Friday, March 11, 2016

3/11/16

* Arab League declares Hezbollah a terrorist organization Decision near unanimous, save for 'reservations' from Lebanon and Iraq; comes days after similar move by Gulf states.

* Iraqi Newspaper: We Need a Hitler to Stop the Jews From Taking Over The Iraqi daily Al-Zaman published an article Sunday titled, 'Iraq Needs Hitler' claiming that the country must heed the German Fuhrer's warnings about Jews in order to prevent the remaining Iraqi Jews from carrying out their plan to take over the country.

* Obama 'proud' of decision not to attack Syria President says he does not regret not attacking Syria despite warning that its using chemical weapons would be crossing a red line.

* Revealed: How Hamas exploits Gaza to harm Israel From 'free' homes with strings attached to taxes for police calls - Hamas' tricks for fleecing Gaza, fooling world about 'Israeli blockade.'

* Syrian opposition says not optimistic about peace talks Fighting has slowed considerably since a fragile "cessation of hostilities agreement" brokered by the United States and Russia came into force almost two weeks ago.

* Saudis bolt Arab League meeting after Iraqi minister hails Hezbollah Iraqi foreign minister praised Lebanese Shi'ite group for 'preserving the dignity of the Arabs.'

* Israel shutters Palestinian radio station for incitement in overnight raid Islamic Jihad's Falastin Al-Yom taken off air and offline; channel's manager under arrest.

* Dubai official warns of 'clash of civilizations' over Trump A top security official in Dubai warned Friday of a "clash of civilizations" if U.S. Republican candidate Donald Trump becomes president, the latest sign of disquiet across the Middle East over the businessman's comments about Muslims.

* As refugees pour into Europe, far-right populists gain ground Anti-migrant parties are surging from Hungary to Germany to Slovakia.

* 'S**t show': Obama blames UK & other European states for post-Gaddafi Libya 'mess' US President Barack Obama has blamed UK Prime Minister David Cameron and other European leaders for the current chaos in Libya, saying he had 'more faith' in them being invested in the follow-up, given Libya's proximity.