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Tunisian Jihadists
May Be Training in Mali

Article by Noureldine al-Fridi Updated Sat, May 18 
Tunisia continues to combat the ever creeping presence of jihadist militants along its borders, and according to a statement by an adviser to President Moncef Marzouki these militants may be getting training in Mali.
(REUTERS)
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Khartoum Sends Strong Message
To Rebels

Article by Al-Nour Ahmad al-Nour Updated Sat, May 18 
As Sudanese rebels continue threats to attack Khartoum and overthrow the government, authorities send warning signs that such attempts would cause fruitless bloodshed.
(REUTERS/Albert Gonzalez Farran/UNAMID/Handout)
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Authorities Crack Down on
Algeria-Tunisia Border Terror Hub

Article by M. Aywanogan Updated Fri, May 17 
The border region near Jebel ech Chambi between Tunisia and Algeria proves to be a constant security concern.
(REUTERS)
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Long Road Ahead for Geneva 2

Article by Mohammad Ballout Updated Fri, May 17 
The US, France and Britain are working to form opposition delegations in anticipation of what has been dubbed the Geneva 2 conference.
(REUTERS/ Khalil Ashawi)
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Will Israel Take Out
The Russian Missiles in Syria?

Article by Ben Caspit Updated Fri, May 17 
Israel considers its options if Russia goes ahead with its plan to sell S-300 missiles to Syria.
(REUTERS/Maxim Shipenkov)
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Israel’s Mistake in Attacking Syria

Article by Kayhan Barzegar Updated Fri, May 17 
Israel’s air strikes on Syria have set back its interests in the region.
(REUTERS/Baz Ratner)
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Israel Continues to Detain
Gazans At Border Crossing

Article by Khaled Kraizim Updated Fri, May 17 
The Israeli authorities continue to detain and interrogate Gazans traveling into Israel via the Erez crossing, including those who are ill and seeking medical treatment.
(REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
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Obama and Erdogan Edge Closer
On Syria

Article by Kadri Gursel Updated Fri, May 17 
In meeting with US President Barack Obama, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to have committed Turkey to the Geneva process that foresees a diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis.
(REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
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Al-Qaeda Finds Foothold
In Tunisian Poverty

Article by Mischa Benoit-Lavelle Updated Fri, May 17 
A report from Kasserine, an unlikely incubator for Islamic extremism.
(ABDERRAZEK KHLIFI/AFP/Getty Images)
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Saudi-Qatar Honeymoon
In Lebanon is Over

Article by Nasser Chararah Updated Fri, May 17 
Seemingly eager to turn the regional unrest to their advantage, both Qatar and Saudi Arabia are carefully strategizing their diplomatic efforts in the Mideast.
(REUTERS/Saudi Press Agency)
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