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Iraq, Kuwait Chart a New Path

Article by Nassif Hitti Updated Tue, Jun 18 
Settling the borders issue as a sine qua non condition for normalization between Kuwait and Iraq.
(REUTERS/Karim Kadim)
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Hezbollah’s Youth Strategy

Article by Nasser Chararah Updated Tue, Jun 18 
Since its founding, Hezbollah has witnessed significant changes in its political and military structure, culminating in a new, educated generation willing to fight for the party’s cause.
(REUTERS/Sharif Karim)
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No Improvement in Sight
For Hamas, Hezbollah Ties

Article by Adnan Abu Amer Updated Tue, Jun 18 
Hamas and Hezbollah are continuing on divergent paths concerning Syria, and the relationship will remain strained for the foreseeable future.
(REUTERS/Lebanon's Hezbollah Media office)
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Rethinking Hezbollah's Role in Syria

Article by Elie Hajj Updated Tue, Jun 18 
Lebanese leaders consider the consequences of Hezbollah's intervention in Syria, including the potential for chaos in Arsal and the Bekaa.
(REUTERS/Ahmad Shalha)
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Iran Again Surprises
The Arab World

Article by Talal Salman Updated Tue, Jun 18 
Following the election of moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran, the Arab states and Tehran must work to forge stronger ties to confront Israel and preserve common interests.
(REUTERS/Fars News/Seyed Hassan Mousavi)
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Hamas, Hezbollah Reportedly Seek
To Cool Tensions

Article by Hazem Balousha Updated Tue, Jun 18 
Hamas sought an urgent meeting with Hezbollah to ease tensions after accusations that Palestinians affiliated with Hamas had fought alongside Syrian rebels in Qusair.
(REUTERS/Jamal Saidi)
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Lebanon’s Political Crisis
Set to Worsen

Article by Jean Aziz Updated Tue, Jun 18 
With Lebanon’s Constitutional Council set to end this week, and as parliament has extended its own mandate, some fear the country’s political crisis is about to get worse.
(REUTERS/Sharif Karim)
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Exclusive: I Saw
Nasrallah in Qusair

Article by Ali Hashem Updated Tue, Jun 18 
The Hezbollah secretary-general’s mysterious visit to Qusair may not have been his first.
(REUTERS/Sharif Karim)
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Rouhani’s Election Win in Iran Promises to Ease Tension

Article by Clovis Maksoud Updated Tue, Jun 18 
Hassan Rouhani's election is expected to ease tensions among Iranians and the international community.
(REUTERS/Fars News/Sina Shiri)
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Arabism Outstrips Islam

Article by Talal Salman Updated Tue, Jun 18 
With religion as a pretext, political Islam groups attempt to grasp power, sidelining the efforts of Arabism supporters to bring together the people of the region.
(REUTERS/Ammar Awad)
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