Mosaic: World News From The Middle East

Syria pushes for dialogue with opposition as fighting intensifies, new Israeli regulation blocks Palestinians and migrant workers from seeking justice, Iraqis in Basra demand expulsion of Western security contractors, and more.Syria pushes for dialogue with opposition as fighting intensifiesBBC Arabic, UKKadima MK Avi Dichter appointed Israel's Minister for Home Front DefenseIBA, IsraelEgypt temporarily opens Rafah Crossing for humanitarian casesIBA, IsraelFifty new Israeli immigrants from North America welcomed at Ben Gurion AirportIBA, IsraelNew Israeli regulation blocks Palestinians and migrant workers from seeking justiceAl Jazeera, QatarIraqis in Basra demand expulsion of Western security contractorsAl-Alam, IranViolence continues against Myanmar's Rohingya MuslimsPress TV, IranEx-regime loyalists attack Yemeni Defense Ministry, kill soldiersPress TV, IranArmed men attack checkpoint in Egypt's SinaiPress TV, IranFuneral held for Palestinian martyrs after 21 yearsPalestine TV, RamallahMuslims in Washington DC hold Ramadan Iftar dinner to promote interfaith dialogueDubai TV, UAE

Egypt's Morsi consolidates power after reshuffling military leadership, Lebanon gets dragged into Syrian conflict with alleged terror plot, series of attacks on occupation soldiers continues in Afghanistan, and more.Egypt's Morsi consolidates power after reshuffling military leadershipDubai TV, UAELebanon gets dragged into Syrian conflict with alleged terror plotAl Jazeera, QatarSeries of attacks on occupation soldiers continues in AfghanistanPress TV, IranMore than 300 killed, thousands injured in Iran earthquakesPress TV, IranRebel video claims to show captured Syrian pilot [WARNING: Graphic Content]New TV, LebanonIsraeli attack on Iran: overblown media hype or imminent reality?IBA, IsraelTunisia announces formation of National Authority to prevent tortureAl-Alam, IranSomalia prepares for presidential electionsBBC Arabic, UK

Egypt arrests 15 militants linked to deadly attack in Sinai, Amnesty International calls on Bahrain to free prisoners of conscience after "travesty of justice," Turkey hints at military intervention in Syria against Kurdish "terrorists," and more.Egypt arrests 15 militants linked to deadly attack in SinaiAl Jazeera, QatarEgypt shuts down over 1,000 Gaza Strip smuggling tunnels in Sinai crackdownIBA, IsraelNetanyahu, Barak gearing up for military strike against Iran: Israeli pressIBA, IsraelAmnesty International calls on Bahrain to free prisoners of conscience after 'travesty of justice'Al-Alam, IranTurkey hints at military intervention in Syria against Kurdish 'terrorists'BBC Arabic, UKAssad ally in Lebanon detained over alleged bomb plotFuture TV, LebanonInsurgents suffer heavy losses in Aleppo, as UK pledges USD 7.8 million to Syrian rebelsPress TV, IranAnother US-led soldier killed in southern AfghanistanPress TV, IranTunisian wins gold medal in 10-kilometer open water swim in LondonNew TV, Lebanon

Sectarian violence displaces thousands of Rohingyas in Myanmar, cradle of Tunisian uprising demands Sidi Bouzid's liberation, Libya celebrates transfer of power to elected assembly, and more.Turkish soldier killed, 30 injured in Izmir bus attackPress TV, IranSectarian violence displaces thousands of Rohingyas in MyanmarPress TV, IranIndonesians in Jakarta rally against mistreatment of Myanmar's RohingyasPress TV, IranUN: Congo facing 'catastrophic humanitarian crisis'BBC Arabic, UKCradle of Tunisian uprising demands Sidi Bouzid's liberationBBC Arabic, UKLibya celebrates transfer of power to elected assemblyAl-Alam, IranSyrian rebels retreat from Aleppo under fire, as Assad appoints new prime ministerFuture TV, LebanonKurdistan Region creates negotiations council to resolve Baghdad disputesAl Jazeera, QatarShin Bet captures suspects in 2000 lynching of IDF reservistsIBA, IsraelEhud Barak: US intelligence on Iran nuclear program 'closer to Israel's appraisal than ever'IBA, IsraelDrive-by shooting takes Egyptian police station in northern Sinai by surpriseIBA, IsraelBirzeit University students start hunger strike to protest tuition hikePalestine TV, Ramallah

Egypt responds to deadly attack with air strikes on "terrorists" in Sinai, Syria's regime and armed opposition claim control of Aleppo's Salaheddin, thousands of Saudis demand retribution for slain activist, and more.Egypt responds to deadly attack with air strikes on 'terrorists' in SinaiDubai TV, UAESyria's regime and armed opposition claim control of Aleppo's SalaheddinBBC Arabic, UKUS-Qaeda alliance in Syria to focus on toppling Assad regimePress TV, IranAhmadinejad: Diplomacy is the only way to solve the Syrian crisisPress TV, IranJordanian king discusses remaining options for Syrian President Bashar al-AssadIBA, IsraelThree killed in bomb attack against US-led forces in AfghanistanPress TV, IranGun violence continues in US with Wisconsin Sikh temple shootingPress TV, IranThousands of Saudis demand retribution for slain activistAl-Alam, IranUNICEF urges South Sudan to improve health care as child mortality rates soarAl Jazeera, QatarIsrael seizes Islamic endowment land for settlementsPalestine TV, Ramallah

