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CHALLENGES 2007-2008: Iraq Progresses To Some Of Its Worst
Despite all the claims of improvements, 2007 has been the worst year yet in Iraq.IRAQ: Saddam Provided More Food Than the U.S.
The Iraqi government announcement that monthly food rations will be cut by half has left many Iraqis asking how they can survive.IRAQ: ‘Awakening’ Forces Arouse New Conflicts
The controversial move of the U.S. military to back Sunni "Awakening" forces has created another wedge between Sunni and Shia political groups.US-IRAQ: Ill-Equipped Soldiers Opt for “Search and Avoid”
Iraq war veterans now stationed at a base here say that morale among U.S. soldiers in the country is so poor, many are simply parking their Humvees and pretending to be on patrol, a practice dubbed "search and avoid" missions.LEBANON: Resistance Being Rebuilt Too
As reconstruction resumes in the heavily bombed southern Beirut district Dahiyeh, the signs are evident of a rebuilding of resistance against Israel and the U.S.-backed government, largely by way of increased support for Hezbollah.LEBANON: Refugees Learn to Substitute Government
The influx of refugees from Palestinian areas and the inability of the government to do much for them has strengthened a unique NGO providing essential services.LEBANON: Refugees Learn to Substitute Government
The influx of refugees from Palestinian areas and the inability of the government to do much for them has strengthened a unique NGO providing essential services.LEBANON: Tensions Run High After Sunni Killings
The killings of two pro-government Sunni Muslims has raised tensions across Lebanon. Rival political leaders have called for calm amidst fear that the killings could spark civil strife.LEBANON: One Unexploded Bomb Per Person
Close to a million unexploded bombs are estimated to litter southern Lebanon, according to UN forces engaged in the hazardous task of removing them.LEBANON: Political Loyalties Being Rebuilt
People in this southern Lebanese village are rebuilding their destroyed houses with renewed vigour. And, with renewed loyalties to a combination of Hezbollah, Qatar and Iran.LEBANON: This Protest Won’t Go Away
Lebanon is caught in political gridlock in the face of sustained opposition to the U.S.-backed government.LEBANON: Tempers Rise Over Reconstruction
Eight months after Israeli attacks left devastation across many villages in southern Lebanon, reconstruction comes with mounting anger towards both Israel and the central Lebanese government.LEBANON: Tempers Rise Over Reconstruction
Eight months after Israeli attacks left devastation across many villages in southern Lebanon, reconstruction comes with mounting anger towards both Israel and the central Lebanese government.SYRIA: A Lot of Uninvited Guests
The massive influx of Iraqi refugees into Syria has brought rising prices and overcrowding, but most Syrians seem to have accepted more than a million of the refugees happily enough.SYRIA: Refugees Bring In Some Brittle Strength
Syria's decision to accept Iraqi refugees streaming into the country has brought the government of President Bashar Assad more power within Syria and the region, but at significant cost.IRAQ: Where Al-Qaeda Reigns
Refugees from Baquba city who have now found shelter in Damascus describe their hometown as a "dead city" where armed men roam the streets and al-Qaeda reigns.IRAQ: Where Al-Qaeda Reigns
Refugees from Baquba city who have now found shelter in Damascus describe their hometown as a "dead city" where armed men roam the streets and al-Qaeda reigns.IRAQ: Refugees Speak of Escape from Hell
Refugees from Iraq scattered around Damascus describe hellish conditions in the country they managed to leave behind.IRAQ: And These Refugees Are Lucky
Salim Hamad, 33, glances at the sprawling buildings of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus and sees business. He has set up a small tea shop at the camp.MEDIA: Freedom Fight Against ‘Freedom Champions’
The al-Jazeera television network could be emerging as a freedom champion against U.S. pressures on the channel, leading media figures say."I support al-Jazeera because al-Jazeera has done more to propagate democracy in the Middle East region than anybody else, certainly more than the American government has done," media specialist Hugh Miles told IPS.
MEDIA: Freedom Fight Against ‘Freedom Champions’
The al-Jazeera television network could be emerging as a freedom champion against U.S. pressures on the channel, leading media figures say.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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