Archive for November 27, 2006
I sent the interview in the NYT with Walid `Idu to As-Safir and to Al-Akbar newspapers in Lebanon. I noticed that the Lebanese media (from what I have seen thus far) ignored it. Only Al-Akhbar mentioned it on the first page. (An-Nahar’s correspondent in DC also cited the remarks by `Idu and the report was [...]
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
We need a source for regular updates on Lebanon. I recommend contacting Robert Fisk’s driver, Abed. In fact, if we can set up an Abed hot line. Something along the line of 1-800-ABED. Let me know.
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
I am about to board the plane, but there are so many developments in Lebanon. Not only regarding the arrest of the Lebanese Forces’ special “Collision Force”–which was notorious during the war for its responsibility for car bombs, assassinations, and torture. But there have been many clashes around Lebanon–many of them not even reported in [...]
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
Lebanese Army intelligence arrests Lebanese Forces’ men training on arms in Kisrawan.
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
Let me know if you are interested. I am arranging for Robert Fisk’s driver, Abed, to do a speaking tour in the US.
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
Neo-slavery. “At a Wharton Business School conference on business in Africa, World Trade Organization representative Hanniford Schmidt announced the creation of a WTO initiative for “full private stewardry of labor” for the parts of Africa that have been hardest hit by the 500 years of Africa’s free trade with the West. The initiative will require [...]
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
“Washington’s “Three Fronts of Attack” on Venezuela” (thanks Ben)
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
“Building Towers, Cheating Workers: Exploitation of Migrant Construction Workers in the United Arab Emirates” (But HRW promises to praise treatment of workers once UAE establishes diplomatic relations with Israel).
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
This is what you read in Saudi wahhabi sites: The Sunni Mufti of Syria denies that he is Shi`ite.
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
I wonder. When I go to Lebanon, can I ask Robert Fisk’s driver, Abed, to give me a ride?
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
A foreign editor of the New York Times was interviewing a candidate for a job. She is a Muslim. He asked her if she was a practicing Muslim.
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
So the US administration wants to avoid talking to Iran and Syria; the administration is relying instead on the policy that puts faith in Saudi Arabia and Jordan in the hope that the popularity of the Jordanian and Saudi kings among the rebels in Iraq will be sufficient to calm them down. OK. I will [...]
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
I am only posting this to irritate readers who support the March 14th Movement in Lebanon. Enjoy: “Panel to Weigh Overture by U.S. to Iran and Syria”
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad
““The army will first protect us, but if we find ourselves obliged we will take to the streets, and a peaceful confrontation will be faced with a peaceful confrontation, and clashes will be faced with clashes,†said Walid Eido, a judge and member of Lebanon’s Parliament in the governing coalition, speaking of the challenge from [...]
Posted on November 27, 2006 by As'ad