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Authorities Crack Down on
Algeria-Tunisia Border Terror Hub

Article by M. Aywanogan Updated Mon, May 20 
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 Mon, May 20 
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 Mon, May 20 
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 Mon, May 20 
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 Mon, May 20 
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 Mon, May 20 
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 Mon, May 20 
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 Mon, May 20 
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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Armed Militias in Libya
Push for Political Control

Article by Abdullah Elmaazi Updated Mon, May 20 
Libya’s armed militias are consolidating their authority in key parts of the country and pushing to entrench their power politically.
(REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny)
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Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
Warns Against Extremism

Article by Kaci Racelma Updated Mon, May 20 
The Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has warned against the growth of religious extremism in the country, including takfiri Salafism.
(REUTERS/Louafi Larbi)
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