Mosaic: World News From The Middle East

Gaddafi "captor" dies from torture at the hands of former regime loyalists, Free Syrian Army claims responsibility for bombing of military headquarters in Damascus, Mali agrees to ECOWAS troop deployment in Bamako, and more.Gaddafi 'captor' dies from torture at the hands of former regime loyalistsDubai TV, UAEFree Syrian Army claims responsibility for bombing of military headquarters in DamascusFuture TV, LebanonPress TV correspondent killed on air by Syrian rebel sniper in DamascusPress TV, IranSyrian lawmaker: No Iranian military personnel present in SyriaPress TV, IranAhmadinejad calls for new world order in UN speechPress TV, IranMali agrees to ECOWAS troop deployment in BamakoAlgérie TV, AlgeriaSudan, South Sudan edge towards dealBBC Arabic, UKHamas head Khaled Mashaal to step downIBA, IsraelIran: Spy device found in nuclear plant similar to devices found by HezbollahIBA, IsraelYemenis commemorate 50th anniversary of 1962 revolutionAl Jazeera, Qatar

Rights group reports "appalling" torture of Syrian children, Kuwait's highest court rejects election law challenge by government, pro-Israel subway ads in New York City equate Muslims with "savages," and more.Rights group reports 'appalling' torture of Syrian childrenBBC Arabic, UKKuwait's highest court rejects election law challenge by governmentDubai TV, UAEPro-Israel subway ads in New York City equate Muslims with 'savages'Al Jazeera, QatarAfghanistan welcomes US decision to try Marines in corpse urination caseAl Jazeera, QatarPakistani civilians 'terrorized' by CIA drone attacks, says US reportPress TV, IranSaudi police arrest Shiite cleric for participating in anti-US protestPress TV, IranObama condemns anti-Islam film and violence in UN speechPress TV, IranBan Ki-moon: Syrian crisis a 'calamity' that threatens world peacePress TV, IranIDF soldier killed in border attack laid to rest as jihadist group claims responsibilityIBA, IsraelBorder security, Iran nuclear program dominate Israeli Cabinet talksIBA, IsraelEgyptian president: US must help build Palestinian stateIBA, IsraelEritrean migrant kidnapping, extortion plot uncovered by Israeli policeIBA, IsraelGaza women call for implementation of Palestinian unity dealAl-Alam, IranAlgeria focuses on traditional industries to boost economy, tourismAlgérie TV, AlgeriaAlgerian rights groups call on UN to protect human rights in Western SaharaAlgérie TV, Algeria

Jihadist group claims responsibility for deadly Egypt-Israel border attack, the two Sudans move towards deal as UN deadline expires, Cairo's graffiti revolutionaries repaint whitewashed murals, and more.Jihadist group claims responsibility for deadly Egypt-Israel border attackBBC Arabic, UKThe two Sudans move towards deal as UN deadline expiresAl Jazeera, QatarCairo's graffiti revolutionaries repaint whitewashed muralsNile TV, EgyptIsraeli ex-PM Olmert gets suspended sentence for breach of trust convictionIBA, IsraelBan Ki-moon warns Iranian president against 'fiery rhetoric' at UN meetingIBA, IsraelSeventy killed across Syria as regime forces shell citiesFuture TV, LebanonSyrian opposition calls for al-Assad's peaceful ouster' at Damascus summitDubai TV, UAEDozens protest detention of relatives at Saudi prisonAl-Alam, IranAnti-Islam film protests spread to Hong Kong, Greece, CanadaPress TV, IranUN: Israel must do more to halt abuse of Palestinian rightsPress TV, Iran

Blasphemy anger spreads to Asia as Pakistan protests turn deadly, Egypt's Copts and Muslims come together to denounce anti-Islam film, over 300 officers charged in Turkey's "sledgehammer" coup plot, and more.Pakistan: Anti-Islam film protests turn deadly in PeshawarBBC Arabic, UKMuslim blasphemy anger spreads to AsiaBBC Arabic, UKEgypt's Copts and Muslims come together to denounce anti-Islam filmAl-Alam, IranOver 300 officers charged in Turkey's 'sledgehammer' coup plotPress TV, IranBahraini forces fire tear gas, rubber bullets at anti-regime protestors in ManamaPress TV, IranActivists accuse Canada of 'double standard' after UAE nuclear dealPress TV, IranSyrian army, rebels clash near Aleppo bases as anti-government demonstrations continueNew TV, LebanonIDF soldier, three gunmen killed in Sinai shootoutIBA, IsraelWestern powers warn Iran that 'time is running out' for nuclear dispute settlementIBA, IsraelArab states refrain from targeting Israel with IAEA resolution in goodwill gestureIBA, IsraelIslamic Movement in Israel marks 17th annual 'Al-Aqsa in Danger' festivalAl Jazeera, QatarIMF: Palestinian economy faces serious risksPalestine TV, Ramallah

