Erdogan indicated his patience was running out and that judicial steps could be taken against participants
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Parliament Approves Lebanese Proportional Representation Law
Lebanon’s parliament approved an electoral law which will allow legislative elections to be held
Manal al-Sharif: The Brave Saudi Woman Who Dared to Drive a Car
Manal al-Sharif posted a video of herself driving in Saudi Arabia in 2011 and she angered many
Women Launch Iranian Wednesday Without Compulsion Campaign
Women in Iran launched a campaign called White Wednesday or Wednesday without compulsion
Will the New Electoral Law End the Lebanese Stalemate?
The Lebanese Cabinet approved a new electoral law based on the proportional system
Egyptian Internet Crackdown Picks Up Pace With Website Closings
Egypt’s blocking of 64 websites that are not aligned to state media’s narrative is part of crackdown
Hint of a Deal Over Key Lebanese Election Reforms
Meeting between President Aoun and Prime Minister Hariri helped overcome some of the remaining obstacles
Gulf Diplomatic Dispute: Both Sides Lobby Hard in Washington
Both sides in the Gulf dispute are working hard to win over international public opinion
The Next Egyptian Presidential Election Won’t Be Free or Fair
Despite assurances from Sissi, many are wondering if the polls can ever be truly free and fair under him
Iranian Reformists Fear Crackdown Fallout From Recent Attacks
Iranian reformists and opposition groups are worried hardliners may launch crackdown on social media