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Libya finds little to celebrate two years after ‘liberation’

The post-Kadhafi authorities are still struggling to assert their writ over large…

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Tunisia PM says committed to ‘principle’ of resigning

Prime minister's speech as clashes between security forces and gunmen rocked the…

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Syria chemical disarmament on track

A rebel attack near Damascus triggered power outages across the country.

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Saudi women inching closer ever to the wheel

Conservative religious figures are still opposed to women driving.

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Hundreds stage Tunis anti-government protest

Protesters demand the resignation of Tunisia's Islamist-led government, ahead of a national…

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Israel vows to stop Syria arms transfers

Israel has carried out several air strikes inside Syria this year that…

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Hopes for Syria peace meet fade as rebels dig in heels

A defiant Assad has shown no sign of backing down

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Protests force Tunisia leaders away from slain police ceremony

The top officials had to leave the memorial ceremony after 20 minutes

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Saudi rejects seat on ‘double-standards’ Security Council

The Gulf country rejects membership one day after it was elected to…

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Attacks including Baghdad car bombs kill 66 in Iraq

The country is currently witnessing its worst violence since 2008

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