Mosaic: World News From The Middle East

Violence rages across Syria as battered Aleppo loses 115 lives, mass anger erupts on Bahrain's streets after uprising leaders lose appeal, Israel's expansion policies separate Palestinian children from schools across the West Bank, and more.Violence rages across Syria as battered Aleppo loses 115 livesDubai TV, UAEMass anger erupts on Bahrain's streets after uprising leaders lose appealAl-Alam, IranTwo US-led soldiers killed in helicopter crash in eastern AfghanistanPress TV, IranIsraeli FM threatens to cut electricity to West Bank after PA's UN bidPress TV, IranIsraeli separation wall cuts off Palestinian children from schoolAl Jazeera, QatarIsraeli security cabinet meeting canceled after leak; Netanyahu considers polygraph testsIBA, IsraelUS Democratic Party platform drops language declaring Jerusalem as Israeli capitalIBA, IsraelMauritania extradites Gaddafi's spy chief to LibyaBBC Arabic, UKEgypt accuses Britain of 'blocking efforts' to freeze Mubarak assetsNile TV, EgyptSI reaffirms support to Sahrawi people's right to self-determinationAlgérie TV, AlgeriaUN urges donor support to step up food relief efforts in Mali as food crisis loomsAlgérie TV, Algeria

Bahrain condemned after court upholds life sentences for opposition activists, Assad holds talks with the head of the Red Cross as violence claims 74 lives across Syria, the two Sudans resume negotiations over border conflict, and more.Bahrain condemned after court upholds life sentences for opposition activistsAl-Alam, IranAssad holds talks with the head of the Red Cross as violence claims 74 lives across SyriaBBC Arabic, UKCIA training, arming anti-Syrian regime militias in TurkeySyria TV, SyriaThe two Sudans resume negotiations over border conflictDubai TV, UAEMuslims and Arabs in America 2012: Who will they vote for, Obama or Romney?Al Jazeera, QatarShutdown disrupts normal life in KashmirPress TV, IranPalestinians hold rally in solidarity with prisoners in IsraelPress TV, IranVandals deface Christian monastery in latest Price Tag attackIBA, IsraelUS denies secret negotiations to stay out of possible Israel-Iran warIBA, Israel

Yemeni street witnesses renewed mobilization against military rule, Iraq denies existence of al-Qaeda-affiliated Free Iraqi Army, Hezbollah rejects deployment of UN forces to Syrian-Lebanese border, and more.Yemeni street witnesses renewed mobilization against military ruleAl Jazeera, QatarJordan's Islamic Front marches for reforms and an end to corruptionAl Jazeera, QatarIraq denies existence of al-Qaeda-affiliated Free Iraqi ArmyAl-Iraqiya TV, IraqQassam rockets hit Sderot and Hof Ashkelon in IsraelIBA, IsraelIran doubles nuclear enrichment capacity underground: IAEA reportIBA, IsraelIran's Supreme Leader Khamenei: US, Israel main culprits in Syria crisisPress TV, IranUN foreign policy chief Ashton to hold talks with Iran over nuclear programPress TV, IranEight killed in drone strike in east YemenPress TV, IranPakistan: Funeral for Shiite judge gunned down in alleged 'targeted killing'Press TV, IranHezbollah rejects deployment of UN forces to Syrian-Lebanese borderPress TV, IranThirty-seven killed across Syria as demonstrations call for downfall of al-Assad regimeBBC Arabic, UKHamas supporters mark 43rd anniversary of Al-Aqsa Mosque burningAl-Alam, IranRights observers praise Western Sahara's struggle for self-determinationAlgérie TV, Algeria

Iran, Syria come under attack at non-aligned conference as Tehran lashes out at West, Yemen's national dialogue threatened by Southern Movement's demand for secession, riot-hit Kenyan city accuses US of killing Muslim cleric, and more.Iran, Syria come under attack at non-aligned conference as Tehran lashes out at WestBBC Arabic, UKYemeni national dialogue threatened by Southern Movement's demand for secessionDubai TV, UAERiot-hit Kenyan city accuses US of killing Muslim clericPress TV, IranIraq's PM rejects military intervention as solution to Syrian crisisPress TV, IranScores killed across Syria as armed opposition claims downing of fighter jetNew TV, LebanonKuwait parliament fails to convene again, amid calls for early electionsAl Jazeera, QatarIAEA to release latest report on Iranian nuclear programIBA, IsraelIsraeli High Court orders Migron outpost settlers to evacuateIBA, IsraelSettlers' escalating attacks on Palestinians condoned by Israeli governmentSaudi TV, Saudi ArabiaFive Australian NATO troops killed in AfghanistanAl-Alam, IranPakistani court postpones bail hearing for Christian girl accused of burning QuranAl-Alam, Iran

