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Israeli court demands explanation for failure to prosecute flotilla participants
Israeli Attorney General to explain why an Arab MP and an Islamic leader were not prosecuted
Bahrain court upholds sentences for 20 opposition figures
Bahrain activists found guilty of “conspiring to overthrow the government, having contact with foreign entities, and violating provisions of the constitution”
Yemeni warplane kills civilians
Warplane was targeting militants who find safe haven in Yemen due to ailing economy
Tunisian artists face jail
Conservative crackdown continues in post-revolutionary Tunisia
Kurdish oil dispute: US advocates companies to cooperate with Baghdad
Baghdad threatens Kurds with budget cuts
Highest rates of death and displacement since the uprising in Syria began
Struggle intensifies with no end in sight
Nasrallah threatens US on behalf of Iran
Warnings over a possible Israeli strike against Hezbollah’s major ally
Mali rebels kill Algerian diplomat
As violence continues in Mali, MUJAO kills Taher Touati
Hamas announces government reshuffle
Seven new ministers to be appointed by Hamas government
Israel completes evacuation of unauthorized settlement
Migron’s 50 families smoothly evacuated
Jordan goes back on fuel price hikes
Proposed 10% rise in fuel prices stooped by King Abdullah II
Around 30 dead in Kurdish clashes with Turkish security
The PKK killed the 10 Turkish troops amid clashes in Sirnak provice
The bitter truth; peaceful resolution in Syria “nearly impossible”
New special envoy to Syria admits the task ahead may be insurmountable as violence continues unabated
Jordan demands international support in order to house Syrians
“The cost of hosting Syrians is almost $700 million”, says the Jordanian planning and international cooperation minister
Human Right’s Watch condemns attacks on Libyan Sufi shrines
NGO accuses government of refusing to stand up to Islamists over attacks
Israelis protest rising living costs
Hundreds demonstrate in front of Netanyahu’s house, protesting economic policy and tax hikes
Damascus blast and attacks on military installations on the rise
The continuing violence in Syria and the apparently well-coordinated attacks on military installations by the Free Syrian Army (FSA) indicate strong leadership and increased armament
Jordanians protest skyrocketing fuel prices
Ten percent fuel price hike sparks outrage in Amman
Tunisian Islamists take to the streets
Friday protests demand greater action against old regime
First authorised protest in Bahrain gathers thousands
A mass rally in Bahrain for liberty and democracy
Aleppo clashes intensify, NAM summit condemns Al-Assad
Increased offensives within Syria, defections and mounting regional pressure
Israeli airstrike targets militants, injures civilians
Hits against “two terror activity sites” in Gaza leave two civilians injured
Iranian nuclear programme comes under microscope as NAM wraps up
Ban Ki-moon makes use of his visit to Tehran, discusses the Iranian nuclear programme with Iranian officials
Jordanian online media hosts electronic protest
Press and Publication Law amendments stir electronic protest
Israeli settlers violence against Palestinians continues
Responding to a court ruling, Israelis carry out acts of hatred towards Palestinians
Unprecedented numbers of African refugees flee to Yemen
UNHCR expresses concern over abuse by smugglers
Bleak future for Gaza
Gaza will not be livable, unless drastic actions are taken, says the UN
Rumours and horror-stories mix as Iraq tries “terrorism” suspects
Iraq trying suspects of terrorism remains unconfirmed
Activist’s death a ‘regrettable accident’
Israeli court rules Rachel Corrie’s death by a bulldozer not intentional.
Kuwaiti hostage released from Lebanon
The dilemma surrounding Issam Al-Houti comes to an end