Libya’s rebel get $177 million from Kuwait

Kuwait will contribute 50 million Kuwaiti dinars ($177.2 million) to Libya’s rebel council, a rebel leader said on Sunday.

Mustafa Abdel Jalil (R) , head of the Libyan rebel national council, was speaking at a news conference in Kuwait. (more…)

Ebadi: If Syria becomes democratic, Iran will lose its puppet

Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi voiced hope on Saturday over the mass protests in Syria, saying that the fall of Tehran’s main Arab ally would send a powerful signal to the Islamic regime.

“Democracy in Islamic and Arab countries, specifically Syria, will certainly affect democracy in Iran,” (more…)

Thousands of protesters demand “A New Morocco”

Thousands took to the streets of Morocco on Sunday in peaceful demonstrations to demand sweeping reforms and an end to political detention, the third day of mass protests since they began in February.

Desperate to avoid the turmoil that toppled leaders in Tunisia and Egypt, authorities have already announced some reforms (more…)

Rebels push Gaddafi’s forces out of Misurata

Libyan rebel fighters in Misurata have driven forces loyal to Colonel Muammer Gaddafi out of the beleaguered coastal city, but are still being shelled despite the regime’s claims that it has withdrawn its troops from the area. (more…)

Syrian Revolution: 3 killed , several wounded in Jablet

The Facebook group, The Syrian Revolution 2011, which boasts more than 140,000 followers and which has emerged as the organizing force behind the demonstrations that have been demanding “freedom” in Syria has reported that three protester were killed on Sunday in the town of Jablet and several were wounded. (more…)

Syrian Regime rounds up opponents

Syrian Security forces raided homes across Syria and arrested opponents of the regime yesterday, activists said, as more funerals were planned for people killed in a bloody crackdown on protests.

Meanwhile, students called for action and two MPs resigned after at least 13 mourners were shot dead on Saturday during funerals (more…)

Suleiman: local demands behind cabinet impasse

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman denied on Sunday that foreign obstacles were behind the delay of the cabinet formation process, saying the impasse was due to local “demands.” (more…)

Dar al-Fatwa calls for removal of illegal building in Ouzai, update

Dar al-Fatwa Lebanon’s highest spiritual Sunni authority which is headed by Mufti Mohammed Rashid called for removing an illegal building built on the property of Muslim Ulemas ( scholars ) in Ouzai, south of the capital Beirut. (more…)

The Fate of the Syrian Pound

The use of the Syrian pound has only started in 1948 after the secession of Bank of Syria and Lebanon, which was providing a single common currency for both countries. (more…)

Syrian Activist In Hiding Presses Mission From Abroad

In Syria, young social media activists are playing a major role in what began as a demand for reform and now seems to be a call for revolution. (more…)