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Iran Says Its Submarines are in the Red Sea
Iran has sent military submarines to the Red Sea, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. "Iranian military submarines entered the Red Sea waters with the goal of collecting information and identifying other countries' combat vessels," Fars said in a Tuesday report, citing an unidentified source.
77% of Jews Oppose Obama ‘Peace’ Formula
Seventy seven percent of the Jews in Israel reject an Israeli retreat to 1949 Armistice lines with small border modifications in a peace deal, a poll sponsored by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs has found. The respondents said they would oppose such a retreat even if it was part of a peace deal in which the Arab Countries declared an end to the conflict with Israel.
White House trying to restart Mideast peace talks based on Obama guidelines
Israeli and Palestinian representatives have been holding indirect talks in Washington, as part of an American effort to restart direct negotiations and thereby forestall a Palestinian bid to obtain unilateral UN recognition as a state in September, according to a source at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem.
U.S.: Syria 'clearly' inciting Israel border protests
The United States said on Monday that Syria was "clearly" behind lethal confrontations between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters along the once-quiet ceasefire line between the two countries and that Israel has a right to defend itself.
Syrian newspaper: 'Naksa Day' just the start of protests
The events on Israel's Syrian border on "Naksa Day" are just the beginning, according to an article in the Syrian newspaper "Tishreen." According to the article, Israel should be ready for more than 600,000 refugees to march across the border, ostensibly to return to their homes in the Golan.
Turkey foreign minister urges organizers to reconsider Gaza flotilla
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Monday advised the organizers of a Gaza aid flotilla planning to set sail later this month, to "wait" and reconsider their plan in light of the changes in the Gaza Strip.
Report: Syria, Turkey involved in Palestinian unity deal
UK paper says brokering Fatah, Hamas reconciliation included secret meetings with Turkish FM; enlisting Syria's support, foiling Egypt's attempts to derail deal.
Russian envoy heads to Libya to begin settlement talks
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sent an envoy to Libya Monday to meet with rebels trying to bring about an end to Moammar Gadhafi's 42-year-rule, a move that comes after he called for the Libyan leader to step down.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov states that NATO is close to a land war in Libya
Ban Ki-moon asks UN for second term as Secretary General
UN chief's first term ends December 31 and is unopposed in the running for the position thus far.
China says it won't threaten anyone with modern military
Chinese defense minister seeks to reassure Asia Pacific neighbors, says We didn't seek to, we are not seeking to and we will not seek hegemony and we will not threaten any country."
E. coli outbreak: Europe-wide controls 'not needed'
The EU health commissioner has said the current E. coli outbreak is limited geographically to northern Germany and does not need Europe-wide controls.
Efforts are underway to protect Hamburg Iowa from being flooded by the Missouri River. If the town floods it could be under 8 feet of water.
Flood iin China - 45,000 evacuated - 3,000 stranded - 100 homes destroyed - 14 people killed - 35 missing
China to renovate 2.65 mn rural houses
The ministry of housing and urban-rural development said the government would first renovate 200,000 houses of poor farmers living along the country's borders, Xinhua reported. The government would allocate up to 8,000 yuan (around $1,200) for each household.
Summer Frost Destroys Mexican Crops
An unusual summer frost destroyed 57,000 hectares of corn, sorghum, peas, potato and beans in Veracruz, Tlaxcala and Puebla states, El Universal newspaper reported Saturday. The frost occurred early Wednesday and Thursday morning, but its full impact was made public when farmers sought aid from municipal authorities.
Iran has sent military submarines to the Red Sea, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. "Iranian military submarines entered the Red Sea waters with the goal of collecting information and identifying other countries' combat vessels," Fars said in a Tuesday report, citing an unidentified source.
77% of Jews Oppose Obama ‘Peace’ Formula
Seventy seven percent of the Jews in Israel reject an Israeli retreat to 1949 Armistice lines with small border modifications in a peace deal, a poll sponsored by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs has found. The respondents said they would oppose such a retreat even if it was part of a peace deal in which the Arab Countries declared an end to the conflict with Israel.
White House trying to restart Mideast peace talks based on Obama guidelines
Israeli and Palestinian representatives have been holding indirect talks in Washington, as part of an American effort to restart direct negotiations and thereby forestall a Palestinian bid to obtain unilateral UN recognition as a state in September, according to a source at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem.
U.S.: Syria 'clearly' inciting Israel border protests
The United States said on Monday that Syria was "clearly" behind lethal confrontations between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters along the once-quiet ceasefire line between the two countries and that Israel has a right to defend itself.
Syrian newspaper: 'Naksa Day' just the start of protests
The events on Israel's Syrian border on "Naksa Day" are just the beginning, according to an article in the Syrian newspaper "Tishreen." According to the article, Israel should be ready for more than 600,000 refugees to march across the border, ostensibly to return to their homes in the Golan.
Turkey foreign minister urges organizers to reconsider Gaza flotilla
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Monday advised the organizers of a Gaza aid flotilla planning to set sail later this month, to "wait" and reconsider their plan in light of the changes in the Gaza Strip.
Report: Syria, Turkey involved in Palestinian unity deal
UK paper says brokering Fatah, Hamas reconciliation included secret meetings with Turkish FM; enlisting Syria's support, foiling Egypt's attempts to derail deal.
Russian envoy heads to Libya to begin settlement talks
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sent an envoy to Libya Monday to meet with rebels trying to bring about an end to Moammar Gadhafi's 42-year-rule, a move that comes after he called for the Libyan leader to step down.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov states that NATO is close to a land war in Libya
Ban Ki-moon asks UN for second term as Secretary General
UN chief's first term ends December 31 and is unopposed in the running for the position thus far.
China says it won't threaten anyone with modern military
Chinese defense minister seeks to reassure Asia Pacific neighbors, says We didn't seek to, we are not seeking to and we will not seek hegemony and we will not threaten any country."
E. coli outbreak: Europe-wide controls 'not needed'
The EU health commissioner has said the current E. coli outbreak is limited geographically to northern Germany and does not need Europe-wide controls.
Efforts are underway to protect Hamburg Iowa from being flooded by the Missouri River. If the town floods it could be under 8 feet of water.
Flood iin China - 45,000 evacuated - 3,000 stranded - 100 homes destroyed - 14 people killed - 35 missing
China to renovate 2.65 mn rural houses
The ministry of housing and urban-rural development said the government would first renovate 200,000 houses of poor farmers living along the country's borders, Xinhua reported. The government would allocate up to 8,000 yuan (around $1,200) for each household.
Summer Frost Destroys Mexican Crops
An unusual summer frost destroyed 57,000 hectares of corn, sorghum, peas, potato and beans in Veracruz, Tlaxcala and Puebla states, El Universal newspaper reported Saturday. The frost occurred early Wednesday and Thursday morning, but its full impact was made public when farmers sought aid from municipal authorities.