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Turkey’s 'Wise Men' Listen
To Minorities’ Grievances

Article by Stelyo Berberakis Updated Thu, May 23 
A Turkish governmental committee, known as the Wise Men Group, has met with representatives of Turkish minorities so that the latter can voice their grievances to Ankara.
(REUTERS/Murad Sezer)
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In Gaza, Women Struggle
For Economic Role

Article by Hazem Balousha Updated Thu, May 23 
Despite high literacy and education rates among Palestinian women in Gaza, only one in ten can find employment.
(REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
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Iran Induces Internet 'Coma'
Ahead of Elections

Article by Holly Dagres Updated Thu, May 23 
As Iran's June 14 presidential elections near, Internet users are turning to virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass censors, accepting the risks that come with them.
(BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images)
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US-Israeli, Palestinian Companies
Join Forces in High Tech

Article by Danny Rubinstein Updated Wed, May 22 
The collaboration between the US company LivePerson Inc. and ASAL Technologies of Ramallah gives rise to hope for fast development of the Palestinian high-tech industry.
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Gaza Internet Shows
Provide Comic Relief

Article by Ilham Rawoot Updated Wed, May 22 
Homemade shows via YouTube are proving to be a hit in Gaza, offering a different perspective on life in the Strip.
(Ilham Rawoot)
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Who Owns Turkey’s Mosques?

Article by Orhan Kemal Cengiz Updated Wed, May 22 
The recent court cases about mosque ownership have raised questions about freedom of religion in Turkey.
(REUTERS/Murad Sezer)
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Gaza Rappers Persevere
Despite Hamas Ban

Article by Lena Odgaard Updated Wed, May 22 
The liberal-Islamist divide is alive in Gaza, with Hamas keen to prevent the "Westernization" of Gaza's youth.
(REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
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Hamas' Islamization of Gaza

Article by Khaled al-Houroub Updated Mon, May 20 
Hamas has stepped up efforts to Islamize Gazan society and impose Islamic law upon the region’s residents.
(REUTERS/Mohammed Salem)
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Enlarging the Israeli Workforce

Article by Mickey Peled Updated Wed, May 22 
The reforms that will encourage ultra-Orthodox men and Arab women to enter the workforce are the upside of the tough new budget.
(REUTERS/Uriel Sinai)
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The Children of Gaza’s Tunnels

Article by Khaled Kraizim Updated Wed, May 22 
The Israeli-imposed blockade on Gaza is helping the smuggling tunnels flourish, with many children choosing to work in these tunnels out of necessity despite the danger.
(REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih)
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