Rights groups warn of deteriorating conditions in Israeli prisons as Palestinian hunger strike continues, Ban Ki-moon arrives in Tehran despite Western attempts to isolate Iran, Pakistan demands immediate end to US drone strikes, and more.Rights groups warn of deteriorating conditions in Israeli prisons as Palestinian hunger strike continuesAl Jazeera, QatarBan Ki-moon arrives in Tehran despite Western attempts to isolate IranAl-Alam, IranPakistan demands immediate end to US drone strikesPress TV, IranIraq's Kurdistan Region government in talks to reopen Baghdad officePress TV, IranBashar al-Assad: Military needs 'more time' to win battlePress TV, IranForty-two killed across Syria as Russia calls for investigation into Daraya massacreBBC Arabic, UKLow turnout at Knesset's special summer session on economyIBA, IsraelAttacks against French Jews on the rise since Toulouse killings in MarchIBA, IsraelFrance opens murder inquiry into Yasser Arafat's deathDubai TV, UAELibyan government 'will not risk entering losing battle with armed extremists'Dubai TV, UAEForeign Minister Lieberman invites Egyptian President Morsi to visit IsraelDubai TV, UAEEgyptian rights organizations outline demands for new constitutionNile TV, Egypt

Egypt's Morsi speaks out against Assad as Russia stands by Syrian regime, Israel's Rachel Corrie verdict exposes military's culture of impunity, Non-Aligned Movement calls for reforming Security Council, and more.Egypt's Morsi speaks out against Assad as violence continues in SyriaBBC Arabic, UKRussia to maintain military presence in Syria despite unrestPress TV, IranTurkey temporarily closes borders to Syrian refugeesPress TV, IranSomali parliament elects new speakerPress TV, IranIsraeli pre-dawn raid on Gaza Strip injures three PalestiniansAl-Alam, IranIsrael's Rachel Corrie verdict exposes military's culture of impunityAl-Alam, IranIsraeli High Court judges expected to rule on Migron outpost hearingIBA, IsraelIsraeli MKs slam Peres for commuting life sentences of prisoners who killed IDF soldiersIBA, IsraelNon-Aligned Movement calls for reforming Security CouncilAl Jazeera, QatarEgyptian president appoints four aides, 17 advisers including Christians, womenDubai TV, UAEIsrael resumes illegal oil exploration in Syria's Golan HeightsSyria TV, SyriaTunisia: Islamist Ennahda government wants to 'cleanse media outlets'Syria TV, Syria

UN urges swift action to prevent impending disaster in besieged Gaza Strip, Iran hails summit of Non-Aligned Movement as diplomatic coup against the West, US arms sales reach record high as Gulf states stock up, and more.UN urges swift action to prevent impending disaster in besieged Gaza StripBBC Arabic, UKEgypt: One man sentenced in absentia for 2011 attacks on Israeli, Saudi embassiesIBA, IsraelIDF's military advocate general recommends criminal investigation into ex-chief AshkenaziIBA, IsraelIsrael rejects 'Welcome to Palestine' protestors trying to enter West BankIBA, IsraelKurds fight police in southeastern Turkey during PKK rallyIBA, IsraelIran hails summit of Non-Aligned Movement as diplomatic coup against the WestAl-Alam, IranTwo NATO troops killed in new 'green-on-blue' attack in AfghanistanPress TV, IranUS arms sales reach record high as Gulf states stock upPress TV, IranSyrian military helicopter crashes in Damascus as Turkey closes border to fleeing refugeesDubai TV, UAEUS presidential election and the stakes of American hegemonyAl Jazeera, QatarMorale of British, American armies declining after 11 years of warSyria TV, Syria

Israel takes aim at Palestinian agricultural sector in Jericho, minor clashes break out between pro- and anti-Muslim Brotherhood protestors in Egypt, renewed tribal clashes leave three people dead in northern Libya, and more.Israel takes aim at Palestinian agricultural sector in JerichoAl Jazeera, QatarMinor clashes break out between pro- and anti-Muslim Brotherhood protestors in EgyptDubai TV, UAEClashes break out among demonstrators near Tahrir SquarePress TV, IranBahraini forces attack protestors in Sitra Island as demonstrators rally in London Press TV, IranIran, IAEA hold talks in Vienna to 'bridge the gap'Press TV, IranIsraeli Labor Party leader meets with France's Socialist Party president in ParisIBA, IsraelIAEA-Iran meeting: Will Iran curb its nuclear ambitions in the face of sanctions?IBA, IsraelSouth Africa mandates 'Israeli-occupied territory' labels for goods made in territoriesIBA, IsraelSupreme Court of Israel orders Eilat to enroll migrant children into school systemIBA, IsraelRenewed tribal clashes leave three people dead in northern LibyaAl-Alam, IranEighteen killed in US drone strikes in northwestern PakistanAl-Alam, IranAssad forces pound Daraa as Iran proposes to end Syrian crisis at NAM summitNew TV, LebanonDeadly sectarian clashes escalate in Lebanon; three killed, 21 injuredBBC Arabic, UKTunisians fear spread of WahhabismSyria TV, Syria

