Hamas protests as the Palestinian Authority’s election suspension has delayed chance for public input again
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Some Improvements in Jordan Vote But King’s Power Not in Doubt
Regional turmoil, new election lists, and a revived Muslim Brotherhood are big discussion points in the Jordan vote
Syria’s White Helmets Now Featuring in Netflix Documentary
Syrian Civil Defense documentary highlights the work of Syria’s White Helmets saving lives on the front lines
Ottoman Shadow Puppets and Lebanese Political Paralysis
Characters in traditional Ottoman shadow puppets culture are known as Karagoz and Hacivat and reflect its political legacy
Palestinian Local Council Vote Suspended as Rivals Face Off
Infighting between rival Fatah and Hamas factions has led to the Palestinian local council vote suspension
Gary Johnson Gaffe Jeopardizes Year of Promise
Death of Aleppo is no small issue and Gary Johnson gaffe reaffirms that candidates must be quizzed on policy
Government Urged to Release Bahraini Activist Nabeel Rajab
Pressure to secure freedom for Bahraini activist Nabeel Rajab is rising after his NY Times op-ed
Local Palestinian Elections Suspended by PA Court
With rival Hamas predicted to gain in scheduled Palestinian elections, the PA has suspended all campaigning
Crackdown is Leading to Mass Exodus of Turkish Journalists
Jittery authorities in wave of arrests that has sparked an exodus of Turkish journalists following coup attempt
Syria’s White Helmets Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
All-volunteer Syrian rescue and humanitarian group White Helmets honored for its work in warzone