Topic: Middle East

Kuwaiti Police Sweep Cafes, Arrest 215 People for Being Gay

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More than two hundred gay men and lesbians were recently arrested in Kuwait after an intense investigation of "Internet cafes and suspicious places" across the country, The Kuwaiti Times reported early Monday morning.

By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 23, 2011

Is Zimbabwe Sending Commandos to Kill Libyan Protesters?

Reports say Mugabe could be sending in troops to support Qaddafi

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By John Hudson

Feb 23, 2011

Inside the Strange World of Muammar Qaddafi

State Department documents reveal his love of Flamenco and a passion for micromanaging

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By Uri Friedman

Feb 22, 2011

Choose Your Middle East Historical Comparison: 1989, 1968 or 1848?

Observers are struggling to fit the Middle East uprisings into a historical analogue. Is this the fall of the Soviet bloc? Student protests? Or should we be going even further back in history?

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By John Hudson

Feb 22, 2011

Qaddafi's Most Bizarre Moments in a Bizarre Speech

A review of the discursive, unhinged ramblings of Libya's dictator

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By John Hudson

Feb 22, 2011

Qaddafi: 'I Will Die a Martyr'

The embattled Libyan ruler went on state television again on Tuesday, refusing to step down

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By John Hudson

Feb 21, 2011

Thank You, Facebook: The Social Network as Mideast Hero

Tracking the outward signs of Facebook's impact throughout the Middle East

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By John Hudson

Feb 21, 2011

The Best Places to Get Breaking News from Libya

A running list of the best Twitter feeds and live blogs

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By John Hudson

Feb 20, 2011

Libya's Tools of Suppression

In a deadly campaign against demonstrators, pro-Gaddafi forces are using tanks, sniper rifles and even rocket-propelled grenades to quash the opposition

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 18, 2011

Reports of a Violent Crackdown in Bahrain

Live ammo used on protesters and helicopters attacks on reporters

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By Heather Horn

Feb 18, 2011

Videos from the Middle East: Violence Escalates

The news coming out is confusing, but amateur videos are popping up on Youtube

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 17, 2011

Middle East Unrest: The Latest From Bahrain, Libya, and Yemen

No good news anywhere, unfortunately

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 16, 2011

Is Libya Next?

Protesters are met with tear gas, rubber bullets, and hot-water cannons in the country's second-largest city

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By Caitlin Dickson

Feb 15, 2011

What We Now Know About Stuxnet

Researchers remain relatively puzzled, but new research on the virus does show a clear target and method of infiltration

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By Caitlin Dickson

Feb 14, 2011

Here's How the Rest of the Middle East Is Doing

Checking in on protest-fever from Bahrain to Algeria

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By John Hudson

Feb 14, 2011

Egypt's Five Biggest Challenges

In the aftermath of the protests, five priorities for the Egyptian military

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 13, 2011

On Egypt, Did Obama's Dithering Hurt or Help?

Many say White House leadership will be crucial as Egypt's military dissolves parliament and suspends the constitution

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By John Hudson

Feb 11, 2011

What Mubarak's Fall Means for Israel

Is the U.S. ally about to become even more isolated?

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 11, 2011

How Secular Is the Muslim Brotherhood?

The Islamic political group won't offer a presidential candidate but experts to have a role in Egypt's new government

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By John Hudson

Feb 11, 2011

Mubarak Steps Down

The beseiged Egyptian president cedes power to the armed forces, ending nearly three decades of rule

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By Uri Friedman

Feb 10, 2011

Mubarak Shocks the World by Staying Put

The Egyptian president said he will oversee a political transition in September but did not step down as many expected

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By Uri Friedman

Feb 10, 2011

President Mubarak May Resign Today

After weeks of demonstrators calling for the end of his regime, several news organizations are reporting the Egyptian president will step down later today in a televised address

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 9, 2011

Just How Rich Is Hosni Mubarak?

And given that Egypt's president is supposed to have a fixed salary, where'd the money come from?

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By John Hudson

Feb 9, 2011

Egypt Is a Powder Keg. Will It Explode?

Measuring the revolutionary fervor in Cairo

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By Deb Weinstein

Feb 8, 2011

Video: Google Executive Wael Ghonim

Wael Ghonim admits he was the administrator for the Facebook page that some say sparked outrage in Egypt

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By Caitlin Dickson

Feb 8, 2011

Next Stop for Mubarak: German Luxury Clinic?

Hosni Mubarak searches for the best way out of Egypt

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By John Hudson

Feb 8, 2011

The Case Against Caution: Obama Should Be Proactive in Egypt

Backing Mubarak's transition plan is wrong and could squelch Egypt's chances for democracy

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By John Hudson

Feb 7, 2011

Is Our Man in Cairo a Pro-Mubarak Lackey?

Conflicting stories, but the president's envoy to Egypt has a troubling item on his resumé

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 7, 2011

By Deb Weinstein

Feb 4, 2011

By John Hudson

Feb 4, 2011

Rand Paul's Lonely Battle Against Aid to Israel

It's a non-starter for both Republicans and Democrats.

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By Deb Weinstein

Feb 4, 2011

Debating the Link Between Food Prices and Revolutions

Are Egyptians rioting over food prices? It's been suggested

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By Erik Hayden

Feb 3, 2011

Quote of the Day: 'If I Resign Today, There Will Be Chaos'

Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak speaks with Christiane Amanpour

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 3, 2011

Here's What's Going On in Yemen

As protest fever spreads, one of the poorest nations in the Middle East gets even less stable

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By John Hudson

Feb 3, 2011

By John Hudson

Feb 2, 2011

Video: Stop Everything, Anderson Cooper Got Kicked

CNN zooms in on its star's Egyptian misadventures

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By Heather Horn

Feb 2, 2011

The Army Arrives: Reports From the Streets as Clashes Erupt in Cairo

Tweets and photos from reporters and civilians on the ground and experts following video feeds as Cairo gets violent

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By Erik Hayden

Feb 2, 2011

'This Isn't About Us': How Much Should U.S. Be Involved In Egypt?

Columnists debate the pros and cons of the U.S. stepping up

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By Caitlin Dickson

Feb 1, 2011

Top Tweets: Mubarak Caves Edition

Mubarak's decision not to run for reelection sparks celebration and more questions on Twitter

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By Deb Weinstein

Feb 1, 2011

Video: ElBaradei's a 'Dilettante,' Says John Bolton

He's got some bad news on Egypt. Also, it's fun watching Bolton call people "dilettantes"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 1, 2011

Why Is Obama Giving Up on Mubarak?

White House "sees no scenario' in which Egyptian president stays in office

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 1, 2011

Is Jordan Next?

Jordan's king just dismissed the prime minister. Is Abdullah II trying to stop a revolution before it starts?

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