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Al Jazeera expansion to U.S. met with both skepticism and support for diverse perspectives
Al Jazeera is expanding its international reach with the creation of Al Jazeera America. Media scholar Traci Griffith says, despite criticism of Al Jazeera's coverage of the United States, its entrance into the market is good for media literacy and diversity....
VIDEO: Protests against the United States spread around Middle East, Africa
The Middle East caught fire on Tuesday when an anti-Muslim video first gained attention in Egypt. Protests have since spread across the Muslim world, targeting American and other diplomatic outposts. Local officials have sought to tamp down on the violence and push back the angry crowds....
VIDEO: Former Syrian prime minister blasts Assad regime in live TV address
Syria's civil war continues to wear on with both sides claiming huge gains in their effort to win control of the country. A former Syrian prime minister, Riad Hijab, however, went on TV and said the Syrian regime is collapsing....
Syrian officials reject call to stand aside as country veers toward civil war
The violent protests in Syria have claimed at least 5,000 lives, according to United Nations estimates. So far, efforts to end the violence have been completely unsuccessful and President Bashar al-Assad on Monday rejected a call to step down....
VIDEO: Taliban agrees to open liaison office in Gulf state of Qatar
The Taliban are expected to enter negotiations with the U.S.-supported Afghan government, and the first step was their decision this week to open a liaison office in Qatar. The Taliban will appoint a representative to the office who will be able to carry messages between the two sides....
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....
FIFA bribery scandal: 2022 World Cup bought by Qatar?
Explosive new evidence has emerged about bribery surrounding Qatar's bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. ...
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