Mosaic: World News From The Middle East

Mosaic News - 02/09/12: World News From The Middle East

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:56:42 -0800

Bahraini pro-democracy activists prepare for uprising anniversary, Amnesty International calls for trial of Indian troops in Kashmir, Hamas divided over Abbas-led unity government, and more.

Mosaic News - 02/08/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Bombardment of besieged Syrian city of Homs intensifies, Egypt's prime minister dismisses US aid cutoff threats, al-Shabab claims responsibility for Mogadishu suicide bombing, and more.

Bombardment of besieged Syrian city of Homs intensifies
Dubai TV, UAE

Egypt's prime minister dismisses US aid cutoff threats
BBC Arabic, UK

Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Mogadishu suicide bombing
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Yemen's Saleh to return to vote, as army defectors take to streets of Sa'ada
Al-Alam, Iran

South Sudan struggling in face of growing refugee crisis
Press TV, Iran

Protestors slam Bahraini king's visits Saudi Arabia as "a humiliation"
Press TV, Iran

Afghan government wants leading role in peace process with Taliban
Press TV, Iran

Israeli banks, businesses, government offices close for general strike
IBA, Israel

Lieberman: US and Israel in agreement on Iran
IBA, Israel

Israeli 'refusniks' speak out on YouTube
Palestine TV, Ramallah

Mosaic News - 02/07/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Revolutionary Yemeni youth reject presidential elections, Israeli extremists desecrate Jerusalem monastery and school, Russia's Lavrov seeks peaceful resolution to Syria's crisis, and more.

Revolutionary Yemeni youth reject presidential elections
Al-Alam, Iran

Israeli extremists desecrate Jerusalem monastery and school
Al Jazeera, Qatar

US threatens to cut aid to Egypt over activist trials
IBA, Israel

Israeli officials make last-ditch efforts to avoid general strike
IBA, Israel

Iran shrugs off latest U.S. sanctions
BBC Arabic, UK

Russia's Lavrov seeks peaceful resolution to Syria's crisis
New TV, Lebanon

Erdogan seeks new international initiative on Syria
Dubai TV, UAE

Hezbollah leader says movement receives significant support from Iran
Press TV, Iran

Lebanese army confirms massive operation to curb arms smuggling
Press TV, Iran

Al-Iraqiya bloc ends boycott of parliament
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Mosaic News - 02/06/12: World News from the Middle East [VIDEO]

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Obama calls for diplomatic solution with Iran, Palestinian rivals agree to form Abbas-led unity government, another Bahraini killed by toxic tear gas fired into his house, and more.

Obama calls for diplomatic solution with Iran
Al-Alam, Iran

New IAF chief says Iran is top concern
IBA, Israel

Are Israel and the US on the same page with Iran issue?
IBA, Israel

Palestinian rivals agree to form Abbas-led unity government
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Another Bahraini killed by toxic tear gas fired into his house
Press TV, Iran

Yemenis demand prosecution of Saleh
Press TV, Iran

Rights groups urge Israel to end demolition of Palestinian property
Press TV, Iran

Sporadic clashes resume around Egypt interior ministry
Dubai TV, UAE

US closes embassy in Syria amid reports of intensified military assault on Homs
BBC Arabic, UK

Syrian defectors reveal information on Lebanese prisoners in Syria
Future TV, Lebanon

Mosaic News - 02/03/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Yemeni protestors resilient on revolution's first anniversary, document reveals NYPD's religion-based policing eyed Shiites, Islamists take parliament in Kuwait vote, and more.

Yemeni protestors resilient on revolution's first anniversary
Al-Alam, Iran

Document reveals NYPD's religion-based policing eyed Shiites
BBC Arabic, UK

Islamists take parliament in Kuwait vote
Dubai TV, UAE

New UN draft resolution on Syria does not call for al-Assad's resignation
Dubai TV, UAE

Protests escalate in Egypt after deadly soccer riot
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Bahrainis, Saudis stage fresh anti-regime protests
Press TV, Iran

Iran Supreme Leader threatens retaliation against attack
Press TV, Iran

Iran's suspected nuclear program spotlighted in Herzliya Conference
IBA, Israel

US Defense Secretary predicts Israel will strike Iran in the spring
IBA, Israel

Ban Ki-moon's Herzliya keynote calls for stop to Israeli settlement building
IBA, Israel

An in-depth look at the Free Syrian Army, part II [WARNING: Graphic Content]
New TV, Lebanon

Mosaic News - 02/02/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Anger flares at Egypt's military rulers after soccer carnage, Tunisian Jews shun call to migrate to Israel, an in-depth look at the Free Syrian Army, and more.

