Updates Thursday 22 November 2012

 

 

TOP OF THE NEWS Gaza truce in effect after week of bloodshed November 22, 2012 A ceasefire took hold in and around Gaza on Wednesday after a week of cross-border violence between Israel and Palestinian militants that killed at least 160 people. The accord, a copy of which was obtained by AFP, calls on Israel to "stop all hostilities... in the land, sea and air including incursions and targeting of individuals" and urges the Palestinian factions to end "rocket attacks and all attacks along the border." AGENDA A history of non-cooperation Ana Maria Luca, November 21, 2012 The Lebanese government is unlikely to extradite to the US Ali Daqduq, an alleged Hezbollah member and terrorism suspect who was released from captivity in Iraq last week. Some Lebanese politicians say he should be tried here for working with a paramilitary organization in Iraq. Full steam ahead Matt Nash, November 21, 2012 Lebanon could be selling off rights to chunks of its coastal waters for oil and gas exploration before the 2013 elections—eventually bringing a potential windfall to state coffers and, in the more immediate term, creating jobs and pumping cash into the local economy. NOW SYRIA Latest Syria developments November 22, 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 Why "Star Wars" Doesn't Need George Lucas Posted by: Anthony Sargon Wednesday, November 21, 2012 So much for the ceasefire Posted by: Alex Rowell Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Fear, loathing and politicking in Gaza Posted by: Shane Farrell Wednesday, November 21, 2012 ARTS & CULTURE ريّان ماجد الفنّ في مواجهة العنف CUTS Obama's Moment Thomas L. Friedman , NY Times Unveiled Syrian Facebook post stirs womens' rights debate Samer Mohajer & Ellie Violet Bramley , BBC The never-ending war in the Middle East David Ignatius , Washington Post Paris Hilton whips up a storm in holy Mecca Catriona Davies & Latifa Azdi , CNN Subscribe a Friend - Enter your friends' email address if you want them to receive our daily newsletter.

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