Middle East Culture
Middle Eastern tourists woo Australia in Ramadan
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Despite sensitive Islamic issues such as the burqa ban getting Australia’s politicians all hot and bothered ahead of a national election, for the country’s tourism chiefs, Muslim tourists represent a vital source of revenue.
And although it’s better known for campaigns that focus on bikinis and beaches, the industry is now going out of their way [...]
Obama challenged by Goldstone over Bias Claims
Sunday, April 4th, 2010Jurist Richard Goldstone, whose report to the United Nations accused Israel of war crimes, challenged United States President Barack Obama on Thursday over charges of bias. Obama’s administration expressed concern that the report was both biased against Israel and flawed.
// “I have yet to hear from the Obama administration what the flaws in the report [...]
Temple Mount Closed
Monday, March 15th, 2010Jerusalem District Police have closed the Temple Mount to visitors for the next three days due to fears of rioting by Arab worshipers.
Entry to the Al Aksa mosque by Muslim worshipers also continues to be limited; only males age 50 and up will be allowed access to the site. Female Muslims of all ages will [...]
A historic day in the work of the government
Sunday, March 14th, 2010Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu defined the weekly Cabinet meeting Sunday as “a historic day in the work of the government,” after ministers approved two decisions intended to boost Israel’s growth and prosperity, and a third designed to bolster security.
The three decisions were approved after extensive staff work, including dozens of discussions and Sunday’s five-hour Cabinet [...]
A triumph without an Oscar
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010JERUSALEM–Scandar Copti who, together with Yaron Shani, produced the Israeli movie “Ajami,” isn’t returning home with an Oscar, as many here had hoped. But he may be getting a hero’s welcome, at least among the Arab population of his native Jaffa into which he was born 35 years ago. For before the ceremony he [...]