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Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League
Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League

Menendez and Risch condemn Syria’s re-admission to Arab League U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement condemning the Arab League’s decision to re-admit Syria, but Arab American leaders condemn Senators Menendez and Risch for failing to respect the…

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International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin

Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin
International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin

International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin and his lackey Mari Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova are accused of war crimes in the unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine and the murder of civilians as well as with the kidnapping and unlawful relocation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The arrest warrants were issued…

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Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US
Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US

Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US Statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Statements Issued About the Kingdom Following the OPEC+ Decision. But US Senate leaders and Congress vow retaliation An official at the Foreign Ministry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stated that the government of the Kingdom of…

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Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concerns

Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concerns
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concerns

Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concerns Massacres, murder, war crimes and violence continue as Russian forces savage civilian targets in Ukraine and promote widespread propaganda to veil their atrocities We remain gravely concerned by the rising death toll and human suffering in Ukraine and call for an immediate end to the…

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Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict
Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict

Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict By Ray Hanania #RussianInvasion of #Ukraine has given #Palestinians an opportunity to confront #Israel’s lies and #propaganda, but it requires a steady focus to develop an effective #publicrelationsstrategy. It should start by focusing on the #Americanpublic, which has shown gut-wrenching revulsion and extreme outrage to issues…

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AHRC Calls for Peace in Ukraine, urges more peace talks

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on AHRC Calls for Peace in Ukraine, urges more peace talks
AHRC Calls for Peace in Ukraine, urges more peace talks

AHRC Calls for Peace in Ukraine, urges more peace talks Don’t blame the people of Russia for its governments criminal behavior in Ukraine. End the hypocrisy on how occupation and refugees are treated differently depending on where the conflict occurs. End the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and peace By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights…

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Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Posted on March 3, 2022March 5, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Watch the Facebook stream of the radio show by clicking this link Join Dr. Atef Gawad in discussing ” The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Where does it Stand” with his distinguished guests, on Friday, March 4th, 2022, from 8 to 9 a.m. (EST). Program will air…

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HRH Crown Prince Offers Saudi Mediation During Calls with President Putin, President Zelensky

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on HRH Crown Prince Offers Saudi Mediation During Calls with President Putin, President Zelensky
HRH Crown Prince Offers Saudi Mediation During Calls with President Putin, President Zelensky

HRH Crown Prince Offers Saudi Mediation During Calls with President Putin, President Zelensky HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday March 3, 2022 from Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral relations. HRH the Crown Prince explained the Kingdom’s declared position and its support for efforts that lead to a…

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Arab World, Gulf States, News, Politics, Saudi Arabia

Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians?

Posted on February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians?
Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians?

Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians? As Russia invades the Ukraine committing war crimes against civilians in an attempt to expand the regime’s repressive Communist grip, Israel has offered to mediate the conflict between the two countries. No country understands the issues involved of “occupation,” of “refugees” and “extra-judicial” and war-…

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President Biden’s dyslexic policy in Syria is a mess

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on President Biden’s dyslexic policy in Syria is a mess
President Biden’s dyslexic policy in Syria is a mess

President Biden’s dyslexic policy in Syria is a mess Every country is fighting to stake out a position in Syria and to boost their international credentials and power. But instead of taking the lead, President Joe Biden is coasting in neutral in Syria with an uncertain policy and uncertain goals. Biden’s policies, a continuation of…

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Lebanese should use tragedy to come together, not come apart

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Lebanese should use tragedy to come together, not come apart
Lebanese should use tragedy to come together, not come apart

Lebanese should use tragedy to come together, not come apart The devastation in Lebanon caused by an explosion of more than 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate deserves a serious investigation. And there first place to look is in the circle of Russian influence including its trerrorist partners Iran, Hezbollah, and Syria. Vladimir Putin’s Russia is…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Lebanon, Middle East, Opinion, Politics, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, Syria, Terrorism

Russia: 2018 World Humanity Festival

Posted on June 13, 2018June 12, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Russia: 2018 World Humanity Festival
Russia: 2018 World Humanity Festival

Russia: 2018 World Humanity Festival FIFA World Cup has become a kind of U.N. National Assembly people’s gathering, with a complicit web of relations among the players. By Abdennour Toumi In a couple hours the eyes of the world will be turned to Russia for the opening ceremony of the 21st Football/Soccer FIFA World Cup…

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Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns

Posted on May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns
Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns

Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns A study by one of the world’s largest PR companies, Burson-Marsteller, of Arab young people in 16 countries in the Levant, Gulf and North Africa offers disturbing insight into the regional concerns and the powerful influence of the mainstream Western news media. Not surprisingly, the further away Arab…

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Saudi Crown Prince forges ahead against extremism

Posted on April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudi Crown Prince forges ahead against extremism
Saudi Crown Prince forges ahead against extremism

Saudi Crown Prince forges ahead against extremism Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is taking a realistic approach to the Middle East as he bolsters the voices of moderates, challenges the extremists and pushes for a realistic peace accord between Israel and Palestine. The tactic MBS is pursuing is one that few Arabs have…

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Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

POTUS Trump and Russiagate Vis-à-vis Kissinger and the USS LIBERTY

Posted on May 13, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on POTUS Trump and Russiagate Vis-à-vis Kissinger and the USS LIBERTY

The image from the Oval Office of the Navy flag sandwiched in-between Russia’s ambassador to the US and POTUS Trump was released by Russia’s state owned news agency and first Tweeted by the official twitter-account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. USA Media was NOT allowed into that meeting which occurred…

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Fissured world politics doesn’t need leaked pipes

Posted on July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Fissured world politics doesn’t need leaked pipes
Fissured world politics doesn’t need leaked pipes

Fissured World Politics Doesn’t Need Leaked Pipes. WikiLeaks introduces an effective actor in conflictual media-politics relations, it has become an actor in the sense that it has provided information to the public about their politicians’ intentions and actions. By Abdennour Toumi Although bizarre, does one remember how the global community welcomed the new Millennium? With a…

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US promises more aid for Syrian refugees

Posted on February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 By rayhanania 3 Comments on US promises more aid for Syrian refugees
US promises more aid for Syrian refugees

President Barack Obama promised more financial support to help ease the burden and the suffering of the refugees fleeing the violence by the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the by Russian soldiers in a meeting Wednesday with King Abdullah II of Jordan. By Ray Hanania President Barack Obama promised more financial support to help ease the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria

Turkish-Russian tension set to spill onto European pitches

Posted on December 17, 2015September 24, 2018 By James Dorsey No Comments on Turkish-Russian tension set to spill onto European pitches
Turkish-Russian tension set to spill onto European pitches

The escalating Turkish-Russian crisis following Turkey’s downing in November of a Russian war plane promises to spill onto European soccer pitches with FC Lokomotiv Moscow set to play Fenerbahce SK, notorious for its fiery fan base, in a Europa League match.

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