Egyptian Military Rulers Make Moves to Slow Transfer to New Democratically Elected Government
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US Asks Syrian Military to Reject Bashar al-Assad
Huge Spike in Violence as Russia and US Begin Major Arms Infusion to Rival Forces With West Calling for Reject Bashar al-Assad
Syrian Pilot Defects to Join Democracy Movement
Violence and Chaos Run Rampant as Top Class Syrian Pilot Defects to Stay Alive Violent Arab Spring
Angelina Jolie Donates Huge Amount to Syrian Refugees
Activist and Actor Angelina Jolie Donates For Championing Causes of Impoverished Across Globe
Kuwait’s New Parliament Removed From Power
Court Orders Kuwait’s New Parliament Removed, Reinstates Old Legislature as Arab Spring Continues
Thousands of Egyptian Democracy Protesters in Tahrir Square
Worrying Signs of Instability Force Protesters Protesters in Tahrir Square to Call For Democracy
Jordanian Arab Spring as Parliament Passes Moderate Reforms
Jordanian Arab Spring Democracy Protests Continue to Press For Change in Abdullah’s Dictatorship
Russian Ship Halted Over Syria Arms Claims
Worries and controversy after Russian ship halted allegedly on its way to Syria war
Succession Crisis in Saudi Kingdom
Democratic Reform on Backburner After Death of Top Figurehead in Dictatorship Means Succession Crisis in Saudi Arabia is Likely After Death of New Leaders
Muslim Brotherhood Plans Mass Protests For Democracy
Power Grab By Military Brings Instability After Peaceful Elections For President as Muslim Brotherhood Plans Mass Protest in Defiance