President Peres: Grief-Stricken or With Ambition?
After the death of Israeli President Shimon Peres’ wife, the suitability of Peres’ role as President of the state of Israel has been called into question as a result of his remarks in his distraught state.
President Shimon Peres
Yoav Shakir from the Israeli Office of Internal Affairs says, “[Peres,] in grief-stricken stupor over the death of his wife, has demanded an immediate vote from the Palestinian electorate in which Hamas must lose. Many of the more peace-loving members of the Israeli administration have questioned Peres’ ability to lead.”
On the other hand, Abigail Cohen, a member of the Israeli Parliament assures that his comments were not rash, and that they were stated after logical thought processes and careful deliberations with other Parliament members. “To help establish a safe country, we must move the Arabs from the region because they are the ones causing conflict,” says Cohen. “We must punish the Hamas by building more settlements in the Gaza strip.”
With conflicting opinions within the Israeli Parliament, potential internal dissension lies ahead.
Sudanese President Al-Bashir Comments on Conflict
President Al-Bashir
The President of Sudan has spoken directly with CNN in regards to the planned summit with the United States and the terms of South Sudan's secession from the whole.He stated that the summit should ideally take place in a neutral site, specifically citing Geneva as an ideal location.When asked what he would do if the United States did not agree to support his economy following a southern secession, he expressed disbelief that this would even be a possibility. He said that all he would require would be a "fraction" of the oil revenue, as his nation is dependent on the deposits located in the south. Failing to do so would absolutely devastate his country, he added. It is unknown how large this "fraction" or "portion" would truly need to be.
North Sudan Backs Down, War Avoided
Sudanese President Al-Bashir has announced the demobilization of his nation's military. The expected clash between southern Sudan, northern Sudan, and the United States will seemingly not occur.
The North Sudanese Ambassador , Abd Al-Makhtoum, said that Sudan would demobilize if the US would agree to attend a summit and discuss with them.
According to the ambassador, the summit would approve southern independence on the condition that they compensate the North for economic damages that would result from the separation. It is unknown if this would be done (or if it is even plausible) or what would happen should the United States not agree.
Until this planned summit, war in Africa has seemingly been avoided.
WikiLeaks Reveals Memo Between Chinese Officials Regarding Sudan
WikiLeaks has recently released a memo from the Chinese government exposing the role of the Chinese in encouraging a Northern invasion.
The memo is between Foreign Minister Lu Xiaobo and Presidential Secretary Da Hua. Xiaobo states that "we have made clear to the Ambassador of Sudan that a loss of the preferential contracts we have built up over the years would significantly undermine the capacity of the Chinese government to maintain pleasant relations with the regime of Al-Bashir."
In addition, he insists that "it is imperative that the oil fields in the south of Sudan remain under the control of the state we have engaged with so positively."
The release of this memo from WikiLeaks casts a shadow of doubt over it. However, oil has long been a high powerful bargaining tool in world affairs.
The Chinese government still has yet to make an official comment.
A cry for help from Tehran.
Afsam Rafsamjani, a University of Tehran student was a protester for a religious freedom speech. The protests were consistent throughout the streets of Tehran. However, as the protests continued; agents and police were eventually involved. Police, and agents brutally attacked protesters. In addition, protesters were killed during the event. Ashimir’s best friend was affected by the attack. Due to the protest, Ashimir fled to a relative’s safe home. Currently, his role as a protester is to contact the world for help.
President Peres: Grief-Stricken or With Ambition?
After the death of Israeli President Shimon Peres’ wife, the suitability of Peres’ role as President of the state of Israel has been called into question as a result of his remarks in his distraught state.
President Shimon Peres
Yoav Shakir from the Israeli Office of Internal Affairs says, “[Peres,] in grief-stricken stupor over the death of his wife, has demanded an immediate vote from the Palestinian electorate in which Hamas must lose. Many of the more peace-loving members of the Israeli administration have questioned Peres’ ability to lead.”
On the other hand, Abigail Cohen, a member of the Israeli Parliament assures that his comments were not rash, and that they were stated after logical thought processes and careful deliberations with other Parliament members. “To help establish a safe country, we must move the Arabs from the region because they are the ones causing conflict,” says Cohen. “We must punish the Hamas by building more settlements in the Gaza strip.”
