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U.S. Congress members question aid to Egypt

By | 2013-06-13T13:06:56-04:00 June 13th, 2013|News|

Some members of the U.S. Congress are calling into question aid to Cairo, after a court there sentenced to jail 16 Americans who work for non-governmental organizations based in Egypt.   The NGOs were convicted of using foreign aid to foment unrest. Leaders from four of the organizations testified to a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee

Tensions in Syrian Rebel Factions Over Teen Killing in Aleppo

By | 2013-06-13T12:51:40-04:00 June 13th, 2013|News|

The execution of a 15 year old coffee vendor in the streets of Aleppo earlier this week has sparked rage among residents and galvanized moderate Syrian rebels to condemn the radical Islamist factions that have taken over the city.   Muhhamad Qatta' was first beaten and tortured, and then shot to death publicly in front

Gaza Terror ‘Summer Camps’ Back for Another ‘Successful’ Season

By | 2013-06-13T12:35:26-04:00 June 13th, 2013|News|

Once again, terror groups in Gaza will be holding “summer camps” for children and youth ages 6 through 16, further indoctrinating them with hatred of Israel and Jews. The camps, sponsored and paid for by Islamic Jihad, will run throughout the summer, and are free for all campers.   Most summer camps teach kids skills

London Mosque Torched, Believed Revenge for Terror Attack

By | 2013-06-12T11:38:26-04:00 June 12th, 2013|News|

A London mosque that burned to the ground last week is believed to have been burned in revenge for last month’s terror attack on soldier Lee Rigby.   Grafitti that read “EDL” (English Defense League) was found scrawled on the remains of the two-story Somali Bravanese Welfare Association building in which the house of worship

Egypt Central Bank suspends deposit operations, brings back repos

By | 2013-06-11T19:25:57-04:00 June 11th, 2013|News|

Egypt’s central bank said it had suspended its Tuesday deposit auction and would hold a repurchase agreement (repo) auction in its place, a move bankers said was designed to give some banks access to more liquidity.   Most foreign investors have fled Egypt since the uprising, forcing the government to rely on local banks to

Tensions Rising, Turkish Police Attack Protesters Overnight

By | 2013-06-11T12:59:54-04:00 June 11th, 2013|News|

Tensions are rising in Turkey as Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan begins to lose patience and orders police to "intervene" with protesters across the nation.   Attacks on demonstrators were reported in various cities, particularly in the capital, Ankara, and in Adana, according to a report in the English language edition of the Turkish Hurriyet