Egypt: Political Protest Allowed

Egypt: Political Protest Allowed

Hamas Executes Two Accused of Aiding Israel

Hamas Executes Two Accused of Aiding Israel

Iraqi Sunnis Expect Allegiance Shift to Bear Fruit

Iraqi Sunnis Expect Allegiance Shift to Bear Fruit

Israeli Troops Kill 2 Militants in Gaza

Israeli Troops Kill 2 Militants in Gaza

Hamas shuts down Gaza tunnels

Hamas shuts down Gaza tunnels

Iran Wants Sunnis in Iraqi Politics

Iran Wants Sunnis in Iraqi Politics

Human Rights Groups Warn of New Powers for Israel

Human Rights Groups Warn of New Powers for Israel

Iraqi Alliance Questions Vote Count in Election

Iraqi Alliance Questions Vote Count in Election

Iranian Anger Rises Over Obama’s Revised Nuclear Policy

Iranian Anger Rises Over Obama’s Revised Nuclear Policy

U.S. Approves Targeted Killing of American Cleric

U.S. Approves Targeted Killing of American Cleric

In Quest to Break Mideast Stalemate, a U.S. Option Emerges

In Quest to Break Mideast Stalemate, a U.S. Option Emerges

Palestinians Try a Less Violent Path to Resistance

Palestinians Try a Less Violent Path to Resistance

Rift Exposes Split in Views on Mideast

Rift Exposes Split in Views on Mideast

Obama Makes a Surprise Visit to Afghanistan

Obama Makes a Surprise Visit to Afghanistan

Followers of Sadr Emerge Stronger After Iraq Elections

Followers of Sadr Emerge Stronger After Iraq Elections

Egypt: Constitutional Court Supports Female Judges

Egypt: Constitutional Court Supports Female Judges

Maliki Holds Edge in Iraq, but Results Are Challenged

Maliki Holds Edge in Iraq, but Results Are Challenged

Women Work Toward Equality in Muslim Societies

Women Work Toward Equality in Muslim Societies

Biden Calls Ties Between U.S. and Israel ‘Unshakable’

Biden Calls Ties Between U.S. and Israel ‘Unshakable’

Army Ebbs, and Power Realigns in Turkey

Army Ebbs, and Power Realigns in Turkey

Vote Seen as Pivotal Test for Both Iraq and Maliki

Vote Seen as Pivotal Test for Both Iraq and Maliki

Slain Hamas Operative Was Drugged, Dubai Police Say

Slain Hamas Operative Was Drugged, Dubai Police Say

In Yemen’s South, Protests Could Cause More Instability

In Yemen’s South, Protests Could Cause More Instability

Iraqi Sunnis Pin Their Hopes on Elections

Iraqi Sunnis Pin Their Hopes on Elections

Iraq’s Known Unknowns, Still Unknown

Iraq’s Known Unknowns, Still Unknown

Will Iraq’s new politics triumph over its cultural divides, or will its cultural divides sink its fledgling democracy?

Afghanistan: Less to Cheer

A series of setbacks for the coalition in Afghanistan

Former Top Generals Detained in Turkish Coup Inquiry

Former Top Generals Detained in Turkish Coup Inquiry

Israel’s Plans for 2 Sites Stir Unrest in West Bank

Israel’s Plans for 2 Sites Stir Unrest in West Bank

Calls in Egypt for ElBaradei to Seek Presidency

Calls in Egypt for ElBaradei to Seek Presidency

West Bank: Hamas Accuses Fatah of Links to Assassination in Dubai

West Bank: Hamas Accuses Fatah of Links to Assassination in Dubai

With Steel and Asphalt, Bridge Helps Seal Baghdad’s Division

With Steel and Asphalt, Bridge Helps Seal Baghdad’s Division

Iraqi Women Are Seeking Greater Political Influence

Iraqi Women Are Seeking Greater Political Influence

Palestinian President Suspends Aide in Sex Scandal

Palestinian President Suspends Aide in Sex Scandal

Troops Take Positions in Taliban Haven

Troops Take Positions in Taliban Haven

Commanders said that the U.S., Afghan and British troops achieved every objective they had set.

U.S. Envoy Is to Be Link to Muslims

U.S. Envoy Is to Be Link to Muslims

President Obama has appointed Rashad Hussain, a deputy White House counsel, to be his representative to the Muslim world and the Organization of the Islamic Conference.

