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Tunisian Youth Disillusioned
With Politics

Article by Nafeesa Syeed Updated Fri, May 24 
Young Tunisian independent activists are sitting out party politics and looking for other outlets of change.
(Nafeesa Syeed)
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Maliki Scrambles to Address
Deteriorating Iraqi Security

Article by Ali Abel Sadah Updated Fri, May 24 
Iraq's leaders have no answers as they struggle to reassure Iraqis after a wave of terrorist bombings.
(REUTERS)
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Iraq to Simplify Visa Procedures
For Foreign Oil Workers

Article by Omar al-Shaher Updated Fri, May 24 
The Iraqi government has announced that it will simplify entry-visa and residency-permit procedures for foreign oil workers, following complaints that the current lengthy process deters investors.
(REUTERS/Atef Hassan)
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Syrian Minister Defends
'Legitimate Right' to Fire on Israel

Article by Haytham Mouzahem Updated Fri, May 24 
An exchange of fire between Israel and Syria on the Golan Heights raises the question of whether Damascus has adopted a new policy toward Israel and the possibility of an active Golan front.
(REUTERS/Baz Ratner)
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Memo to John Kerry:
'Two-State Solution' Bankrupt

Article by Shlomi Eldar Updated Fri, May 24 
Kilometers of fine roads testify to the fact that illegal outposts in the West Bank flourish under the auspices of the Israeli government. 
(REUTERS/Nir Elias)
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Turkey’s Syria Policy: No
Easy Answers

Article by Cengiz Çandar Updated Fri, May 24 
Turkey’s Syria policies were not wrong, but poorly presented.
(BULENT KILIC/AFP/Getty Images)
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Barzani Presses for Referendum
On Iraqi Kurdistan Constitution

Article by Abdel Hamid Zebari Updated Fri, May 24 
Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani still faces considerable opposition to putting the draft constitution to a referendum.
(REUTERS/Saad Shalash)
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Competition Heats Up
Between Qom, Najaf

Article by Ali Mamouri Updated Fri, May 24 
The long-standing competition for influence between Shiites' two holiest cities is growing.
(REUTERS/Faleh Kheiber)
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Iran Follows 2012 Election Script
To Avoid 2013 Election Surprise

Article by Barbara Slavin Updated Fri, May 24 
The Iranian government in 2012 staged calm parliamentary elections that resulted in victory for loyal supporters of the supreme leader; it hopes to do the same during this year’s presidential vote.
(BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Image)
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Durrah's Father: My Son Is Dead

Article by Hazem Balousha Updated Fri, May 24 
At the site of Muhammad al-Durrah's grave, his father Jamal recounts his son's final moments, rebuking Israeli claims that he was not killed by Israeli gunfire.
(Hazem Balousha)
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