Middle East Politics

Israel Has Been Operating In Syria 'For Months'
April 10 2013 1:29 PM

Israel has been covertly aiding Syrian rebels with medical resources for months, and some wounded fighters are taken to Israel for treatment.
What’s Going On With Al-Qaeda In Syria?
April 10 2013 12:44 PM

A series of announcements this week confirms the link between al-Qaeda and jihadist rebels in Syria, leaving secular FSA fighters in a bind.
Death Penalty On Decline, Despite Resumption In A Few Countries: Amnesty
April 10 2013 3:27 AM

In an annual report published on Wednesday, Amnesty International noted the global trend towards ending the death penalty continued.
Jewish Terrorist Gets Life For Palestinian Murders
April 09 2013 10:37 AM

Yaakov Tytell killed two Palestinian men and attempted to kill two Israelis. He was convicted in January and sentenced Tuesday to two life sentences.
Syria Rejects Broadening Of UN's Chemical Weapons Probe
April 09 2013 6:43 AM

Syria accused the U.N. Tuesday of attempting to broaden a probe into an alleged chemical attack, official news agency SANA stated.
Hamas Forcing Men With 'Immodest' Haircuts To Shave Heads
April 08 2013 6:35 PM

Hamas police in Gaza are stepping up enforcement of strict dress codes.
In Egypt, Christians Clash With Muslims
April 07 2013 1:31 PM

At least five people have been killed in cities just north of Cairo during violent outbreaks between Muslims and Coptic Christians.
Kerry To Turkey: Please Be Friends With Israel
April 07 2013 10:54 AM

John Kerry is back in the Middle East, trying to restore ties between Israel and Turkey.
6 Americans, Doctor Killed In Separate Afghan Attacks
April 06 2013 1:18 PM

Six Americans and an Afghan doctor were killed in Afghanistan on Friday during two separate attacks.
Secular Assad Uses Religion To Fight Rebels In Syria
April 06 2013 8:52 AM

The Assad regime has called on Shiites to take up arms against the Syrian rebels. In doing so, it has opened a can of snakes.
Journalists In Syria: Who’s Still Missing As The War Drags On
April 06 2013 8:30 AM

Bashar Fahmi, James Foley, Austin Tice and other journalists have never been found since being captured while reporting on the war in Syria.
Meet 3 More Malalas, Fighting For Justice In Pakistan
April 05 2013 2:24 PM

Women's-rights activists Humaira Bachal, Khalida Brohi and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy spoke along with Malala Yousafzai at a conference.

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