Political News
Israeli, Palestinian Business Leaders
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| Article by Dalia Hatuqa Updated Sat, May 25 |
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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Alawite Community Key
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| Article by Ghassan al-Ayach Updated Fri, May 24 |
The Alawites of Syria must be protected and included in any transition in Syria. |
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Syrian Opposition Meets
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| Article by Mohammad Ballout Updated Sat, May 25 |
The Syrian opposition began a three-day meeting in Istanbul on May 24, in which its various groups will try to address pressing issues in preparation for the coming Geneva negotiations. |
(REUTERS/Bulent Kilic/Pool)
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Iraq’s Future Uncertain
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| 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. |
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The Seven Draft Laws
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| 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'
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| 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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Israeli Finance Minister Lapid
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| 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
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| 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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Iranian Puppet Show
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| 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
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