Anger flares at Egypt's military rulers after soccer carnage
Dubai TV, UAE

Tunisian Jews shun call to migrate to Israel
BBC Arabic, UK

Palestinians attack convoy of UN chief in Gaza
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Islamist-led opposition expected to win as Kuwaitis head to the polls
Al-Alam, Iran

Yemenis call on international community to prosecute Saleh
Press TV, Iran

Saudi government warns media not to focus on poverty hike
Press TV, Iran

West continues to ignore human rights violations in Saudi Kingdom
Press TV, Iran

Bahrainis mourn deaths of two elderly demonstrators
Press TV, Iran

Israeli FM commends German cooperation on Iran
IBA, Israel

Russia says will veto 'unacceptable' Syria resolution
Oman TV, Oman

An in-depth look at the Free Syrian Army
New TV, Lebanon

Mosaic News - 02/01/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Islamists clash with anti-military protesters in Egypt, Kuwait marred by violence on election eve, Pakistan rejects NATO report on links to Afghan Taliban, and more.

Islamists clash with anti-military protestors in Egypt
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Egypt football riots leave 74 dead, over 1,000 injured
Press TV, Iran

Detained Bahraini activists begin third day of hunger strike
Press TV, Iran

Iranians mark anniversary of Islamic Revolution victory
Press TV, Iran

Kuwait marred by violence on eve of election
Al-Alam, Iran

Pakistan rejects NATO report on Afghan Taliban links
Dubai TV, UAE

Fifty-six killed in Syria as UN chief calls on Damascus to halt violence
BBC Arabic, UK

UN chief: Israeli settlement expansion 'not helpful' to Mideast peace
IBA, Israel

Netanyahu claims win in party primary
IBA, Israel

Palestinians rally in solidarity with Khadar Adnan's 45-day hunger strike
Palestine TV, Ramallah

Mosaic News - 01/31/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Violence in Syria surges as showdown looms at UN Security Council, US drones patrolling Iraqi skies provoke outrage, Bahrainis plan "Great Return" to Manama's Pearl Roundabout, and more.

Violence in Syria surges as showdown looms at UN Security Council
BBC Arabic, UK

US drones patrolling Iraqi skies provoke outrage
Press TV, Iran

Yemen's information minister escapes assassination attempt in Sanaa
Press TV, Iran

Egypt's PM addresses parliament for first time
Press TV, Iran

Bahrainis plan 'Great Return' to Manama's Pearl Roundabout
Al-Alam, Iran

PLO: Israel to blame for failure of exploratory talks
Dubai TV, UAE

Ban Ki-moon urges resolution on Syria as fighting continues near Damascus
IBA, Israel

Canadian FM urges direct peace talks with Israel in meetings with Abbas
IBA, Israel

Enraged Kuwaiti tribesmen torch election candidate's tent over 'offensive remarks'
Al Jazeera, Qatar

A look back at the Armenian Genocide
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Mosaic News - 01/30/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Yemen's Air Force demands ouster of Saleh's brother as their commander, Syrian regime tightens security around Damascus as rebels approach the capital, Moroccans demand "genuine reforms" in fresh Casablanca protests, and more.

Yemen's Air Force demands ouster of commander, Saleh's brother
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Yemenis blame Saleh for 2,000 deaths during revolution
Press TV, Iran

Moroccans demand 'genuine reforms' in fresh Casablanca protests
Press TV, Iran

South Sudan ethnic clashes leave over 40 dead
Press TV, Iran

Syrian regime tightens security around Damascus as rebels approach the capital
Future TV, Lebanon

Bahraini detainees begin hunger strike
BBC Arabic, UK

Iran vows to cut off some oil exports as nuclear watchdogs arrive [Al-Alam, Iran]
Al-Alam, Iran

Hamas chief visits Amman after 12-year expulsion
IBA, Israel

Egyptians vote in second stage of parliamentary elections
IBA, Israel

Turkey's racist policy against Kurds
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Mosaic News - 01/27/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

One year on, Egyptians return to Tahrir Square for the second "Friday of Rage," Syrian activists report of "terrifying massacre" in Homs, suicide bombing leaves 31 dead and fuels sectarian tension in Iraq, and more.

Syrian activists report of 'terrifying massacre' in Homs
Dubai TV, UAE

Police attack Bahraini mourners at protestor funeral
Press TV, Iran

Bahraini activists accuse Al-Arabiya of helping crackdown on protest
Press TV, Iran

Anti-regime protests continue in Saudi Arabia
Press TV, Iran

Yemenis demand Saleh's immediate prosecution, blame US for hindering revolution
Press TV, Iran

One year on, Egyptians return to Tahrir Square for the second 'Friday of Rage'
BBC Arabic, UK

Suicide bombing leaves 31 dead and fuels sectarian tension in Iraq
Al-Alam, Iran

New Mideast talks hit an impasse
IBA, Israel

Israeli demolition orders target houses in 'Anata
Palestine TV, Ramallah

Somali aid distribution suffers rampant corruption
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Mosaic News - 01/26/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

UN envoy warns of al-Qaeda expansion in Yemen, US marine is "sorry" for Iraqi deaths in Haditha massacre but walks free, Kashmiris observe Indian Republic Day as "Black Day," and more.

