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Aug 14

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State of Emergency in Egypt After Violent Response to Deadly Protest Crackdowns

Gunfire and tear gas filled the streets of Cairo, which took on the sights and sounds of a war zone. As warned, security forces swept pro-Morsi protesters in attempt to break a standoff. More than 200 people died and the…

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Nov 23

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Iran Cracks Down on Dissidents, Human Rights Attorneys and Journalists

Iran Cracks Down on Dissidents, Human Rights Attorneys and Journalists…

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Mar 02

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Homs Residents ‘Planning Their Last Minutes’ Amid ‘Systematic Slaughter’

Saying the city had been "cleansed," the Syrian government prohibited the Red Cross from delivering critical food and medical supplies Friday to the Baba Amr neighborhood of Homs. John Irvine of Independent Television News reports.

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Feb 07

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After Russia’s Veto at U.N., Foreign Minister Gets Hero’s Welcome in Syria

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov visited Tuesday with top Syrian leaders in Damascus as the Assad regime's crackdown on opposition intensified. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports.

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Nov 23

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After Commission Documents Torture Incidents, What’s Next for Bahrain?

An independent commission released findings on the upheavals that shook the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain earlier this year and the crackdown that followed. Margret Warner discusses the events and the Bassiouni report with Bahrain's finance minister, Sheikh Ahmed…

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Nov 23

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Independent Commission: Bahrain Tortured Activists in Deadly Crackdown

Young people and police clashed Wednesday in Bahrain as an independent commission released its findings on the upheavals that shook the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom earlier this year and the deadly crackdown that followed. Margret Warner reports.

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Nov 14

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As Arab Pressure Intensifies on Syria, What’s Next for Assad?

The Arab League voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to suspend Syria's membership in an effort to further pressure President Bashar al Assad to stop the crackdown on dissidents. Margaret Warner discusses the growing frustration with Syria with The Atlantic Council's Michele…

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Aug 09

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Inside Syria, Electricity and Internet Are Lifeblood for Activists

Turkey's foreign minister met with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on Monday to express his concern about the Syrian offensive, but Assad defied outside appeals to stop the deadly crackdown. GlobalPost's Annasofie Flamand and Hugh Macleod discuss the unrest with three…

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Aug 03

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News Wrap: Syrian Troops Cut Water, Electricity Supply in Hama

In other news Wednesday, a crackdown against anti-government protesters escalated in Syria. Overnight, the city of Hama was heavily shelled, tanks moved into the main square and electricity and water supplies were cut off. Also, Tropical Storm Emily churned through…

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Aug 01

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Syrians Pledge to Escalate Protests During Ramadan as Crackdown Continues

On Sunday, President Obama said he was appalled by the Assad regime's use of violence and brutality against opposition demonstrators in Syria. Margaret Warner discusses what's next for the uprising in Syria with the Financial Times' Abigail Fielding-Smith, reporting form…

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