Arab Spring

Kuwait voters punished govt for graft, analysts say
World

Kuwait voters punished govt for graft, analysts say

The election victory by the Islamist-led opposition in Kuwait reflects public frustration with corruption, coupled with the rise of tribal…
This is Damascus
Opinion

This is Damascus

Never has Damascus been so gloomy. A quiet sadness hovers over the streets and alleys. The voices of people are…
A reporter’s look back: When things snapped
Egypt

A reporter’s look back: When things snapped

Whatever snapped in the Egyptian people last year that released years of built up frustration did not snap on 25…
Human Rights Watch: West should do more to support democracy
Egypt

Human Rights Watch: West should do more to support democracy

Western countries should do more to support democracy and human rights in the Arab world, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said…
Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion
World

Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion

Western democracies should overcome their aversion to Islamist groups that enjoy popular support in North Africa and the Middle East…
Youth of the Libyan Revolution slams military council as Tantawi visits
Egypt

Youth of the Libyan Revolution slams military council as Tantawi visits

A group calling itself the Youth of the Libyan Revolution has issued a statement expressing support for the Egyptian revolution…
As Islamists sweep elections, western media softens rhetoric
Egypt

As Islamists sweep elections, western media softens rhetoric

US foreign policy toward Islamist parties in Egypt is shifting, and this shift has become visible in the US media's…
Tunisians celebrate their revolution one year on
World

Tunisians celebrate their revolution one year on

Tunisians on Saturday marked the first anniversary of the revolution that started the "Arab Spring" with celebrations that were true…
Cyprus stops Russian ship with ammunition cargo for Syria
Egypt

Cyprus stops Russian ship with ammunition cargo for Syria

NICOSIA, Cyprus — A Russian ship that made an unscheduled stop in Cyprus while carrying tons of arms to Syria…
UN says Syria killings rise after monitors arrive
World

UN says Syria killings rise after monitors arrive

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad derided the efforts of Arab League monitors to halt violence against anti-government activists, and a senior…
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