Obama accuses Hezbollah of political assassinations

US President Barack Obama accused Hezbollah of carrying out political assassination and pledged Sunday that the United States will stand up to the Iranian-backed militant group

“Iran continues to support terrorism across the region, including providing weapons and funds to terrorist organizations,” Obama said in reference to Hezbollah (more…)

Jumblatt requested the meeting with Feltman, report

Al Jumhouriayt newspaper has revealed that US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman did not bring any initiatives with regards to the formation of the Lebanese government and that he came to explain the contents of the last speech of president Barack Obama on US policy in the Middle East. (more…)

Possibility of power struggle as Putin moves to reclaim presidency

RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has decided to run for the presidency next year, raising the possibility of a power struggle with his protege Dmitry Medvedev, the incumbent Kremlin leader, say highly placed sources. (more…)

Jordan king tells Israel ‘enough excuses’ warns of another war

King Abdullah of Jordan said Israel keeps finding excuses not to negotiate with the Palestinian leadership and suggested the region may face another war or intifada if Israel doesn’t more fully engage in peace talks. (more…)

Yemeni president refuses to sign GCC plan

An accord reached through the Gulf Cooperation Council that would have paved the way for the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh fell through after he insisted opposition parties attend a public signing ceremony at the presidential palace. (more…)

OpEd: The Syrian Revolution Lives

Syrian government statements that it had defeated the revolution with its brutal crack down were premature.

Gemayel calls for a National salvation cabinet

Former Lebanese president and current Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel told MTV: A national salvation cabinet must be formed and the issue of weapons must be tackled through national dialogue.”

Unlike other March 14 leaders , Gemayel expressed his opposition to a technocrat cabinet: (more…)

Iran’s supreme leader and president wrestle for power

The dispute between Ahmadinejad and Ayatollah Khamenei ignites concern that the infighting weakens Iran’s ability to project power internationally amid historic instability in ME

At least 926 people killed in Syria since March 15

Activists upped the death toll for the latest round of political unrest in the country to 76, most of them gunned down by ruler Bashar Assad’s security forces.

Last Thursday it was reported that the total number of Syrians killed was 850 . This brings the total number of Syrians killed since the uprising began on March 15 to at least 926. (more…)

4 high ranking Syrian officers defect from Syrian army, report

” Four high ranking Syrian officers have defected from the Syrian army. They were able to make it safely out of the country Saturday – and some of those officers were Alawites.” The Facebook group, The Syrian Revolution 2011 reported on Sunday (more…)