Pakistan calls in army to guard embassies as thousands clash with police, Israeli air strike kills two Hamas security officers in Gaza, UN human rights rapporteur arrives in Morocco to investigate torture claims, and more.Pakistan calls in army to guard embassies as thousands clash with policePress TV, IranAfghans protest against US-made anti-Islam filmPress TV, IranIsraeli air strike kills two Hamas security officers in GazaAl Jazeera, QatarIsraeli air strike kills Hamas operatives planning terror attackIBA, IsraelSurprise IDF exercises simulated deteriorating security situation in Golan HeightsIBA, IsraelFrance steps up police near Jewish buildings after kosher supermarket firebomb attackIBA, IsraelUN human rights rapporteur arrives in Morocco to investigate torture claimsAl-Alam, IranSyrian helicopter crashes as regime kills dozens in air strike on gas stationNew TV, LebanonIraq urges international community to recognize Saddam Hussein's crimes as genocideAl-Iraqiya TV, IraqIsrael seizes agricultural land near Bethlehem for settlement expansionPalestine TV, RamallahAfghan women's cricket team holds high hopes for the futureBBC Arabic, UK

France to shut embassies in more than 20 countries over anti-Prophet cartoons, Iran's foreign minister meets Syrian President Assad in Damascus, Israel exiles Palestinian hunger striker to Pakistan, and more.France to shut embassies in more than 20 countries over anti-Prophet cartoonsAl Jazeera, QatarAl-Azhar, Vatican slam anti-Islam cartoons as 'fuel on the fire'Press TV, IranPakistan to summon US envoy over anti-Islam film as protests continuePress TV, IranBahrainis hold mass funerals for latest victim of regime crackdownPress TV, IranUN foreign policy chief, Iran nuclear negotiator call talks 'constructive'Press TV, IranIran's foreign minister meets embattled Syrian President Assad in DamascusNew TV, LebanonIsrael exiles Palestinian hunger striker to PakistanPalestine TV, RamallahPalestinian President Abbas protests Egyptian invite to Hamas PM HaniyehBBC Arabic, UKIDF conducts massive surprise military exerciseIBA, IsraelPalestinian Authority slams Romney remarksIBA, IsraelDefected Syrian general: Assad regime planning chemical weapons assaultIBA, IsraelFrance hosts conference on human rights in Saudi ArabiaAl-Alam, IranOver 90,000 Sudanese flee country each month amid dire economic crisisDubai TV, UAE

Bahrainis rally in solidarity with political prisoners sentenced to death, seven dead in PKK ambush of Turkish military convoy, female suicide bomber kills 12 in Kabul over anti-Islam film, and more.Bahrainis rally in solidarity with political prisoners sentenced to deathAl-Alam, IranSeven dead in PKK ambush of Turkish military convoyPress TV, IranPolice clash with anti-US protestors in Pakistan and AfghanistanPress TV, IranDozens injured in Kashmir as anti-US protests continuePress TV, IranFemale suicide bomber kills 12 in Kabul over anti-Islam filmBBC Arabic, UKSomali forces battle al-Shabaab on outskirts of KismayoBBC Arabic, UKIran proposes sending regional observers to Syria, as UN envoy visits refugees in TurkeyNew TV, LebanonHollande: 'Hatred and violence are ruining the values of Islam'IBA, IsraelUS: Democratic countries make better alliesIBA, IsraelMitt Romney: Palestinians have 'no interest whatsoever' in peace with IsraelIBA, IsraelSyria tests firing systems for chemical weaponsIBA, IsraelUS, Canada call on UN to bar Iranian president from General Assembly meetingIBA, IsraelIsraeli occupation demolishes homes to expand excavation under al-Aqsa MosquePalestine TV, RamallahThe two Sudans resume flights between Khartoum and JubaAl Jazeera, Qatar

