Links 14-16 November 2010

Over the last couple of days I experimented with some new ways to link, and launched our own short link url (arb.st) for use on Twitter. This meant that some recent links don't appear here — so remember, do look at the sidebar or follow Arabist on Twitter for a lot more links, retweets and commentary than appear on this site (at least until I find a way to integrate it all.)  

• AIPAC's civil war revealed
  AIPAC is a very porn-and-prostitution-friendly place to work apparently. That must be why they get on so well with Congress.
• Twitter plans Arabic website

• Update: Shaaban’s family under severe intimidation
  From M. Abdelfattah, who broke the Ahmed Shaaban video.
• Muslims torch Christian homes in southern Egypt
  Yet again over rumors of affair betweem Muslim girl and Christian boy.
• CBC News - SPECIAL REPORT: Palestinian refugees
  On Pals in Lebanon (via @DanF81)
• Not one cent for tribute: Obama's embarrassing gift to Israel
  Mark Perry on the outrageous Obama kowtow.
  (tags: israellobby israel/palestine obama)
• AIPAC Bares All to Quash Lawsuit by Grant Smith
  More on the Steve Rosen scandal, and the coverup of Israeli spying via AIPAC.
• U.S. urges Egypt to allow foreign election observers
  For the umpteenth time.
• EGYPT: Beyond mechanics of flawed elections, deep problems afflict nation's political scene | Babylon & Beyond | LAT
  Amr Hamzawy

• Prince rocks Yas Arena as royals, stars and fans enjoy glamour
  See pic - Jimmy Mubarak and Mini-Hariri at Abu Dhabi F1 event.

• Sid Gabr Police Station Strikes Again
  Another kid killed by police in Alexandria.
• France 'aided Saudi war on Houthis'
  Satellite imagery provided by Sarkozy.