Syria blames al-Qaeda for twin suicide attacks in Damascus; at least 44 dead
At least 44 people were killed and 166 others wounded in the twin bomb attacks, Reuters reported, adding that most of those killed were civilians.
Pro- and anti-army Egyptians rally in Cairo; Muslim Brotherhood’s FJP leads in polls
“The military council is an extension of the old regime; it has the same mentality and uses the same tactics,” Mohammed Farrag, a 31-year-old protestor told AFP.
Hamas ‘Pragmatism’ a Dubious Fad
Hamas says joining PLO marks a shift to political pluralism and pragmatic moderation - but for how long?
Turkey is not Faring Well in the US and Europe
Turkey, despite its pivotal role in the region, is assailed in Europe and the US for mistreating Armenians, Christians and Journalists.
Cairo Says ‘Explosion’ Was Sonic Boom
Egypt's caretaker junta say the explosion that sent Cairo into a panic this week was a sonic boom caused by a low-flying aircraft.
Lebanon President Sleiman Condemns Terror Attacks on Israel, UNIFIL
President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon breaks ranks and blames terrorists for recent attacks on Israel and UNIFIL
Baghdad Bombings Carry ‘Political Message’
Iraqi officials say the bombings that killed 69 in Baghdad on Thursday are 'political' as the country faces a deepening sectarian crisis.
Israel Freezes Equipment Sales to Turkey
Defense Ministry orders the cancellation of the sale of advanced intelligence equipment to Turkey.
No Bilateral Ties With Israel
Ramallah continues to beat the unilateralist drums - this time saying it will challenge Israel's security fence in int'l courts... again.
Egypt’s activists call for mass rally; Islamists want to stick to army vote timetable
Cairo clashes have left 17 people dead, the health ministry said Thursday, according to AFP.