Triodos Bank, UK | — “As the southernmost inhabited islands of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland Barra and Vatersay bear the brunt of whatever weather the Atlantic throws at them. Not that the locals mind with a community owned turbine harnessing the gales to generate electricity; the income generated from the sale of the electricity […]
Hamas forces join fight against ISIL in Damascus refugee camp
BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — An official in the support network for the Palestinian refugee camps in Syria said Sunday that a Hamas-affiliated group is fighting the Islamic State in Damascus’ Yarmouk refugee camp. Ayman Abu Hashem told Ma’an that the Aknaf Bayt al-Maqdes group was fighting IS despite a decision by PLO factions to remain neutral […]
Religion in Israel: It’s the Government’s Business
By Shalom Goldman | (ISLAMICommentary) – Shalom Goldman Surveys of religious affiliation in the U.S. reveal that more than 25% of American have joined a faith other than the one in which they were raised. And if we factor in movement from one Protestant denomination to another, we find that 45% of Americans are affiliated […]
How Climate Change is already affecting Human Well-Being
EPA | – “This video provides an introduction to the issue of climate change. The narration discusses the causes of modern-day climate change, signs that the climate is already changing, and how climate change affects the environment and human well-being. It concludes with information about how individuals and society at large can take steps to […]
US Arms Hypocrisy in Egypt: Obama’s New Beginning that Never Started
By Marwa Fikry Abdel Samei | (Informed Comment) – “To the people of Egypt, particularly the young people of Egypt: I want to be clear: We hear your voices. I have an unyielding belief that you will determine your own destiny and seize the promise of a better future for your children and your grandchildren.” […]
Saudi-led attacks in Yemen demonstrate the Gulf’s new assertiveness
By James M. Dorsey | ( Your Middle East ) – “Everything is underground, nothing is public.” The current Saudi-led intervention in Yemen designed to prevent Iranian-backed forces from gaining power symbolises the Gulf’s new assertiveness. This is unfolding as the various Gulf states seek to hedge their bets with different strategies that complement rather […]
Palestinian Christian leaders criticize Israeli restrictions on Easter celebration
By Celine Hagbard | (IMEMC News) – The archbishop of the Sebastian Greek Orthodox Church, Atallah Hanna, addressed crowds in the town of al-Ezzariya (Lazarus) on Saturday, condemning the Israeli restrictions on Easter celebrations, and calling on Christians around the world to pray and to voice their support for their Christian brethren in Palestine. The […]
How are Iranians reacting to Nuclear Deal?
By Golnaz Esfandiari and Farangis Najibullah | (RFE/RL) – Iranian supporters of the framework nuclear deal announced on April 2 describe it as a historic achievement that will offer a better future for the people of Iran and improved ties with the world. Hard-liners, however, say the deal is a disaster that achieves “nothing” for […]
Missing Israeli Soldier Staged His own “Kidnapping,” Palestinians Rousted
By IMEMC | — Israeli sources have reported that the 22-year-old soldier, who was believed to be missing, or “kidnapped,” staged his own disappearance, after the soldiers initiated a search campaign and found him, on Friday at dawn, sleeping in Kiryat Arba Jewish settlement in Hebron. Israeli Ynet News has reported that the army searched […]
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