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Hugh Macleod
Falafel kerfuffle
After decades of war, Lebanon and Israel have plenty of tension simmering between them, but the latest source of strife is literally cooking.
Russia gets naval base in the Med
Military cooperation between Moscow and Damascus appears to have taken on a new zeal, writes Hugh Macleod.
Top al-Assad aide assassinated at Syrian resort
The mysterious assassination of a top Syrian army officer and right-hand man to President Bashar al-Assad has triggered intense speculation.
Al-Qaeda link to Algiers bombs
Algeria suffered its worst violence since its long civil war on Wednesday when terrorists affiliated to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for twin bombings in the capital, Algiers,…
Sex traffickers prey on young Baghdadis
Um Ahmad, as she was known to the girls, had it all planned out. From Baghdad to the border and on to Damascus and a new life, Mona and her three Iraqi friends didn’t need to…