Activists lash out at Morocco's loyalty ceremony as "backward," Bahraini police attack protestors mourning slain teenager, Egypt's revolutionary socialists speak out against IMF loan, and more.Activists lash out at Morocco's loyalty ceremony as 'backward'Al-Alam, IranDemonstrations in Saudi Arabia's northwest in solidarity with prisonersAl-Alam, IranBahraini police attack protestors mourning slain teenagerBBC Arabic, UKEgypt's revolutionary socialists speak out against IMF loanDubai TV, UAEGantz warns Iran against attacking IsraelFuture TV, LebanonHezbollah simulates capture of Israeli cities in massive military exerciseIBA, IsraelUS president, British PM warn of foreign intervention if Assad regime uses chemical weaponsIBA, IsraelMigron residents protest evacuation of West Bank outpostIBA, IsraelKnesset speaker personally apologizes to Arab teenager for Jewish attackIBA, IsraelEgyptian forces beef up Sinai presence; Israeli officials nervousIBA, IsraelBan Ki-moon to attend Non-Aligned Movement summit in TehranIBA, IsraelIsrael releases Syrian political prisoner after 27 yearsNew TV, LebanonSyrian forces continue to target journalists as death toll rises to 19 this year aloneAl Jazeera, QatarMore reports of foreigners joining Syrian opposition to fight regimePress TV, IranPakistan summons US diplomat over assassination drone attacksPress TV, IranTaliban claims killing six US soldiers in AfghanistanPress TV, IranNew Somali parliament to elect speakerPress TV, Iran

Syrian refugees fear for their country as revolt turns into proxy war, Israel's foreign minister urges ouster of Palestinian leader Abbas, Tunisian journalists rally in support of freedom of the press, and more.Syrian refugees fear for their country as revolt turns into proxy warBBC Arabic, UKTentative ceasefire in north Lebanon city as death toll rises to 10Al-Alam, IranFrance gives non-lethal military aid to Syrian oppositionPress TV, IranEgypt asks IMF for USD 4.8 billion loan to revive ailing economyPress TV, IranPalestinian journalists arrested in West Bank protest crackdown by Israeli forcesPress TV, IranIsrael's foreign minister urges ouster of Palestinian leader AbbasDubai TV, UAEEgypt: Troop deployment in Sinai was coordinated with Israel, did not violate peace treatyIBA, IsraelStaff at Tel Aviv hospital contract tuberculosis after treating African migrantsIBA, IsraelTunisian journalists rally in support of freedom of the pressAl Jazeera, QatarAlgerian minister participates in 'Africa Rising' summit in MalaboAlgérie TV, Algeria

Syrian conflict spilling into Lebanon as renewed clashes erupt in Tripoli, US assassination drone strike kills 3 in northwestern Pakistan, Israel asks Egypt to withdraw tanks from Sinai, and more.Syrian conflict spilling into Lebanon as renewed clashes erupt in TripoliDubai TV, UAESeventy-two killed across Syria, as Obama warns al-Assad over chemical armsBBC Arabic, UKUS assassination drone strike kills three in northwestern PakistanPress TV, IranIran unveils major defense achievementsPress TV, IranUS representative slammed for drunken skinny-dipping in holy Sea of GalileePress TV, IranUS media displays bias against MuslimsPress TV, IranIsrael asks Egypt to withdraw tanks from SinaiAl Jazeera, QatarTaliban damages plane of US Joint Chiefs head during Afghanistan visitIBA, IsraelEthiopian ruler Meles Zenawi dies at 57IBA, IsraelBahrain regime forces attack mourners, several injuredAl-Alam, IranIs technology hindering social ties in Algeria?Algérie TV, Algeria

