Mosaic: World News From The Middle East

NATO's immunity at stake over bombing of civilians in Libya, Bahraini man dies after regime forces fire toxic tear gas into his home, Palestinians shut down Israeli-only road in the West Bank, and more.NATO's immunity at stake over bombing of civilians in LibyaDubai TV, UAEBahraini man dies after regime forces fire toxic tear gas into his homePress TV, IranGaza rocket hits Israel despite Tel Aviv's Iron DomePress TV, IranIsraeli opposition slams government plans to accept Levy reportIBA, IsraelShimon Peres welcomes new Jordanian, Egyptian ambassadors to IsraelIBA, IsraelPalestinians shut down Israeli-only road in West BankPalestine TV, RamallahVatican to send delegation to Damascus as heavy fighting rages across SyriaNew TV, LebanonBin Laden driver's conviction overturned by US appeals courtBBC Arabic, UKKuwait hosts Asia Cooperation Dialogue summitAl Jazeera, QatarPakistani girl shot by Taliban 'making progress'BBC Arabic, UK

France continues push for military intervention in Mali, Iran slams new EU sanctions as illegal, unwise and inhuman, former Bosnian Serb leader denies accusations at war crimes tribunal, and more.France continues push for international military intervention in MaliAl Jazeera, QatarIran slams new EU sanctions as illegal, unwise, inhumanAl-Alam, IranIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praises EU for ratcheting up Iran sanctionsIBA, IsraelGrave of ex-IDF chief Moshe Dayan vandalizedIBA, IsraelFormer Bosnian Serb leader denies accusations at war crimes tribunalPress TV, IranGaddafi-era officials kept in jail over Lockerbie caseBBC Arabic, UKArab League welcomes Brahimi's call for Syria truce during Eid holidayNew TV, LebanonWFP issues e-cards for Syrian refugeesNew TV, LebanonInternational delegation visits Palestinian Christian-Muslim village to observe effects of Israeli occupationPalestine TV, Ramallah

Philippines and Muslim separatists sign preliminary peace pact, NATO air strike kills three children in southern Afghanistan, "Yalla Vote" mobilizes Arab-American community to vote in presidential election, and more.Philippines and Muslim separatists sign preliminary peace pactBBC Arabic, UKEU bans broadcast of Iranian TV channels on Hot BirdPress TV, IranNATO air strike kills three children in southern AfghanistanPress TV, Iran'Yalla Vote' mobilizes Arab-American community to vote in presidential electionDubai TV, UAEViolence rages across Syria as EU imposes new sanctions on DamascusNew TV, LebanonLibyan Congress elects new prime ministerAl-Alam, IranPakistani schoolgirl shot by Taliban arrives in UK for medical treatmentAl Jazeera, QatarKnesset reconvenes for expected dissolution voteIBA, IsraelYedioth Ahronoth newspaper reveals secret Syrian-Israeli peace talks before uprisingPalestine TV, Ramallah

Anti-Morsi slogans lead to clashes between Islamists and liberals in Tahrir Square, African Union forces expand control outside of Mogadishu, Saudi Arabia ranks as world's second-worst country for women, and more.Anti-Morsi slogans lead to clashes between Islamists and liberals in Cairo's Tahrir SquareBBC Arabic, UKAfrican Union forces expand control outside MogadishuAl Jazeera, QatarSaudi Arabia ranks as second-worst country in the world for womenAl-Alam, IranUS-led air strike kills four Afghan civiliansPress TV, IranRockets hit Jalalabad AirportPress TV, IranBahraini security forces attack, arrest protestorsPress TV, IranEuropean Union awarded Nobel Peace Prize despite economic crisis, unrestPress TV, IranRussia dismisses Turkish claims of sending weapons to SyriaNew TV, LebanonJordan's King Abdullah swears in caretaker governmentDubai TV, UAEHezbollah shows route simulation of drone that entered Israel IBA, IsraelUS: Palestinian Authority faces 'impending financial crisis'IBA, IsraelIsraeli settlers uproot West Bank olive treesPalestine TV, Ramallah