UN investigators urge Security Council to refer Syria to the ICC, Hamas court charges four in slaying of Italian activist, Hezbollah leader makes rare appearance at massive rally in Lebanon, and more.UN investigators urge Security Council to refer Syria to ICCNew TV, LebanonHamas court charges four in slaying of Italian activistAl Jazeera, QatarHezbollah leader makes rare appearance at massive rally in LebanonPress TV, IranNew wave of protests sweeps Muslim world over anti-Islam filmAl-Alam, IranIran: IAEA swayed by lobbying countries, mismanagementPress TV, IranEx-US consul warns of looming conflict with Iran as IAEA stresses 'commitment' to dialogueIBA, IsraelTimes of Israel editor: 'Inconceivable' that Obama can't meet face-to-face with NetanyahuIBA, IsraelKenyan politicians fuel tribal feud ahead of electionsBBC Arabic, UKPalestinians mark 30th anniversary of Sabra and Shatila massacrePalestine TV, Ramallah

Four Yemenis killed in US embassy clashes over anti-Islam video, Western embassies come under attack in Sudan and Tunisia, Pope Benedict calls for religious tolerance as violence rages in nearby Syria, and more.Four Yemenis killed in US embassy clashes over anti-Islam videoDubai TV, UAEWestern embassies come under attack in Sudan and TunisiaAl Jazeera, QatarSyrian anti-government demonstrators hold Friday protests as violence rages across countryBBC Arabic, UKPope Benedict calls for religious tolerance in LebanonBBC Arabic, UKIranians hold nationwide rallies against anti-Islam filmPress TV, IranUS President Obama: 'Egypt is neither an ally nor an enemy'IBA, IsraelRussia and China join US in passing Iran resolution at IAEAIBA, IsraelHuman rights groups in Morocco call for end to torture in Moroccan prisonsAl-Alam, IranAlgeria supports efforts to prevent spread of arms in Africa and Sahel regionAlgérie TV, Algeria

US embassy protests spread across the Middle East as anger over anti-Islam film grows, shelling of Aleppo continues as UN special envoy arrives in Damascus, Palestinian protestors call for end to Oslo peace accords, and more.Angry protests spread over anti-Islam filmAl-Alam, IranUS embassy protests spread across Middle EastAl Jazeera, QatarIranian students protest anti-Islam movie outside Swiss embassyPress TV, IranShelling of Aleppo continues as UN special envoy arrives in DamascusFuture TV, LebanonPalestinian protestors call for end to Oslo peace accordsBBC Arabic, UKBahrainis hold anti-regime demonstration in SitraPress TV, IranNon-Aligned Movement back Iran's right to nuclear energyPress TV, IranNetanyahu had 'good' phone conversation with Obama on IranIBA, IsraelIAEA resolution demands Iran stop nuclear activitiesIBA, IsraelIsrael to confiscate more land in Nablus to expand settlementsPalestine TV, RamallahIsraeli settlers 'raid' al-Aqsa Mosque under IDF protectionPalestine TV, Ramallah

US ambassador to Libya killed in consulate attack, anger sweeps the Muslim world over American film insulting Islam, newly-elected Somali president escapes assassination attempt, and more.US ambassador to Libya killed in consulate attackAl Jazeera, QatarLibyan protestors kill US ambassador during Benghazi riotsIBA, IsraelAnger sweeps Muslim world over American film insulting IslamPress TV, IranObama condemns attack on US consulate in LibyaPress TV, IranIsrael condemns anti-Islam film made by Israeli-American as 'unbearable extremism'New TV, LebanonSyrian army pounds Aleppo as Jordanian king warns of turmoil spilling overNew TV, LebanonUNHCR: Over a quarter million Syrian refugees in five countriesAlgérie TV, AlgeriaNewly-elected Somali president escapes assassination attemptBBC Arabic, UKTurkey refuses to hand over fugitive Iraqi VP al-HashemiAl-Alam, IranUS President Obama calls Israeli PM Netanyahu to talk about IranIBA, IsraelArmed groups take control in rapidly destabilizing MaliAlgérie TV, Algeria

Yemeni defense minister survives devastating car bombing, thousands of Kuwaitis rally against government and electoral law, Somalia elects a new president as Islamists slam vote as "enemy project," and more.Yemeni defense minister survives devastating car bombingBBC Arabic, UKKuwaitis rally against government and electoral lawAl Jazeera, QatarSomalia elects a new president as Islamists slam vote as 'enemy project'BBC Arabic, UKLebanese military frees four hostages held by al-Meqdad clan; fifth injured in raidAl-Alam, IranSaudis stage rare protests over detentions, as Prince Talal calls for reform in Arab countriesAl-Alam, IranUN envoy Brahimi to visit Damascus as clashes continue across Syrian citiesNew TV, LebanonEgyptians storm US embassy in Cairo over film criticizing IslamPress TV, IranRocket fire hits Bagram Air Base, killing three Afghan soldiersPress TV, IranPalestinian PM cuts taxes, halts official expenses to calm protestsPress TV, IranIsraeli journalist blames occupation for deteriorating Palestinian economyPalestine TV, RamallahNetanyahu: Iran is heading for nuclear weaponsIBA, IsraelIranian Foreign Ministry denounces Canada for closing embassy in TehranIBA, IsraelAmericans mark eleventh anniversary of 9/11 amid heightened securityIBA, Israel

