Iraq:

Clinton Seeks Anti-Assad Coalition
Speaking a day after Russia and China block UN Syria resolutions, US top diplomat calls on ‘friends of a democratic Syria’ to unite

Egyptians Protest for 4th Day at Interior Ministry
Demonstrators clash with police, some demand for presidential elections be held in coming weeks, rather than June

Egypt to Try 43 NGO Workers in Funding Case
Workers, including 19 US citizens, to face trial for alleged involvement in activities of pro-democracy groups considered banned

Israeli Cabinet Mulls Response to Iran Threat
Israeli PM Netanyahu says the only way to ensure Israel’s survival in a region is to continue to develop the nation’s military power

UN Chief Condemns Syria Resolution Veto
UN Chief condemns the failure to pass the resolution, saying UNSC 'lost an opportunity to take unified action' to help end the crisis.

Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria
US Ambassador Susan Rice told Security Council the US 'is disgusted' by Russian, Chinese 'no' votes that blocked resolution

Syrians and Turks in Istanbul Protest Latest Syrian Show of Force
Turkey has become a base for the Syrian opposition

Obama Condemns Syrian Attack
President issues sharply-worded statement aimed at reassuring the Syrian people

Riots in Egypt Continue: At Least 12 Dead, 2,500 Injured
Violent clashes enter third day, as thousands protest lack of action by authorities during stampede at football match earlier this week

More than 200 Dead After Shelling in Syrian City
Human rights activists say Syrian armed forces have killed at least 217 people in city of Homs in surge of violence that began Friday

At Least 12 Dead in Latest Syria Violence
Latest unrest comes as diplomats at UN pushed for Security Council resolution to condemn government's deadly crackdown on dissent

Iraq's Sectarian Tensions Create Opportunities for Attacks
Recent violence coincides with political crisis that has exposed deep divisions within government

Renewed Clashes Grip Egypt
At least 3 dead as protesters blame army, police and 'the old regime' for allowing violence to get out of control

US Concerns Grow Over Possible Israeli Strike on Iran
At least one US official reported to be warning that Israeli attack is not far off

Turkey Tries to Navigate Sectarian Divides in Middle East
Erdogan has strongly denied his government is following a sectarian agenda

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