Syria accuses Turkey of "air piracy" after interception of Damascus-bound passenger plane, Paris police find bomb-making equipment in basement of "terror cell," Hezbollah claims responsibility for drone that entered Israeli airspace, and more.Syria accuses Turkey of 'air piracy' after interception of Damascus-bound passenger planeNew TV, LebanonLibya: Fighting continues in Bani Walid amid siegeDubai TV, UAEParis police find bomb-making equipment in basement of 'terror cell'Dubai TV, UAEHezbollah claims responsibility for drone that entered Israeli airspacePress TV, IranUS embassy security chief killed in YemenPress TV, IranUS drone strike in Pakistan kills over a dozenPress TV, IranTourist finds remains of missing IDF soldierIBA, IsraelIsraeli Air Force strikes al-Qassam training facility in northern GazaIBA, IsraelKnesset elections scheduled for January 22 as Olmert, Livni pushed to form 'megaparty'IBA, IsraelIsraeli polls indicate PM Netanyahu has 'no serious challenger'IBA, Israel'Battle of the Camels' defendants acquitted by Cairo Criminal CourtNile TV, EgyptEgypt's Constituent Assembly announces new draft constitutionNile TV, EgyptBahrainis hold 'Right to Self-Determination 13' rallyAl-Alam, Iran'The Elders' join United Nations in campaign to end child marriageAl Jazeera, QatarHaiti: Islam spreads in post-earthquake Port-au-PrinceBBC Arabic, UK

Thousands march to demand justice for massacre of Copts in Cairo, Israel gears up for early elections amid Palestinian fears of renewed violence, Pakistani girl shot in head by Taliban remains in critical condition, and more.Thousands march to demand justice for massacre of Copts in CairoAl-Alam, IranIsrael gears up for early elections amid Palestinian fears of renewed violenceDubai TV, UAEAnother Operation Cast Lead on Gaza?Palestine TV, RamallahAl-Qassam sends rockets to southern Israel as IDF comes under fire in Gaza StripIBA, IsraelFrench police finds cache of bomb-making materials in Paris suburbIBA, IsraelMitt Romney shares 'the same red lines' on Iran as Israeli PMIBA, IsraelPakistani girl shot in head by Taliban remains in critical conditionAl Jazeera, QatarSyrian army sends reinforcements after rebels seize key townNew TV, LebanonSyria rejects UN calls for unilateral trucePress TV, IranIraqi PM urges NATO to stay out of Syria conflictPress TV, IranIranians protest against US for removing MKO from terror listPress TV, IranAfghans hold protest rally against deadly nocturnal US raidsPress TV, IranNATO defense ministers concerned about surge of Afghan 'green-on-blue' attacksPress TV, IranJordan's King Abdullah appoints PM to prepare for electionsBBC Arabic, UK

Deadly twin blasts rock Damascus as Salafi group targets security buildings, Emirati foreign minister slams Muslim Brotherhood amid crackdown on Islamists, humanitarian crisis mounts as 100,000 Sudanese flee internal violence, and more.Deadly twin blasts rock Damascus as Salafi group targets security buildingsBBC Arabic, UKSaudi weapons shipments diverted to Syrian rebels in AleppoSyria TV, SyriaEmirati foreign minister slams Muslim Brotherhood amid crackdown on IslamistsAl-Alam, IranHumanitarian crisis mounts as 100,000 Sudanese flee internal violenceAl Jazeera, QatarJoint US-Israel strike on Iranian nuclear facilities 'close,' says expertIBA, IsraelIsraeli PM meets with coalition partners before calling early electionsIBA, IsraelOne rocket fired into Eshkol Regional Council from GazaIBA, IsraelFrance on high alert following wave of anti-Semitic shootingsIBA, IsraelUN Ban Ki-moon speaks with French president on Syria, Middle East peace processIBA, IsraelLibya renews bid for trial of Gaddafi sonBBC Arabic, UKHRW: Egyptian draft constitution fails to protect key human rightsDubai TV, UAEEgyptians react to end of President Morsi's 100-day planNile TV, EgyptUS seeks to keep military bases in Afghanistan beyond 2014: KarzaiPress TV, IranAfghanistan: Two bomb blasts kill four in Helmand ProvincePress TV, IranUN food agency: 868 million people are going hungryPress TV, Iran

