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Iraq Sunni Provinces Vote Amid Rising Violence
Day finishes in two majority Iraq Sunni provinces vote seen as crucial to broader peace in nation
Turkey Mass Silent Protests Follow Crackdown Violence
Citizens in major cities hold Turkey mass silent protests after large shock of government violence
Egypt Opposition to President Morsi Building
Many are growing frustrated with and Egypt opposition to President Morsi seeking to end his tenure
Warning of Using Turkey Army Repressing Protests
Idea of Turkey army repressing protests moves dangerously towards more violence after headlines
PM Turns to Occupy Turkey Protests Violence
Major Occupy Turkey protests violence has stained government and brought fear for peaceful future
New Vote in Kuwait as Opposition Thwarted
Controversial election law upheld as court dissolve parliament ahead of new vote in Kuwait change
Do Iranian Elections Offer Peace Chance With West?
Democratic world holds hopes for moderation after positive Iranian elections offer peace chance
Kuwait Democracy Hangs in Balance in Court Case
Court to decide on election law controversy pitting ruling class and opposition as Kuwait democracy hangs in balance
Essential Elections for Iraq’s Sunni Provinces
Coming elections for Iraq’s Sunni Provinces will test the country’s stability following US action