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Egyptian Gov’t Preps Internet Porn CrackdownEgyptian Gov’t Preps Internet Porn Crackdown

by National Confidential | 01 April 2013 | 1:58 am EST

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Seen as a threat to country’s stability.

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Obama Promises Justice For Libya KillersObama Promises Justice For Libya Killers

by National Confidential | 12 September 2012 | 11:10 am EST

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In a Rose Garden statement, alongside Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, President Obama condemned the killers of Ambassador Chris Stevens.

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Taliban Using Facebook Beauties To Dupe SoldiersTaliban Using Facebook Beauties To Dupe Soldiers

by National Confidential | 08 September 2012 | 6:46 pm EST

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The Taliban is using fake pictures of beautiful women on Facebook to fool soldiers in Afghanistan.

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Kuwait Declares War On BikinisKuwait Declares War On Bikinis

by National Confidential | 04 June 2012 | 9:11 am EST

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Kuwait’s government wants visitors to know that bikinis aren’t acceptable at public beaches.

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Politics »

Jewish Support For Obama IncreasesJewish Support For Obama Increases

by National Confidential | 30 April 2012 | 4:09 pm EST

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Despite conservative attacks, President Obama’s support among the Jewish community continues to rise.

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Former Israel Spy Boss: Leaders Making Iran Decisions In “Messianic” FervorFormer Israel Spy Boss: Leaders Making Iran Decisions In “Messianic” Fervor

by National Confidential | 28 April 2012 | 9:38 am EST

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Yuval Diskin, the former head of Israel’s internal Shin Bet security agency, is speaking out against that country’s leaders.

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Media, World »

Tunisian Journalists Arrested For Topless Pic Of Model Lena Gercke (PHOTO)Tunisian Journalists Arrested For Topless Pic Of Model Lena Gercke (PHOTO)

by National Confidential | 17 February 2012 | 11:15 pm EST

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The Tunisian government has arrested the head of Tunisia’s Ettounsia newspaper, along with two editors, for publishing a photo of soccer star Sami Khedira with his girlfriend Lena Gercke, who was topless.

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Politics, World »

Gingrich Damages U.S. Diplomacy With Palestinian BashingGingrich Damages U.S. Diplomacy With Palestinian Bashing

by National Confidential | 10 December 2011 | 8:13 am EST

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Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich damaged American attempts at diplomacy in the Middle East with his recent comments attacking Palestinians.

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Aliaa Elmahdy (AKA Alia Al-Mahdy): Egyptian Revolutionary Explains Nude PhotoAliaa Elmahdy (AKA Alia Al-Mahdy): Egyptian Revolutionary Explains Nude Photo

by National Confidential | 19 November 2011 | 4:36 pm EST

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Aliaa Elmahdy’s (aka Alia Al-Mahdy) nude photos have shocked the Middle East, causing many Egyptians to condemn the blogger for her revelation.

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Breaking News »

Gaddafi Killed In LibyaGaddafi Killed In Libya

by National Confidential | 20 October 2011 | 11:20 am EST

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Muammar Gaddafi, the former leader of Libya, has been killed by rebel forces according to reports.

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Richard Silverstein: Man Claims FBI Wiretapped Israeli EmbassyRichard Silverstein: Man Claims FBI Wiretapped Israeli Embassy

by National Confidential | 06 September 2011 | 2:09 am EST

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A blogger on Middle Eastern affairs, Richard Silverstein, claims he has received transcripts of supposed FBI wiretaps of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C.

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Netanyahu Son Posts Anti-Islam Comments On FacebookNetanyahu Son Posts Anti-Islam Comments On Facebook

by National Confidential | 26 June 2011 | 9:36 am EST

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(National Confidential) — The son of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stoked controversy by posting anti-Islam comments on Facebook. Yair Netanyahu, who serves in the Israeli military, reportedly said on Facebook: “Terror has a religion, and it is Islam.” His comments came after the March death of an Israeli family in the West Bank. [...]

