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Egypt seeks to ban Al-Alam TV network

this was published on Sat, 16 May 2009 17:55:36 GMT; looks like they managed to evict it otherwise; the channel can still be viewed on hotbird
elalam Egyptian judicial authorities have lodged a lawsuit against the Al-Alam TV network in a move to ban its activities and put an end to its broadcast in the Arab nation.

The complaint said that the TV network has criticized senior Egyptian authorities including President Hosni Mubarak and Chief Prosecutor Abdul Majid Mahmoud, Tabnak reported.

It also claimed that the network had attempted to orchestrate a coup against the ruling system in the country with Prosecutor Mahmoud being a the target of attacks.

The complaint claimed that Al-Alam activities run counter to international media regulations and called for an immediate stop to its broadcast on NileSat.

Earlier in July, security forces in Cairo inspected the Iranian satellite TV network office and confiscated equipment, including cameras, computers and two tapes, claiming the network lacked a license for operation.

The complaint came after the network published an article on its website discussing Mahmoud’s accusations against a ‘Hezbollah-backed campaign against Egypt’.

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November 5, 2009 0

Arabsat, Nilesat cut Al-Alam broadcast

In a shock move against Al-Alam News Network, the Saudi-based Arabsat network and Nilesat in Cairo have taken the Arab language network off air.

The technical section of Al-Alam reported on Tuesday that the Iranian network’s officials have contacted the officials running the two satellite operators, but have received no response.

Arabsat and Nilesat are among several satellites on which Al-Alam television broadcasts its programs.

No further details are available yet.

November 5, 2009 0

MEDIA CENSORSHIP ISRAEL’S LATEST PLAN

November 1, 2009

The plot begins first in London England and will continue throughout the world, in each country, if it is successful in England:

“If the Jewish people have one reservoir that will never run out, it’s lawyers. Every Western capital boasts at least five successful Jewish law firms, and most of them will be glad to represent the State of Israel.”

Israel’s ambassador in London, Ron Prosor colludes with Jewish Lawyers to sue any and all news outlets that refer to Israelis as “War Criminals” or anything else deemed offensive by Zionists. In a recent meeting at his London home, the plot was discussed and agreed upon.

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November 4, 2009 0

South Africans ‘fought in Gaza war’ – 1 Nov 09

Efforts to prosecute those who may have committed war crimes in Israel’s war on Gaza have spread beyond the Middle East.

A lawyer in South Africa has identified 75 South African nationals who he says were fighting with the Israeli army in the war earlier this year.

Feroze Boda, based in Johannesburg and working on behalf of two local pro-Palestinian organisations, says the soldiers should face court action for their involvement.

Imran Garda reports from Johannesburg.

November 2, 2009 0

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November 2, 2009 0

West Bank land belongs to Jews, says Israeli army judge

Palestinians labourers work at construction site in Maale Adumim

Adrian Agassi believes Israel has a biblical claim to territory beyond its borders. Photograph: Ammar Awad/Reuters

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November 2, 2009 0

Defying Israel With Aid

Faryal Leghari

29 October 2009
The Palestinians need humanitarian aid because of the situation created by Israel, but more than this, Israel needs to be confronted politically, argues Huwaida Arraf, leader of the Free Gaza Movement and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement.

In an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times, Huwaida and Adam Shapiro, a human rights activist and documentary filmmaker, spoke at length about their mission, that is aimed at helping the besieged Palestinians and defying the Israeli siege of Gaza until it is lifted.

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November 2, 2009 0

Inside Story – Palestine water shortage – 27 Oct 09

November 2, 2009 0

Did Richard Goldstone hide more sinister crimes in Gaza? – Part 1: White Phosphorus and Flechettes

Gaza, October 28, 2009, (Pal Telegraph) – There was much praise for the UN investigations into war crimes committed in Gaza, led by Richard Goldstone. However, I feel that this report did not go far enough to investigate some other more serious allegations that were made.

There is a sense of urgency to bring this investigation forward and to put those responsible on trial but one must understand that something much more sinister did not even get a mention and has since been swept under the carpet.

Let’s take a closer look at some aspects of this report which certainly showed a distinct weakness in the team’s ability to understand what constitutes a breach of the Geneva Convention.

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November 1, 2009 0