With conflicting opinions within the Israeli Parliament, potential internal dissension lies ahead.
Sudanese President Al-Bashir Comments on Conflict
President Al-Bashir
The President of Sudan has spoken directly with CNN in regards to the planned summit with the United States and the terms of South Sudan's secession from the whole.He stated that the summit should ideally take place in a neutral site, specifically citing Geneva as an ideal location.When asked what he would do if the United States did not agree to support his economy following a southern secession, he expressed disbelief that this would even be a possibility. He said that all he would require would be a "fraction" of the oil revenue, as his nation is dependent on the deposits located in the south. Failing to do so would absolutely devastate his country, he added. It is unknown how large this "fraction" or "portion" would truly need to be.
North Sudan Backs Down, War Avoided
Sudanese President Al-Bashir has announced the demobilization of his nation's military. The expected clash between southern Sudan, northern Sudan, and the United States will seemingly not occur.
The North Sudanese Ambassador , Abd Al-Makhtoum, said that Sudan would demobilize if the US would agree to attend a summit and discuss with them.
According to the ambassador, the summit would approve southern independence on the condition that they compensate the North for economic damages that would result from the separation. It is unknown if this would be done (or if it is even plausible) or what would happen should the United States not agree.
Until this planned summit, war in Africa has seemingly been avoided.
President Peres: Grief-Stricken or With Ambition?
After the death of Israeli President Shimon Peres’ wife, the suitability of Peres’ role as President of the state of Israel has been called into question as a result of his remarks in his distraught state.
President Shimon Peres
Yoav Shakir from the Israeli Office of Internal Affairs says, “[Peres,] in grief-stricken stupor over the death of his wife, has demanded an immediate vote from the Palestinian electorate in which Hamas must lose. Many of the more peace-loving members of the Israeli administration have questioned Peres’ ability to lead.”
On the other hand, Abigail Cohen, a member of the Israeli Parliament assures that his comments were not rash, and that they were stated after logical thought processes and careful deliberations with other Parliament members. “To help establish a safe country, we must move the Arabs from the region because they are the ones causing conflict,” says Cohen. “We must punish the Hamas by building more settlements in the Gaza strip.”
With conflicting opinions within the Israeli Parliament, potential internal dissension lies ahead.
After the death of Israeli President Shimon Peres’ wife, the suitability of Peres’ role as President of the state of Israel has been called into question as a result of his remarks in his distraught state.
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| President Shimon Peres |
Yoav Shakir from the Israeli Office of Internal Affairs says, “[Peres,] in grief-stricken stupor over the death of his wife, has demanded an immediate vote from the Palestinian electorate in which Hamas must lose. Many of the more peace-loving members of the Israeli administration have questioned Peres’ ability to lead.”
On the other hand, Abigail Cohen, a member of the Israeli Parliament assures that his comments were not rash, and that they were stated after logical thought processes and careful deliberations with other Parliament members. “To help establish a safe country, we must move the Arabs from the region because they are the ones causing conflict,” says Cohen. “We must punish the Hamas by building more settlements in the Gaza strip.”
With conflicting opinions within the Israeli Parliament, potential internal dissension lies ahead.
Sudanese President Al-Bashir Comments on Conflict
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| President Al-Bashir |
The President of Sudan has spoken directly with CNN in regards to the planned summit with the United States and the terms of South Sudan's secession from the whole.
He stated that the summit should ideally take place in a neutral site, specifically citing Geneva as an ideal location.
When asked what he would do if the United States did not agree to support his economy following a southern secession, he expressed disbelief that this would even be a possibility. He said that all he would require would be a "fraction" of the oil revenue, as his nation is dependent on the deposits located in the south. Failing to do so would absolutely devastate his country, he added. It is unknown how large this "fraction" or "portion" would truly need to be.
Sudanese President Al-Bashir has announced the demobilization of his nation's military. The expected clash between southern Sudan, northern Sudan, and the United States will seemingly not occur.