Bahrain's pro-democracy activists escalate mobilization against US-Saudi interference, Mauritania's president says country is immune to "Arab Spring" despite weeks of protests, UN observers withdraw from Syria's Aleppo amid food shortages, and more.Bahrain's pro-democracy activists escalate mobilization against US-Saudi interferenceAl-Alam, IranMauritania's president says country is immune to 'Arab Spring' despite weeks of protestsAl Jazeera, QatarUN observers withdraw from Syria's Aleppo amid food, medicine shortagesDubai TV, UAEIran summons Swiss envoy over kidnapping of pilgrims in Syria, as Jalili arrives in DamascusPress TV, IranTurkish FM's visit to Kirkuk upsets IraqPress TV, IranEgypt's Morsi skips funeral of slain soldiersBBC Arabic, UKPalestinian factions condemn Sinai attack on Egyptian police barracksPalestine TV, RamallahWidows of Israeli athletes killed in Munich Olympics excoriate IOC president at memorialIBA, Israel

Tunisian police violently disperse protestors holding "night of anger," Mossad agents confess to killing nuclear scientists on Iranian TV, Egyptian army to take control of Sinai after deadly attack, and more.Tunisian police violently disperse protestors holding 'night of anger'BBC Arabic, UKMossad agents confess to killing nuclear scientists on Iranian TVAl-Alam, IranEgyptian army to take control of Sinai after deadly attackAl Jazeera, QatarIDF intercepts Islamist militants after Egyptian army base attackIBA, IsraelSyrian prime minister joins opposition, defects to JordanNew TV, LebanonSuicide bomber kills 45 in south YemenDubai TV, UAEMuslims killed in Myanmar as world remains silentPress TV, IranFresh anti-regime protests held in Saudi Arabia, BahrainPress TV, Iran

UN General Assembly adopts Syria resolution as Western powers secretly support rebels, Bahraini forces injure 25 protestors marching for self-determination, Israel further tightens control over al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, and more.UN General Assembly adopts Syria resolutionBBC Arabic, UKObama authorizes secret US support of Syrian rebelsPress TV, IranTensions rise along Afghan-Pakistan borderPress TV, IranBahraini forces injure 25 protestors marching for self-determinationAl Jazeera, QatarSaudi protestors call for release of political prisonersAl-Alam, IranIsrael further tightens control over al-Aqsa Mosque during RamadanDubai TV, UAEHillary Clinton urges Sudan, South Sudan to reconcile as UN deadline expiresDubai TV, UAEGolan Heights residents divided over conflict in SyriaPalestine TV, RamallahLocally-engineered solar car makes its debut in HebronIBA, IsraelFourth annual Jerusalem Woodstock revival concert features top Israeli musiciansIBA, Israel

Khamenei says Iran's path is undeterred by new US sanctions, Baghdad strikes back at Total by blacklisting the oil company, Yemen faces a devastating water crisis, and more.Khamenei says Iran's path is undeterred by new US sanctionsAl-Alam, IranThree suspected al-Qaeda members arrested in SpainIBA, IsraelIsraeli leaders imply Iran strike is likely as US defense secretary ends Israel visitIBA, IsraelFifty thousand yeshiva students now eligible for Israeli draft as Tal Law expiresIBA, IsraelBaghdad strikes back at Total by blacklisting the oil companyAl-Iraqiya TV, IraqYemen faces devastating water crisisPress TV, IranUN warns that three million Syrians need food aid as Annan quits Syria peace envoyNew TV, LebanonEgypt swears in new cabinet, releases partial list of ministersDubai TV, UAEHonor killings claimed the lives of 900 Pakistani women in 2011BBC Arabic, UK

Free Syrian Army claims advances in Aleppo as Turkey conducts military drills at border, HRW condemns Myanmar over ethnic cleansing of Muslims as UN envoy visits site of clashes, Somali assembly endorses new constitution, and more.Free Syrian Army claims advances in Aleppo as Turkey conducts military drills at borderFuture TV, LebanonHRW condemns Myanmar over ethnic cleansing of Muslims as UN envoy visits site of clashesAl Jazeera, QatarSomali assembly endorses new constitutionBBC Arabic, UKBahrainis escalate protests amid regime crackdownAl-Alam, IranPanetta: Iran must negotiate nuclear program limits or face possible US military actionIBA, IsraelIsraeli ultra-Orthodox youth eligible for conscription as Tal Law expiresIBA, IsraelIraq seeks assistance to evacuate Mujahedin-e-Khalq members from Camp AshrafAl-Iraqiya TV, IraqEgypt's Morsi shifts attention to foreign relationsPress TV, Iran

