Crackdown on protesters comes as Bahrain’s citizens remember their own Arab Spring
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Nationwide Credit Card Failure Stokes Israeli Fears of Cyber-Attacks
On Thursday, Israelis reported credit card failures across the country. While the glitch was resolved, it exposes a national vulnerability that has security officials worried
Afghanistan Frees 65 Suspected Militants, Angering U.S.
The U.S. says the prisoners could now pose a security threat to Afghan and international troops
Russia’s Putin Endorses al-Sisi as Egypt’s Next President
Though he has yet to publicly announce his intention to run for Egypt’s Presidency, Field Marshal al-Sisi received a strong endorsement from Russia’s leader on a visit to Moscow
Putin Wishes Egypt Army Chief ‘Success’ in Presidential Campaign
Russian premier backs al-Sisi
Arab Donald Duck Quacks No More After Anti-Israeli Tweet
Wael Mansour, the Egyptian voice actor performing Donald Duck for Disney’s Arabic broadcasts, revealed he was fired for an anti-Israeli tweet
Topless Photos of Lebanese Olympic Skier Cause a Scandal Back Home
Three years ago Jackie Chamoun posed as a pin-up girl; now, the behind the scenes footage has come back to haunt her as she makes her Sochi debut
Deposed Egyptian President Morsi Calls Protests ‘Useless’
Agrees that demonstrations against his imprisonment and trial are unproductive
Egypt’s al-Sisi Makes Rare Visit to Moscow
Egypt’s likely presidential candidate will visit the Russian capital on Wednesday
Russia Opposes Syria Aid Resolution
This marks the fourth time Russia has said it will veto international action on Syria
Palestinian Official Says ‘Armed Resistance’ an Option if Peace Talks Fail
Jibril Rajoub, a senior official in the Palestinian Authority, tells TIME there may be an outbreak of violence should the current round of peace talks with Israel fail
Al-Qaeda Splinter Faction Shows How Not to Be a Terrorist
21 terrorist recruits are killed in an explosives demonstration near Baghdad. But it’s not likely to make a dent in the powerful group’s capabilities
Report: Eritreans Enslaved and Tortured in Camps
Refugees meet trouble in Egypt and Sudan