Mosaic: World News From The Middle East

Press TV reports that an explosion in the Syrian capital Damascus destroyed several Press TV and Al-Alam vehicles. Meanwhile, three US senators have introduced a proposal as an amendment to previous unilateral sanctions against Iran. As part of the new proposal, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting and its head will be blacklisted. This comes as European sanctions against Iran have forced Press TV and other Iranian satellite channels off the air in many parts of Europe and the US, and after a Press TV reporter in Damascus was killed by sniper fire in September.

UNGA approves Abbas' request to issue a 'birth certificate' for Palestine, Internet shutdown reported across Syria as fighting rages near Damascus Airport, Tunisia's army replaces police in Siliana following violent clashes with strikers, and more.UNGA approves Abbas' request to issue 'birth certificate' for PalestinePress TV, IranUS warns cutting aid as Abbas seeks historic state backing at UNDubai TV, UAEIsraeli ex-PM Olmert endorses Palestinian statehood bid in surprise moveIBA, IsraelIsrael's ex-Minister of Justice Beilin: Palestinian UN move is 'sacrifice'IBA, IsraelPeace Now organization rallies for Palestinian statehood in JerusalemIBA, IsraelIAEA chief: 'No concrete results' from Iranian nuclear negotationsIBA, IsraelInternet shutdown reported across Syria as fighting rages near Damascus AirportNew TV, LebanonTunisia's army replaces police in Siliana following violent clashes with strikersAl Jazeera, QatarIraq's Shiites targeted in deadly bomb blastsBBC Arabic, UKEgypt assembly votes on constitution as thousands gather at Tahrir Square for anti-Morsi protestJordan TV, JordanUS 'suicide' label for death of Yemeni Gitmo inmate discountedPress TV, IranKashmiri traders grapple with governmental restrictionsPress TV, IranAmnesty International calls on Saudi Arabia to release or charge prisonersPress TV, IranFresh anti-regime protests held in Bahraini capitalPress TV, IranFreelance journalists' films on Libya, Syria, Sudan win Rory Peck AwardsBBC Arabic, UK

Twin car bombings kill scores in Damascus as rebels down a warplane in Aleppo, the Obama administration seeks to codify its kill list with a drone rule book, many Afghan regions remain at the mercy of warlords, and more.Twin car bombings kill scores in Damascus as rebels down warplane in AleppoNew TV, LebanonObama administration seeks to codify its kill list with drone rule bookPress TV, IranSaudi diplomat killed in Yemeni capitalPress TV, IranMany Afghan regions remain at the mercy of warlordsBBC Arabic, UKJordan's National Center for Human Rights issues grim report on authorities' handling of protestsAl Jazeera, QatarTensions high in Cairo after mass protests as Egypt Supreme Court lashes out at MorsiBBC Arabic, UKPalestinians to renew UN statehood bidSaudi TV, Saudi ArabiaIsraeli embassy's viral video attempt mocks Palestinian UN bidIBA, IsraelEU pledges 11.5 million euros to UN's Palestine refugee agencyIBA, IsraelOutrage in Hungary after right-wing politician calls for 'lists of Jews'IBA, IsraelIraqi film festival focuses on violence against Kurdish womenAl-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Egyptians take to the streets again to protect revolution from "new Mubarak," rights group condemns Syria's continued use of cluster bombs, new study reveals majority of disappeared persons in Kashmir are innocent, and more.Egyptians take to the streets again to protect revolution from 'new Mubarak'New TV, LebanonRights group condemns Syria's continued use of cluster bombsJordan TV, JordanNew study reveals majority of disappeared persons in Kashmir are innocentPress TV, IranIraqi security forces arrest two al-Qaeda-affiliated 'terrorist' groupsAl-Iraqiya TV, IraqSamples taken from Arafat corpse for poison testsBBC Arabic, UKFrance to back Palestinian bid for observer status at UN AssemblyJordan TV, JordanEx-Kadima chair Tzipi Livni further fragments Israeli left with new partyIBA, IsraelA look into the renaissance of Iranian cinemaAl Jazeera, Qatar

