2011, the year Arab leaders gave some amazingly weird speeches
The speeches differ in purpose and content, but one thing is common between them: They all came as a reaction to the people’s unexpected decision to demand that their leaders step down.
Egypt court orders end to virginity tests on female detainees in military prisons
In March after news reports surfaced on women having been tortured during their detentions, Amnesty International gathered the testimonies of women protesters subjected to forced “virginity tests” and wrote to SCAF requesting an investigation.
No oil will be allowed to pass through Strait if West applies sanctions
However, Gulf OPEC delegates told Reuters that Iran would harm itself if it disrupts the flow of oil from the Strait of Hormuz,.
Christmas Day Bombings Call Government Resolve into Question
Condemning the Christmas Day bombings in Nigeria as senseless is self delusion. There is method to Boko Haram's madness.
Islamists set to quit Algerian government
Islamist parties have done well in elections this year after uprisings which overthrew leaders of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya.
Iranian Woman Could be Hanged Instead of Stoned
Iran still planning to execute Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, but is debating how to do it.
‘Hanukkah Miracle’ Nixes Likely Terror Attack
An observant IDF soldier may have prevented a major terrorist attack, in what soldiers and commanders called a “Hanukkah miracle.
Military battle against militants in Yemen kills nine
At least 60 people, including 23 soldiers, have been killed in the fighting since last week.
High Court: Israel Not a ‘Classic Occupying Power’
A High Court decision about what to do with rocks from quarries throws an interesting light on the relations between Israel and PA.
Trial of Egypt’s Mubarak and sons to resume in Cairo amid tightened security
Many Egyptians believe the army is no longer fit to manage security on the ground and carry out difficult reforms at a time of political and economic crisis.