Arab Spring
Kuwait voters punished govt for graft, analysts say
World
February 5, 2012
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
January 30, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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
January 22, 2012
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
January 22, 2012
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
January 16, 2012
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
January 15, 2012
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
January 14, 2012
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
January 11, 2012
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
January 11, 2012
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…