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Clinton Gives Israel Earful Over New Settlements Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:57PMSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday delivered a stinging rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his government's announcement this week of new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem, calling it "a deeply negative signal" for the Mideast peace process and ties with the U.S.
Five wrestlers place in youth tournament Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:55PMFive Fort Payne youth wrestlers recently placed in a tournament at Arab. In the third-fourth grade division, Micah Dodd took fourth at 130 pounds. Elijah Cottrell claimed first at 125 in the fifth-sixth grade division, and Ian Hilyer captured third at 80.
Making it hip: Rebellion is now fashion Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:37PMA German fashion label is out to tell the world that Islam isn't just compatible with Western values of tolerance and free expression - it can be hip, too.
Australia tops world list for raising expat kids: survey Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:36PMCANBERRA -- With its beaches, outdoor lifestyle and friendly schools, Australia has been voted the world's best country to bring up children by expatriates parents working there, an HSBC bank survey shows.
Fergie backs Hodgson as potential England coach Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:07PMMANCHESTER -Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Fulham manager Roy Hodgson as the ideal candidate to coach England if Fabio Capello ever decides to quit.
Thaksin denies he was expelled Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:07PMConvicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra denied as groundless a report that he had been expelled from the United Arab Emirates and was heading to Siem Reap in Cambodia yesterday.
Red-shirts moving into city Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:04PMAnti-government demonstrators left Kruea Wang Noi restaurant about 10.10am Saturday to join red-shirts from other provinces at Phan Fa bridge on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, their rendezvous point in the capital.
If you’ve ever been nervous flying, one glance at the death-defying pilots participating in this year’s Red Bull Air ... Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:01PMThe Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2010 opens in Abu Dhabi on March 26 and 27, returning to the United Arab Emirates capital for the sixth consecutive year.
Chinese minister insists Google obey the law Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:32PMChina's top Internet regulator insisted Friday that Google must obey its laws or "pay the consequences," giving no sign of a possible compromise in their dispute over censorship and hacking.
2010 International Commercial Remote Sensing Symposium Hugely Successful Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:31PMWASHINGTON----USGIF, NOAA and the Department of Commerce brought together business and government leaders from around the globe for the 2010 International Commercial Remote Sensing Symposium , which took place March 3 - 5.
Clinton slams Israel on housing announcement Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:29PMSecretary of State calls Netanyahu and questions Israel's commitment to peace negotiations
Passed over at Oscars, ‘Ajami’ opens locally Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:29PMIsrael’s half-century jinx at the Oscars continued when “Ajami,” a gritty film about the Jewish-Arab tensions in the mixed quarter of Jaffa, lost out March 7 for best foreign language film at the Academy Awards.
Pains, trains and misplaced ideals: French film revisits a girl’s derailed anti-Semitic claim Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:28PMIf those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, what fate awaits those who don’t know (or understand) the past? And won’t their ignorance influence what happens to the rest of us, as well?
Sleiman absent from Lybia summit over Sadr case Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:27PMLebanese President Michel Sleiman will not attend an Arab League summit in Tripoli due to a row over the disappearance of prominent Shia cleric Mussa al-Sadr in Libya in 1978.
Diana Karazon celebrates King Abdullah II’s birthday Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:26PMAccording to the London daily Elaph, the Jordanian artist Diana Karazon will be participated with the Jordanian community living in Dubai King Abdullah Al Thani Bin Al Hussein’s birthday.
Fares Karam prepares for a new release Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:26PMThe famous Lebanese artist Fares Karam is finishing the songs for his new album. Karam’s new album includes 7 songs in the Lebanese dialect. Karam worked with a number of popular artists, like Lebanese musician Marwan Khoury, Wisam Al Amir, Suhail Fares, Jan Mary Riyashi and Yaser jalal.
U.S stocks fluctuate in midday… Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:23PMU.S stocks fluctuate in midday…
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Gates: Iran support for Taliban 'pretty limited' Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:45PMU.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that Persian Gulf allies understand sanctions are the inevitable next step in dealing with the threat of a nuclear Iran.
Iraq PM in tight contest with ex-premier for poll lead Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:38PMIraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was in a tight contest to keep his job as he vied with ex-premier Iyad Allawi, initial election results from four of the country's 18 provinces showed Thursday.
Palestinians say no talks until housing project axed Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:28PMPalestinians will not enter into indirect peace talks with Israel until approval to build 1,600 homes in an eastern Jerusalem neighborhood is rescinded.
In Abu Dhabi, Gates calls for pressure against Iran Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:25PMABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Before his meeting with the crown prince here Thursday, Defense Secretary Robert Gates toured the country’s most famous mosque, which features one of largest Persian rugs in the world and inlay marble work from China.
Biden appeals for Mideast peace talks without delay Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:24PMU.S. Vice President Joe Biden called on Thursday for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to start without delay despite Palestinian insistence that Israel first cancel a settlement project condemned by Washington.
U.S. sees Saudi, UAE willingness to push Iran sanctions Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:15PMABU DHABI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates appear willing to use their clout with Russia and China to appeal for Iran sanctions, but there is less need with Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.
Religious leaders to meet with feds over airport body scanners Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:10PMReligious leaders are to meet today with Department of Homeland Security officials to discuss their concerns about the use of airport body scanners. The Fiqh Council of North America said going through body scanners would violate Islamic rules on modesty.
EU Parliament rejects ACTA in 663 to 13 vote for openness Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:09PMThe EU Parliament has voted 663 to 13 against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), arguing that it contradicts agreed EU laws on counterfeiting and piracy online.