Russia slams support for Syrian opposition as power of jihadist groups grows, standoff between Baghdad and Kurdistan Region intensifies, top polluter hosts "critical" climate change summit, and more.Russia slams support for Syrian opposition as power of jihadist groups growsNew TV, LebanonStandoff between Baghdad and Kurdistan Region intensifiesPress TV, IranTop polluter hosts 'critical' climate change summitBBC Arabic, UKEgypt's Morsi to meet judges over new powersDubai TV, UAEIsraeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak quits politicsIBA, IsraelIsrael: Likud voting for Knesset list marred by hackersIBA, IsraelTunisians rally against violence in societyAl Jazeera, QatarNational Center for Human Rights releases report on recent fuel riots in JordanJordan TV, JordanQatari filmmakers premiere shorts at 2012 Doha Tribeca Film FestivalAl Jazeera, Qatar

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire as the occupation maintains its siege on Gaza, Amnesty International slams Bahraini regime for shelving reform and unleashing repression, dozens of Egyptians injured as Mohamed Mahmoud Street clashes continue, and more.Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire as the occupation maintains siege on GazaNew TV, LebanonMedia watchdog condemns Israel's targeting of journalistsAl Jazeera, QatarTwo Israelis killed in Eshkol mortar attacksIBA, IsraelWestern media is 'losing track of what is happening' by focusing on Gaza casualties: PaznerIBA, IsraelViolent protests erupt in West Bank over Gaza conflictPress TV, IranAmnesty International slams Bahraini regime for shelving reform and unleashing repressionBBC Arabic, UKDozens of Egyptians injured as Mohamed Mahmoud Street clashes continueNile TV, EgyptNATO mulls Turkey's request for Patriot missiles along Syrian borderJordan TV, JordanIraq defends army deployment in disputed Kurdistan region as 'constitutional'Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Britain recognizes Syria's opposition council as armed groups commit atrocities in Aleppo, Israel escalates its aggression against Gaza as ceasefire looms, clashes in Mohamed Mahmoud Street highlight lack of justice in post-revolution Egypt, and more.Israel escalates aggression against Gaza as ceasefire loomsAl Jazeera, QatarTurkey PM sharply criticizes Gaza offensiveJordan TV, JordanIsrael holds off on Gaza ground offensive as US rushes to broker ceasefireIBA, IsraelRocket fire on Israel intensifies as Jerusalem hears second red alertIBA, IsraelHamas fires Iranian-made Fajr-5 missiles at IsraelPress TV, IranBritain recognizes Syrian opposition council as armed groups commit atrocities in AleppoNew TV, LebanonNATO approves Turkey missile defense against SyriaPress TV, IranFrance ends combat mission in AfghanistanPress TV, IranClashes in Mohamed Mahmoud Street highlight lack of justice in post-revolution EgyptDubai TV, UAERiyadh authorities execute seven Iraqi detainees by swordAl-Iraqiya TV, IraqIraqi government kicks off literacy campaign as illiteracy rate climbs to 22 percentBBC Arabic, UK

Israeli strikes kill Palestinian children and civilians as resistance factions unite, armed Islamist groups in Aleppo reject Syrian National Coalition, Kuwait arrests four Twitter users over insulting comments, and more.Israeli strikes kill Palestinian children and civiliansAl Jazeera, QatarIsrael steps up attacks on Gaza as resistance factions uniteFuture TV, LebanonIDF reservists called up for possible ground incursion as Gaza strikes continueIBA, IsraelRockets continue to pound southern Israel's AshkelonIBA, IsraelArmed Islamist groups in Aleppo reject Syrian National CoalitionNew TV, LebanonKuwait arrests four Twitter users over insulting commentsBBC Arabic, UKIsraeli air strikes hit media building in Gaza City, killing twoPress TV, IranTwo anti-war Palestinian protestors killed by Israeli soldiers in West BankPress TV, IranDemonstrators across Middle East, South Asia rally in solidarity with GazansPress TV, IranAnonymous declares cyberwar on Israel, leaks 5,000 Israeli officials' e-mail addressesPress TV, IranIraqi troops, Peshmerga forces on verge of confrontation south of KirkukAl Jazeera, Qatar

