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Women’s revolution in the Middle East could be sooner than expected

Saudi women allowed to travel within Gulf without guardians’ approval, while Iranian…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Jordan passes law restricting internet freedom

New online media laws to increase censorship in Jordan

Basil El-Dabh Basil El-Dabh

Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood causes contreversy

The Jordanian Brotherhood's new plan to limit powers of the king

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Dozens of Palestinians arrested in West Bank

Rights groups condemn West Bank authorities' detainment of Palestinians

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

Newsweek releases controversial “Muslim rage” cover

Online groups find humour in sensationalist cover title

Basil El-Dabh Basil El-Dabh

Reward offered for capturing Al-Assad

Meanwhile Syrian army reported to have tested chemical weapons

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Author of The Satanic Verses scorns anti-Islam movie

Publishes memoir of the past 10 years, discusses freedom of expression

Fady Salah Fady Salah

Attack in east Turkey: seven dead

Kidnappings and attacks on civilians: PKK hardliners gaining upper hand

Luiz Sanchez Luiz Sanchez

Egypt, Iran, and Turkey in high level talks over Syria

Saudi Arabia did not send its foreign minister

Connor Molloy Connor Molloy

Romney: peace in Middle East “unthinkable”

Republican presidential candidate caught on camera

Nouran El-Behairy Nouran El-Behairy