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2011 jail breaks become political issue in Egypt

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:40:39 -0400

CAIRO - It was one of the most perplexing events of Egypt's revolution: orchestrated attacks on prisons around the country that broke out more than 20,000 inmates while police were tied down with the massive popular protests that swept autocrat Hosni Mubarak from power.

NY authorities probe money trail in smuggling ring

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:26 -0400

NEW YORK - A smuggling ring that made a fortune selling more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York may have funneled some of the illicit proceeds to terrorist groups, authorities said Thursday.

Turkish PM talks Syria with Obama at White House

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:33:17 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey will keep ramping up pressure to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad from power, but there's "no magic formula" to stop his violence.

May: Is one man's terrorist another man's bureau chief?

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:39 -0400

By CLIFFORD D. MAY - Inspire is a glossy, English-language, on-line magazine published by al Qaeda. It was conceived by Anwar al-Awlaki, the American-born cleric and al Qaida leader, who also contributed editorials. In 2011, President Barack Obama ordered a drone strike against al-Awlaki as he was riding in a car in Yemen along with Samir Khan, Inspire's Pakistani-American editor and publisher.

Newseum reconsiders honor for 2 linked to Hamas

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:42:29 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Newseum in Washington says it is re-evaluating plans to include two people who worked for a network connected to Hamas on its Journalists Memorial honoring journalists who died last year while covering the news.

Politics commandeer stage in Mideast TV contest

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:33:04 -0400

BEIRUT - TV singing contests around the world tend to serve up light, glitzy entertainment with a dash of emotional drama. But in the Middle East's version of "American Idol," it's the region's troubles that often take center stage.

Palestinians chose a new president - on reality TV

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:59 -0400

BETHLEHEM, West Bank - The Palestinians haven't elected a president since 2005, but now they are finally getting a chance to do so - virtually - thanks to a hit reality TV show.

Islamic cleric in Gaza, rejects Israel's existence

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:37:07 -0400

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - A prominent Islamic scholar who is making a landmark visit to the Gaza Strip has declared that Israel has no right to exist.