Israel pounds Gaza as Arabs rally in solidarity with Palestinian people, Jordan caught between demands for king's ouster and pleas for reform, European leaders meet to finalize plan for military intervention in Mali, and more.Palestinians rally in Jerusalem, West Bank to condemn Israeli attacks on GazaAl Jazeera, QatarIsrael pounds Gaza as Arabs rally in solidarity with Palestinian peopleBBC Arabic, UKEgyptian PM arrives in Gaza as rocket attacks, air strikes continueAl Jazeera, QatarJordan caught between demands for king's ouster and pleas for reformNew TV, LebanonHamas fires at Jerusalem, Tel Aviv as IDF calls up 30,000 for possible ground incursionIBA, IsraelUS reiterates support for Israel's right to self-defenseIBA, IsraelAbbas calls for unity with Hamas over GazaPress TV, IranThousands of Egyptians rally in Cairo to condemn Israeli attacks on GazaPress TV, IranPeople across the world stage rallies in support of GazaPress TV, IranFree Syrian Army claims it 'shot down' two military jetsFuture TV, LebanonEuropean leaders meet to finalize plan for military intervention in MaliDubai TV, UAE

Syrian conflict claims 39,000 lives as violence rages with no end in sight, Palestinian resistance factions unite as Israeli escalations stoke fears of ground war, Jordanian police kill one man amid angry anti-government protests, and more.Palestinian resistance factions unite as Israeli escalations stoke fears of ground warAl Jazeera, QatarGaza rockets kill three in southern Israel; IDF mulls 'possibility of a ground operation'IBA, IsraelWest stands behind Israel as Arabs condemn assault on GazaSaudi TV, Saudi ArabiaEgypt's Muslim Brotherhood calls for mass protests in solidarity with GazaBBC Arabic, UKHaniyeh, Nasrallah: Gazans undeterred by Israeli killingsPress TV, IranAsiaSat takes Iranian channels off air in East AsiaPress TV, IranJordanian police kill one man amid angry anti-government protestsDubai TV, UAESyrian conflict claims 39,000 lives as violence rages with no end in sightFuture TV, Lebanon

Israel assassinates Palestinian resistance leader in Gaza, anti-Abdullah protests erupt across Jordan over gas prices, series of deadly bombings rock Iraq ahead of the holy month of Muharram, and more.Israel assassinates Palestinian resistance leader in GazaAl Jazeera, QatarHamas military chief killed in IDF air strike on GazaIBA, IsraelIron Dome system redeployed in southern IsraelIBA, IsraelUS 'stands by Israeli partners' as world condemns attacks on GazaPress TV, IranDamascus slams opposition meeting in Qatar as 'declaration of war'Press TV, IranSixty killed across Syria as regime army steps up attacks on armed oppositionFuture TV, LebanonJordan lifts fuel subsidiesDubai TV, UAEAnti-Abdullah protests erupt across Jordan over gas pricesNew TV, LebanonSeries of deadly bombings rock Iraq ahead of holy month of MuharramBBC Arabic, UKAnsar al-Din no longer seeking Sharia across all of MaliBBC Arabic, UKRussia calls for Iran, P5+1 talks as soon as possiblePress TV, Iran

Mauritanian parliament convenes amid presidential power vacuum, Taliban resumes peace talks with US as attacks on NATO troops surge in Afghanistan, a look back at Yasser Arafat's legacy as investigation into his death continues, and more.Mauritanian parliament convenes amid presidential power vacuumDubai TV, UAEArab League recognizes new Syrian opposition coalition as explosion rocks Damascus suburbNew TV, LebanonSyrian border quiet after Israel, Syria exchange fireIBA, IsraelIsrael to spend three billion shekels to bail out national electric companyIBA, IsraelIran to host 'Syrian national dialogue' meetingPress TV, IranEgypt supports Hezbollah as 'important force' to protect Lebanon against IsraelPress TV, IranIran unveils new missile systems on second day of drillsPress TV, IranTaliban resumes peace talks with US as attacks on NATO troops surge in AfghanistanPress TV, IranAfghanistan: Haqqani network to take part in US peace talks with TalibanSaudi TV, Saudi ArabiaBomb blast kills two, injures nine in Pakistan's Quetta regionSaudi TV, Saudi ArabiaUN warns of humanitarian crisis in Myanmar as opposition leader Suu Kyi arrives in IndiaSaudi TV, Saudi ArabiaIsrael launches new wave of air strikes on GazaAl Jazeera, QatarA look back at Yasser Arafat's legacy as investigation into his death continuesBBC Arabic, UK

