Israeli President Shimon Peres Wednesday condemned violence by Libyan forces against civilians, saying Libyans ''will not forgive'' Moamer Kadhafi for the killing of hundreds of people.
US President Barack Obama's ex-enforcer Rahm Emanuel was crowned mayor of Chicago on Tuesday, picking up the mantle from retiring mayor Richard Daley, who has governed the US city for 22 years.
Authorities of Iran have cancelled the status of “national heritage objects” for the graves of queen Ester and her uncle Mordechai thus living them without the government protection and provoke mass anti-Jewish student demonstrations which wish to ruin the graves.
Around 120 Israelis were estimated to be living or traveling in the area of Christchuch when earthquake hit; At least 75 people have been killed in quake with 300 reported missing as rescue efforts continue.
Following a cabinet reshuffle, Egypt's Council of Ministers on Tuesday officially announced its final selections for the several ministerial portfolios.
Israeli President Shimon Peres said on Tuesday the anti-government protests sweeping the Arab world that have toppled the leaders of Tunisia and Egypt are an ''opportunity for peace'' in the Middle East.
European Commissioner for Enlargment and Neighbourhood Policy, Stefan Fulle, said Tuesday’s meeting of the EU-Israel Association Council marked a renewed political dialogue between the two sides, adding however that there was “no decision” from the EU concerning the upgrade of its relations with Israel.
