Monthly Archives: January 2013

Muslims still contest biological evolution

Muslims engage in quest to understand evolution British Muslims acknowledge a common misunderstanding of evolution but still differ about how to reconcile faith with science Reprinted from Guardian UK, January 10, 2013 Evolution … contested territory for Muslims. Photograph: Philipp … Continue reading

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Israel on track for gas production

UBS raises Tamar, Leviathan valuations UBS raised its target prices for Tamar and Leviathan’s Israeli partners Delek Group, Avner Oil, Delek Drilling, Isramco, and Ratio Oil. Globes’ correspondent 10 Jan 13 11:14 UBS today raised its valuations for the Tamar … Continue reading

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Arab leaders blame Israel to divert scrutiny

Arab Spring’s side effects Threats against Israel desperate attempt by Arab leaders to divert attention from ailing economies Guy Bechor, January 7, 2013 Reprinted from YNet News Some of the side effects of the "Arab Spring" virus are the threats … Continue reading

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Islamic terrorists among Syrian rebels

Nusra Front reportedly leading Syrian rebels’ fight for key Damascus area By David Enders, January 3, 2013 McClatchy Newspapers BEIRUT — An Islamist rebel group that the United States has listed as a terrorist organization has taken the lead in … Continue reading

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Christians threatened by Islam

Analysis: Assault on region’s Christian communities stems mostly from process of Islamization Yossi Shain, January 3, 2013, YNet News  The Middle East’s Christian population has been gradually dwindling and is on the defensive with respect to its identity – and … Continue reading

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More Palestinian lies about occupation

The Palestinian Authority’s Inconvenient Truths by Khaled Abu Toameh January 3, 2013 at 5:00 am http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/3526/palestinian-authority-inconvenient-truths Western journalists, funders and decision-makers need to know that there are many truths being hidden from their eyes and ears. The truth sometimes hurts; … Continue reading

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Egyptians want to reclaim their revolution

January 25: Reclaiming back the revolution By Mohamed ElMasry – The Egyptian Gazette Wednesday, January 2, 2013 01:00:44 PM On January 25, no one knows what will come of Egypt’s two year old revolution. But many Egyptians for sure know … Continue reading

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