Omar al-Bashir "committed" to security agreement as Sudan reopens border with South, Israel strikes Gaza in response to Hamas's retaliation for deadly attack, Imran Khan's anti-drone march stopped at Waziristan border, and more.Omar al-Bashir 'committed' to security agreement as Sudan opens border with SouthBBC Arabic, UKIsrael strikes Gaza in response to Hamas's retaliation for deadly attackAl Jazeera, QatarGaza rockets strike Eshkol region, killing petting zoo animalsIBA, IsraelIDF: New anti-missile defense battery deployment 'unrelated' to drone attackIBA, IsraelIranian military: Drone incursion 'exposes weaknesses' of Israeli air defensesIBA, IsraelImran Khan's anti-drone march stopped at Waziristan borderDubai TV, UAETension mounts as Syria and Turkey exchange artillery fireNew TV, LebanonMoroccan judges demand more independence from Justice MinistryAl-Alam, IranIran MPs seek to grill Ahmadinejad over currency tumble, economyPress TV, Iran'This Is Also Gaza' celebrates contemporary visual arts from Gaza StripPalestine TV, Ramallah

Thousands of Jordanians take part in Friday protests despite king's dissolution of parliament, Israeli forces clash with worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Syrian rebels down military plane on outskirts of Damascus, and more.Thousands of Jordanians take part in Friday protests despite king's dissolution of parliamentBBC Arabic, UKIsraeli forces clash with worshippers at Al-Aqsa MosqueAl Jazeera, QatarSyrian rebels down military plane on outskirts of DamascusNew TV, LebanonAnti-war protests continue in TurkeyAl-Alam, IranSyrian rebels threaten to kill Iranian hostagesPress TV, IranAzerbaijan: Police attack pro-hijab protestors in BakuPress TV, IranMuslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri loses last appeal against US extraditionPress TV, IranKenyan uprising veterans win right to bring torture case against British governmentPress TV, IranEU implements new labeling, taxation policy for Israeli settlement productsPalestine TV, RamallahTunisian president issues apology over police rapeDubai TV, UAEDevaluation of Iranian rial takes toll on 'ordinary' citizensDubai TV, UAEIran presents nine-step plan to diffuse nuclear crisis; US deems it 'unworkable'IBA, IsraelEx-US state secretary Kissinger: US should keep Iran red lines 'confidential'IBA, IsraelIsraeli Prime Minister talks with Foreign Minister Lieberman amid early elections speculationIBA, Israel

Turkish demonstrators clash with police after parliament vote to strike Syria, Libyan protestors storm National Congress over lack of representation, Somali government blames al-Shabab for "systematic" killing of journalists, and more.Turkish demonstrators clash with police after parliament votes to strike SyriaAl Jazeera, QatarDisplaced Syrian children start school year in Jordanian refugee campDubai TV, UAEJordan's King Abdullah II dissolves parliamentDubai TV, UAELibyan protestors storm National Congress over lack of representationBBC Arabic, UKMali's humanitarian crisis continues as military intervention loomsAlgérie TV, AlgeriaSomali government blames al-Shabab for 'systematic' killing of journalistsAl-Alam, IranAfghanistan pledges to purse peace with Taliban as US confirms commitment to KabulAl-Alam, IranRasmussen: NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan could be 'speeded up'New TV, LebanonFour dead in car bombing of private security company in BaghdadNew TV, LebanonMillions of Muslims head to Saudi Arabia for annual Hajj pilgrimagePress TV, IranReport on Israel's abuse of Palestinian childrenPress TV, IranEhud Barak meets with Netanyahu opponents as Knesset early elections become imminentIBA, IsraelEx-Israeli PM Olmert may to return to politicsIBA, Israel

Iranian riot police clash with demonstrators during currency crisis protests in Tehran, Bahrain launches crackdown on funeral for activist who died in custody, Tunisian woman accused of indecency after being raped by security forces, and more.Iranian riot police clash with demonstrators during currency crisis protests in TehranBBC Arabic, UKBahrain launches crackdown on funeral for activist who died in custodyAl-Alam, IranTunisian woman accused of indecency after being raped by security forcesDubai TV, UAEDeadly explosions rock central AleppoAl Jazeera, QatarAl-Nusra Front claims responsibility for Syrian soldier executions in AleppoPress TV, IranTurkey strikes Syrian targets in retaliation for deadly shellingPress TV, IranQatar now main supplier to Free Syrian Army: ReportPress TV, IranIsraeli navy bracing for another Gaza-bound protest flotillaPress TV, IranKuwaiti government calls for dissolution of parliamentBBC Arabic, UKRift between Netanyahu, Barak grows as Israel inches towards early electionsIBA, IsraelIran mistakenly fired on civilian airliner, own military aircraft in 2008IBA, IsraelIsrael's Channel 2 shows film documenting Palestinian prisoner abusePalestine TV, Ramallah

