Netanyahu barely addressed Palestinian issue, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas blasted Israel for its illegal settlement activity More
United Nations says 'rapidly increasing' number of refugees have fled to Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey More
There are increasing signs of beards and black flags among rebel battalions More
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Clause in draft constitution describing women as complementary, not equal to men, sparks uproar, concerns over women's rights More