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Turkey's faltering economy, not protesters, could bend ErdoganThe Turkish lira has dropped to an 18-month low since protests began. That could undermine Prime Minister Erdogan, whose popularity has been tied to strong economic growth on his watch.
Tear gas, water cannons end party in Istanbul's Taksim SquarePrime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan drew a distinction between good and bad protesters, promising to speak with the former as police overran Taksim Square.
Israeli policy pivot strengthens grasp on East JerusalemThe Israeli government has backed a property law聽that聽could enable seizure of up to 40 percent of the Palestinian private property in聽Jerusalem.聽
In Turkey, echoes of US-style clashes over glitzy redevelopmentFor the thousands demonstrating in Gezi Park, the project to redevelop it despite public outcry and legal challenges illustrate a聽government culture聽of disregard for the聽rights and wishes of citizens.- Israel accelerates cybersecurity know-how as early as 10th gradeIsrael is strengthening cybersecurity recruitment and cooperation between hi-tech, academia, and the military as threats rise.
Stalled nuclear talks fuel sharp exchange at Iran's final presidential debateAt a fiery final debate before June 14 elections, Saeed Jalili,聽Iran's top nuclear negotiator and a leading candidate, was challenged over 'missed opportunities.'聽
As Syrian refugee flood escalates, UN asks record $5.1 billion in aidHelp is needed as Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey may host up to 3.5 million refugees by year's end, say UN officials.
Opposition in Turkey flounders in efforts to dislodge ErdoganProtesters face an uphill struggle to erode Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan鈥檚 power base as opposition parties remain fragmented.
Across Arab world, mixed feelings about Turkey's ErdoganProtests in Turkey are stirring debate in some Arab countries about the compatibility of Islam and democracy.
FocusTurkey's protests reveal conflicting visions of societyThe ongoing clashes in Istanbul's Taksim Square have exposed the fault lines running between those want to protect secular values and those who want to introduce more Islam into public life.
FocusTurkey's tumultuous week does little to rattle 'bulldozer' ErdoganPrime Minister Erdogan decried antigovernment protesters as 'vagabonds' and 'extremists.' Critics acknowledge his success in driving Turkey's spectacular growth, but say he has become autocratic.
Israel sees prestigious academic prize as tool to engage increasingly hostile academic worldThe Dan David Prize has been awarded to some of those in the top echelons of academia, a community that includes many backers of the movement to isolate Israel for its occupation.聽
Last American NGO worker in Egypt takes flight to avoid prisonRobert Becker was the lone US employee to remain when Egypt raided NGO offices last year. Even he is gone now, leaving a civil society vacuum.
Hezbollah marks major triumph as Qusayr tips back into Assad campRebels abandoned the strategic city of Qusayr on Wednesday in a significant聽victory聽for Syria's Assad regime and a psychological blow to opposition forces.
Pinned under government's thumb, Turkish media covers penguins, not protestsThe protests throughout Turkey have brought issues of media self-censorship, government control, and ownership by large conglomerates to the fore, disgusting many Turks.- Think you know Turkey? Take our country quiz.
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In hi-tech, Gaza Sky Geeks sees way to break through isolationGaza Sky Geeks aims to harness an entrepreneurial streak among Gaza's isolated youths. The company already has investment from Google to help start-ups grow.
Convictions put Egypt's beleaguered NGOs into deeper chillAn Egyptian court sentenced 43 NGO workers, among them 15 Americans, to between one and five years in prison and shuttered the offices of five organizations.
Turkey's protesters seize world's attention, but what's their goal?Turkey's protest movement is burgeoning, but has so far failed to find a common goal or person to coalesce around, other than opposing Prime Minister Erdogan.- In Tunisia, a free speech tussle could land a professor in jailLast year a Tunisian academic complained that a member of the constitutional drafting committee had watered down free speech protections in the document.