Alexander Cockburn, Shill for Communism, Dead at 71

David Horowitz comments on the death of Alexander Cockburn: Alex Cockburn is dead of cancer at the age of 71. Alex was an influential voice...

Natasha Smith, Journalist In Egypt, Details Horrific Sexual Assault in Tahrir Square

Ms. Smith reports at her blog, " “Please God. Please make it stop” " (via Blazing Cat Fur ): I have been forced to leave Cairo pr...

Bret Stephens: Who Lost Egypt?

At the Wall Street Journal (via Google ): Don't console yourself with the belief that the victory of the Muslim Brotherhood in the count...

Security Forces Brace for Violence After Muslim Brotherhood Wins Egypt's Presidency

At the Los Angeles Times, " Muslim Brotherhood candidate wins Egyptian presidential vote ." And here's the key section on the ...

From MEMRI: Egypt's Safwat Hagazy, 'Muslim Brotherhood Will Liberate Jerusalem'

Okay, this video from MEMRI is getting picked up in light of Mohammed Morsi's accession to the Egyptian presidency. See Weasel Zippers, ...

Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi Declared Winner in Egypt's Presidential Election

Well, this is blog-worthy. The main news stories are at the New York Times, " Morsi Is Winner of Egyptian Presidency ," and Telegr...

Hosni Murbarak Declared 'Clinically Dead,' Egypt State News Agency Says — UPDATE: Egyptian Officials Deny Reports Mubarak is Dead

At Israel Matzav, " Mubarak declared clinically dead ." But see CNN, " Mixed reports about whether Mubarak has died ." A...

Islamists Claim Victory in Egypt Election

The New York Times reports, " Egypt’s Military Cements Its Powers as Voting Ends ": CAIRO — The Muslim Brotherhood early Monday pr...

Burma's Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Exhausted, Becomes Ill During Switzerland Press Conference

At the Australian, " Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi falls ill from exhaustion on Europe tour ." RELATED : At the Los A...

Suicide Bomber Hits Syrian Capital of Damascus

At Telegraph UK , " Syria: suicide bomber hits Damascus mosque ." And also at the New York Times , " Suicide Attack Kills 9 N...

Senator Orrin Hatch to Face First GOP Primary Election in Decades

The main story's at the Salt Lake Tribune , but see Michelle, " Tea Party roars: Six-term incumbent Sen. Orrin Hatch forced into pr...

Michael Coren on the Left's Hatred of Democracy

He's a great guy, via Blazing Cat Fur :

Pope Benedict XVI Calls for Freedom in Cuba

At New York Times , " Pope Calls for ‘Authentic Freedom’ in Cuba ": HAVANA — In the heart of Revolution Square in Cuba, with tower...

Syria Violence on Eve of Vote

At USA Today , " Syria violence spreads on eve of constitution vote ": DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) – Syria has defied international calls...

What Do You Become When You Worship Government?

Via David Swindle :

No Fast and Furious Cover-Up? Eric Holder Defends Bloody Culture of Contempt

Michelle has the big story: " Fast and Furious showdown: Holder/Obama defend bloody culture of contempt; UPDATE: Fortress Holder, Ston...

Netanyahu Expected to Call Early Elections

The clip below via Israel Matzav, " The most popular video of the week is... " And see Los Angeles Times , " Election fever g...

Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens in Damascus

At Los Angeles Times , " Bombing in Syria capital kills as many as 26 and injures dozens ." VIDEO HAT TIP : Blazing Cat Fur .

Eyewitnesses Report Snipers Killing Protesters in Syria

At Telegraph UK , " Arab League monitor: I saw snipers with my own eyes ." Also, " Syrian activists dying to tell their story...

Danish People's Party: 'I Am Denmark'

Via Theo Spark : See also, " The Party Program of the Danish People's Party ."