Google CEO: mobile computing reshaping Internet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:23AMGoogle's CEO says mobile smartphones are transforming the Internet, and defended his company's growing dominance over information on the Web.
PA Doesn't Let Up in Struggle Against Israel Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:20AMFollow Israel news on and . (IsraelNN.com) Even as attempts continue to get the Palestinian Authority to sit down for talks with Israel, the PA continues its fight against Israel on several fronts.
Sarkozy to take tanker fight to Obama Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:16AMFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy will raise concerns that the U.S. Air Force's $35 billion tanker contract is anticompetitive when he visits President Barack Obama later this month, a spokesman
Qtel Delivers Great Roaming Rates on All Networks in UAE and Saudi Arabia, and Across the GCC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:15AMDoha, Qatar, Qtel Qtel 's ongoing investment in world-class roaming services received another big boost today, when the company signed new agreements with Zain Saudi Arabia Zain Saudi Arabia and du du of the United Arab Emirates.
U.A.E. Banks Can Absorb Dubai World Shocks, Al Khoori Says Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:15AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- United Arab Emirates banks have a strong enough capital base to withstand any shocks that may result from the restructuring of Dubai World’s debt, said Younis Al Khoori , director general of the country’s finance ministry.
UAE vice president to visit India Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:15AMUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum embarks on a two-day visit to India Thursday.
Fitch Affirms NBAD's Strong Credit Rating Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:15AMAbu Dhabi (March 10, 2010) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Bank of Abu Dhabi's (NBAD) National Bank of Abu Dhabi's (NBAD) strong rating, basing its decision on robust management and the Bank's performance during the global financial crisis.
Israel apologizes for embarrassing Biden Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:12AMRAMALLAH, WEST BANK -- Israel apologized
Sarkozy to take tanker fight to Obama Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:11AMFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy will raise concerns that the U.S. Air Force's $35 billion tanker contract is anticompetitive when he visits President Barack Obama later this month, a spokesman said Wednesday.
BASEBALL PREVIEW: FPHS fighting slump Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:26PMThe Wildcats are batting .172 through seven games, and strikeouts have been a problem. Fort Payne hitters fanned 30 times in three games last weekend.
Witness Will Testify In Broncos Player's Death Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22PMA witness too afraid to testify against the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail. The surprising twist came Friday, after defense attorneys spent a day calling witnesses to build an alibi for the defendant, 26-year-old Willie Clark. His attorneys are hoping to switch the focus away from him to an alternative suspect. Denver ...
Witness will testify in Broncos player's death Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:15PMDENVER (AP) - A witness too afraid to testify against the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail.
AA Chamber hosting credit session Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:04PMDEARBORN -- The American Arab Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free loan orientation session from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chamber office, 12740 Warren Ave., Dearborn.
Witness will testify in Broncos player's death Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:03PMA witness too afraid to testify against the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail. The surprising twist came Friday, after defense attorneys spent a day calling witnesses to build an alibi for the defendant, 26-year-old Willie Clark.
Officials concerned about Phuket as terrorism rises in deep south Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:02PMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Three Republicans fight for the GOP nomination to challenge Boxer Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:57PMIn their first debate, Fiorina and Campbell lash out as DeVore largely avoids the fray. The Republican candidates for U.S. Senate traded foreign policy insults in a tense first debate Friday, with businesswoman Carly Fiorina hitting former Rep. Tom Campbell for associating with supporters of terrorism and Campbell accusing Fiorina's campaign of smearing him as anti-Semitic.
BlackBerry Messenger faces closure in Saudi - reports Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:54PMSaudi telecoms regulator seeks access to monitor messages on Blackberry device.
Retired Supreme Court justice to investigate Afghan detainee issue Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:32PMThe Harper government moved Friday to stave off a clash pitting its right to keep secrets against Parliament's right to know about the Afghan detainee issue.
Arab League backs indirect Israeli-Palestinian talks Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:43PMby Islam Yehia Arab foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday during a meeting in Cairo, the seat of the Arab League ( AL), to support four-month indirect Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The foreign ministers also called for setting a time framework for negotiations on the final status solution which, they said, should cover all pending issues, including Israeli settlements, the refugees, borders ...
Israel reaffirms readiness to start talks with Palestinians Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:43PM&$ &$Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a session of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem March 3, 2010. Arab League ministers on Wednesday backed a U.S. call for indirect Palestinian-Israeli talks, giving a boost to Washington's efforts to revive the moribund peace process. Netanyahu, who has called for direct talks but has not ruled out indirect negotiations ...
Capital spending in Japan continued to declined Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:38PMCapital spending in Japan continued to declined
Virgin Galactic to fire up SpaceShipTwo in 2011 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:38PMRichard Branson's Virgin Galactic plans to begin powered test flights of its rocket spaceship by 2011, marking a key milestone before launching regular service, the space tourism startup's president said Wednesday.
Gulf Navigation Holds the 3rd AGM Meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:35PMThursday, 4 th March 2010: Gulf Navigation (GulfNav) Gulf Navigation (GulfNav) , one of the leading Maritime and Shipping companies in the region, holds today, 4 th March 2010, the third General Assembly Meeting (AGM) as well as the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting in Dubai, with the attendance of the company's Board of Directors, Shareholders and the management.
Clinton Says Iran Won’t Negotiate Before Sanctions (Update3) Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:32PMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , in Brazil to seek support for tougher United Nations penalties on Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program, said the U.S. believes Iran won’t negotiate until sanctions are imposed.