CNN Middle East News- 'Your days are numbered,' U.S. official tells al-AssadAs violence raged in Syria, U.S. officials made clear Tuesday that the United States has lost patience with President Bashar al-Assad. […]
- Yemeni VP announces he'll run for presidentYemeni Vice President Abdurabu Mansur Hadi kicked off his presidential campaign Tuesday, announcing he will run in the February 21 election. […]
- On the ground in Syria: 'For God's sake, this is too much'A low-slung skyline. A slate gray sky. Rumbling. Close your eyes. It could be the sound of rolling thunder. […]
- Al-Assad hangs on by ruthlessness, reformist imageWhen the Tunisian revolt erupted last year, Tunisia's president fled power in weeks. When Egyptians took to the streets, longtime leader Hosni Mubarak was swiftly ousted as well. […]
- State media: Iran is ready to ban oil exports to EuropeIranian lawmakers appeared ready to impose a ban on oil exports to Europe in retaliation for sanctions put in place by the European Union and the United States in January, state media reported Tuesday. […]
- 'Your days are numbered,' U.S. official tells al-Assad
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Report: Fatah to oppose recognizing Israel as Jewish state
The Palestinian Fatah faction may oppose recognizing Israel as a Jewish state and consider opening a strategic dialogue with Iran, according to details from a proposed draft of its political platform that were leaked to the Arab press on Saturday.[singlepic id=46 w=320 h=240 float=right]
Various drafts outlining the party platform will be voted on by Fatah delegates at its general summit that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday in Bethlehem.
