Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have already launched two secret attacks against Islamist-allied fighters battling for Tripoli. The events seem to have been set off by Arab Spring revolts, senior US official states, and represent a major escalation of the power struggle in the region. Curiously, neither Egypt nor the United Arab Emirates informed the United States of their plans, despite … [Read more...]
Theo Curtis Finally Released After Syrian Ordeal
A freelance American Journalist who had been held captive for the last two years by al-Qaeda militants has just been released. Peter Theo Curtis’s freedom has long been in negotiations. The 45 year-old writer has now finally been freed after the government of Qatar reached an agreement with the Nusra Front in Syria. U.S. authorities haven’t released information as to exactly what led to Mr. … [Read more...]