Syria accuses armed rebels of committing crimes against civilians, eight killed as clashes erupt between Yemeni forces and Saleh's loyalists in Sanaa, Turkey grants Iraqi VP permanent residency, and more.Syria's Aleppo under heavy fire; 40 regime soldiers killed in fightingBBC Arabic, UKSyria accuses armed rebels of committing crimes against civiliansPress TV, IranSaudi anti-regime protestors stage rallies in QatifPress TV, IranPakistan, US sign NATO convoy dealPress TV, IranUS defense secretary visits Egypt's President Morsi during Middle East tourDubai TV, UAEEight killed as clashes erupt between Yemeni forces and Saleh's loyalists in SanaaDubai TV, UAETurkey grants Iraqi VP permanent residencyAl-Alam, IranCar bombs kill 12 in central Baghdad as wave of attacks continues in IraqAl-Alam, IranIsraeli cabinet passes controversial economic plan to raise taxes, cut budgetIBA, IsraelChina and Iran condemn US presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Israel statementsIBA, IsraelSpecial Tribunal for Lebanon dismisses challenges to its legitimacyFuture TV, LebanonFasting Tunisians head to the beach to escape summer heatAl Jazeera, Qatar

UN rights envoy to probe violence against Rohingyas in Myanmar, Kashmiri women struggle to make their voices heard after decades of conflict, US presidential candidate Romney hits the campaign trail in Israel, and more.UN rights envoy to probe violence against Rohingyas in MyanmarAl Jazeera, QatarKashmiri women struggle to make their voices heard after decades of conflictPress TV, IranUS presidential candidate Romney hits the campaign trail in IsraelAl-Alam, IranIsraeli cabinet meets to approve more measures for plugging massive budget holeIBA, IsraelSharp rise in number of settlers in West Bank and Jerusalem since 2011Palestine TV, RamallahTurkish military deploys convoy at Syrian border as battle for Aleppo intensifiesNew TV, LebanonKurdish forces prevent Iraqi army from advancing near Syrian borderAl-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Saudi forces fire live rounds at demonstrators in al-Qatif, Syrian rebels wage "mother of all battles" as civilian death roll rises, Israeli settlers use mobile homes to expedite colonization of Palestinian land, and more.Saudi forces fire live rounds at demonstrators in al-QatifPress TV, IranKashmiris protest against killing of boy by Indian troopsPress TV, IranSyrian rebels wage 'mother of all battles' as civilian death toll risesBBC Arabic, UKIsraeli settlers use mobile homes to expedite colonization of Palestinian landPalestine TV, RamallahAl-Aqsa Mosque opened to 100,000 Palestinians for RamadanIBA, IsraelMigron settlement outpost evacuation delayed againIBA, IsraelPentagon, Lockheed Martin deal will enhance F-35 weapons systems with Israeli technologyIBA, IsraelEgypt's Morsi, Hamas' Haniyeh discuss Gaza siege, national reconciliationAl-Alam, IranIndonesian protestors call for suspending Myanmar from ASEAN over Muslim massacreAl Jazeera, QatarMuslims in Belgium mark Ramadan with festivities and prayersDubai TV, UAE

UAE detains additional activists as crackdown on dissent continues, Israel orders the demolition of eight Palestinian villages to make way for army training land, Pakistan suspends NATO supply route over security concerns, and more.UAE arrests more rights activists amid ongoing crackdownAl-Alam, IranIsrael orders demolition of eight Palestinian villages for military training sitesPalestine TV, RamallahIran, Israel exchange blame for Bulgaria attacks at UN Security CouncilBBC Arabic, UKEhud Barak: Striking Iran before it is 'fully armed' would be far less dangerousIBA, IsraelIsraeli Olympians' widows call for silent memorial during London Opening CeremonyIBA, IsraelPakistan suspends NATO supply route over security concernsPress TV, IranAfghanistan: Taliban attacks convoy of US-led forces in Wardak ProvincePress TV, IranTunisian protestors attack provincial government headquartersPress TV, IranTunisian civil rights groups approve charter of rights and freedomsAl Jazeera, QatarSyrian forces continue crackdown on AleppoNew TV, Lebanon

Lebanese workers threaten to escalate protests over new wage scale, radical Israeli social justice activists question Zionism, Bahraini demonstrators vow loyalty to movement's prisoners of conscience, and more.Lebanese workers threaten to escalate protests over new wage scaleFuture TV, LebanonRadical Israeli social justice activists question ZionismPress TV, IranUAE urged to end campaign against cyber-activistsAl-Alam, IranBahraini protestors vow loyalty to movement's prisoners of conscienceAl-Alam, IranRussia accuses US of justifying terrorism in Syria as Turkey closes its bordersNew TV, LebanonEgyptians weigh in on new PM as pressure rises on Morsi's 100-day planBBC Arabic, UKIsrael: Netanyahu's tax hike plan faces widespread condemnationIBA, IsraelKnesset breaks for summer recess as opposition calls for dissolutionIBA, IsraelSudan's ailing economy threatens citizens' healthAl Jazeera, Qatar