http://www.voanews.com/archive/middle-east-monitor/latest/706/1454.html en-US VOA 2012 - VOA The entire Middle East is shifting dramatically right before our eyes - calls for democratization, accountability in government, broadened civil, social and human rights. Each weekday, Middle East Monitor packs on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and audience participation in a dynamic 30-minute program. Leveraging Facebook, Twitter, crowdsourcing and seasoned journalists, we help you spot political and social trends as they emerge. Make sure you join our Facebook community below to help strengthen our mission – creating news that listens. The entire Middle East is shifting dramatically right before our eyes - calls for democratization, accountability in government, broadened civil, social and human rights. Each weekday, Middle East Monitor packs on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and audience participation in a dynamic 30-minute program. Leveraging Facebook, Twitter, crowdsourcing and seasoned journalists, we help you spot political and social trends as they emerge. Make sure you join our Facebook community below to help strengthen our mission – creating news that listens. VOA webdesk@voanews.com no US Secretary of State John Kerry met separately today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas as part of Obama administration efforts to get peace negotiations underway. VOA US Secretary of State John Kerry met separately today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas as part of Obama administration efforts to get peace negotiations underway. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/286826.html Thu, 23 May 2013 12:41:00 -0400 00:18:07 The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in Russia, urges international support for a peace conference on Syria next month. VOA The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in Russia, urges international support for a peace conference on Syria next month. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/285009.html Fri, 17 May 2013 12:37:00 -0400 00:24:50 A non-binding UN resolution welcomes the establishment of the opposition Syrian National Coalition as "effective representative interlocutors needed for a political transition." and calls for an inclusive Syrian-led political transition through dialogue with representatives from both the government and opposition. VOA A non-binding UN resolution welcomes the establishment of the opposition Syrian National Coalition as "effective representative interlocutors needed for a political transition." and calls for an inclusive Syrian-led political transition through dialogue with representatives from both the government and opposition. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/284688.html Thu, 16 May 2013 12:25:00 -0400 00:15:54 Among today's stories: Israel and Russia talk Syria diplomacy as efforts continue to arrange a peace conference; Syrian refugees reportedly being attacked in Turkey.... VOA Among today's stories: Israel and Russia talk Syria diplomacy as efforts continue to arrange a peace conference; Syrian refugees reportedly being attacked in Turkey.... http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/283994.html Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:00 -0400 00:25:11 Among today's stories: High level US and British talks on the Syrian crisis;The Russian President and Israeli Prime Minister are to hold talks expected to focus on Syria.... VOA Among today's stories: High level US and British talks on the Syrian crisis;The Russian President and Israeli Prime Minister are to hold talks expected to focus on Syria.... http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/283651.html Mon, 13 May 2013 12:51:00 -0400 00:22:38 Members of the US Congress are calling on the Obama administration to put additional military pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in an effort to end the country's civil war. VOA Members of the US Congress are calling on the Obama administration to put additional military pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in an effort to end the country's civil war. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/283010.html Fri, 10 May 2013 14:07:00 -0400 00:24:58 Members of the US Congress are calling on the Obama administration to put additional military pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in an effort to end the country's civil war. VOA Members of the US Congress are calling on the Obama administration to put additional military pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in an effort to end the country's civil war. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/282995.html Fri, 10 May 2013 12:53:00 -0400 00:25:13 US Secretary of State John Kerry says the goal is to reach a political solution agreed to by the Syrian government and those opposed to Mr. Assad and that "clearly means" the Syrian president will not be part of the transitional government. VOA US Secretary of State John Kerry says the goal is to reach a political solution agreed to by the Syrian government and those opposed to Mr. Assad and that "clearly means" the Syrian president will not be part of the transitional government. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/282755.html Thu, 09 May 2013 12:49:00 -0400 00:25:02 UN spokesman Martin Nesirky says the group that has claimed responsibility for the abduction in Golan Heights, the Brigades of Yarmouk, also abducted 21 Filipino peacekeepers in early March. VOA UN spokesman Martin Nesirky says the group that has claimed responsibility for the abduction in Golan Heights, the Brigades of Yarmouk, also abducted 21 Filipino peacekeepers in early March. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/282417.html Wed, 08 May 2013 13:45:00 -0400 00:18:32 Anonymous intelligence sources in the Middle East say Israel targeted highly accurate Fatah-110 guided missiles shipped from Iran and stored in a warehouse at Damascus International Airport that were intended for the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group to use against Israel. VOA Anonymous intelligence sources in the Middle East say Israel targeted highly accurate Fatah-110 guided missiles shipped from Iran and stored in a warehouse at Damascus International Airport that were intended for the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group to use against Israel. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/281790.html Mon, 06 May 2013 14:10:00 -0400 00:25:13 Analysts say none of the options for a US response to chemical weapons use in Syria is simple or straightforward -- as they could involve the deployment of tens of thousands of troops, a high risk of contamination and a likely large-scale escalation of the conflict. VOA Analysts say none of the options for a US response to chemical weapons use in Syria is simple or straightforward -- as they could involve the deployment of tens of thousands of troops, a high risk of contamination and a likely large-scale escalation of the conflict. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/280669.html Thu, 02 May 2013 13:51:00 -0400 00:25:04 Bombings in central Iraq have killed at least 11 people, including anti-al-Qaida Sunni fighters near the former insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. VOA Bombings in central Iraq have killed at least 11 people, including anti-al-Qaida Sunni fighters near the former insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/280317.html Wed, 01 May 2013 13:48:00 -0400 00:24:50 U.S. President Barack Obama says the US will "rethink" its options for dealing with Syria if it can establish that the government of President Bashar al-Assad has used chemical weapons against its people. VOA U.S. President Barack Obama says the US will "rethink" its options for dealing with Syria if it can establish that the government of President Bashar al-Assad has used chemical weapons against its people. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/279957.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:54:00 -0400 00:25:17 Syrian state media said a bomb exploded as the Syrian Prime Minister's convoy passed through the Mazzeh district, a normally well-fortified neighborhood of Damascus. VOA Syrian state media said a bomb exploded as the Syrian Prime Minister's convoy passed through the Mazzeh district, a normally well-fortified neighborhood of Damascus. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/279699.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:54:00 -0400 00:24:57 Syria's opposition is accusing the Lebanese Hezbollah movement of declaring war on the Syrian people amid reports that the Shi'ite mililtia's fighters are joining Syrian government forces in a battle against rebels in the central province of Homs. VOA Syria's opposition is accusing the Lebanese Hezbollah movement of declaring war on the Syrian people amid reports that the Shi'ite mililtia's fighters are joining Syrian government forces in a battle against rebels in the central province of Homs. http://www.voanews.com/audio/Audio/278666.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:54:00 -0400 00:17:05