Middle East

From all sides—military, diplomatic and economic—the noose is tightening around Muammar Qaddafi (2)

• • The rebels are in better shape when it comes to oil
• • The lessons of Libya for outside intervention
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• • Michael O’Hanlon of the Brookings Institution says it's time to arm the rebels
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• • Topic page: Libya

Palestinian incursions both rattle and bolster Israel’s government (10)

• • Our correspondents discuss the state of the peace process after the unrest on Israel's borders
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• • Will Americans support a non-violent resistance movement?
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• • Topic page: Israel

Governments in the Middle East opposed to Syria’s still fear his downfall

• • The president tries dialogue as the killing go on
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• • As the turmoil persists, more Syrians are leaving or hiding
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• • Audio: David Lesch on the crisis in Syria
• • Topic page: Syria

The country’s Christians fear the prospect of sectarian strife (18)

• • The Arab press's coverage of the conflict
  • Newsbook
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• • A special report on Egypt: Saving faith (Jul 2010)
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• • Copts and marriage: You can't just marry anyone (Jun 2010)
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• • Topic page: Egypt

Despite recent riots, Tunisians are still on the road to democracy (2)

• • Video: The jasmine evolution?
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• • Tunisia is getting back on track
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• • Building up institutions after revolutions
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• • Topic page: Tunisia