Global Media Largely Praises Michelle Obama’s Convention Speech
“Michelle Obama wows convention with passionate speech.”
Democratic National Convention Schedule: Who's Speaking And When On Wednesday
The Democratic Party's quadrennial nominating party is underway, and the days preceding President Obama's climactic acceptance speech are crammed with party luminaries and promising up-and-comers. After First Lady Michelle brought down the house on Tuesday night, here's a list of what lies ahead:
40th Anniversary Of Munich Olympic Massacre: Did West German Officials Know Of Attack Beforehand?
West German authorities might even have been aware that terrorists were planning to strike the 1972 Games.
Israel Cautioned Against Attacking Iran By Former U.S. Intelligence Chief
Former U.S. intel chief Michael Hayden talks about the known-unknowns of an attack on Iran, questioning whether Israel had the ability to take unilateral action against Tehran.
Pre-Market Movers (StemCells, Nokia, Anheuser-Busch, Telefonica, Valeant, Coca-Cola, Harmony, ARM Holdings, Tower Semi)
StemCells Inc, Tower Semiconductor Ltd, Nokia Corp, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Telefonica, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Banco Santander, Coca-Cola Co, Harmony Gold Mining Co and ARM Holdings plc are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Tuesday.
Hezbollah Warns US Of Retaliation If Israel Strikes Iran
Iran could strike U.S. bases in the Middle East in response to any Israeli strike on its nuclear facilities, the leader of Lebanon's Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah said Monday.
Apple iPhone 5: Fully Assembled New iPhone Mockup Spotted At IFA 2012; Taiwanese Pop Star Posts Pictures [VIDEO]
With the next gen Apple iPhone widely believed to be just days away, a new video has reportedly appeared at the IFA 2012 trade show in Berlin, showing a handset that claims to be a mockup of the fully assembled Apple iPhone 5.
Netanyahu Demands West Draw 'Red Line' Against Iran Nuclear Program
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Sunday a "clear red line" be drawn that would convince Tehran that world powers are serious about stopping Iran from building nuclear weapons.
In Acceptance Speech, Romney Keeps Focus On Obama
Mitt Romney accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday night with a speech proclaiming XXX
UN Human Rights Envoy To Palestinian Territories Calls Corrie Verdict "Defeat For Justice”
UN Special Rapporteur in Palestine Richard Falk has denounced the Rachel Corrie verdict.
The Moscow-Washington ‘Hotline’:” Remembering A Cold War Icon 49 Years Later
The idea for the instant communication device arose in the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis the prior year – which saw Moscow and Washington very nearly enter into a cataclysmic nuclear war.
Not So Aligned: Egypt's Morsi Slams Syria At Non-Aligned Summit In Iran
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi announced his presence at the 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit by announcing Egypt's support for the Syrian Free Army. This did not sit will with Syria, or with the summit's host country, Iran, one of Assad's closest allies.
NAM Summit Opens: UN Chief Slams Iran On Rights, Syria And Nukes
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon communicated to Iranian leaders his strong disapproval of Iran's rights record and of its stand on key issues causing regional and global tensions, within hours of his arrival in Tehran to attend the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit Wednesday.
John McCain's RNC Speech Calls For More War, More American Exceptionalism
John McCain's convention speech, which blasted Obama's foreign policy, reeked of American exceptionalism and broadly encouraged the United States to make itself the world's policeman.
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt Sells $69.3 Million in Stock
Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG), has sold 103,193 shares of the company worth around $69.3 million, according to Tuesday filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Refugees Fleeing Syria Straining Resources In Lebanon and Jordan
10,200 Syrians crossed into northern Jordan between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27, more than double the 4,500 figure from just the week before.
Egypt Intensifies Hunt For Still-Anonymous Sinai Militants; Israel Nervous, But Supportive
The Egyptian mliitary is increasing its presence in the Sinai Peninsula in an attempt to root out the mysterious jihadist group suspected of carrying out the August 5th attacks near the Israeli border. Meanwhile, Israel nervously waits for Egypt to once again demilitarize the area.
Indian Jews Outraged By Clothing Store Named ‘Hitler’
Critics complain that Shah is simply exploiting the name of Hitler because he remains a popular figure among many Indians.
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NAM Summit: Has Morsi’s Iran Visit Led To Unwarranted Finger-Pointing Against Egypt?
The last time the nations participating in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit came under fire due to the host country's obvious anti-American stance was in 1979 when Cuba hosted the event. Iran, which is hosting the summit this year, has made sure that the summit, that usually doesn't generate substantial interest, is back in the limelight.
Shari Arison: The Wealthiest Woman In The Middle East
Shari Arison is the most powerful woman in Israel and the Middle East, and has a net worth of $3.9 billion to boot. But despite her numerous non-profit organizations and 25% stake in Israel's largest bank, Arison says she doesn't consider herself "a powerful person."
Yasser Arafat: France Opens Murder Inquiry
The late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat may have died of polonium poisoning, according to his family members. Now, French prosecutors have agreed to look into the case.
Morsi Reassures Israel Sinai Operations Will Honor 1979 Peace Treaty
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi indicated that he fully intends to honor his country's peace treaty with Israel during his first press conference with Western media Tuesday.
An American In Palestine: Rachel Corrie’s Death Still Tests Israel’s Public Image
A court decision on Tuesday has exonerated the Israeli military in the case of Rachel Corrie, an American activist who died in Gaza nine years ago.
Morsi Arrives In Beijing Before Visiting Tehran, Talks Money And Syria
The Egyptian president courts investment and talks to China's leaders about the biggest issue troubling the Arab world today -- and about what China can do to solve it
Gaza May Be Unlivable By 2020
Over the next eight years, the population in the narrow band of land will increase by half a million people to 2.1 million
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