News 25 Sep 2015 Admitting Houthis are inside Saudi Arabia, Brig. Gen. Asiri: “Houthis are sacrificing their lives just to take pictures near the border” Assiri: Glad to have this conversation over the phone with you, especially because you are currently in Sana’a witnessing all the events, meaning your questions will be coming from inquiries circulating… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2015 Tunisia groaning under weight of unemployment A recent study proposes measures to reduce Tunisia's unemployment rate, especially among women and youths. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Tunisia groaning under weight of unemployment Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2015 Al-Aqsa tensions straining Palestinian solidarity The Palestinian Authority's repressive approach to recent demonstrations is leading some to wonder whether popular anger against Israel might soon be turned against Palestinian security forces. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2015 Even clerics are joining Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units The phenomenon of clerics joining Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units to fight the Islamic State, while deemed beneficial by many, remains controversial. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Even clerics are joining… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2015 Iranian hard-line newspaper falls out of Khamenei's favor Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei seems to be breaking ties with the hard-line Kayhan newspaper, long understood to be his mouthpiece. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iranian hard-line newspaper… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2015 Russian defence ministry says army struck eight IS targets in Syria Russian fighter jets on Wednesday carried out 20 flights in Syria, striking "eight Islamic State targets" including a command post held by the jihadist group, the Russian defence ministry said."The… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2015 Abuses and massacres blamed on the Syrian regime - Repression of peaceful demonstrations - - March 6, 2011: In the southern city of Daraa, later to be known as the cradle of Syria's popular uprising, around 15 adolescents… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2015 A look at Russia's military involvement in Syria The Russians currently have at least 32 warplanes deployed in Syria, US officials say. The fleet comprises four Su-34 bombers, 12 Su-25 bombers, 12 Su-24 attack aircraft and four Su-30… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2015 Saudi and Iran agree to repatriate dead pilgrims: state media Saudi and Iranian health ministers have agreed to repatriate Iranian pilgrims killed in last week's Hajj stampede, Saudi state media said, after Tehran threatened a "fierce" response over delays.Tehran has… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Sep 2015 Who are Egypt’s Amazighs? The marginalization of Egypt’s Amazighs throughout history may have come to their advantage, as the community has been able to preserve its traditions and unique identity. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East