Renewed "insider attacks" on foreign troops in Afghanistan alarm NATO, Gaddafi loyalists blamed for bombing in Libyan capital, US asked to hand over drone footage or face UN inquiry, and more.Renewed 'insider attacks' on foreign troops in Afghanistan alarm NATOAl-Alam, IranGaddafi loyalists blamed for bombing in Libyan capitalAl-Alam, IranUS asked to hand over drone footage or face UN inquiryPress TV, IranProtests, clashes erupt in Kashmir following Eid prayersPress TV, IranDeadly battles rage in Syria as UN ends missionNew TV, LebanonMilitants' Eid attack on Yemeni intelligence HQ kills 20Al Jazeera, QatarFour PLFP members arrested for plotting to kidnap IsraelisIBA, IsraelUS Joint Chiefs head: Israel views Iran threat with more urgency than USIBA, IsraelFour Israeli teenagers in custody after almost beating Arab teenager to deathIBA, IsraelIron Dome system stationed near Eilat after rocket attacksIBA, IsraelIDF makes changes to POW training based on Gilad Shalit's experience as Hamas captiveIBA, IsraelSomalia swears in new parliamentBBC Arabic, UKSudan seizes large cache of weapons in Kassala ProvinceSudan TV, SudanTunisia's revenues from tourism fell by 50 percent after Jasmine RevolutionDubai TV, UAE

Scores killed in clashes between Syrian Army and Free Army in Aleppo, Nasrallah vows to turns Israelis' lives into hell if Lebanon is attacked, Bahraini regime condemned after jailing prominent rights activist, and more.Scores killed in clashes between Syrian Army and Free Army in AleppoBBC Arabic, UKExplosion kills three, injures two dozen in Quds Day rally in PakistanPress TV, IranNasrallah vows to turn Israelis' lives into hell if Lebanon is attackedPress TV, IranPalestinians flock to Jerusalem for last Ramadan Friday amid Israeli restrictionsAl Jazeera, QatarPresident Shimon Peres: Israel should not unilaterally strike IranIBA, IsraelAnsar al-Quds claims responsibility for Eilat attack IBA, IsraelGaza Palestinians fire rocket into field south of AshkelonIBA, IsraelBahraini regime condemned after jailing prominent rights activistAl-Alam, IranOIC suspends Syria's membership, calls for Islamic solidarityAlgérie TV, AlgeriaAl-Miqdad clan suspends kidnappings as Lebanon forms delegation to secure prisoners' releaseDubai TV, UAE

Iraq hit by wave of deadly bombings and shootings, Bahraini king hails Syrian uprising while condemning foreign plot against his regime, presidential campaigns intensify as Somalia's election draws near, and more.Iraq hit by wave of deadly bombings and shootingsAl Jazeera, QatarPakistan: Ten dead in sectarian attackAl-Alam, IranClashes in southeastern Turkey on 28th anniversary of PKKAl-Alam, IranBahraini king hails Syrian uprising while condemning foreign plot against his regimeAl-Alam, IranBahrain: Activist Nabeel Rajab sentenced to three years in prisonBBC Arabic, UKTwo powerful explosions rock Israeli Red Sea resort of EilatBBC Arabic, UKPresidential campaigns intensify as Somalia's election draws nearPress TV, IranIsraeli deputy minister's aide meets with Syrian oppositionPress TV, IranEighty killed in Syrian air raid on rebel-held townDubai TV, UAEIsraeli ambassador to US: Strike on Iran 'worth it,' even if it only delays nukesIBA, IsraelFood and gas prices expected to rise in Israel due to US droughtIBA, IsraelKnesset swears in 17th non-Jewish MK during special summer sessionIBA, IsraelIraq to strengthen economic, political ties with IranAl-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Syrian rebels detonate bomb near UN site as Russia warns West against "sabotaging" accord, Yemeni security situation deteriorates as fractured army clashes, Bahraini security forces attack anti-government protesters in Sitra, and more.Syrian rebels detonate bomb near UN siteAl Jazeera, QatarRussia warns West against 'sabotaging' accordPress TV, IranTurkey deploys new air defense systems near Syrian borderPress TV, IranLebanese family retaliates after abductions by Free Syrian ArmyNew TV, LebanonBomb explosion leaves 18 dead in AfghanistanBBC Arabic, UKYemeni security situation deteriorates as fractured army clashesBBC Arabic, UKBahraini police attack anti-regime protestors in SitraPress TV, IranUS systematically demonizing Muslims at home and abroadPress TV, IranIslamic states set to suspend Syria at Mecca summitAl-Alam, IranPanetta: US does not believe Israel has already decided on Iran attackIBA, IsraelIsraelis stock up amid growing speculation of Iran strikeIBA, IsraelIsrael: Defense ministry decides five-year plan as treasury tries to balance budgetIBA, IsraelEgypt's Morsi awards sacked army chiefsIBA, IsraelIsrael boosts defense budget, assigns new home front ministerPalestine TV, Ramallah