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Tunisia's opposition threatens protests after talks fail
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 08:53
Tunisia's secular opposition threatened on Wednesday to launch more mass protests to force the Islamist-led government to step down, saying negotiations to end a political stand-off had failed.
Egypt's prison chief fired over Islamist meetings
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 08:59
The interior minister removed the head of the country's prison authority yesterday amid reports he facilitated meetings between detained Islamists.
Bahrain opposition boycott thwarts dialogue session
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:03
A scheduled round of the national dialogue to reach a consensus on political issues in Bahrain was cancelled after the opposition decided to boycott it.
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed receives US Congress delegation
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:07
They stressed the importance of mutual cooperation to bolster peace opportunities and consolidate stability, as well as driving levels of development forward in the region.
Ansar al-Sharia Defies Tunisian Government, Declares Loyalty to ‘Jihadist Groups’
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:11
Ansar al-Sharia in Tunisia issued a statement Tuesday declaring their long-standing loyalty to “jihadist groups” and warned that the authorities are “dragging the country into a bloodbath.
Vendors protest tightened security measures in Sidon
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:14
Business owners in Sidon briefly blocked a road near the coastal city’s commercial center Thursday in protest of increased security measures in the area.
Salam says he won't give up on Cabinet
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:17
Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam said Thursday he will not give up on efforts to form a new government in Lebanon, despite months with little progress.
Security head says no civil war in Lebanon
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:20
Lebanon will not slide into civil war despite attempts to fuel strife in the country, General Security head Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim said in remarks published Thursday.
Libya PM warns time running out for oil protests
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:22
Libya’s patience with protesters who have halted its onshore oil output is running out and action against them nearer, Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said on Wednesday.
The Mysterious Source of Syria's Chemical Weapons and the 4 Other Biggest Takeaways from Syria Hearings, Day 2
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:25
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel accused Russia of supplying Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with chemical weapons, the most eyebrow-raising moment in a long and sometimes strange hearing.

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