Michael Slackman

After Largest Protests in Bahrain, King Visits Saudi Leader

After Largest Protests in Bahrain, King Visits Saudi Leader

Bahrain: View of Pearl Square

Bahrain: View of Pearl Square

Demonstrations Boil in Bahrain

Demonstrations Boil in Bahrain

Update from Bahrain

Update from Bahrain

Day 2 of Protests in Bahrain

Day 2 of Protests in Bahrain
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First-hand account of Gaza flotilla raid

Details of the confrontation on the flotilla headed for Gaza remain contentious and incomplete. Annette Groth, a German parliamentarian, gives her firsthand account, and Michael Slackman of The New York Times analyzes the incident from Jerusalem.

First-hand account of Gaza flotilla raid
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Egyptian President to White House Today

President Obama is meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and is expected to push Egypt to make important concessions towards Israel. Michael Slackman, Cairo bureau chief for the New York Times, joins The Takeaway with the Egyptian reaction.

Egyptian President to White House Today
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Iran's 'Crushing Response' to Protests

Protesters in Iran who planned to rally this evening may want to think twice. Seeking to pre-empt a revival of street protests that followed the contested election results, Iranian authorities announced that any rallies would be illegal.

Iran's 'Crushing Response' to Protests