Syria Is Using Chemical Weapons Again, Rescue Workers Say

Eyes watering, struggling to breathe, Abd al-Mouin, 22, dragged his nephews from a house reeking of noxious fumes, then briefly blacked out. Even fresh air, he recalled, was “burning my...

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Islam, Governance, and the Brotherhood

I began these reflections with talk of the Muslim Brotherhood movement in Jordan and the fact that the Jordanian government turned on them after a long alliance; thus following the trend...

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US, Gulf Allies Seek Agreement on New Security Measures – Kerry

The Obama administration faces a formidable challenge to allay Gulf Arab fears over a nuclear deal with Tehran. The United States and its Gulf allies will try to agree on new security...

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US Government Offers $20m Rewards for Information on ‘Four Leaders of ISIS’

The US government has offered $20million in rewards for information which leads to the whereabouts of four people it claims are top leaders of Isis. The State Department claims each of...

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The Virtues of U.S. Engagement

Iran, America’s negotiating partner in its nuclear program, is linked to every human rights crisis raging in the Middle East today. A quick tour of the region reveals the sheer scale of...

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In the Face of Islamic State Successes, Al-qaida Adapts, Grows Stronger

When al-Qaida overran the Yemeni port city of Mukalla last month, the group’s commanders immediately struck a deal to share power with the area’s tribesmen. No jihadi banners were...

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Expatriates With Hezbollah Links to Be Thrown Out

The Interior Ministry has said it has the right to revoke the visa of any expatriate and deport him without giving a reason. The ministry made it clear that it intends to cancel the...

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