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Israel and Palestinian Business Leaders
Seek to Break Impasse

Article by Dalia Hatuqa Updated Fri, May 24 
A new peace initiative will be presented at the World Economic Forum in Jordan this weekend [May 24-26].
(REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann)
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Iraq’s Future Uncertain
Amid Political Turmoil

Article by Mustafa al-Kadhimi Updated Fri, May 24 
As disputes persist among Iraq’s governmental branches, it is unlikely that a resolution will be reached anytime soon.
(REUTERS/Mohammed Ameen)
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The Seven Draft Laws
Defining Egypt Right Now

Article by Bassem Sabry Updated Fri, May 24 
Egypt’s political debate heats up over draft legislation.
(REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih)
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Kerry’s 'Shawarma Diplomacy'
Wins Mixed Palestinian Response

Article by Daoud Kuttab Updated Fri, May 24 
US Secretary of State John Kerry’s unscheduled detour in the West Bank to buy a shawarma sandwich has given rise to speculation about his motives.
(REUTERS/Jim Young)
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Turkey Puzzled by US Stance
On Exxon-KRG Oil Deal

Article by Tulin Daloglu Updated Fri, May 24 
Ankara questions US concerns over its arrangement with ExxonMobil for energy exploration in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
(REUTERS/Azad Lashkari)
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Israeli Finance Minister Lapid
On Probation

Article by Ben Caspit Updated Fri, May 24 
Israeli Finance Minister Yair Lapid seeks to please the right-wing electorate, in preparation for his long-term ambition: to become prime minister.  
(REUTERS/Uriel Sinai/Pool)
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Syria’s Conflict
May Already Be in Lebanon

Article by Nasser Chararah Updated Fri, May 24 
Following recent conflict in Lebanon’s Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp, it is becoming ever more apparent that Syria’s conflict, as represented between Jabhat al-Nusra and Hezbollah, is already in Lebanon.
(REUTERS/Ali Hashisho)
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Turkey’s Clash of Civilizations

Article by Semih Idiz Updated Fri, May 24 
Turkey’s secular and democratic identity should not be compromised for religious orthodoxy.
(REUTERS/Murad Sezer)
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Iranian Puppet Show
Lampoons Societal Woes

Article by Mehrnaz Samimi Updated Fri, May 24 
"Red Hat" circumvents restrictions on freedom of speech to critique Iranian government policies that have led to serious economic problems.
(BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images)
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Israeli Labor Party Plots Comeback

Article by Mazal Mualem Updated Fri, May 24 
Veteran Labor members are planning to replace party chair Shelly Yachimovich with popular former Israeli chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi.
(REUTERS/Gali Tibbon)
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