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Middle East | 05/15/08
On his second trip to Israel, President Bush will address the issue of settlement building and try to push for progress on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Middle East | 05/15/08
Two first-time literary festivals – one Israeli, one Palestinian – coincided without a nod to the other, creating one more divide in a troubled land.
Middle East | 05/14/08
Some say it's a sanctuary for business women. Others see it as another sign of gender segregation in a male-dominated society.
Middle East | 05/14/08
As Iraqis return to Baghdad neighborhoods once racked by sectarian violence, the US military wants to ensure that squatters aren't laying claim to their houses.
Middle East | 05/14/08
Details from a secret meeting between top Iranian and Iraqi officials signal Iran's aim to 'stop arming' militias.
Middle East | 05/12/08
'Follow the Women' is a group of 250 female cyclists, from 26 countries, seeking to lay a foundation for peace.
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