Somalia MPs vote for new president in 'historic' poll, Palestinians strike to protest rising prices in the West Bank, Taliban expresses willingness to work with US on security in Afghanistan, and more.Somalia MPs vote for new president in 'historic' pollAl Jazeera, QatarIDF shoots, wounds Palestinian man in West Bank city of HebronPress TV, IranPalestinians strike to protest rising prices in the West BankPress TV, IranUK's Channel 4 documentary 'Islam: The Untold Story' sparks outrage among MuslimsPress TV, IranUS hands over Bagram Prison administration to Afghan authoritiesAl-Alam, IranTaliban expresses willingness to work with US on security in AfghanistanAl-Alam, IranFugitive Iraqi VP al-Hashemi rejects death sentence, calls terror trial a 'sham'Dubai TV, UAESyrian forces resume shelling of Damascus neighborhoods as rebels execute 20 soldiers in AleppoBBC Arabic, UKUS State Secretary denies Israeli PM claims of discussion on red line for IranIBA, IsraelGerman FM holds talks with Israel on Iranian nuclear issueIBA, IsraelEhud Barak: Israel may reoccupy GazaPalestine TV, RamallahEU mulls imposing ban on 'Made in Israel' goodsPalestine TV, RamallahRights groups call for self-determination of Western SaharaAlgérie TV, Algeria

Renewed demonstrations in Saudi Arabia's al-Qatif press for political reforms, Palestinian youth hold economic protests demanding downfall of Paris agreement, thousands of Tunisians rally against old regime remnants, and more.Renewed demonstrations in Saudi Arabia's al-Qatif press for political reformsAl-Alam, IranPalestinian youth hold economic protests demanding downfall of Paris agreementPalestine TV, RamallahJordanians march for resignation of government, end to corruptionPress TV, IranThousands of Tunisians rally against old regime remnantsPress TV, IranBahraini villagers take to the streets to demand freedomPress TV, IranKashmiri government rejects request to investigate mass gravesPress TV, IranTwo bomb blasts strike Damascus as violence escalates across SyriaNew TV, LebanonWestern spy agencies: Assad may have already ordered chemical, biological attacksIBA, IsraelEU foreign ministers discuss assistance to Syrian oppositionIBA, IsraelBarak: US would join Israel in military strike on Iran's nuclear facilitiesIBA, IsraelEighteen detained Eritreans sent to Egypt; three allowed into IsraelIBA, IsraelIsraeli defense minister seeks ability to close Sinai border during terror alertsIBA, IsraelSeveral killed in bomb attacks targeting Shiites in Iraq's KirkukAl-Iraqiya TV, IraqIstanbul hosts 'Arab Spring and Peace in New Middle East' international conferenceBBC Arabic, UK

Turkey launches major operation against suspected Kurdish militants, Arab League calls for ceasefire resolution on Syria as civilians' plight grows, pro-Israel lobby exposed at US Democratic National Convention, and more.Turkey launches major operation against suspected Kurdish militantsAl-Alam, IranArab League calls for ceasefire resolution on Syria as civilians' plight growsDubai TV, UAESyrian forces resume shelling of Aleppo amid reports of food shortagesBBC Arabic, UKIraq denies claims of allowing in weapons from Iran to SyriaAl-Iraqiya TV, IraqPro-Israel lobby exposed at US Democratic National ConventionPress TV, IranScores killed after refugee boat capsizes off Turkish shorePress TV, IranIsraeli forces kill six Palestinians in Gaza StripAl Jazeera, QatarPalestinian Islamic and national blocs meet to end divisionPalestine TV, RamallahPalestinian Authority seeks non-member status at UN after failed statehood bidIBA, IsraelFatah security officer gunned down in JeninIBA, IsraelIsraeli Counterterrorism Bureau issues travel advisory for High Holy DaysIBA, IsraelTrial of accused Iran spies continues in AzerbaijanIBA, IsraelIsrael speculates over leak that shut down Security Cabinet meetingIBA, Israel