Middle East

Islamist Candidate Likely to Face Former PM in Egypt Runoff

Preliminary counts from Egypt's first free presidential race show the Brotherhood's Morsi in the lead, former PM and secularist Shafiq a strong second. More

Ahmed Shafiq as Egypt's prime minister, February 13, 2011 (AP).

Video Egypt's Ahmed Shafiq Represents Old Guard

Shafiq was Hosni Mubarak's last PM before he lost power in last year's pro-democracy protests More

A handout image released by the Syrian opposition's Shaam News Network shows anti-regime demonstrators during a protest in Homs province, May 25 , 2012.

Audio Ban Decries 'Massive' Violation of Rights in Syria

UN leader's comments came as activists report more than 50 people were killed in the latest clashes More

Turkey

Suicide Bombing Targets Central Turkey

Attackers set off car bomb near police station, killing one policeman and wounding 20 civilians More

Clinton Human Rights

Clinton: Significant Differences Remain Over Iran's Nuclear Program

She said the next round of talks in Moscow will seek to address the remaining differences More



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Suicide Bombing Targets Central Turkey

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Audio Ban Decries 'Massive' Violation of Rights in Syria

UN leader's comments came as activists report more than 50 people were killed in the latest clashes
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Claims Early Election Lead

Preliminary results indicate Muslim Brotherhood contender, Mohamed Morsi, is ahead with about 30 percent of tallied votes
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Clinton: Significant Differences Remain Over Iran's Nuclear Program

She said the next round of talks in Moscow will seek to address the remaining differences
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Egypt's Brotherhood Claims Early Lead as Vote Count Begins

Early prediction followed two days of voting for Egypt's next president
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Video Egypt's Conservative Rural Vote Appears Split

Early speculation after the first two-day round is showing a race too close to call
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US Counters al-Qaida Propaganda Online

Digital experts replace terror group ads with ads showing effect of attacks on Yemeni people
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Clinton: 2011 a 'Tumultuous' Year for Human Rights

US State Department releases annual report card on human rights around the world
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Middle East Monitor: Speculating Who is Ahead in Egypt

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Egypt’s Mohamed Morsi Appears to Take Early Election Lead

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Morsi, Shafiq Emerging as Possible Frontrunners in Egypt Presidential Poll

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