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Iraq on 6 February 2012

Iraq on 6 February 2012 <National Iraqi News Agency> : “Hakeem, British Ambassador discuss recent political developments” news@theasian.asia

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Turkey on 6 February 2012

Turkey on 6 February 2012 <Today’s Zaman> : “Turkey warns Assad to not misread failed resolution at the UN” news@theasian.asia

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Iran Dismisses Western Sanctions

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei speaks during Friday prayers in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 3, 2012. Khamenei dismissed on Friday Western sanctions and warned against the U.S. war threats against the Islamic Republic. He said that Iran benefits from Western sanctions. <Photo: Xinhua> news@theasian.asia

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Palestinians Throw Shoes to Ban Ki-moon

Palestinian protesters block the way of UN secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s motorcade at Erez border crossing between Israel and northern Gaza Strip, on Feb. 2, 2012. Families of several Palestinian prisoners threw shoes at the motorcade of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as it entered the Gaza Strip from Israel…

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UAE on 3 February 2012

UAE on 3 February 2012 <Khaleej Times> : “Thousands throng job show in Capital” news@theasian.asia

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Kuwait on 3 February 2012

Kuwait on 3 February 2012 <Arab Times> : “Court throws out challenge to Juwaihel candidacy” news@theasian.asia

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Syria on 3 February 2012

Syria on 3 February 2012 <Syria Today> : “Syrian Industry: Mission Impossible?” news@theasian.asia

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Jordan on 2 February 2012

Jordan on 2 February 2012 <The Jordan Times> : “Dughmi chides lawmakers for frequent absences” news@theasian.asia

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Yemen on 2 February 2012

Yemen on 2 February 2012 <Yemen Times> : “Houthis and Southern Movement to boycott February election” news@theasian.asia

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Saudi Arabia on 1 February 2012

Saudi Arabia on 1 February 2012 <Asharq Alawsat> : “Syria showdown at UN as West presses Russia” news@theasian.asia