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Feb 17, 2017

Turkish cult satirical magazine shut down over Moses cartoon

Publishers say they have closed down Turkey's once top-selling satirical magazine following a cartoon that was deemed to be offensive to Jews and Muslims


Israel fumbles goodwill visit of NFL players
Feb 15, 2017

Israel fumbles goodwill visit of NFL players

In an embarrassment to the Israeli government, only five of 11 NFL players have arrived on a sponsored trip aimed at improving the country's image


Feb 13, 2017

Lebanese president in Egypt, day after defending Hezbollah

Lebanon's newly elected president visits Egypt, a day after defending militant Hezbollah group to an Egyptian TV station


Feb 11, 2017

Turkish constitutional referendum comes amid media crackdown

Turkey's electoral board on Saturday confirmed April 16 as the date of a national referendum on expanding the president's powers, but the main opposition leader predicts he will face an "unfair" campaign process


Feb 10, 2017

Iranians trample on US flag, mark 1979 Islamic Revolution

Iranians mark 1979 Islamic Revolution with mass rallies; President Rouhani calls Trump administration 'a problem'


Feb 9, 2017

Egypt shuts down organization treating torture victims

Egyptian police have shut down an organization that treats victims of torture and trauma


Feb 6, 2017

Demands for inquiry in poison death of Yemeni journalist

The Yemeni journalists' union, rights groups, and family members are demanding an inquiry into the mysterious death of a top investigative journalist after an autopsy showed that he was poisoned


Feb 1, 2017

Furor as Egypt officials use state funds for expensive cars

Egypt media sphere abuzz as parliament speaker, deputies use state funds to get expensive cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars


Feb 1, 2017

Turkish media reports say armed man holds staff hostage at a hospital in Istanbul

Turkish media reports say armed man holds staff hostage at a hospital in Istanbul


Feb 1, 2017

For Israeli leader, Trump brings friendship _ and risks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming White House visit aims to cement ties to a surprisingly supportive U.S. president _ but it also presents a political minefield


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