West Bank

Ban on Palestinians living with spouses in Israel

Associated Press | Wednesday June 12, 2013

When Israeli Arabs search for a spouse, they don't just worry about looks, job prospects or future in-laws. They must think about whether their partner will be allowed to live with them.

United States welcomes Rami Hamdallah as new Palestinian Authority Prime Minister

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 3, 2013

The United States on Sunday welcomed the selection of university chief Rami Hamdallah as next Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority.

Why fund scams are able to thrive in India

Friday May 17, 2013

But Saradha went bust in April, wiping out as much as $3.7 billion in deposits from mostly low-income Indians, miring West Bengal's government in scandal, and illustrating the risks faced by the millions who live outside the banking system.

Is extra tax to compensate Saradha victims fair? asks RBI

Wednesday May 8, 2013

Reserve Bank Governor D Subbarao today questioned the fairness of West Bengal government's proposal to levy additional tax on cigarettes to compensate the victims of Saradha chit fund scam.

Google recognises 'Palestine' on homepage

Jerusalem | Friday May 3, 2013

Internet giant Google has recognised the Palestinians' upgraded UN status, placing the name "Palestine" on its search engine instead of "Palestinian Territories," the US company said on Friday, raising the ire of Israel.

Israel bars Gaza runners from Bethlehem marathon

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2013

Israel has refused to grant permission to 26 runners from the Gaza Strip to travel to the West Bank to run in the first Bethlehem marathon on April 21, officials said today.

Hamas shaves heads of Gaza youths with long hair

Associated Press | Monday April 8, 2013

Police in Hamas-ruled Gaza have started grabbing young men with long or gel-styled spiky hair off the streets, bundling them into jeeps, mocking them and shaving their heads, two of those targeted and a rights group said Sunday.

Thousands of Palestinian protest in West Bank

Reuters | Thursday April 4, 2013

Thousands of mourners turned out on Thursday for the funerals of three Palestinians, including two teenagers killed by Israeli army gunfire in some of the worst violence in the occupied West Bank in years.

Israel launches air strikes on Gaza; first since truce

Reuters | Wednesday April 3, 2013

Israel launched air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the first such attacks since an eight-day war in November, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement that controls the territory, and Israel's military said.

Israel dismantles Palestinian protest camp

Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 24, 2013

Hundreds of Israeli police dismantled a Palestinian protest camp on the outskirts of Jerusalem overnight, activists and police said on Sunday.

Palestinians deserve a sovereign state and an end to occupation by Israel: Barack Obama

Associated Press | Thursday March 21, 2013

President Barack Obama said on Thursday he is not giving up on stalled peace talks in the Mideast but that continued Israeli settlement-building in West Bank is not helping the cause.

Barack Obama arrives to uncertain welcome in West Bank

Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 21, 2013

US President Barack Obama arrived in the West Bank on Thursday to a more prickly welcome from Palestinian leaders than the warm embrace he won in Israel the day before.

Palestinians unenthusiastic about Barack Obama's visit this week

Associated Press | Monday March 18, 2013

President Barack Obama will find a disillusioned Palestinian public, skeptical about his commitment to promoting Mideast peace, when he visits the region.

Global stocks rally on Bernanke, economic data

Thursday February 28, 2013

US stocks rallied for a second straight day on Wednesday as Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke reaffirmed his strong support for the Fed's stimulus efforts, while the euro climbed after solid demand at an auction of Italian government debt.

Israel demands Palestinian leaders reduce tensions

Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 24, 2013

Israel said on Sunday it sent "an unequivocal demand" to Palestinian leaders to quell unrest, as thousands of detainees staged hunger strikes in Israeli prisons and their supporters clashed with security forces in the occupied West Bank.