No pressure, Europe: 10 Reasons Why Europe Should Vote “Yes” For Palestinian Bid in UN

All eyes shift to Europe- the unpredictable multi-member player unlike the surefire 'Nay-sayer' USA; Women rise for Palestine; Egyptian date for elections announced for November; While you were remembering 9/11 what the rest of the world was doing; Syria loses peaceful Ghandis in the violence; and an Oriental little sketch worth a chuckle.

The European Union takes the spotlight in the Palestine UN upcoming vote: Will they tow the US line or make their own policy heard?

Beirut Spring [2]

10 Reasons Why Europe Should Vote “Yes” For Palestinian Bid in UN

All eyes on Europe: Denmark has just stepped up to the Yes plate. "Optimists will hope that Europeans will, this time, surprise us all by doing the right thing and securing themselves a much-needed diplomatic success in the process."" As ever, the biggest challenge facing the E.U.’s 27 member states is presenting a unified front. There are 10 compelling reasons for them to coalesce around a “yes” vote and keep the two-state approach to Middle East peace alive. A good list, some items of which sound almost Machiavellian: Beirut Spring advices us to "check the whole list. It provides an invaluable insight by two Europe insiders of EU foreign policy making." Click on the link provided.

Occupied Palestine [3]

Women Rally for an Independant Palestine – in pictures

Women inspired by their impact on the Arab Spring are channeling any left over people power into their Palestine cause. Pictures from Qalandiya:

Egyptian Chronicles [4]

Al Arabiya : Parliamentary elections in Egypt next November 21st

"According to Al Arabiya News Network the parliamentary “People’s assembly” elections will be allegedly held on November 21st while the Shura council will be held on January 22nd ,2012. “Before the first anniversary of the revolution insh Allah”."

Sabbah Report [5]

Two different worlds: 9/11 internet coverage vs. mainstream media

"This past week the internet and mainstream media have both been chock-a-block with 9/11. But they haven't been in the same world. The contrasting stories have been absolutely amazing."

Beirut Spring [6]

Syria’s “Little Ghandi”

Click on the link to find out more: "A passionate and influential advocate for non-violence was killed violently. The moving and powerful story of Ghiyath Matar."

Eatbees Blog [7]

The Orientalist and the Local

A little pithy sketch for our amusement: "An orientalist (O) in pith helmet, jodspurs, and riding crop, carrying a manual in his hand, tours an eastern city. He meets a local man (L) in traditional dress. O. Ah, yes, a local! Where are you from, dear man? L. I am from Nablus."