West Africa bloc commits to military intervention in Mali, Kuwaiti opposition holds massive rally against electoral changes, Israel threatens to escalate attacks on Gaza after series of air strikes, and more.West Africa bloc commits to military intervention in MaliBBC Arabic, UKKuwaiti opposition holds massive rally against electoral changesDubai TV, UAELibya: Trial of Gaddafi PM al-Mahmoudi begins in TripoliDubai TV, UAENasrallah: Hezbollah capable of deterring Israel from attacking LebanonPress TV, IranIsrael threatens to escalate attacks on Gaza after series of air strikesPress TV, IranTension rises as Israeli military fires shells into SyriaPress TV, IranIDF returns fire after Syrian mortar shells land in Golan HeightsIBA, IsraelA look into the new National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition ForcesNew TV, LebanonLebanon's president warns against 'sliding into sectarian strife'BBC Arabic, UKFrench imams visit Palestinian territories, Israel to improve relationsAl Jazeera, QatarJewish settlers uproot Palestinian olive groves in West BankPalestine TV, Ramallah

Kuwait's opposition renews calls for election boycott as candidate registration closes, US-approved Syrian opposition group forms governing body, Saudi-backed Bahraini forces kill teenage protester in Diraz, and more.Kuwait's opposition organizes protests against voting rules ahead of boycotted electionAl Jazeera, QatarUS-approved Syrian opposition group forms governing bodyNew TV, LebanonSyrian opposition bloc elects Christian as leaderPress TV, IranSaudi-backed Bahraini forces kill teenage protestor in DirazPress TV, IranCanadians slam country's nuclear deal with India as 'double standard'Press TV, IranIraq: Car bomb kills three in southern BaghdadSaudi TV, Saudi ArabiaIsraeli soldier injured in Gaza border blast as hundred attend funeral of slain Palestinian teenSaudi TV, Saudi ArabiaIsraeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak blames Hamas for smuggling tunnel blastIBA, IsraelIsraeli attorney general to make decision on FM Lieberman's indictment within one monthIBA, IsraelIsraeli president denies intention to run against Netanyahu in upcoming electionsIBA, IsraelUS: Unprecedented new sanctions will block satellite broadcasts, Internet for IraniansIBA, IsraelCivil society institutions support Palestinian statehood bid at UNPalestine TV, RamallahThousands sign petition to grant Malala Yousafzai the Nobel Peace PrizeBBC Arabic, UKEgypt draft constitution to be finalized before November 19Al Jazeera, Qatar

Bashar al-Assad defends Syria as the last stronghold of secularism in the region, world groups organize global day of action in support of Myanmar's Rohingyas, bombings kill several people in Iraq, and more.Bashar al-Assad defends Syria as last stronghold of secularism in regionNew TV, LebanonTurkey's Erdogan steps up war rhetoric against Syria during Bali forumSyria TV, SyriaWorld groups organize global day of action in support of Myanmar's RohingyasPress TV, IranUS Supreme Court dismisses Muslim charity casePress TV, IranBombings kill several people in IraqBBC Arabic, UKOne killed, 10 injured in suicide bomb attack in PakistanBBC Arabic, UKIsrael's Netanyahu takes heat after Obama victoryPalestine TV, RamallahDid Israeli PM's support for Mitt Romney hurt ties with Obama administration?IBA, IsraelOil giant Royal Dutch Shell seeks Iran sanctions workaround via grain barterDubai TV, UAEDarfur's rebel group joins Qatar-sponsored talks with KhartoumSudan TV, Sudan