Middle East
Syrian official resigns, protesting crackdowns
Attorney General of Hama resigns, detailing horrific atrocities committed by the Assad government in an internet video.
Tiny Qatar's big power play in the Middle East and Libya
Qatar may not be the biggest country in the Middle East, but it's one of the biggest forces behind recent events, including the Libyan uprising....
Syria's economy crippled by unrest, sanctions
US and European sanctions on Syria putting the hurt on an economy already reeling from instability and uncertainty....
Syrian cartoonist's hands broken by attackers
Popular and politically influential cartoonist, Ali Ferzat, attacked by masked gunmen believed to be linked to current Syrian regime....
Caught between Israel-Gaza violence
Citizens in the Israeli city of Ashdod faced chaos and destruction as attacks between Israel and militants in Gaza escalated on Friday....
Tensions escalate in Israel and Gaza
Forces in Israel and Gaza exchanged fire late last night and into this morning following yesterday's attacks in Israel....
Violence returns to Iraq as America plans withdrawal
Insurgents waged 42 coordinated attacks across Iraq, leaving almost 100 civilians and security forces dead, and hundreds injured. ...
Where the US stands on Palestinian statehood bid
Palestine goes to United Nations in September to seek recognition as a state, but US may veto any resolution on Palestinian statehood....
Syrian government unleases navy vessels in Latakia
Using navy vessels, the Syrian government fired on dissidents in the port city of Latakia on Sunday. ...
US calls for Syrian President Assad to step down
The United States has imposed sanctions on Syria's largest bank and mobile phone operator while calling on Assad to step down from power. ...
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