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Activists from a group called "Third Square," which promotes a middle way in the rift between the Muslim Brotherhood and supporters of the army's overthrow of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, shout slogans as they gather to oppose both parties at Sphinx

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In Egypt, 'Third Square' Protesters Seek Middle Road

7:05pm August 02, 2013

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Growing numbers of Egyptians are turning against the generals, politicians and youth group credited with sparking the popular groundswell that led to the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi less than a month ago. Some are joining Third Square, a new movement that's emerged as a result of growing discontent.

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Anglers fish off Galata Bridge in Istanbul in 2011. The bridge is within site of the modest waterside restaurant Akin Balik.

Catch Of The Day, Grilled The Turkish Way

10:17pm July 30, 2013

by Peter Kenyon

The fishermen are out in all weather in Turkey's Bosphorus Strait. So there's no question that the fish is fresh, as area chefs carry on the tradition of the ancient Greeks, Romans and Ottomans in putting fish to the fire.

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What's Different About The Latest Push For Middle East Talks

8:28am July 28, 2013

Renee Montagne talks with Aaron David Miller of the Middle East Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center about the prospect of renewed negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians.

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Dispute Between Military, Morsi Supporters Flares In Egypt

7:33am July 26, 2013

Mass demonstrations are expected in Egyptian cities Friday amid fears of an imminent crackdown by security forces on supporters of former President Mohammed Morsi. The military chief who ousted Morsi urged Egyptians to come out in force to give the army a mandate to deal with "violence and terror." Muslim Brotherhood leaders have called for rival protests, after accusing the military chief of calling for civil war.

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In Cairo on July 17, supporters of the ousted president demonstrate for his reinstatement.

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Morsi's Ouster In Egypt: A 'Bookend' For The Arab Spring

2:17pm July 22, 2013

As the Cairo bureau chief for The New York Times, David Kirkpatrick has covered events in the region since January 2011. He says that the toppling of the democratically elected Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi throws the changes of the Arab Spring into question.

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With President Morsi Out, Gulf States Open Their Checkbooks

4:52pm July 18, 2013

by Leila Fadel

In Egypt, many are hopeful that with the Islamist president out of power, stability will return — and so will foreign investment. Already, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pumping billions into Egypt now that the Muslim Brotherhood is no longer in power. And miraculously, the fuel shortages and power cuts that were plaguing the nation seem to be gone.

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For Those In Aleppo, Syria, Commuting Can Be Lethal

4:52pm July 18, 2013

Tired of your commute to work? Imagine if on the way to your job, you had to dodge sniper fire. That's the case for many people in Syria. David Greene talks to Anthony Loyd, a correspondent for the Times of London, who just spent time in Alepo, Syria.

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Al-Jazeera Under Fire For Its Coverage Of Egypt

7:45am July 18, 2013

by Kelly McEvers

The accuracy of Al-Jazeera's reporting has come under criticism in the past, and now the network is taking a hit amid claims it slanted its coverage in favor of the Muslim Brotherhood during Egypt's recent political crisis. At stake, too, is the credibility of Al-Jazeera's main backer, Qatar.

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Iranians surf the web at an Internet cafe in Tehran on April 28, 2013. The recently elected president, Hasan Rowhani, has suggested that he may loosen restrictions on the Internet.

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Iran's New President Hints At Easing Internet Controls

5:10am July 15, 2013

by Peter Kenyon

Iran's President-elect Hasan Rowhani says his country should be more engaged with the world. While analysts are not expecting radical change, they say Rowhani could tackle pragmatic issues like increasing Internet broadband speed.

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Soldiers close the gate to the tiny West Bank outpost, right next door to a Jewish settlement, where the HaHod platoon of the ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yahuda battalion is stationed.

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Israel's Internal Battle Over Ultra-Orthodox Soldiers

8:14am July 14, 2013

by Emily Harris

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men are exempt from military service in Israel, but a proposed law would change that. It would be a major social shift that is part of the larger question concerning the role of the ultra-Orthodox in Israeli society.

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