Islamists to gather at presidential palace in support of Morsy
The Muslim Brotherhood is calling for a protest on Wednesday at the presidential palace in support of Mohamed Morsy and “legitimacy,” in a direct challenge to opposition forces demonstrating against the president there.
Morsi’s opponents fear losing the battle over the constitution
CAIRO — A statement published by Egypt’s newly formed National Salvation Front on Dec. 2 described President Mohammed Morsi’s call for a constitutional referendumas “irresponsible” and accused him of “reneging on his oath not to schedule it before reaching a broad state of national consensus over the constitution.”
Washington calls for peaceful demonstrations in Egypt
“We would simply urge that protesters express their views peacefully, and that they be given the environment, if you will, to protest peacefully,” US State Department spokesperson Mark Toner said, in an oblique reference to the government and security forces.
*Morsy faces multiple challenges with increasing opposition
*’Men don’t have to worry about being caught’: Sex mobs target Egypt’s women
*Media cries foul at executive authority backlash
*VP: Morsy vows not to use declaration powers
*Egypt slips in corruption index despite Arab spring
*Syrian civil war spills into Lebanon
*Islamic fighters in Northern Syria not united
*Syrian president examining possibility of refuge in Latin America
*For Israel, double trouble in Syrian WMDs, jihadis on border
*Israel PM heads to Berlin as settlement row snowballs
*Merkel to warn Netanyahu: Israel on way to isolation
*Palestinians to U.N.: Stop two big Israeli settlements
*Iran tells US to ‘recount’ drones
*Islamist Intimidation: The battle for the future of Tunisia
*New parliament marks a setback for Kuwait
*Qatar agrees to allow trade unions
*World Bank warns Arab world of devastating climate change
Bank report warns global warming will have dire consequences on Middle East and North Africa
No evidence Syria mixing chemical agents, Pentagon official says
So who was the official who told Danger Room that mixing was occuring, and what was his agenda for the lie?
Clinton says “desperate” Assad could use chemical arms
*Three million Syrians in need of food, crops and livestock assistance – UN
*Clinton: “The United States expects to make a contribution” to NATO’s deployment of Patriot missiles to Turkey
*The United State is grateful to NATO. We believe it’s needed more than ever”.
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RT @mhmmdashour: Police get rid of their uniforms, join the protests near Pres. Palace pic.twitter.com/C2XKp6tw #OpEgypt @OperationEgypt
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The MB now using militias: calling on supporters to go to presidential palace to show “support” for president (attack protesters).
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RT @MaiE_89 #ElBaradei: We now see a system that is not any better and may in fact be worse than the system this revolution came to remove.
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Hey @Anon_Central, @YourAnonNews! Rumors circulating that Morsi will have state telecom cut internet in Egypt tonight. Challenge accepted?
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So far, 5 eyewitnesses confirmed #MB crowds are armed with clubs and rods. 2 confirmed pellet guns. #Egypt #Morsi
*Zamzam’ Reveals Divisions In Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan risks being divided following a new initiative for reform, called the Zamzam Initiative, announced by figures affiliated with the moderate faction within the group and with the participation of independent Islamic leaders.
Fred Hof, one of the smartest analysts of #Syria on #Assad’s delusions and dark options. Syria: Has the Bubble Burst? http://bit.ly/TFHWZY
***SYRIA LOADING CHEMICAL WEAPONS INTO AERIAL BOMBS
*Tanks deployed outside Egypt presidential palace
*Five confirmed dead in palace fighting overnight as morning calm prevails
*Photos of the violence in Egypt
*Update: Some protesters disperse as guards blocks palace roads
*Diplomats refuse to supervise referendum vote abroad
*Egypt’s Top Prosecutor Accuses ElBaradei, Moussa of Spying
*Syria army awaits Assad order to deploy chemical bombs
*Blast hits Syrian Red Crescent HQ in capital, Syrian TV reports
*Syrian Kurds Suspicious Of Islamic Militants, Turkey
*Is Turkey More Worried About Iraq Than Syria?
*Maliki calls for new chapter with Turkey in U-turn
*Jordan king ‘optimistic’ about his country’s future
*Rape is shredding Syria’s social fabric
*Clinton, U.N. envoy to meet over Syria
*Germany to send 400 soldiers, Patriot missiles to Turkey-Syria border
*U.S.-Approved Arms for Libya Rebels Fell Into Jihadis’ Hands
*The right is a danger to Israel
An Israel that insists on national pride but that is harming national security and eroding national fortitude in a dangerous way.
*Netanyahu: I was disappointed by Germany’s UN abstention
*Details of the E1 construction plan which would see 3,000 housing units being built in the area between Ma’ale Adumim and Jerusalem.
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Egypt Justice Minister says President Morsi will speak at 6 and “remove the reasons for discord.” – AMAY.
Oh my, finally … Harper sends warning to Israel over settlement plans
Mr. Harper’s phone call was one of a series of actions that brings the government into closer alignment with its American and European allies on the Middle East
*Syria says chemical scare “pretext for intervention”
The Chutzpah of Bibi Netanyahu
Israel’s prime minister says diplomacy is war, criticism of Israel is anti-Semitism, and West Bank settlements aren’t unilateral.
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It pains me to admit that Egypt is becoming a cautionary tale rather than an attractive example for other Arab countries.