UN envoy warns of al-Qaeda expansion in Yemen
Al Jazeera, Qatar

US marine is 'sorry' for Iraqi deaths in Haditha massacre, but walks free
New TV, Lebanon

Kashmiris observe Indian Republic Day as 'Black Day'
Press TV, Iran

Syrian security forces storm Duma, as fears of Hama massacre mount
Future TV, Lebanon

France, Britain make plea for Syria resolution at UN Security Council
Oman TV, Oman

China slams EU for Iran oil embargo
Oman TV, Oman

Iraqi insurgents bomb police officers' home
Oman TV, Oman

Bahraini forces attack mourners as HRW slams UAE human rights violations
Al-Alam, Iran

UN envoy says Libyan militias 'out of control'
BBC Arabic, UK

Palestinians deem talks with Israelis 'failure'
IBA, Israel

Ban Ki-moon urges Iran not to block strategic waterway
IBA, Israel

Mosaic News - 01/25/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Egypt's revolutionaries vow second uprising against military council, Bahraini police violently disperse anti-regime protesters, Iran dismisses Obama's war threats as election propaganda, and more.

A look back at the Egyptian revolution
Al-Alam, Iran

Egypt's revolutionaries vow second uprising against military council
Al-Alam, Iran

Bahraini police violently disperse anti-regime protestors
BBC Arabic, UK

Iran dismisses Obama's war threats as election propaganda
Press TV, Iran

Iranian trade expanding despite US, EU sanctions
Press TV, Iran

Syria commits to Arab mission as Gulf monitors leave the country
Future TV, Lebanon

Ashton encourages continued Mideast peace talks in Israel
IBA, Israel

UNICEF: 750,000 Yemeni children are malnourished
Dubai TV, UAE

Mauritania holds conference on reformist thought
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Mosaic News - 01/24/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Field Marshal Tantawi to lift Egypt's state of emergency except in acts of "thuggery," competing claims emerge over fighting in Libya's Bani Walid, Syria accuses Arab League of "foreign conspiracy," and more.

Egypt's Tantawi to lift state of emergency except in acts of 'thuggery'
BBC Arabic, UK

Competing claims emerge over fighting in Libya's Bani Walid
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Syria accuses Arab League of 'foreign conspiracy'
Future TV, Lebanon

Regime forces arrest nine people in eastern Saudi city of Qatif
Press TV, Iran

Security forces use shotguns, toxic gas against Bahraini protestors
Press TV, Iran

Turkey slams France over approval of 'Armenian Genecide' bill
Press TV, Iran

Israel strikes Gaza, arrests another Hamas MP
Al-Alam, Iran

Ashton: Israel-Palestinian talks must continue
IBA, Israel

Iran says EU sanctions 'won't make a difference'
IBA, Israel

Israel accused of implementing apartheid water policies in West Bank
Palestine TV, Ramallah

Mosaic News - 01/23/12: World News from the Middle East [VIDEO]

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

EU imposes oil embargo against Iran, Morocco's February 20th movement vows to press on despite Islamists' withdrawal, Gaddafi loyalists seize former regime stronghold, and more.

EU imposes oil embargo against Iran
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Morocco's February 20 movement vows to press on despite Islamists' withdrawal
Al-Alam, Iran

Gaddafi loyalists seize former regime stronghold
Press TV, Iran

Egypt's new parliament appoints speaker
Press TV, Iran

Syria's Douma holds mass for funerals as Mazzeh rallies for Assad
BBC Arabic, UK

Yemen's Saleh leaves for U.S., revolution youth protest for his prosecution
Dubai TV, UAE

Settlers reject Netanyahu's proposal to relocate illegal outpost
IBA, Israel

Palestinian lawmakers call for release of Dweik
IBA, Israel

Iraq rejects request to release Arab prisoners in Iraq
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Mosaic News - 01/20/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Five unemployed protestors set themselves alight in Morocco, 19 killed as Syrians demonstrate for the "Detainees of the Revolution," France suspends Afghan mission after deadly attack on troops, and more.

Five unemployed protestors set themselves alight in Morocco
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Nineteen killed as Syrians demonstrate for the 'detainees of the revolution'
Future TV, Lebanon

France suspends Afghan mission after deadly attack on troops
Oman TV, Oman

Eleven-year-old boy dies in Bahraini crackdown
Press TV, Iran

Yemenis stage new rallies to demand Saleh's prosecution
Press TV, Iran

Rival protesters clash in Jordan
New TV, Lebanon

Saudis stage fresh protests to demand freedom and equality
Al-Alam, Iran

US military leaders hold talks in Israel about Iran threat
IBA, Israel

IDF arrests two Hamas legislators
IBA, Israel

UN: siege on Gaza is collective punishment
Palestine TV, Ramallah

AU troops battle al-Shabab in outer Mogadishu as UN issues grim report on famine
BBC Arabic, UK