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As Syria unravels, prices soar for guns, grenades, and RPGsThe cost of an AK-47 has nearly doubled, from $1,200 to $2,100, since the Syrian uprising began in March. The armed opposition says weapons are necessary to hasten the fall of Assad's regime.
Q&A: What's with the war talk surrounding Iran? Tensions over Iran鈥檚 nuclear program have escalated in recent weeks as the US and Europe ramp up sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Report: Iran fires up new uranium enrichment plantA leading newspaper in Iran says the country has begun enriching uranium at a new underground site, ratcheting up Western concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
Egypt elections: Illiterate voters just one hurdle in path toward democracyIn one Nile Delta town participating in Egypt elections today, a judge said he had to help fill in ballots for as many as 90 percent of voters, who couldn't read and write.
Why Iran's currency dropped to worst low in two decadesThe value of Iran's currency, the rial, to the dollar fell nearly 30 percent after President Obama approved new Iran sanctions on Saturday.
