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Murder of US citizen Rachel Corrie ruled an ‘accident’ by Israeli Judge

Crescent International

Shawwal 11, 14332012-08-29

The US government has not commented on the scandalous verdict even when relating to one of its own citizens killed—crushed to death—by an Israeli army.

Empire Building shoot-out illustrates NYPD violence against civilians

Crescent International

Shawwal 10, 14332012-08-28

The NYPD has a track record of excessive surveillance of ethnic and racial minorities, including blacks, Hispanics and Muslims.

The Turkmen dilemma of AKP government

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Thani 05, 14332012-02-27

Many Iraqi Turkmens are growing eager to form their own defense force.

Underemployment in the West likely to increase

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Thani 03, 14332012-02-25

Underemployment will continue to be used as one of the main tools to stall an uprising against the ruling caste in the West.

Tunisian Prime Minister forced to resign after weeks of protests

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 24, 14322011-02-27

Tunisian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi has been forced out of office in the face of determined demands of protesters. Ghannouchi announced his resignation at a press conference in Tunis after a long rambling speech on television extolling his virtues and his record in government.

UN Security council imposes sanctions on Libya

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 23, 14322011-02-26

The UN Security Council passed a unanimous resolution on February 26 imposing sanctions on the Qaddafi regime freezing assets of the beleaguered ruler and his close associates as well as referring him to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague for war crimes.

Egypt Military High Council apologises after attack on civilians

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 23, 14322011-02-26

The Egyptian Military High Council apologised on February 26 about attacking civilians in Tahrir Square on Friday night. The protesters were demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq.

Raymond Davis, CIA killer and mercenary

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 22, 14322011-02-25

The Raymond Davis saga is beginning to assume the proportions of a spy thriller, literally. Presenting himself as a security contractor with the US Consulate in Lahore.

Protesters across Middle East express solidarity with Libya

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 22, 14322011-02-25

After Friday prayers, mass demonstrations were held in Egypt, Yemen, Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, with protesters voicing solidarity with the struggle in Libya and vowed their determination to continue struggling for their rights.

Libya descends into chaos as Qaddafi launches war against protesters

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 22, 14322011-02-25

The 10-day Libyan revolution has taken a bloody turn, as Qaddafi mobilizes paramilitary groups against protesters demonstrating for regime change.

Egyptian military retains old Mubarak regime

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 10, 14322011-02-13

The Egyptian military is exposing its true face. Two days after Hosni Mubarak was driven from power, the old regime, including the much-despised Omar Suleiman, has been retained. Earlier in the day, a military spokesman announced they were dissolving parliament and suspending the constitution but did not lift the state of emergency.

People's power drives Mubarak from presidency in Egypt

Crescent International

Sha'ban 10, 14322011-02-12

After serving as the centre of protests for 18 days, Tahrir Square in Cairo became the place of thanks giving as hundreds of thousands of Egyptians offered their Fajr prayers on Saturday February 12. The announcement early the day before that Hosni Mubarak had resigned was greeted with outbursts of joy not in Cairo but throughout the country. Almost all major cities witnessed massive rallies of joy.

Mubarak refuses to quit despite massive protests

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 07, 14322011-02-10

Displaying mule-like stubbornness, Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's unpopular and beleaguered president, confounded critics and observers alike by refusing to quit even while his departure was much anticipated throughout the day on February 10.

Hosni Mubarak to step down?

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 07, 14322011-02-10

The Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak is to make an address on national television, leading to speculation he will announce his resignation as president. This dramatic development followed a meeting of the Military High Council early in the day that was broadcast on television.

Egypt freedom protests spread to parliament, factories

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 07, 14322011-02-10

Pro-democracy and pro-dignity protests, into their 17th day, have now spread to Egypt's rubber-stamp parliament as well and joined by workers from many sectors, including textile, steel, hospital and docks at the Suez Canal.

Arab dictators urge Obama not to press Mubarak's departure

Crescent International

Sha'ban 07, 14322011-02-09

Arab dictators--kings, presidents-for-life, generals and colonels--feeling the heat from Egypt's determined protesters, have urged US President Barack Obama not to press the Egyptian tyrant Hosni Mubarak too hard.

Mubarak's teetering regime targets journalists

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 06, 14322011-02-09

While clinging to power with the backing of the military and his US-zionist masters, Hosni Mubarak's thuggish regime has targeted journalists. Al Jazeera has been singled out for particularly harsh treatment because its reports have exposed the regime's crimes most clearly. It chief correspondent in Cairo.

US CIA operative who murdered two Pakistanis to be set free

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 05, 14322011-02-08

Raymond Davis, the CIA agent operating as a "security consultant" at the US Consulate in Lahore, will be set free, Crescent International has learned. Davis shot and killed two people riding a motorbike in Lahore on January 26 whom he accused of trying to rob him.

Pro-democracy demonstrators refuse to leave Tahrir Square

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 03, 14322011-02-06

Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators are camped in Tahrir Square in Cairo, refusing to leave despite attempts by the illegitimate regime of Hosni Mubarak and the Egyptian military to force them out.

Bush cancels Geneva trip fearing arrest for war crimes

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 03, 14322011-02-06

Former US President George Bush canceled a forthcoming trip to Geneva fearing that he might be arrested. Bush was to be keynote speaker at a gala dinner organized by the Jewish group, Keren Hayesod, on February 12.

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