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Syria on 17 February 2012

Syria on 17 February 2012 <Syria Today> : “Mediation of Convenience” news@theasian.asia

Yemen on 16 February 2012

Yemen on 16 February 2012 <Yemen Observer> : “Saleh back to Yemen soon to observe elections, media advisor” news@theasian.asia

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Jordan on 16 February 2012

Jordan on 16 February 2012 <The Jordan Times> : “House split over vote on graft investigation committees” news@theasian.asia

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Pal Protesters Demand the Release of Adnan

Palestinian protestors burn tires during a protest outside Ofer prison near the West Bank city of Ramallah on Feb. 15, 2012. About 24 Palestinians were injured Wednesday during clashes with Israeli troops following a protest calling for the release of the Islamic Jihad leader Shiekh Khader Adnan, who has started…

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Saudi Arabia on 15 February 2012

Saudi Arabia on 15 February 2012 <The Kathmandu Post> : “Mars… one more jewel in KAEC crown” news@theasian.asia

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Lebanon on 15 February 2012

Lebanon on 15 February 2012 <The Daily Star> : “Time Hezbollah changes course – Hariri” news@theasian.asia

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Valentine’s Day in Iran

An Iranian woman chooses a gift for the Valentine’s Day at a store in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 13, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz> news@theasian.asia

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Qatar on 14 February 2012

Qatar on 14 February 2012 <Aljazeera> : “UN rights chief condemns Syria violence” news@theasian.asia

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Israel on 14 February 2012

Israel on 14 February 2012 <The Jerusalem Post> : “Haniyeh calls Israel ‘cancer that’s threatening to spread” news@theasian.asia

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Syrians Condemn Aleppo Blasts

Demonstrators chant the Syrian anthem during a rally at Sabe Bahrat Square in Damascus, Syria, Feb. 12, 2012. The rally aims to express support for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and condemn the blast in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo on Friday. <Photo: Xinhua/Hazim> news@theasian.asia