As dictatorship digs in, broader Iran opposition seeks international recognition – Opposition seeks unity in face of dictatorship’s state of repression
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Iran Human Rights Lawyer Hunger Strike Ends
Lawyer has been jailed for his heroic efforts to support Iran: Dictatorship jails opponents and activists as Iran human rights lawyer hunger strike finished
Egypt Protesters Swarm Presidential Palace for Democracy
Arab Spring quest for democracy is unfinished business in struggling nation as Egypt protesters swarm Presidential Palace – Egypt protest draw attention
Lebanon Peace Activists Watch Syria Developments Closely
Lebanon peace activists work for nation that has been rocked by the civil war across the border in Syria – Lebanon religious tensions reflected in larger Syria as war turns more violent
Kuwait Arab Spring Fights On as Dictatorship Responds
Movement continues to seek democracy gains despite government stalling in Kuwait Arab Spring fight
Syria Dictatorship Spokesman Defects to Europe
Assad regime continues its descent into complete collapse as Syria dictatorship spokesman defects
World United Against Israel Settlement Building
Israel’s new settlements plans have united opposition to its policies
Desperate Young Syria Children Suffer Brunt of Battle
Syria children suffer brunt of fight and need help as conditions worsen on ground – Save the Children charity seeking funds to secure emergency needs
Arab League: Syria’s Assad May Fall at Anytime
Assad may fall at anytime but his violence has escalated popular protests to civil war
Bahrain Arab Spring Seen Building Momentum
Oil dictatorship maintains minority rule over population igniting a Bahrain Arab Spring seen building speed