at risk of death in the coming four months in the absence of adequate response.”
Libyan Rebels Preparing to Attack Bani Walid
Libyan rebels say negotiations over the surrender of one of Qaddafi's strongholds failed, are waiting for green light to attack.
Germany Boycotts Durban III
Germany will boycott the anti-Israeli Durban III conference in New York this month, dealing a blow to the meeting’s credibility.
Syrian forces kill 8 in Hama, officials say 9 die in bus ambush by armed gangs
Demonstrators have been encouraged by the fall of Libya’s Muammar Qaddafi and rising international pressure on Syria, including a European Union embargo on Syrian oil exports.
Yemen on edge as army deploys in face of mass anti-Saleh protest
Security forces closed off all access routes to the capital from Saturday afternoon while armed civilians loyal to the veteran president also took to Sana’a’s streets