Autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan watching Syrian conflict with growing unease amid suffering of Kurds
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Political Interference Alleged in Turkey Court Scandal
PM accused of attempting to interfere in Turkey court scandal corruption case that has ensnared him
Long Struggle Ahead for Egyptian Democracy
While militants struggle to poke holes in Egypt’s security, civilians and protesters are looking for ways to remedy the self-inflicted political turmoil they had hoped would only be temporary.
PM Fights Turkey Corruption Scandal and Protests
Nation remains in turmoil as promises of confrontation made as PM fights Turkey corruption scandal
Nation Denounced for Jailing Saudi Democracy Tweeter
Jailing Saudi democracy tweeter who called for constitutional monarchy is normal abuse of system
Saudis Export Violent Extremism With Oil Money Still
Wealthy oil dictatorship of Saudis export violent extremism and fundamentalism abroad for decades
Bahrain Accused of Torturing Children in Crackdown
Amnesty International warns Bahrain accused of torturing children amid repression of protests
Family Seeks Jailed Iran Democracy Dissident Freedom
Untold number of political prisoners held in prison following crackdown on massive protest movement as one family fights for jailed Iran democracy dissident freedom
Defections From Iraq PM’s Party as Critical Vote Approaches
Can violent Iraq accomplish democratic transfer of power to new government? Defections from Iraq PM raising doubts.
Will Reformist Iran President Free Political Prisoners?
Iran holds many key figures despite calls for leniency and amnesty but can reformist Iran President free political prisoners with his new post-vote power?