Monthly Archives: December 2009

Jamal Dajani from Erez Excerpt: More than a thousand activists from around 40 countries remained in Cairo after the Egyptian government declined them entry due to the “sensitive situation” in the Palestinian territory. When was it not a “sensitive situation” … Continue reading →

Jerome Starkey In Kabul Excerpt: Assadullah Wafa, who led the investigation, said that US soldiers flew to Kunar from Kabul, suggesting that they were part of a special forces unit. “At around 1 am, three nights ago, some American troops … Continue reading →

By Starhawk | Published: December 30, 2009 We’ve moved from the Old to the New Testament—from “Let my people go” to “Left Behind!” Woke up this morning sure my choice to stay was the right one, but deeply regretting it … Continue reading →

By DPA, Ha’aretz, 31 December 2009 Some 1,000 people, among them all of Israel’s Arab MKs and community leaders, gathered Thursday at the Israeli side of the Gaza border to express solidarity with the residents of Gaza, one year after … Continue reading →

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain played down a report on Thursday that Iran masterminded the kidnapping in Iraq of a British man held hostage for more than 2-1/2 years, saying there was no firm evidence of direct Iranian involvement. The Guardian … Continue reading →