Israel: Work Begins to Reroute Barrier

Israel: Work Begins to Reroute Barrier

More than two years after a Supreme Court ruling, Israel has started work to reroute its security barrier near Bilin, a Palestinian village in the West Bank.

As Afghan Push Looms, Tribal Leaders Skeptical

As Afghan Push Looms, Tribal Leaders Skeptical

Tribal leaders in Marja, the site of an imminent offensive by international forces, expressed skepticism that the operation would protect them from insurgents.

It’s All About Schools

It’s All About Schools

Iran’s Nuclear Plans Prompt New Calls for Sanctions

Iran’s Nuclear Plans Prompt New Calls for Sanctions

After Iran notified the U.N. nuclear agency of plans to enrich its uranium, officials from the U.S., France and Russia called for stronger measures against Tehran.

Gates Scoffs at Iran Nuclear Claim

Gates Scoffs at Iran Nuclear Claim

The United States and Germany rejected Iran’s assertion that it was close to accepting an international compromise on enriching uranium abroad.

Explosions Amid Crowds of Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq Kill at Least 27 and Wound Scores

Israeli Minister Adds Heat to Exchange With Syria

Israeli Minister Adds Heat to Exchange With Syria

Israel’s foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, warned Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, that the Assad family would lose power in any war with Israel.

Syria: U.S. to Send First Envoy Since ’05

Syria: U.S. to Send First Envoy Since ’05

Washington withdrew its last ambassador in 2005 after the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri of Lebanon, for which many blamed Syria.

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

The Jihadist Next Door

The Jihadist Next Door

In his small-town Alabama high school, Omar Hammami was among the coolest, most gifted students in his class. How did he grow up to become a leader in an African terror group linked to Al Qaeda?

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

During one of the most serious outbreaks of sectarian violence in years, Egypt declared that any talk of sectarian conflict amounted to sedition.

Main Opposition Leaders in Iran Call for Rally

Main Opposition Leaders in Iran Call for Rally

A protest on Feb. 11 would be the first rally since 10 people were killed and hundreds were wounded in cities across Iran on Dec. 27.

Israel Defends Its Inquiry Into Gaza War

Israel Defends Its Inquiry Into Gaza War

Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests

Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests

Afghan Tribe Vows to Fight Taliban in Return for U.S. Aid

Afghan Tribe Vows to Fight Taliban in Return for U.S. Aid

A large Pashtun tribe in a Taliban stronghold agreed to battle insurgents, and in exchange, the U.S. said it would channel $1 million to development projects.

Egypt, Algeria Cool Tensions Before Soccer Match

Egypt, Algeria Cool Tensions Before Soccer Match

U.S. Forces Take On Major Role at Ethnic Border in Iraq

U.S. Forces Take On Major Role at Ethnic Border in Iraq

A string of checkpoints along the informal Kurdish boundary constitutes the most significant military mission by U.S. forces since they largely pulled back to their bases in June.

Iran Opposition Leaders Drop Demand for New Election

Iran Opposition Leaders Drop Demand for New Election

Two of Iran’s opposition leaders, Mohammed Khatami and Mehdi Karroubi, said they accept Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the head of state, according to Iranian news services.

Entrenched Monarchy Thwarts Aspirations for Modernity

Entrenched Monarchy Thwarts Aspirations for Modernity

The financial crisis and recent criminal cases demonstrate that the United Arab Emirates remain an absolute monarchy, where the law is capricious.

Diplomatic Hand Extended: Furor May Erupt if Shaken

Diplomatic Hand Extended: Furor May Erupt if Shaken

Iran angrily denied reports that its tourism minister shook hands with his Israeli counterpart, which would have violated Iran’s strict anti-Israeli policies.

Just a note...

Sorry, if I didn't clarify this earlier, but you are only responsible for the posts on this blog from this week onwards. The previous posts (while interesting) are not relevant for the class.

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Aleksandra

Barred Politicians Mostly Secular, Iraqi Says

Barred Politicians Mostly Secular, Iraqi Says

A commission’s decision to bar about 500 candidates from March’s parliamentary elections has angered Sunnis, who feel they are being excluded from Iraqi politics.