Blogs Roundup
April 20, 2013
23:45 GMT
It rolls so easily off the tongue to blame terrorism on Islam but how does this argument hold up to empirical data? Politics in Lebanon is like buying a purse; the Smartphone war heats up; and the U.S. shows Lebanon how to enact justice.
01:19 GMT
This amazing story of a poor farmer helping a starving family highlights the ongoing misery that covers the land of Syria; 50 years of Syrian vendettas; Patriot missiles to Jordan; and why Assad is scared of the Hashemite Kingdom.
April 18, 2013
10:00 GMT
A Jordanian tech startup just landed over 100K to start a new business and Jordanian born Yahoo! Maktoob has announced the debut of two new web series focused on entertainment and celebrity news for the Middle East!
01:09 GMT
Quite a few pics show men Middle Eastern in appearance and also two who are white: Solid leads or more Arab fear-mongering? Mubarak's release is no surprise; Abu Dhabi expels 20 Lebanese Nationals; and 10 Arab Comedians compete.
April 17, 2013
11:00 GMT
So, three guys walk into a festival in KSA and are immediately ejected. "You're good looks will tempt the women!"; unbelievably racist tweets emerge after the bombings in Boston; and women in Saudi tell their hubbies to shut up and drive.
08:17 GMT
Is it acceptable for the mantra “innocent until proven guilty” to become “an Arab Muslim until proven otherwise” when it comes to any terrorist act in the world? Syrian army secures Damascus with “four walls”; and Top Ten Ways Islamic Law forbids Terrorism.
April 16, 2013
13:02 GMT
On the same days of the 9/11 attack, George W. Bush declared America at war with terrorists. President Obama has chosen a much more reserved approach; thoughts on Al Qaeda; and D-Day over Syria chemicals is set for June.
00:40 GMT
Jordanian Salafi cleric Mohammad al-Chalabi celebrates the dead in America after the attack at the Boston Marathon, which includes an 8 year old boy; some already blaming Muslims; and why we should wait for the details before making assumptions.
April 15, 2013
10:00 GMT
Are KSA kids really worse than most? One blogger says no and argues that, in fact, many Saudi parents are trying; Oh Bassem Yousef, what's next? A life without labneh; and Israel celebrates 65 by themselves, neighbors not invited.
04:00 GMT
Advertised as the first ever in Lebanon, so most likely the whole Middle East, this seminar teaches how to "Become the Man Every Women Wants"; Saudi to fund Syrian university students; and an Islamic State Declared in Syria.
April 14, 2013
10:47 GMT
If you want cheap hash in Egypt, it ain't hard to find. Now, it gets even easier with an online guide to finding the best rates; Palestinians building museum; theft of the Arab world’s heritage; Palestine PM Fayyad Resigns; and even the rich litter in Lebanon.
04:00 GMT
Caretaker State Minister Marwan Kheireddine saved Minister Nicolas Sehnaoui from a sure gorging by the snout of a a rhino; Saudi blogs unite! Arabs are waiting for help but should just help themselves; and cathedral violence in Egypt.
April 13, 2013
04:00 GMT
Israeli sources expressed a growing concern over the use of chemical weapons on the part of the Syrian regime; rare pictures from the Lebanese Civil War; honk if you hate the Muslim Brotherhood; and Lebanon ranks third in world for wealth inequality.
April 11, 2013
14:09 GMT
Ali Razeghi, an Iranian scientist actually invented a machine that can take people into the future. See how it works; looking at Egyptian sectarianism through a lens; Tony Blair inventing new religion? and Lebanese students blocked at U.S. border.
04:00 GMT
One Arab blogger had a minor problem with a product but the company would not accept her claims, even though they were dead on; women the key to Egyptian liberalism; and making one's home halal.
