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Golan Druze man arrested for spying for Syria
The Shin Bet says that Johary admitted working for the Syrian intelligence by gathering information for them about the IDF positions, bases and trainings
US-based activist charged with ‘terrorism’ in Sudan
Death penalty predicted for US-based Sudanese activist
Bombings continue to plague Iraq
Violent actions continue in Iraq
Libyan General shot at after seeking cooperation with militias
Libyan General Khalifa Hefter shot by unknown assailants
Morocco court criminalises February 20 Movement
Moroccan court terms February 20 movement as illegal
Iran accuses Gulf States of supporting Somali piracy
A commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps is accusing Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates of supporting Somali piracy.
UAE goes after dissidents and Islamist opposition group
Scores of activists and members of Al-Islah rounded up by Emirati police
Romney’s Israel visit puts spotlight on region’s fragile state
Recent incidents involving Israeli troops in Palestine illustrate the ongoing fragile state of affairs in the region
200,000 Syrians flee Aleppo
An exodus of historic proportions is underway as besieged citizens abandon Syria’s second city for safety
Syrian Foreign minister visits Iran
The troubled government turns to a loyal ally
Bahrain interior minister orders investigation into violations
Sheikh Rashed Ibn Abdullah Al-Khalifa has ordered an investigation into violations of personal rights committed during crack-downs on protesters
Syrian refugees making a deadly crossing to Jordan
Jordan is making preparations for an historic refugee exodus
Spanish foreign minister: Mali a ‘platform for terrorism’
A dozen aid workers are evacuated from the border of Algeria in fear of attacks
US, Israel in war of words with Iran
Rumours of a contingency plan for war are being circulated
Cracks deepen in Tunisia’s coalition leadership over resignation
Finance Minister Hussein Dimassi cites Ennahda nepotism as reason for resignation
US pledges more funding for Israeli defense systems
President Obama raises regional stakes with additional military aid to Israel
Aleppo under seige as Syrian army tightens its grip
The fighting in and around Aleppo has intensified to the point where the Red Crescent group decided to suspend some of its operations in the city
Al-Qaeda’s Iraq campaign gains momentum
The first wave of attacks was a coordinated offensive that spanned the entire country last week, leaving 116 dead
Syria turmoil threatens Lebanon stability
Many have fled the violence in Syria to neighbouring countries including Lebanon leading to clashes and unrest
Syria rebel alliance leaves Al-Qaeda out
Links between Al-Qaeda and rebels fall flat while Kurd alliance is more fractured than it seems
World Bank: Palestinian economy “not strong enough” for independence
Report shows the Palestinian private sector has been impeded by devastating restrictions set by the Israeli government
In Syria the ends are justifying the means
Faced with a lack of other options unconditional support for the Free Syrian Army raises moral questions
Rights group: Palestinians are not being forced to convert
Lawyer who met with two alleged victims of forced conversion denied the reports
Turkish military raids Kurdish rebels killing 15
The tense situation with the country’s Kurds is exacerbated by Turkey’s policies toward Syria
Bomb explodes inside of Somali refugee camp
A bomb exploded inside of the Dadaab refugee camp, injuring six people, as the African Union Mission in Somalia plans a counteroffensive against militants inside of Somalia
Nigerian authorities implicate militant group in attack
Following a robbery and killing of two Indian nationals, Nigerian security authorities hint the attack may have been the work of militant group Boko Haram
Clashes escalate in Aleppo
International community deals with refugees, chemical weapons possibility
Syrian refugee influx in Lebanon
90,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon following Damascus bombing
Israel signals at strengthening Turkey ties
Netanyahu stressed the importance of two of the region’s bulwarks to maintain strong relations.
Sudan deadline approaches, UN remains hopeful
Despite Sudan’s rejection of the South Sudan proposal, the UN and AU remain committed to resolving the crisis