Israel, Jordan and P.A. sign ‘historic’ water pact
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority signed an agreement to lay a pipeline between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea that will provide all three with […]
From the history books: FDR SHIPBOARD MEETING WITH SAUDI KING IBN SAUD: 15 FEBRUARY 1945
King Abdul Aziz (Ibn Saud) confers with the then President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, on a cruiser in the Suez Canal, 15 Feb 1945 Ibn Saud meets […]
Worry about militant Islamists in Syria
December 07, 2013 12:19 AM By Rami G. Khouri The Daily Star STORY SUMMARY The worsening situation in Syria threatens the Middle East in many ways that will continue to evolve in the months and years ahead. But perhaps the most troubling threat is the continued expansion of the hard-line […]
An obsessive’s documenting of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon can show us how the West lost respect for international law
Odd Karsten Tveit By Robert Fisk, The Independent One Norwegian officer left Lebanon, with a typed report on torture, taped to his chest Odd Karsten Tweit was always a very obsessional […]
Israel's New Strategic Position
Geopolitical Weekly TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 – 04:00 Print Text Size Stratfor By George Friedman Israel has expressed serious concerns over the preliminary U.S.-Iranian agreement, which in theory will lift sanctions levied against Tehran and end its nuclear program. That was to be expected. Less obvious is why the Israeli […]
Israel’s New Strategic Position
Geopolitical Weekly TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 – 04:00 Print Text Size Stratfor By George Friedman Israel has expressed serious concerns over the preliminary U.S.-Iranian agreement, which in theory will lift sanctions levied against Tehran and end its nuclear program. That was to be expected. Less obvious is why the Israeli […]
Polygyny: Is It Fair?
By Aishah Schwartz …………….. Today polygyny is seen as an exception rather than a rule, and indeed, this is true, as it takes an exceptional man to navigate its oftentimes tumultuous waters. But the Quran and Sunnah do not leave men ill-equipped when making a decision toward polygyny, or in […]
Oman opposes Gulf union
MUSCAT: Oman opposes upgrading the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to a union of six nations, Muscat’s foreign minister said on Saturday. The union issue is on the agenda of the […]
The "good" rebels and Syria's Christians
The Obama administration and the governing media hope to draw a distinction between the “good” anti-Assad rebels in Syria and the ones who are affiliated with Al Qaeda. But Robert […]
The “good” rebels and Syria’s Christians
The Obama administration and the governing media hope to draw a distinction between the “good” anti-Assad rebels in Syria and the ones who are affiliated with Al Qaeda. But Robert […]
European finance expert: Asia, GCC, Africa real areas of econmic growth
December 7, 2013 finance expert: Asia, GCC, Africa real areas of econmic growth –> | By Nawab Khan BRUSSELS , Dec 7 (KUNA) — An European financial expert is advising economic and financial professionals and advisors in the West to “put your Islamic spectacles on” as most of the emerging […]
Tension at Temple Mount is escalating week by week
Radical Muslim and Jewish groups at times seem to have forged an unholy alliance to push for holy war The Times of Israel: ……………………………….. The Temple Mount/Haram a-Sharif has always […]
AL ISLAM – ONLINE BOOK STORE
Have you visited the AL ISLAM ONLINE BOOK STORE? Please check out: http://store.alislam.org/index.html The following categories of book can be chosen from: – The Holy Quran – English books – […]
Kerry meets Israel PM for third time in 24 hours
US Secretary of State John Kerry was meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the third time in 24 hours on Friday for talks understood to be focused on security. […]
Jordan elected to take Saudi seat on UN Security Council
The 193-member UN General Assembly elected Jordan to the UN Security Council on Friday to replace Saudi Arabia, which rejected its two-year term in protest at the council’s failure to end the Syria war and act on other Middle East issues. Saudi Arabia was elected in October to join the […]
Tehran charm offensive: UAE leader accepts visit invitation
The UAE President on Wednesday accepted an invitation to visit Iran. The official WAM news agency said the date for the visit would be announced at a later stage. Iran […]
Syria conflict sees sharp rise in European fighters
COPENHAGEN: A new wave of Europeans is heading to Syria, their ranks soaring in the past six months as tales of easy living and glorious martyrdom draw them to the rebellion against Bashar Assad. The Western Europe-based rebels, mostly young men, are being recruited by new networks that arrange travel […]
Saudi Arabia: Tourist visas to be introduced
Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry is set to receive a shot in the arm following the government’s decision to issue tourist visas for the first time to woo foreigners intending to […]
The Future of OPEC
STRATFOR Analysis December 4, 2013 | Summary The prospect of revitalized oil production in Iraq and Iran may add to tensions between those two countries and Saudi Arabia over export […]
A second Syrian war against Al-Qaeda lies ahead
December 04, 2013 12:15 AM By David Ignatius The Daily Star Story Summary As Al-Qaeda grows more powerful in Syria – seeking “complete control over the liberated areas,” according to a new Syrian rebel intelligence report – moderate opposition leaders are voicing new interest in a political settlement of the […]