Middle East Politics

Syrian Opposition Meet In Istanbul To Elect New Leader
May 24 2013 3:42 AM

A day after the U.S. expressed solidarity for Syrian opposition, members of the coalition met in Istanbul on Thursday to elect a new leader.
Mapping the NCoV Virus: 42 Cases, 22 Deaths (MAP)
May 23 2013 4:09 PM

Click through for a map of all the clusters of confirmed novel coronavirus virus cases:
Iran Shifts Nuclear Development Program Into Overdrive: IAEA
May 23 2013 3:57 PM

If you are worried about Iran's nuclear capabilities, the United Nations has disturbing news.
Turkish-Armenian Author Sentenced To 13 Months In Jail For Blasphemy
May 23 2013 3:07 PM

Nisanyan’s conviction comes only one month after Turkish pianist Fazil Say, received a suspended sentence for similar charges.
Kerry To Israel: Don't Legalize Those Settlements
May 23 2013 12:31 PM

The U.S. secretary of state is in Jerusalem, again. But before going, he pulled an uncommon diplomatic stunt.
In Iraq, The Fundamentalists’ War Against Vice Targets Alcohol And Prostitution
May 22 2013 11:26 AM

Islamic fundamentalists in Iraq are targeting alcohol consumption and prostitution.
Saudis Arrest 10 More Members Of Iranian ‘Spy Ring’
May 21 2013 2:13 PM

Iran and Saudi Arabia, two of the most powerful nations and oil exporters in the Middle East, have long been in conflict.
Guantanamo's Wi-Fi Shut Off After Anonymous Hack Threat
May 21 2013 1:29 PM

Guantanamo Bay has shut off Wi-Fi service and banned access to social networks in after threats from Anonymous.
John Kerry In The Middle East, Round Four
May 21 2013 9:01 AM

The U.S. Secretary of State will attempt to initiate a solution for both the Syrian and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts -- for the fourth time.
5 Dead In Israeli Bank Shooting
May 20 2013 1:24 PM

Details of the incident are sketchy, but police confirmed the death of five people, including three bank employees.
Syrian Troops Take Rebel Town; Hezbollah Reported In Fight
May 19 2013 11:16 AM

Assad regime forces say they have captured the rebel-held town of Qusayr, near the Lebanese border.
Where In The World Are The Military Drones?
May 18 2013 10:20 AM

The U.S. has by far the greatest variety of military drones in the world. Check out the other 59 countries that also possess military drones.

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