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Civil war erupting in Syria

Image of Protesters burn an image of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad as the rebellion spreads.

With over 4,000 people dead, and soldiers defecting from the Syrian army in record numbers, some United Nations officials are announcing ... continue reading

Muslim Brotherhood Expected to Do Well As Egypt's Complicated Election Process Begins Watch

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Some of the "revolutionary" groups associated with the fresh Tahrir protests had called for a postponement or boycott of the parliamentary ... continue reading

Revolution in Bahrain! -- From the top down

Image of King Hamad is ordering reforms to protect his people from torture and abuse.

A new era of freedom and respect may be on the horizon for Bahrain as the King of that country promises reforms. The pledge comes after an ... continue reading

Despite promise Syria has bloodiest day in months

Image of Syrian protests have turned violent once again and at least 70 people have been killed in the last 24 hours.

Despite a "peace agreement" forged by the Arab League and accepted by Syria, that country has had one of its bloodiest days in months as it ... continue reading

King Abdullah says Assad should resign

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King Abdullah of Jordan has called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down. He is the first Arab leader to call for his ... continue reading

Anniversary of Massacre in Iraq and the Future of Christianity Watch

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As we recall the massacre at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Deliverance in Iraq's capital city of Baghdad, her martyrs and the chilling ... continue reading

Syria celebrates Eid al-Adha, government kills 110 people.

Image of A bloodied protester flees after being injured in this cell phone image taken during a recent protest.

Despite assurances from the Syrian government that their bloody crackdowns against dissidents would stop, they haven't. The United Nations ... continue reading

Martyred Coptic Youth Inspires the World Watch

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Something inside him said I will not be oppressed; I will not live in fear. Ayman Nabil Labib was born into a society formed by hundreds of ... continue reading

Israel tests missile amid rumors of Iran strike

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Concerned about Iran's nuclear threat, Israel test fired a missile on Wednesday. Local media is warning that Prime Minister Benjamin ... continue reading

U.S. cuts UNESCO funding over Palestinian question

Image of UNESCO is being played by the Palestinians in their bid for statehood.

In a display of protest, and in accord with the law, the US government has cut off tens of millions of dollars in funding to the United ... continue reading

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