Jewish extremists storm Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque, Somalia's al-Shabab claims responsibility for blasts in "liberated" Kismayo, Iranian rial falls to all-time low as Western sanctions take hold, and more.Jewish extremists storm Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa MosqueAl Jazeera, QatarSomalia's al-Shabab claims responsibility for blasts in 'liberated' KismayoBBC Arabic, UKIranian rial falls to all-time low as Western sanctions take holdFuture TV, LebanonRenewed violence in Damascus, while Syrian army resumes shelling of AleppoNew TV, LebanonIsrael: Netanyahu meets with finance minister in last-ditch effort to prevent early electionsIBA, IsraelUS memo: Mahmoud Abbas's UN bid 'extremely counterproductive'IBA, IsraelIsraeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak slams FM for criticizing PA President AbbasIBA, IsraelScores of political groups to hold Jordan's 'largest ever' pro-reform protestsAl-Alam, IranBlast in southern Afghanistan kills American soldierPress TV, IranInsider attacks on the rise as US hits 2,000 deaths mark in AfghanistanPress TV, IranJailed Bahraini activist Mohammed Mushaima dies in custodyPress TV, IranPalestinian footballer al-Sarsak declines Barcelona FC invite due to attendance of Gilad ShalitPalestine TV, Ramallah

Taliban claims responsibility for deadly attack on joint Afghan-NATO convoy, Jordan extends voter registration deadline amid Islamist-led election boycott, tens of thousands of Saudis mourn protestors killed in crackdown on opposition, and more.Taliban claims responsibility for deadly attack on joint Afghan-NATO convoyAl Jazeera, QatarJordan extends voter registration deadline amid Islamist-led election boycottDubai TV, UAETens of thousands of Saudis mourn protestors killed in crackdown on oppositionAl-Alam, IranSyrian foreign minister accuses UN allies of supporting terrorismBBC Arabic, UKThousands march for October 2000 riot victims in SakhninIBA, IsraelMitt Romney: Obama deliberately created rift between Israel and USIBA, IsraelEgyptian president reiterates support for Palestinian, Syrian peopleIBA, IsraelHamas leader Meshal receives standing ovation at AKP conventionIBA, IsraelIranian currency plummets to all-time lowIBA, IsraelNetanyahu, Romney share donorsPress TV, IranBahrain court upholds verdict in medical personnel trialPress TV, IranSudanese cabinet approves South Sudan dealDubai TV, UAEFamous Baghdad street displays satirical murals on corruption, living conditionsAl-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Kenyan forces surround al-Shabab militants' final stronghold, Bahrainis stage massive marches on the "Friday of Rage," Palestinians shrug off Abbas's bid for UN statehood, and more.Kenyan forces surround al-Shabab militants' final strongholdBBC Arabic, UKBahrainis stage massive marches on the 'Friday of Rage'Al-Alam, IranPalestinians shrug off Abbas's bid for UN statehoodDubai TV, UAEWhat will happen to Arab citizens if Israel is recognized as a Jewish state?Al Jazeera, QatarFierce clashes as Syrian rebels launch major offensive to take AleppoFuture TV, LebanonUNHRC condemns widespread rights violations by Syrian government forcesIBA, IsraelSyria, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iran top P5+1 talksIBA, IsraelIsrael slams South African 'Occupied Palestinian Territory' label for goodsIBA, IsraelAnalysts question Netanyahu's mental health after UN bomb speechPress TV, IranLibya: Chaos and lawlessness after NATO brought democracySyria TV, Syria

The Sudans sign trade and security deal as border region remains in dispute, Israel's Netanyahu spells out "red line" for Iran in UN speech, Yemeni women "worse off" after uprising amid deepening food crisis, and more.Iranian foreign minister harassed by Iranian dissidents in New York CityDubai TV, UAEThe Sudans sign trade and security deal, as border region remains in disputeDubai TV, UAEIsrael's Netanyahu spells out 'red line' for Iran in UN speechPress TV, IranPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemns settler violence in UN addressPress TV, IranYemeni women 'worse off' after uprising, amid deepening food crisisBBC Arabic, UKSyrian refugee population could reach 700,000 by year's end: UNAl Jazeera, QatarIran oil exports cut by 50 percent in the past yearIBA, IsraelWorld leaders speak out on Syrian crisisIBA, IsraelSaudi forces kill two during attempted arrest of fugitiveAl-Alam, IranIsraeli 'occupation' erects wall near Hebron's al-Ibrahimi MosquePalestine TV, Ramallah