Mosaic: World News From The Middle East

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

Mosaic News - 01/19/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Iran downplays Hormuz threat amid fears of military confrontation, battle looms in Yemeni town captured by al-Qaeda, violence continues in Syria as Arab League's mission mandate expires, and more.

Iran downplays Hormuz threat amid fears of military confrontation
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Battle looms in Yemeni town captured by al-Qaeda
New TV, Lebanon

Baghdad's governor threatens to kill any foreigner for security breaches
Al-Alam, Iran

Violence continues in Syria as Arab League's mission mandate expires
BBC Arabic, UK

Netanyahu praises Dutch stance on Iran sanctions
IBA, Israel

Pakistan court to examine Zardari's immunity
Dubai TV, UAE

Food crisis threatens Africa's Sahel region
Algérie TV, Algeria

Six Afghans killed in US convoy attack
Press TV, Iran

The ordeal of getting to school in the West Bank
Press TV, Iran

Mosaic News - 01/18/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Dozens killed in South Sudan tribal violence, Israel launches deadly air strike on Gaza, Bahraini troops attack anti-regime protest in Manama, and more.

Dozens killed in South Sudan tribal violence
Al-Alam, Iran

Israel launches deadly air strike on Gaza
BBC Arabic, UK

Israeli official says decision to attack Iran is 'very far off'
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Obama praises Jordanian king for leadership in Mideast peace process
IBA, Israel

Israel slams Clegg's settlements remarks
IBA, Israel

Ethiopian Jews march to Netanyahu's residence to protest racism
IBA, Israel

Syrian army, Free Army agree to ceasefire in Zabadani
Future TV, Lebanon

Bahraini troops attack anti-regime protest in Manama
Press TV, Iran

Two UK soldiers arrested for abuse of Afghan children
Press TV, Iran

Turkey summons Iraqi envoy over 'interference' claims
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Mosaic News - 01/17/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Kuwait to deport 'stateless' protestors who demanded citizenship, Yemeni regime accused of handing over Rada'a to extremist groups, Syria rejects Qatar's call for Arab troops, and more.

Kuwait to deport 'stateless' protestors who demanded citizenship
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Yemeni regime accused of handing over Rada'a to extremist groups
Al-Alam, Iran

Syria rejects Qatar's call for Arab troops
New TV, Lebanon

Jordanian king meets with Obama to advance Mideast peace talks
IBA, Israel

Defense gives opening remarks in Mubarak trial
BBC Arabic, UK

Hamas calls cyberwar on Israel 'new resistance'
Press TV, Iran

World coalition gathers in Beirut to organize global march to Jerusalem
Press TV, Iran

Saudi protestors hold demonstrations in Qatif
Press TV, Iran

Saudi prince discloses land issue
Press TV, Iran

Tunisian students on hunger strike over niqab ban
Press TV, Iran

Tunisian economy faces challenges a year after Jasmine Revolution
Dubai TV, UAE

Mosaic News - 01/13/12: World News From The Middle East [VIDEO]

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Yemen's military committee sets demilitarization deadline, Tunisia marks first revolt anniversary, Saudi security forces kill one protestor in Qatif province, and more.

Yemen's military committee sets demilitarization deadline
Dubai TV, UAE

Tunisia marks anniversary of first revolt
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Saudi security forces kill one protestor in Qatif Province
Al-Alam, Iran

Syria protestors rally in support of army defectors
BBC Arabic, UK

Rival protestors clash in Jordan
Press TV, Iran

Kuwaiti security forces attack stateless protestors
Press TV, Iran

Iran nuclear scientist buried as Russia warns of sanctions
Press TV, Iran

Israeli Supreme Court denies Palestinians citizenship by marriage
Palestine TV, Ramallah

Obama and Netanyahu discuss Mideast peace talks and Iran
IBA, Israel

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

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Timing questioned in release of video showing US Marines urinating on dead insurgents, Israel's siege on Gaza causes rise in child labor, Pakistan's Zardari heads to Dubai wedding amid fears of military coup, and more.

Timing questioned in release of Marines video urinating on dead insurgents
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Pakistan's Zardari heads to Dubai wedding amid fears of military coup
BBC Arabic, UK

Syrians mark Thursday of French Journalist Gilles Jacquier
Future TV, Lebanon

Bahrainis mark day of loyalty to the symbols of the revolution
Al-Alam, Iran

Military council plans January 25 celebration as activists organize anti-SCAF protests
New TV, Lebanon

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

Yemenis reject immunity for Saleh
Press TV, Iran

Israeli siege causes rise in child labor in Gaza
Press TV, Iran

Could Syria be the next Libya?
IBA, Israel

Jewish residents evicted, homes demolished
IBA, Israel

Israeli economist fired for racial slurs
IBA, Israel

Livni caves and announces early Kadima primaries
IBA, Israel

Peres: Israel should thank Ethiopian immigrants, not vice versa
IBA, Israel