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Crackdown In Egypt Scares Off Presidential Candidates

8:04am May 12, 2014

by Leila Fadel

There are only two candidates. The man likely to win is Abdel Fattah el Sisi, who led the ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi. The candidate willing to go up against him is Hamdeen Sabahi.

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The View From Homs: Watching The Withdrawal Of Syria's Rebels

5:23pm May 10, 2014

On Friday, the Syrian government evacuated the last of the rebel fighters from Homs, following a cease-fire agreement. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Nabih Bulos, a special correspondent for the Los Angeles Times.

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Syrian Opposition Finds A Voice On Pirate Radio

9:09am May 07, 2014

Steve Inskeep talks to Syrian journalist Obadah Al-Kaddri about being named one of Time magazine's top 100 influential people. Al-Kaddri is director of Radio Watan, a pirate station heard in Syria.

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Unlike many young women in her ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, Yael Mizrachi drives and has two university degrees. She's also having a difficult time finding a spouse.

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Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Put Faith In Unorthodox Dating Service

11:52am May 05, 2014

by Emily Harris

Young ultra-Orthodox Jews are increasingly pursuing college degrees or joining the workforce. That's challenged matchmaking customs and led to a new service that connects like-minded men and women.

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Palestinian Perspective On Stalled Mideast Peace Talks

7:40am May 05, 2014

Steve Inskeep talks to chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat. An Israeli diplomat told Morning Edition last week that a unity government between Fatah and Hamas is unacceptable.

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What Is Plan B For Mideast Peace Negotations?

8:22am April 30, 2014

by Emily Harris

A deadline U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry set to either end or extend the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks has expired. Kerry says the next step is a pause.

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

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Egypt's Relations With U.S.: 'It's Like A Marriage. It's Not A Fling'

9:24pm April 29, 2014

In an interview with NPR, Egypt's Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy pushes back against critics, insisting that his government will restore democracy and saying that the courts are acting independently.

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Mass Trial In Egypt Sentences 683 To Death

7:37am April 28, 2014

by Leila Fadel

More than 680 alleged supporters of the country's ousted Islamist president have been sentenced to death for acts of violence last August. Included was the Muslim Brotherhood's spiritual leader.

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Syria Is On Track To Meet Chemical Weapons Deadline

8:09am April 25, 2014

by Michele Kelemen

The most dangerous chemicals in its declared stockpile are supposed to be removed by Sunday. But there are reports Syria may be using less toxic chemicals, including chlorine, against civilians.

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Israel Suspends Peace Talks After Palestinians Reach Unity Deal

8:09am April 25, 2014

by Emily Harris

The Israeli security cabinet came to the decision unanimously, angered by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's decision to end a seven-year schism with the Hamas movement.

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