Unity Deal Brings Risks for Abbas and Israel (07 Feb 2012)
Palestinians cautiously embraced reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah, but much remains to be done, and the effect on a bid for Palestinian statehood remains unknown.
U.S. Closes Embassy in Syria as Mayhem Escalates (07 Feb 2012)
The United States withdrew all staff from its embassy in Syria on Monday, blaming President Bashar al-Assad for escalating violence and mayhem in the country.
In Egypt, a History of Distrust of U.S.-Aided Groups (07 Feb 2012)
Authoritarian rulers have long viewed pro-democracy groups financed by the United States with deep suspicion, but never has a government gone as far as Egypt’s.
In Iran, Rising International Tensions Take a Toll (07 Feb 2012)
A rising sense of panic has emerged among the middle class, which is bearing the economic burden as the West ratchets up pressure on the Iranian regime.
Obama Imposes Freeze on Iran Property in U.S. (07 Feb 2012)
The actions include freezing all property of the Central Bank of Iran, other Iranian financial institutions and the Iranian government in the United States.
Merkel and Sarkozy Address Syria, Greece and French Election (07 Feb 2012)
At a joint news conference, the two leaders pledged not to allow Russia and China to block international action to stop the bloodshed in Syria.
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Judge Orders Release on Bail of Militant Accused of Qaeda Role (07 Feb 2012)
An immigration appeals judge ordered the government on Monday to release on bail a militant Islamic preacher who is considered a leader of Al Qaeda in Europe.
Calls for a New York Parade Honoring Iraq Veterans (07 Feb 2012)
While the Pentagon says a New York City parade to honor Iraq veterans would be premature, a growing coalition of veterans, elected officials and other public figures are disagreeing.
On Streets of Cairo, Walls Prove No Barrier to Clashes (06 Feb 2012)
Security forces erected two walls bisecting streets that had been central battlegrounds between security forces and protesters calling for the end of military rule.
News Analysis: White House Continues Push for Change in Syria (06 Feb 2012)
Officials are looking for a way to remove President Bashar al-Assad from power, but to do so the United States may have to move beyond diplomatic efforts.
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