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Entrepreneurs launch initiative for Palestinian future

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:32:30 GMT

Ramallah entrepreneurs initiate NEWpal to give young people a voice in determining the Palestinian future.

Hamas: Syria conflict impacting Iranian financial aid

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:11:20 GMT

Gaza's support of rebels hurting relations with Tehran, resulting in loss of financial aid from both Iran and Syria, Hamas official says.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood braces for future trouble

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:34:31 GMT

Fortification of Brotherhood headquarters after Morsi's first year in office suggests looming war.

Fatah warns US against exerting pressure on PA to resume talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:31:17 GMT

PA calls for pressure on Israel as Kerry set to return next week.

Hamas: Iran relations suffering from Syria conflict

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:18:24 GMT

Islamist group's support of rebels eroding ties with Tehran.

Afghanistan suspends talks on US security pact

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:48:22 GMT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai accuses Washington of mixed messages regarding peace talks with the Taliban.

Saudi's Syria role driven by fear of Shi'ite 'full moon'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:41:21 GMT

Kingdom's Sunni princes fear Iranian influence in Syria, have doubts about opposition's chances following fall of Qusair.

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Hamas leaders

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:11:51 GMT

As European Union cancels a parliamentary visit to Ankara, Erdogan hosts Hamas heads Mashaal, Haniyeh.

Abbas: Palestinians want Kerry to succeed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:47:08 GMT

US secretary of state may return to push for resumption of peace talks; PA continues to demand that Israel halt settlement construction.

Russia: Preconditions for Assad's exit not an option

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:50:58 GMT

During G8 summit, Russia says Syrian opposition must not be allowed to set pre-conditions to Assad regime for peace talks.

Austria may delay peacekeepers' withdrawal from Golan

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:30:01 GMT

FM: Would allow extra time for an orderly handover.

Peres supports US plan to arm Syria rebels

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:21:38 GMT

President rejects fears rebel weapons could be turned on Israel; dismisses idea Israel could strike Iran unilaterally.

Putin faces isolation over Syria as G8 ups pressure

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:07:39 GMT

World leaders line up to pressure Russian president into toning down support for Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Turkey could deploy army to quell protests

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:47:33 GMT

Erdogan deputy: Turkish Armed Forces could be used to control demonstrations if police, security forces not enough.

Assad warns: Europe will 'pay price' if it arms Syrian rebels

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:14:05 GMT

Syrian president cautions Europe against arming "terrorists"; at G8 summit Western leaders rebuke Putin for backing rebels.

Russia says it will not allow Syria no-fly zones

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:39:50 GMT

Moscow says no-fly shows disrespect for international law.

Hamas to Hezbollah: Leave Syria and focus on fighting Israel instead

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:34:29 GMT

Hamas says Hezbollah involvement inflames sectarian conflict in Syria; Saudis supply anti-aircraft missiles to rebels.

Peres: Ahmadinejad will be accountable

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:13:36 GMT

President says outgoing Iranian leader's deed neither forgotten nor accepted; new Iranian president to be judged by future deeds.

Clashes flare in Istanbul as PM asserts authority

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:54:56 GMT

Turkish police, protesters sporadically clash overnight; union groups call for strike over eviction of protestors from park.

Activists: Explosion rocks Damascus army airport

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:21:14 GMT

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says car exploded near compound that serves as Assad family's private airport.