Memo From Cairo: Political Levers Lock Into Gear in Election Year
Posted by Mohammed on 15 March, 2010
Egypt’s parliamentary elections are months away, but arrests of the leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood group have already begun.
Netanyahu Offers an Apology, but No Shift in Policy
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In an announcement of housing plans for East Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is caught between the U.S. and conservatives in his government.
Israel-US ties ‘at historic low’
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A settlements row has pushed US-Israeli relations to their lowest point for 35 years, a top Israeli envoy is quoted as saying.
Iran Sentences 6 Protesters to Death
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The announcement appeared to be strong warning to the opposition ahead of a traditional annual celebration.
Enigma Wrapped in Rumor: Maliki’s Hospital Visit
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In the political vacuum after the election, a rumor spread that the prime minister had been shot.
‘Deep crisis’ in Israel-US ties
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A settlements row has sunk US-Israeli relations to their lowest point for 35 years, a top Israeli envoy is quoted as saying.
