The news that the Israeli government is giving settlers even more control over Occupied East Jerusalem might not be new, but at this particular point in time, the settler issue represents the crux of the matter. According to an Israeli

The number of newly laid-off US workers seeking jobless benefits rose last week, though the government said its report again was distorted by the timing of auto plant shutdowns. Unemployment insurance claims have declined steadily since the spring, but most

The size of inter-Arab direct investments inflows grew 64.3 percent in 2008 with Saudi Arabia receiving the largest share of investments and the United Arab Emirates being the top investor in other Arab States, said The Investment Climate in Arab

The effects of swine flu are already showing up in higher profits for makers of vaccines and antiviral drugs as the first pandemic of the 21st century makes its way onto corporate bottom lines. Vaccine and flu-drug orders lifted drugmaker

Ford Motor Co. posted a $2.3 billion quarterly net profit, mainly due to gains from a $10 billion debt-reduction plan, and the company said it was on track to at least break even in 2011, sending its shares up 10

Spokesman says talks covered sales of air, land and sea systems, and that US wants to see Iraqi forces modernize in a variety of ways

Beirut- The reaction to the speech of Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah marking the first anniversary of the al-Radwan operation was positive. He called for calm, dialogue and regular meetings. "The martyrs who fell on both sides during the

Beirut - Something strange happened yesterday in south Lebanon . Fourteen UN peacekeepers were injured when about 100 protesters threw stones at UNIFIL soldiers to try to stop an investigation into an arms cache that exploded last Tuesday in Khirbet

By Ghassan Karam Special to Ya Libnan Lebanon has failed ever since its creation, over sixty years ago, to act as an independent sovereign nation.

Beirut - Tension prevailed across southern Lebanon Sunday following the stoning attack by followers of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah that left 14 UN peacekeepers injured. The attack took place when a United Nations Interim Force in Southern Lebanon (UNIFIL)

Beirut - As expected Israel is trying to exploit the stoning incident in south Lebanon to amend UN resolution 1701 in its favor, but Lebanese designated Prime Minister Saad Hariri rejected Monday all attempts by Israel to amend the resolution

Geneva - Lebanon's Jeita Grotto , the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef are competing with 25 other spectacular natural landmarks in the final phase of the global poll to choose the "New 7 Wonders of Nature," organizers said

Beirut- Lebanon continues to be targeted by terrorism. Last month the army uncovered 25 cells spying for the Israeli Mossad and yesterday the army arrested a 10-member extremist network that was planning to carry out attacks against U.N. troops and

Beirut- The focus of the media in Lebanon continues to revolve around 2 issues : 1- The formation of the government by PM designate Saad Hariri . 2- The 10 member al Qaeda inspired terror network that was identified by

Beirut - We are almost at the end of July and so far there are no indication that we will see white smoke anytime soon, despite the optimistic comments of Speaker Nabih Berri. Berri who has been meeting with the

Regardless of President Mubarak's title, his son has already effectively taken over the reins of power in Egypt, steering the country toward social and economic modernity.

Whoever wins the June 28 election, it will bring major changes to Albania.

In the autonomous city of Ceuta, African refugees find temporary asylum leading nowhere, unable to cross into Spain, unwilling to return to the countries whence they came.

As jihadi networks continue to modify their tactics, the resistance forces in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India need to adapt in their strategies as well.