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Feb 25, 2014

As Refugee Crisis Deepens, Jordanians Seek Support

By Alex Simon and Abdulrahman al-Masri

When President Barack Obama announced $1 billion in new loan guarantees to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan earlier this month, he reaffirmed what many here in Jordan have long felt: the Kingdom has been “very generous” in accepting nearly 600,000 Syrian refugees, who have placed “a great strain” on Jordan’s resources.

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Feb 24, 2014

Egypt’s Presidential Elections: The Russian Factor [Part III]

By Nader Bakkar

While the Gulf still seems hesitant about Field Marshal Abdel Fatah al-Sisi’s presidential candidacy, Russia has extended a warm welcome, perhaps more explicitly than is appropriate. The sentiment is evidenced by Sisi’s latest visit to Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin himself officially welcomed Sisi, in violation of established protocol. This will increase the possibility […]

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Feb 24, 2014

Syria: Resolution 2139 (2014)

By Frederic C. Hof

On February 22, 2014 the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2139, calling on all Syrian parties to cease attacks against civilians, lift sieges on populated areas, allow the delivery of humanitarian assistance, cease depriving civilians of food and medicine, enable the evacuation of civilians desiring to be evacuated, respect the principle of medical […]

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Feb 24, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Beblawy Government Resigns

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s Prime Minister Hazem El-Beblawy announced on State TV Monday that his cabinet has submitted its resignation to interim President Adly Mansour. Following a fifteen-minute meeting with the cabinet early on Monday, Beblawy said “reform cannot take place through the government alone,” adding that all Egyptians should strive to achieve the change they aspire to. […]

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Feb 24, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Government Resigns in Surprise Move

By MENASource

Egypt’s Prime Minister Hazem al-Beblawy announced on State TV Monday that his cabinet has submitted its resignation to interim President Adly Mansour. Beblawi said, “Reform cannot take place through the government alone,” adding that all Egyptians should strive to achieve the change to which they aspire.

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Feb 24, 2014

EconSource Headlines- February 24, 2014

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

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Feb 24, 2014

The Week in Egypt – February 24, 2014

By Sarah Saleeb

Catch up on the latest out of Egypt every week, with analysis, news updates, photos, videos, and more.

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Feb 21, 2014

In the Pursuit of Personal Space

By Mohammad Tolba

Having lived in a densely populated nation for decades, Egyptians seem to have come to terms with congestion and overcrowding. This has led to a lack respect for personal space; that physical space no one should dare enter. In Egypt, bold examples of this exist – from the microbus driver, who insists on cramming four […]

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Feb 21, 2014

Top News: Vote Marked by Violence Across Libya

By MENASource

Seventy-one polling stations were closed across the country as a result of violence. Several polling stations in the eastern city of Darnah, a stronghold of Islamic militias, came under attack and one man was killed.

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Feb 21, 2014

Top News: United States Warns Egypt Not to Target Media; Senator Tim Kaine Meets Egyptian Officials

By EgyptSource

A US diplomat pressed Cairo to respect “basic rights and freedoms” Thursday, warning that Egypt’s stability and economic recovery were at stake, as a court opened a trial of Al-Jazeera journalists. Washington, whose ties with historic ally Cairo have cooled in recent months, has previously reprimanded Egyptian authorities for the trial of twenty journalists of the Doha-based […]