Egypt: Implications of Israeli Embassy Attack
There are fears violence will distract from aims of revolution and be used by government as excuse for crackdown.
13 Sep 11
Israel
Israelis Divided Over Arab Spring
Amid growing tensions with Egypt, leaders and peace activists at odds over implications of uprisings for country’s security.
8 Sep 11
Gaddafi Remix Video Catches Mood in Arab World
Tripoli residents celebrate with “Zenga Zenga” song from viral web clip.
23 Aug 11
Israeli Arabs Join Social Protest
Growing wave of opposition to high living costs begins to draw support from Arab citizens.
12 Aug 11
Tel Aviv's Tahrir Square
Israeli protests over soaring housing prices echo demonstrations elsewhere in region.
25 Jul 11
Arab Spring Inspires Palestinian Protesters
New impetus given to non-violent campaign against Israeli occupation.
9 May 11
Syrian Women Turn to Belly Dancing for Exercise
Belly dancing has long been an important cultural tradition in the Middle East but still is largely stigmatised as something seedy or to be seen mostly in films or on the stage.
19 Mar 10
Iran Lobbies Over Rights Forum
Denying rights abuses could prove costly for Tehran, both economically and politically.
28 Feb 10
Kurdish Opposition Eyes Kirkuk
Change movement attempts to reach out to all voters in ethnically divided city.
26 Feb 10
ICJ Judgment Significant Despite Flaws
Ruling marks an important development in international law - the first time the Genocide Convention has been applied at the ICJ.
15 Feb 10
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