Archive for August 3, 2007
May we all be spared militias of “concerned citizens”: “U.S. commanders are offering large sums to enlist, at breakneck pace, their former enemies, handing them broad security powers in a risky effort to tame this fractious area south of Baghdad in Babil province and, literally, buy time for national reconciliation. American generals insist they are [...]
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
Why would you think that the White Man does not care about India and its people?
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
“The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deported two-dozen striking foreign construction workers who had been demanding a pay hike and were refusing to return to work, the Gulf News daily reported Friday.”
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
This is the kind of reform that Rice talks about: “Egyptian police tortured a man to death as they were trying to track down his brother.”
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
On the conflict between Hamas and Islamic Jihad (Neither Fath nor Hamas and nor Islamic Jihad, I say).
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
Conspiracy? What conspiracy? It is all a coincidence. A mere coincidence. Take this op-ed page of the Hariri rag, Al-Mustaqbal. It has three articles: two by Michael Rubin and Bret Stephens from the Wall Street Journal, and a third by Zalmay Khalilzad. Enjoy.
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
If An-Nahar specializes in reporting Christian religious miracles, Al-Akhbar is now reporting a Muslim religious miracle. (thanks Haytham)
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
“Israel’s interior minister faces accusations of racism after he suggested suspending the policy of allowing Ethiopians with Jewish ancestry to move to the country.” (thanks Ala`a)
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
This should be a weekly, or daily, feature of this blog: “Afghan officials and residents say civilians are among the dead and wounded following U.S. coalition airstrikes in southern Afghanistan.”
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
Best definition of US policy toward democracy: “Standing next to Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, during a news conference here, Ms. Rice said, “We believe strongly in the right of people to express themselves and their desires, in elections.†But, she added, once elected, “ you have the obligation to govern responsibly.— Let me ask: [...]
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
Haytham sent me this: “The web site of the Ministry of Electricity in Syria is hacked since more than 20 hours and it still under the hacker control. No action is taken yet and not even to switch off the server since they do nit know where the hosting server is.”
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
Haytham sent me this: “The web site of the Ministry of Electricity in Syria is hacked since more than 20 hours and it still under the hacker control. No action is taken yet and not even to switch off the server since they do nit know where the hosting server is.”
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad
Who does not love the fragile government of Lebanon which deserves to rule forever? “President Bush authorized the Treasury Department yesterday to freeze the financial assets of anyone undermining the fragile government of Lebanon — the latest White House move to raise pressure on Syria and its Lebanese allies.”
Posted on August 3, 2007 by As'ad