Author Archives: Karen Coulson


Palestinian Territories

Israel and Hamas reportedly agreed to a 30-day ceasefire. But after a four-day lull in hostilities, Palestinians fired a rocket at Ashkelon; Israel issued a warning to Hamas in response. Meanwhile, Palestinian PM Abbas blamed Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak for stalled peace talks.


Iraq

39 killed as Iraq and US ponder future American role





Iraq

Video – ‘Torture house’ destroyed in Iraq











Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda Online Supporters Lash Out at Taliban for Not Remaining Loyal to the Global Jihad




Qaeda’s North Africa wing says holding Austrian tourists




King Abdullah Urges Persistence on Mideast Peace







Iraq

Iraqi Police Say Female Suicide Bomber Kills Four