More bellicose Israel foreign policy possible, right wing leaders battle for leadership: Israel election season launched as Netanyahu warns of Iran threat
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Gulf Dictatorships United in Fear of Iran Dictatorship
Gulf dictatorships are led by oil giant Saudi Arabia against religious rivals in fear of Iran dictatorship
Civil Groups Call for US Democracy Push in Iran
US Democracy Push in Iran as dictatorship continues to repress its people, keep bellicose foreign policy worldwide: Iran dictatorship could come under increasing sanctions from US
Protest Seeks Release of Morocco Political Prisoners
African nation continues to see protest movement grow as dictatorship’s inaction on Morocco political prisoners bites hard. Morocco protests seek freedom for jailed human rights activists
Violence Raging as Syria Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolds
Syria rebels continue push into government territory as war reaching critical and violent stage
Protesters in Bahrain Demands Removal of PM
Dictatorship continue to resist protesters in Bahrain demands risking wider problem: Bahrain democracy transition should move forward quickly to halt crisis
Slow Motion Yemen Arab Spring as Generals Fired
President Hadi took power during Arab Spring protests, now firing old guard generals: Slow motion Yemen Arab Spring continues with no elections scheduled
Immigrant Workers in Jordan Dictatorship Face Abuse, Rape
Life continues to grind immigrant workers in Jordan into ground like many Arab dictatorships: Abuse of Jordan foreign workers is widespread modern slavery
Women in Arab World Struggle to Gain Their Rights
Arab Spring has brought hope that moderation of harsh laws on women might be possible
Syria Dictatorship Begins Crumbling as Rebels Gain
Assad’s brutal repression of Syria Arab Spring has failed as rebels pressure capital city: Syria dictatorship begins crumbling but looks to hold key regions