Syrian food shortages send prices up
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U.N. warns that escalating violence in Syria is causing food shortages throughout the country.
In Egypt, protests turn violent as political crisis intensifies
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Supporters and opponents of the president clash in the streets of Cairo and other cities.
Israel advances plans to build in E-1
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Proposal for project in sensitive West Bank area followed U.N. vote to upgrade Palestinian status.
Egyptians protest at president’s palace
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Opposition members call rare scene an ‘important step’ toward forcing Morsi to rescind decree.
Deadly mortar fire hits Syrian school
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State media say “terrorists” attacked school, killing at least 15; opposition blames government.
Young Kuwaitis challenge old guard
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These well-off dissenters are challenging the Gulf emirate’s fundamental social contract.
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Fighting in Syria
Violence escalates between government and opposition forces in key Syrian cities.
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Photos from around the region
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Islamists in Egypt
Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.
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Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem
Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.
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Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
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Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
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Clearing Tahrir Square
Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.
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After Egypt’s regime change
Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.
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