Tag Archives: Middle East and North Africa

Iranian fugitive: identity mix-up with shot Neda wrecked my life

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Charming Prince
Confusion in Protester

Neda Soltani, a lecturer whose photo wrongly became symbol of protest, tells how regime threatened her life after confusing her with shot protester Neda Agha Soltan Read More →

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François Hollande calls on Syrian rebels to form provisional government

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Charming Prince
Francois Hollande

Move reveals differences with UK and US, which have been more guarded in their dealings with Syrian opposition groups Read More →

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Syria crisis: Damascus clashes continue – live updates

Posted on July 17, 2012 by sarah
Unrest Damascus

• Fighting in Damascus enters third day
• Senior defector accuses regime of working with al-Qaida
• Ban Ki-moon travels to China ahead of UNSC vote Read More →

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GOP debate foreign policy: prolific proliferators of confusion

Posted on February 23, 2012 by sarah
CNN Republican debate

The Arizona debate exposed both the paucity and cynical self-interest of Republican candidates’ Middle East policy Read More →

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Misrata mortar attacks kill at least 15 civilians

Posted on April 21, 2011 by sarah
Injured Man Brought into

Photographers Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros among those killed in latest attacks on rebels’ western stronghold Read More →

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