Saudi-Pakistani ties unshakable
India: 5% quota for Muslims in the state scrapped
Afghanistan: 29 militants killed in Afghanistan in 24 hours
Palestine: 10 Palestinians kidnapped by Israelis in W Bank
Israeli navy fires on fishing boats
Syria: Dozens killed in attack on regime stronghold in Aleppo
South Korea: US ambassador attacked & wounded in Seoul
Yemen: 27 Houthis killed by al-Qa’ida attacks
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap 3 children in Hebron
Palestine: Israeli army kidnaps 5 Palestinians near Bethlehem
US: Obama dismisses Netanyahu’s Congress speech as ‘theater’
Syria: Israel detains 3 Syrians in Occupied Golan Heights
Syria: Agreement between Walid Jumblatt & Al-Nusra Front
Pakistan: Seven dead, 5 rescued as building collapses in Wah Cantt
Palestine: Israeli forces detain 8 Palestinians in E Jerusalem
Palestine: Israel to demolish 14 homes in Jerusalem’s E1
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap 3 Palestinians in W Bank
Syrian opposition rejects UN Aleppo freeze plan
US: Kerry denounces UN Rights Council “Obsession” with Israel
UK finance minister threatens European Union exit, once again
British Finance Minister [Chancellor] George Osborne has reiterated his stance that the UK might have to exit the European Union, should necessary reforms not come about. He said caring about the eurozone was not enough. Addressing a conference on EU reform … Continued
Sweden’ s Foreign Minister Bildt slammed for Sharon ‘wise statesman’ praise
The Local: Opposition MPs have been scathing of Sweden’s foreign minister Carl Bildt‘s Twitter tribute to the deceased Israeli leader Ariel Sharon. Bildt wrote of “a major Israeli leader ” and a “brilliant military commander”, but also “a wise statesman … Continued
Spain: Basque protesters defy ban to march for ETA prisoners
Protesters in the basque region of Spain have rallied to protest about the treatment of imprisoned members of the separatist group ETA. The demonstration was held after an earlier ban imposed by a Madrid court. Tens of thousands marched … Continued
France: Top French court upholds ban against comedian Dieudonne for ‘anti-semitic remarks’
France’s top administrative court has upheld a ban against a comedian for using anti-semitic jokes. The top court’s decision came just hours before his opening night show in the western city of Nantes. France’s judges in the Council … Continued
France: French court upholds Muslim veil ban
France’s law banning Muslim head and face veils stood strong on Wednesday against another challenge. A young woman arrested for wearing a veil had sought its dismissal. A French court on Wednesday convicted a young woman for wearing a full-face Islamic veil in … Continued
France: 1,000 cars torched across France over new year
By Ben McPartland The Local: The custom of burning cars on New Year’s Eve in France shows no sign of being extinguished with authorities reporting that over 1,000 vehicles were destroyed this week. The night was also marred by three … Continued
Czech Republic: Palestinian ambassador in Prague dies after explosion
Police in the Czech Republic say the Palestinian ambassador has died from injuries sustained in an explosion in his residence in a Prague suburb. Police have ruled out a terrorist attack or foul play. Police said the ambassador, Jamal al-Jamal, … Continued
Latvia becomes 18th eurozone member
RIGA, (Xinhua): After three years of economic struggle, Latvia successfully emerged from a severe recession and became the 18th member of the eurozone on Tuesday. After joining the European Union in 2004, Latvia took some time joining the euro, with … Continued
France urged to scrap hijab ban for school trips
The French government was urged on Monday to overturn a ban on Muslim mothers wearing the Islamic veil while helping teachers on school trips. The move comes amid criticism of France’s strict application of its secular principles. France’s Conseil d’Etat … Continued
Germany: Deutsche Bank settles US mortgage lawsuit regarding Fannie and Freddie
Deutsche Bank, the litigation-laden lender with new management seeking a “change in culture,” has settled a court case with the US authorities. The bank will dole out $1.9 billion to Fannie May and Freddie Mac. Germany’s biggest lender on Friday … Continued
Britain and US ‘targeted German government, top EU official’
The British and US secret services have been accused of bugging the telephone lines of German government agencies and ministries. London and Washington are also alleged to have spied on a top EU official. In the latest revelations over US … Continued
EU finance ministers agree banking union accord
EU finance ministers have reached agreement on how to set up an institution tasked with shutting down or propping up failing banks. It offers Brussels unprecedented powers aimed at preventing taxpayer-funded bailouts. Months of heated negotiations finally came to … Continued
Ukraine protesters hold rival rallies in Kyiv
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Ukraine’s capital to protest President Viktor Yanukovych’s refusal to sign an association pact with the EU. The bloc says “work” on the deal has now been put “on hold.” Some 200,000 anti-government demonstrators … Continued
Germany: Surprises expected as German grand coalition announces ministerial posts
Attention in Berlin is focused on the allocation of ministerial positions in Germany’s new grand coalition. A few surprises are expected, with labor minister Ursula von der Leyen expected to get the defense portfolio. Perhaps the greatest surprise in the … Continued
Ukraine President Yanukovych refuses to resign as opposition talks yield little
Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych has resisted calls for his resignation in talks with the opposition. Yanukovych said there was no need for him to quit after weathering a parliamentary no-confidence vote. Yanukovych met with opposition leaders Vitali Klitschko (the Udar … Continued
Ukraine opposition rejects talks with Yanukovych after Kyiv assault
Protesters have dismissed an offer of talks from Ukraine’s president, saying he must resign. Earlier Wednesday, riot police retreated from Independence Square, having failed to clear demonstrators from a protest camp. Pressed by the EU and US Wednesday after enduring … Continued
The Netherlands: Dutch water company ends partnership with Israeli firm
Dutch water supplier Vitens has ended a partnership with Israeli water company Mekorot due to the “political context,” the Dutch company said on Wednesday. The abrupt decision comes days after a visit to the Mekorot offices in Occupied Palestine by … Continued
Ukrainian police move into Independence Square in Kiev
KIEV, (Xinhua): Ukrainian riot police began moving into Kiev’s Independence Square early Wednesday, where protesters were demonstrating for European integration. Hundreds of police officers confronted protesters who had been there over a week as they tried to dismantle the barricades … Continued
Marathon EU talks over bail-out fund for banks
Marathon talks between European Union finance ministers have brought the creation of a central body to deal with failing banks closer to fruition. The aim is to avoid using taxpayer money to bail out or wind up lenders. … Continued
Germany launches probe for far-right motives in unsolved murders
Germany is set to re-examine almost 750 cases of killings or attempted killings to see if the suspects had far-right motives. This follows a scandal over 10 murders that were only belatedly traced to a neo-Nazi cell. The German … Continued
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