Updates Friday 30 November 2012

 

 

TOP OF THE NEWS Abbas wins UN "birth certificate" for Palestine state November 30, 2012 The UN General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly voted to make Palestine a non-member state, handing a major diplomatic defeat to the United States and Israel. The victory for president Mahmoud Abbas triggered scenes of joy in the occupied West Bank where thousands celebrated with bursts of gunfire and cheers in the city of Ramallah. NEW OPINION The answer lies within November 29, 2012 The government, one that promised to work together as a cabinet of "one color," has been breathtakingly incompetent in its management of not only the economy, but also national security, an area that has a direct impact on the country's economic prospects. COMMENT Trapped in no-man's land Raphael Thelen, November 29, 2012 Their houses have been destroyed, and it was too dangerous to stay in their hometowns. Thousands of Syrian refugees are stranded on the border strip between Turkey and Syria. Turkey does not want them, so they are stuck. And the fast approaching winter is making matters worse. NOW EXTRA The story of Tarek Yamani Yasmina Hatem, November 29, 2012 Despite the lack of established systems for musical education in Lebanon, 15 years after hearing his first notes of jazz, Tarek Yamani was at the UN International Jazz Day being introduced onto stage by jazz legend Herbie Hancock. The boy who wanted to play, was now an award winning musician. NOW SYRIA Latest Syria developments November 30, 2012 They are standing up for freedom and demanding democratic reforms in the face of an oppressive regime. NOW Syria is tracking the latest developments from inside the state, where peaceful protesters are pushing forward the Arab Spring with a new uprising. BLOG Christmas Gift Guide: Blu-Rays For Your Nerdy Lover Posted by: Anthony Sargon Thursday, November 29, 2012 [Video] Syria rebels down helicopter, plane Posted by: Alex Rowell Thursday, November 29, 2012 AP does NOT love bigots Posted by: Matt Nash Thursday, November 29, 2012 ARTS & CULTURE Expo From Damascus to Beirut At Mark Hachem Gallery Expo 19e Festival du Cinéma Européen At Metropolis Empire Sofil CUTS Why Birth Control Is Still a Big Idea Melinda Gates , Foreign Policy ANonymous threatens Morsy with cyberwarfare Sulomoe Anderson , Foreign Policy Jordanians send message to opposition Nicholas Seeley , Christian Science Monitor UN to vote on Palestinian enhanced status BBC News Middle East Subscribe a Friend - Enter your friends' email address if you want them to receive our daily newsletter.

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