Archive for May 16, 2006
“FBI Acknowledges: Journalists’ Phone Records are Fair Game”
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
The Puppet of Palestine gave a speech today. He said that “the new Hamas government should be given time to adjust to the essential priorities of the international community.” This is verbatim translation.
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
From this week’s Economist: “and the PA, under Israel’s instructions, has been digging for alleged tunnels there. So far it has found nothing.”
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
“The Jerusalem municipality implemented 95 percent of the demolition orders it issued against illegal structures in East Jerusalem in 2005. In West Jerusalem, by contrast, only 65 percent of the orders were carried out.”
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
“Christians protests and boycotts planned for Da Vinci Code film“
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
“The spectre of violent anti-caste demonstrations loomed over India last night after the government vowed to press ahead with plans to reserve almost 50% of seats in colleges and universities for lower-caste and other disadvantaged Indians. After four days of street demonstrations that have halted work at many of the country’s hospitals and led to [...]
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
Darfur goupies need a new cause, fast: “With Darfur’s remaining rebels still refusing to sign a peace deal, fighters that were united against the Sudanese government have turned on each other.”
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
Kamal Hasan Isma`il is a Syrian shepared who has been missing for 2 days in Lebanon. His body was found, floating in the Litani River. Yes, I suspect foul play. Do you know how many Syrian workers have been killed in Lebanon since the Cedar Festival? Don’t ask Human Rights Watch. They don’t care; they [...]
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
…off to LA. I will be speaking tomorrow (Wednesday) at UCLA on The Islamic Factor in Lebanese Politics at 3:30PM in Bunche Hall 10383. Details are here. Also, I shall appear live from LA on New TV’s Bila Raqib program (Wednesday morning LA time, and Wednesday evening Beirut time) provided they finalize the arrangements on [...]
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
Wayne Thiebaud, 24th Street Intersection, 1977.
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
Director-general of Al-Arabiyya TV, `Abdul-Rahman Ar-Rashid, complains that prisoners at Guantanamo are being pampered and spoiled by the US military. (thanks Amer)
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad
“Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, under pressure from Islamists to curb reforms, has warned local media against showing pictures of Saudi women, local newspapers reported on Tuesday.” Notice how CNN edits the sentence in a way as to present the king as a “reformist.” (thanks John)
Posted on May 16, 2006 by As'ad