Monthly Archives: August 2013

News About Syria -20 August 2013

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Pat Lang

The government policy arm that calls itself the US news media has begun to denigrate in advance the work of the UN investigators on chemical weapons.  The fear is that the UN will say that the rebels in Syria were … Continue reading →

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Spengler on American ineptitude in Egypt

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Pat Lang

"America's whimsical attitude towards Egypt is not a blunder but rather a catastrophic institutional failure. President Obama has surrounded himself with a camarilla, with Susan Rice as National Security Advisor, flanked by Valerie Jarrett, the Iranian-born public housing millionaire. Compared … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 64 Comments

Eastern Mediterranean Roundup – 19 August 2013

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Pat Lang

– Fighting continues in the Sinai Peninsula with Israeli and Egyptian forces cooperating more than they ever have before.   At least 24 egyptian policemen have died in a jihadi ambush at Rafa on the Israeli border.  The Israelis tell me … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria | 16 Comments

“Western Media Misunderstands Egypt” Abdullah Schleifer

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Pat Lang

August 16, 2013 This article, by FPRI Senior Fellow Abdallah Schleifer, originally appeared on AlArabia.net on August 13, 2013. Writing from Cairo, Schleifer is Professor Emeritus of Journalism at the American University in Cairo.   I have been shocked by … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 34 Comments

The MB leaders have blinked.

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Backers of ousted president Mohammed Morsi canceled at least one of the protest marches planned for Sunday, citing security concerns. The Muslim Brotherhood-led coalition, furious over the ouster of former president Mohammed Morsi on July 3, called off a rally … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 28 Comments

Saudi Arabia’s Lebanese stooge condemns Hizbullah

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Lebanon's leading Sunni Muslim politician Saad al-Hariri accused Hezbollah on Saturday of dragging the country deeper into Syria's civil war after the Shi'ite militant group's leader said he was ready to go to Syria himself to fight. Hariri, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria | 14 Comments

Why are Clapper and Alexander still in government?

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Does President Obama understand why what people have learned, thanks to Edward Snowden, about the National Security Agency makes them angry? Maybe not. In a press conference on Friday, Obama said that his Administration would be “forming a high-level group … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Intelligence | 18 Comments

Anti-Mursi mobs attack mosque.

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "“The military is not able to deal with the situation because of the crowd. Every person they try to get out, you’ll find 600 others trying to get to him,” said Mohamed Gadalla, a bystander. Ali Ibrahim, a furniture … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 11 Comments

Coptic churches burn as Obama vacations.

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Pat Lang

 "Incensed by the bloody crackdown that has claimed more than 500 lives, Morsi loyalists orchestrated nationwide assaults on Christian targets Wednesday, wreaking havoc on churches, homes, and Christian-owned businesses throughout the country. Coptic rights group the Maspero Youth Union (MYU) … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 60 Comments

Egyptian Crowd Control in Action

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Pat Lang

"The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the raids were carried out as “a last resort” after serious government efforts to mediate a safe exit for protesters. “After six long weeks of illegal, unauthorized sit-ins,” and after finding evidence of “torture” in … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 57 Comments