Jonathan Cook

Israel’s Systematic Destruction of Palestine’s Mosques

Israel’s Systematic Destruction of Palestine’s Mosques

JONATHAN COOK: Proof that Israel has been engaging in a proactive campaign to destroy Islamic places of worship under its control is there for all to see.

 Susan Al Shahri

Blood-Letting & Freak Shows: The Dhofar Festival

Blood-Letting & Freak Shows: The Dhofar Festival

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: The first drops of rain tell me that the Dhofar Festival is not far away. If you’re up for the weird it’s a great destination

 Syria News Wire

#iheartsyria: A New Hashtag That Has Hit A Nerve

#iheartsyria: A New Hashtag That Has Hit A Nerve

SYRIA NEWS WIRE: Tweeting positive stuff about Syria is a depressing business – I seem to hit a reflexive ‘kick me’. That’s why the success of this new hashtag came as a bit of a surprise…

 Steve Royston

A New Saudi Arabia: Thoughts For a Better Future

A New Saudi Arabia: Thoughts For a Better Future

STEVE ROYSTON: King Abdullah, upon his return to Saudi Arabia after successful surgery in the United States, broadcasts to the nation. This is what he could say…