The North Sudanese Ambassador , Abd Al-Makhtoum, said that Sudan would demobilize if the US would agree to attend a summit and discuss with them.
According to the ambassador, the summit would approve southern independence on the condition that they compensate the North for economic damages that would result from the separation. It is unknown if this would be done (or if it is even plausible) or what would happen should the United States not agree.
Until this planned summit, war in Africa has seemingly been avoided.
WikiLeaks Reveals Memo Between Chinese Officials Regarding Sudan
WikiLeaks has recently released a memo from the Chinese government exposing the role of the Chinese in encouraging a Northern invasion.
The memo is between Foreign Minister Lu Xiaobo and Presidential Secretary Da Hua. Xiaobo states that "we have made clear to the Ambassador of Sudan that a loss of the preferential contracts we have built up over the years would significantly undermine the capacity of the Chinese government to maintain pleasant relations with the regime of Al-Bashir."
In addition, he insists that "it is imperative that the oil fields in the south of Sudan remain under the control of the state we have engaged with so positively."
The release of this memo from WikiLeaks casts a shadow of doubt over it. However, oil has long been a high powerful bargaining tool in world affairs.
The Chinese government still has yet to make an official comment.
US Military Planes Heading Towards Saudi Arabia: War in Africa a Possibility
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| Sudan Troop Movements |
North Sudanese troops have been photographed mobilizing by a Reuters reporter, and it seems the United States is responding. A potential reason for this military action is, as an Africa and International Relations expert, Daniel Dretzler, says, "North Sudan is essentially not viable as an independent state without the oil revenue of South Sudan. It is inevitable that the government in Khartoum will make an attempt to prevent, possibly even resorting to war."
Informants in the Gulf of Arabia have reported US military planes direct for Saudi Arabia. This new mobilization is suspected to be related to the Sudanese conflict. A possible war in Africa is on the horizon.
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| A few soldiers with AK-47 rifles |
Iranian Student Leader Pleads for Help!
Obama Guarantees Support for South Sudan
President Obama has guaranteed unilateral security and prosperity for a potential South Sudanese state. There is currently a referendum between North and South Sudan. This guarantee is clearly meant to keep the North Sudanese state from intervening and reunifying the two. However, the terms of this guarantee have not been made clear as of yet.
The Chief of Communications for the President of South Sudan, James Wani Igga, says that they are "thankful for the protection of the most powerful nation of our times." However, Igga believes that North Sudan will not violate their agreement established in 2005. This agreement assures the mutual respect for "freedom and territorial integrity" between the North and South Sudanese. Igga stressed that they "do not aim to antagonize the North."
China has yet to comment on this issue, but this does not particularly concern Igga. He says that while they have invested much in the North Sudanese economy, China "respect[s] the self-determination of people around the world."
Iranian Student Leader Pleads for Help!
President Obama has guaranteed unilateral security and prosperity for a potential South Sudanese state. There is currently a referendum between North and South Sudan. This guarantee is clearly meant to keep the North Sudanese state from intervening and reunifying the two. However, the terms of this guarantee have not been made clear as of yet.
The Chief of Communications for the President of South Sudan, James Wani Igga, says that they are "thankful for the protection of the most powerful nation of our times." However, Igga believes that North Sudan will not violate their agreement established in 2005. This agreement assures the mutual respect for "freedom and territorial integrity" between the North and South Sudanese. Igga stressed that they "do not aim to antagonize the North."
China has yet to comment on this issue, but this does not particularly concern Igga. He says that while they have invested much in the North Sudanese economy, China "respect[s] the self-determination of people around the world."
Iran's Brutal response
The voice of the Iranian people has spoken, and claims that the people are not being given their basic human rights.
The Human Rights Watch has told CNN that protesters have taken the streets because of the control of the Iranian government over the media, resulting in the death of several protesters.
CNN special correspondents had a video interview with a protester, who claims that “three of his friends became shish-kabobs today.” Unfortunately, the interview could go no further because the connection was shut down.
There has been speculation that the Iranian government has shut down all communications. CNN has yet to discover whether there is a correlation between claims of Iranian control over the media and the closing of all communications. CNN is waiting for communications to resume in order to get official word from the Iranian government.
