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Who's who in Iraq after the US exit?
The next year is probably going to be the most crucial for determining the future of Iraq since the US-led invasion of 2003. Here are a few of the major players.
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Terrorism & Security
Palestinians begin returning to Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria (+video)Palestinians are returning to their refugee camp after fighting sent them fleeing, but the number fleeing Syria or facing internal displacement continues to rise.
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Terrorism & Security
What is The National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces? (+video)The fractious Syrian opposition has come together to create a new unified front in their battle against President Bashar al-Assad.
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British PM Cameron says Assad could leave Syria
British Prime Minister David Cameron told the Arab news network Al Arabiya arrangements can be made to move the Syrian president out of the country.
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Terrorism & Security
Syria's opposition groups convene in Qatar – can they build a unified front?The opposition's Syrian National Council began a conference in Qatar yesterday to overhaul its structure. Many, including the US, have lost confidence in the fragmented group.
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Terrorism & Security
Syria: Little hope for Eid ceasefire as conflict spills across borders (+video)An Arab League official indicates a cease-fire is unlikely as Syrian President Assad has signaled little support. Meanwhile, the conflict is showing signs of spilling into Lebanon and Jordan.
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Syria
The failures of Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad are laid bare by an American academic who once found the regime impressive.
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Damascus shaken by blast, five police killed in Syrian capital
The bombings, including one outside a mosque that killed the policemen, came as regime forces and rebels clashed in southern neighborhoods of Damascus.
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Syria's ex-Prime Minister: Regime on the verge of collapse (+video)
Riad Hijab speaks out for the first time since he fled Syria to Jordan. He said that morals are down in the Assad regime and that there are cracks in the military.
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Syrian fighter jet crashes: debate over shoot down or technical failure
There are conflicting accounts from the two sides in the Syrian conflict over the crash of a fighter jet Monday in eastern Syria.
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Terrorism & Security
Syrian rebels seek no-fly zone to level playing field with AssadA no-fly zone imposed by NATO and Arab allies helped Libyan rebels overthrow Muammar Qaddafi last year. But the West has shown little appetite for any Libya-style action in Syria.
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Syrian prime minister defects from Assad regime (+video)
Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab, a Sunni in Bashar al-Assad's Alawite-dominated government, is among the highest profile defectors to the opposition.
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Terrorism & Security
Three top Syrian officers defect to Turkey. How bad for Assad?Such high-level defections have been rare so far. But if they become more frequent, they could cause Assad's regime to crumble from within.
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Saudi crown prince dies; successor uncertain
Crown Prince Nayef was the interior minister responsible for cracking down on al-Qaeda after September 11.
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Egypt's Elections: Muslim Brotherhood claims exit-poll lead
While only a small number of ballots have been counted, Brotherhood leaders have said that their candidate is sure to advance to a runoff round.
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Terrorism & Security
Netanyahu: Iran won't take nuclear talks seriouslySpeaking in Prague, Israel's prime minister compared Iran's nuclear drive to that of North Korea, and said he has seen no evidence of Iran taking upcoming talks seriously.
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Backchannels
Ahead of elections, Egypt's state propaganda machine rolls onEgypt's government paper Al Ahram was the central arm of state propaganda during the reign of Hosni Mubarak. Ahead of elections, it's taking aim once again at Egypt's Islamists.
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Backchannels
Egypt 'necrophilia law'? Hooey, utter hooey.'Necrophilia law'? Don't believe everything you read on the Internet, kids. At least until there's like, you know, some proof.
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Terrorism & Security
Syria 'friends' to pay salaries of rebels fighting AssadSaudi Arabia and other Gulf nations are setting up a fund to pay members of the Free Syrian Army as part of a larger international commitment.
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Terrorism & Security
Turkey closes its Syria embassy, boosts aid to oppositionThe embassy closure by such a key regional player is likely to increase pressure on the Syrian government. Turkey also pledged, along with the US, to increase 'non-lethal aid' to Syrian rebels.
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Terrorism & Security
EU expands Syrian sanctions to include Assad's fashionable British wifeThe European Union has announced that it will freeze the assets of four members of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's family, including his British wife Asma.
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Terrorism & Security
Activists: With UN gone, Syrian forces kill nearly 50 women, childrenActivists described 'horrific' methods used by Syrian government forces and called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting. The government blamed the deaths on terrorists.
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'Friends of Syria' conference demands Assad open humanitarian aid corridors
Syrian forces continued to attack Homs as the 'Friends of Syria' international group met in Tunisia. A draft resolution called for a cease-fire, while Secretary of State Clinton said sanctions would increase if the violence does not stop.
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Who's who in Iraq after the US exit?
The next year is probably going to be the most crucial for determining the future of Iraq since the US-led invasion of 2003. Here are a few of the major players.
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Terrorism & Security
Arab League set to announce plan to end Syrian uprisingPresident Bashar al-Assad's government has reportedly agreed to a plan to end the Syrian uprising. Leaked details include the release of all political prisoners, a new constitution, and free elections.
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Terrorism & Security
Yemen clashes spark concerns of all-out civil warAt least one protester was killed and another 14 injured by pro-government forces during demonstrations Sunday.
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