Palestinian women call out Alicia Keys
theGRIO REPORT - Alicia Keys' upcoming summer concert in Israel has generated considerable controversy and been repudiated by outspoken activists, such as author Alice Walker...
To play or not to play Israel, that is Alicia Keys' question
OPINION - As unifying as much music can be, sometimes the people need more than just a song. Our stars need to step up. Period...
Obama urges Israelis to compromise for peace
JERUSALEM (AP) - President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned appeal Thursday for Israel to recognize that compromise will be necessary to secure peace and lasting security for the Jewish state...
Obama's relationship with Israel: Was it doomed from day 1?
OPINION - Unfortunately, the birther and Tea Party conspiracy theorists—which include members of the radical lunatic fringe and hate groups—have penetrated the mainstream of U.S. public opinion...
'A Palestinian Rosa Parks is needed': Israel's segregated bus outrage
TEL AVIV -- For a country fighting allegations of racism and apartheid against its Arab citizens, introducing a "Palestinian-only" bus line for workers entering Israel from the West Bank may not be the smartest move...
Obama to visit Israel for 1st time as president
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will visit Israel in the spring, the White House said Tuesday, marking his first visit to the staunch U.S. ally since becoming president. While in the region, Obama will also visit the West Bank and Jordan...
White House condemns wave of violence in Egypt
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it 'strongly condemns' the wave of violence in Egypt and says Egyptian leaders should make clear that violence is not acceptable...
Malcolm X's daughter turns to Middle East to fund film on father
theGRIO REPORT - Ilyasah Shabazz, African-American leader, civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X is planning to produce a documentary on the life and legacy of her father...
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza cease-fire
CAIRO (AP) - Israel and the Hamas militant group reached a cease-fire agreement Wednesday to end the fiercest round of fighting in nearly four years...
Meet Afghanistan's 1st female rapper
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - 'Listen to my story! Listen to my pain and suffering!' Afghanistan's first female rapper Sosan Firooz pleads into her microphone...
