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‘Bibi Fatigue’ could cost Netanyahu election win
Netanyahu’s approval numbers are dropping fast and a newly formed opposition alliance is inching past his Likud party in the polls Analysis -
Jordan MP’s ‘sit down Hind!’ memes go viral
MP Hind al-Fayez erupted in anger as she defended herself against claims that her seat was allocated through non-democratic means Variety -
Tunisia stands at political crossroads in its revolutionary transition
Much has been gained through Tunisia’s revolution already. Going forward, it’s important to remember that and ensure it is not lost. Middle East -
Prominent Egyptian activists end hunger strike
Dozens of other prisoners are on hunger strike in Egypt, according to rights groups News -
Analysts: Tunisian Islamists maneuver for presidency
Tunisia’s Islamist Ennahda party has said it will not back any candidate in the upcoming presidential election, in a move that could open the ... Analysis -
Angelina Jolie ‘open’ to roles in politics, diplomacy
The A-list star wondered aloud whether she would better achieve her aims as an actress or in another role Entertainment -
Some Tunisians skeptical on eve of historic election
One Tunisian: “We’ve had five governments since 2011 and nothing has changed on the ground” Features -
Political Islam tries to adapt to Tunisia election landscape
Islamist Ennahda party won most seats in the first parliamentary elections Analysis -
Turkish pianist tells government not to fear artists
The culture ministry rejected the censorship claims and dismissed the musicians letter as a "publicity stunt" Art and culture -
Tunisia wary of terrorist threat ahead of elections
Experts warn that a terrorist attack could disrupt the country’s path to democracy Analysis -
To stem extremists, Iraq to reduce Baghdad’s power
Until recently in Iraq, getting anything done on a provincial level required approval from Baghdad Perspective -
Father of James Foley: ‘we must negotiate with ISIS’
The Foleys urged reporters to continue their work in war zones despite their loss News -
Sweden premature to recognize Palestine: U.S.
The United Kingdom urged to follow Sweden's example News -
Dozens join hunger strike for release of Egypt political prisoners
The Egyptians demand the release of activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, a symbol of the 2011 uprising, and others Middle East -
Iran: One year under Rowhani the pragmatist
His campaign promised and promoted the slogans of "Government of Prudence and Hope" and “ moderation and wisdom". Analysis -
Human Rights Watch urges U.N. inquiry into 'systematic' Egypt killings
Hundreds of supporters of Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood have been killed and thousands arrested since he was ousted. Middle East -
Iran's Rowhani blasts critics as 'political cowards'
Rowhani, a moderate whose tenure has so far focused on economic and foreign policy rather than social reform, said Iran. Middle East -
Sudan activists freed after alleged torture
The activists were detained last May, according to a non-violent movement seeking an end to President Omar al-Bashir’s government News -
Morocco prevents religious leaders from participating in politics
The decree also stipulates establishing a commission to take care of complaints against religious institutions Middle East -
George Clooney ‘planning future in politics’ after wedding
Heart-throb George Clooney is reportedly planning on a future in politics after his much anticipated wedding to Lebanese Amal Alamuddin later this year Variety -
Al Arabiya’s Hasan Muawad on interviewing ‘controversial’ guests
Muawad, host of ‘Point of Order’, has interviewed figures such as Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad Inside the Newsroom -
Iranian resistance group makes plea for Balouchi death row prisoners
Since President Hassan Rowhani, a relative moderate in Iran, took office last August, there has been a surge in executions World News -
‘Rising threat’ to journalists in Syria
Committee to Protect Journalists says the number of targeted killings of reporters is increasing Media -
Sadr urges Iraqi PM Maliki not to run for third term
The powerful Shiite cleric accused the prime minister of terrorizing Sunnis and building a new dictatorship Middle East -
We’ve let the mad men win for too long
With a few exceptions, most rebels are unstable individuals expressing their anger and sense of failure outward World -
Calling the shots, Tunisian PM rejects gift iPhone
Premier-designate Mehdi Jomaa wanted to demonstrate that officials should not accept presents Variety -
Saudis banned from Harrods? Pakistan paper falls for it
Established Pakistan newspaper quotes satirical website’s joke that Gulf nationals have been barred from Qatar-owned London store Print -
Qatar backs Syria political solution on Iran visit
Qatari foreign minister says ‘everyone’ agrees that the Syrian conflict should be ‘resolved through a political solution’ Middle East -
Egypt’s Bassem Youssef returns to the air on MBC
Youssef’s show had been suspended by the Egyptian satellite television channel CBC Television & Radio -
Klaus Schwab says Davos 2014 should focus on human values
Three cultural artists received the 2014 Crystal Awards World News