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Egypt: Popular diplomacy helps implement new foreign policies
Egypt
June 27, 2011
Egypt: Popular diplomacy helps implement new foreign policies
Popular diplomacy has a major role in achieving Egypt’s post-revolution foreign policy, Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said Monday. He told…
The plot against Egypt
Opinion
June 14, 2011
The plot against Egypt
For a while, we've been hearing newspaper and television commentators speak, in their usual ominous tones, about various intrigues to…
Lebanon gets Hizbullah-led cabinet after 5-month lag
World
June 13, 2011
Lebanon gets Hizbullah-led cabinet after 5-month lag
Beirut--Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced Monday a long-delayed government dominated by Iranian-backed Hizbullah and its allies, which is likely…
Monday’s papers: Israeli officer arrested, Islamic alliance proposed, police reconciliation sought
Egypt
June 13, 2011
Monday’s papers: Israeli officer arrested, Islamic alliance proposed, police reconciliation sought
Sunday’s arrest of an Israeli intelligence officer occupies center stage in Monday’s papers. As always, the difference in coverage between…
Iranian police swinging clubs chase protesters on anniversary of disputed election
World
June 12, 2011
Iranian police swinging clubs chase protesters on anniversary of disputed election
Tehran--Iranian police swinging clubs chased protesters and made arrests Sunday to disperse hundreds of people who gathered in the capital…
Thousands rally for reform in Bahrain
World
June 12, 2011
Thousands rally for reform in Bahrain
Manama--Thousands of Bahrainis shouting "we are victorious" gathered for a rally for political reform on Saturday, in the first large…
Bahrain appoints parliament head to lead reform talks
World
June 11, 2011
Bahrain appoints parliament head to lead reform talks
Manama--Bahrain appointed its parliament speaker to lead a national dialogue after a crackdown on democracy protests, the state news agency…
Iran says no offer from world powers could halt its enrichment
World
June 7, 2011
Iran says no offer from world powers could halt its enrichment
Tehran - No offer from world powers could persuade Iran to stop enriching uranium, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday.
Saudi rulers aid allies against Iran, Arab revolts
World
June 2, 2011
Saudi rulers aid allies against Iran, Arab revolts
Riyadh--Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is using its political clout and financial power to draw regional allies into a united…
Ahmadinejad: Iran willing to resume unconditional relations with Cairo
Egypt
June 1, 2011
Ahmadinejad: Iran willing to resume unconditional relations with Cairo
Iran is willing to resume relations with Egypt unconditionally, said Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday, denying reports that Iran…