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Day of rage in Egypt

The Day of rage in Egypt left at least eighty people dead and wounded hundreds, while also dividing the international community concerning Egypt's ...

By Renáta Janka TóthAugust 18, 20130

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Women’s Rights in Morocco

Women’s rights in Morocco have considerably improved in the past one and a half decade, during the rule of Muhammad VI. The only ...

By Renáta Janka TóthAugust 12, 20130

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Tunisia’s fragile peace

Tunisia’s fragile peace is at stake once again as the country's secular opposition raised up its voice and marched against the ruling Islamic ...

By Renáta Janka TóthAugust 2, 20130

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Shiite drawback in Kuwait

The latest elections signal a Shiite drawback in Kuwait, and in the same time, the strenghtening of liberal elements and some sunni Islamist ...

By Renáta Janka TóthAugust 2, 20130

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Hezbollah’s assets are to be frozen

The European Union's decision to list the group as a terrorist organization means that Hezbollah’s assets are to be frozen, and have other ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJuly 30, 20130

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Forming a new cabinet for Egypt

New interim leaders initiate forming a new cabinet for Egypt in the aftermath of the overthrow of Mursi. Yet the country remains divided ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJuly 13, 20130

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Divided Egypt

With the army's backing, Adli Mansour and Hazem el-Beblawi are now in charge for Egypt. These persons and their decisions have divided Egypt ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJuly 12, 20130

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On the state of Egypt

News arise daily on the state of Egypt. Although the army deposed Mursi, his supporters flooded the streets in a counter-protest, and the ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJuly 10, 20130

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Mursi’s gone, what’s next?

Now that Mursi’s gone, what’s next for Egypt? With the army's backing, El Baradei has been chosen as the PM of the new ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJuly 8, 20130

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Preparing for Ramadan

As the holy months is approaching fast, it is time to start preparing for Ramadan with a short overview of what is actually ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJuly 2, 20130

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Rouhani Seeks International Dialogue

Iranian President elect Hassan Rouhani seeks international dialogue in order to boost Iran's relations with the West and gain some leverage on the ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJuly 1, 20130

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Power Transition Taking Place in Qatar

A surprising power transition in Qatar took place recently as the former emir, Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani handed over power to his ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 26, 20130

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Moderation wins over Extremism in Iran

The Iranian elections have come to an end and finished with the victory of Hassan Rouhani. For most, it means that moderation wins ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 18, 20130

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Taksim in Turmoil

The ongoing riots in Istanbul downtown pushed the Taksim in turmoil. Aggression is growing, and vandalism is also incessant as people's demands keep ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 11, 20130

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Iran’s Electoral Field is Sinking: Only Six Left

As we approach the designated date of Iranian elections, Iran’s electoral field is sinking. Two candidates withdrew from the race, leaving six.

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 11, 20130

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Iranian foreign policy debate

In the edge of the elections, Iranian foreign policy debates take a major part of the media coverage of the event as the ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 10, 20130

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Israel’s Contradictory Policies

Lately we have heard the Israeli foreign minister urges the return to peace talks over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to find a sustainable and satisfactory ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 8, 20130

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Turkey’s Protests Continue

Turkey’s protests continue since days over a public space reconstruction plan. As aggression grows, questions arise whether Taksim will be the new Tahrir.

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 5, 20130

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The eight Presidential candidates of Iran

Iran's presidential elections are approaching. The eight presidential candidates of Iran include people from different backgrounds and political positions.

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 2, 20130

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Iran’s Electoral Regulations Brings a Field of 686 to 8

Iran's electoral regulations strictly limit who can run for the presidential elections, to be hold June 14th. Only eight candidates qualify out of ...

By Renáta Janka TóthJune 1, 20130

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Israel to return to peace talks

After years of clashes and hostile political environment in Israel and Palestine, president Peres signaled the will of Israel to return to peace ...

By Renáta Janka TóthMay 27, 20130

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Syria to attend Geneva peace talks

During his visit to Iraq, Syrian foreign minister signaled the will of Syria to attend Geneva peace talks and achieve a peaceful political ...

By Renáta Janka TóthMay 26, 20130

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Islamic Banking – a way out of the crisis?

Islamic Banking seemed to be significantly more resilient to the crisis then Western banks. Will this make it a good alternative to get ...

By Renáta Janka TóthMay 20, 20130

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Remembering the Nakba

After 65 years of existence of the Israeli state, thousands marched on the streets of Palestine, remembering the Nakba - the catastrophe of ...

By Renáta Janka TóthMay 18, 20130

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Should the Military Intervene in Syria?

As the intensity of the civil war does not seem to decrease, would it be time for the international community to consider military ...

By Renáta Janka TóthMay 6, 20130

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Hamas Rejects the New Peace Initiative

Once again, the Palestinian Hamas rejects the new peace initiative that could be the solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, going on since 1948.

By Renáta Janka TóthMay 6, 20130