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Egyptians Reject Iran-Style TheocracyEgyptians Reject Iran-Style Theocracy

by National Confidential | 05 June 2011 | 2:31 pm EST

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A new poll shows that Egyptians do not favor an Iran-style theocracy after that nation’s recent political uprising that ousted long-time leader Hosni Mubarak.

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Honi Mubarak, Sons, To Go On TrialHoni Mubarak, Sons, To Go On Trial

by National Confidential | 01 June 2011 | 9:46 am EST

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“Hosni Mubarak, the former Egyptian president, and his two sons will go on trial starting August 3 in a Cairo criminal court for graft and for their role in killing protesters, Egyptian state news agency has said. A court official said Mubarak will be tried on charges of corruption and intentionally killing protesters during the [...]

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Burj Al Arab Again Voted Best Hotel In Middle EastBurj Al Arab Again Voted Best Hotel In Middle East

by National Confidential | 17 May 2011 | 7:05 am EST

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Burj Al Arab picture “For the eight year running, the Burj Al Arab , the sail-shaped hotel on one of Dubai’s pristine beaches, has been voted the best hotel in the Middle East. And it is a natural choice. The 7-star hotel is a perfect example of the excessive luxury, what with walls embellished with [...]

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Crime »

540 Taliban In Afghanistan Prison Break540 Taliban In Afghanistan Prison Break

by National Confidential | 25 April 2011 | 12:09 am EST

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“Afghan government officials have confirmed to Al Jazeera that some 540 Taliban officers and commanders have escaped from Kandahar prison via a 350 metre-long tunnel. Al Jazeera’s Qais Azimy, reporting from Kabul, said that a Taliban official also confirmed the overnight escape, boasting that the prison break had been ‘very well-planned’ and that it was [...]

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Vittorio Arrigoni: Italian Peace Activists Killed By IslamistsVittorio Arrigoni: Italian Peace Activists Killed By Islamists

by National Confidential | 15 April 2011 | 1:05 pm EST

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“An Italian peace activist has become the second non-Palestinian to be murdered in just over a week in the occupied territories. Vittorio Arrigoni was murdered by the Tawheed and Jihad group, one of several extremist Islamic groups that operate in the Gaza Strip in opposition to the Hamas government. The group abducted Arrigoni in an [...]

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VIDEO: Kuwait Sand StormVIDEO: Kuwait Sand Storm

by National Confidential | 30 March 2011 | 7:45 am EST

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Video catches huge sandstorm in Kuwait. WATCH:

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Jordan’s King Abdullah Dismisses CabinetJordan’s King Abdullah Dismisses Cabinet

by National Confidential | 01 February 2011 | 8:44 am EST

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Reacting to street protests, Jordan’s King Abdullah has dismissed his cabinet. Abdullah has asked an ex-army general to form a new government. READ MORE

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King Abdullah: Saudi Arabia King Comes To USA For Medical CareKing Abdullah: Saudi Arabia King Comes To USA For Medical Care

by National Confidential | 21 November 2010 | 11:44 pm EST

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King Abdullah picture King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will leave for the United States on Monday for medical treatment for a back ailment complicated by a blood clot, and Crown Prince Sultan is returning from a vacation abroad, state news media said Sunday. Western diplomats in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, said that the prince’s return [...]

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Laila El Baradei Swimsuit Pictures Rock Egyptian ElectionLaila El Baradei Swimsuit Pictures Rock Egyptian Election

by National Confidential | 10 September 2010 | 3:03 pm EST

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Swimsuit pictures of Laila El Baradei, daughter of Mohamed El Baradei who is running in the Egyptian elections have prompted accusations of dirty politics. Mohamed El Baradei claims the Laila El Baradei swimsuit pictures, which have been posted to Facebook, are an attempt by the government to suppress the conservative religious vote ahead of the [...]

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Report: Saudi Arabia Gives Israel Airspace To Bomb IranReport: Saudi Arabia Gives Israel Airspace To Bomb Iran

by National Confidential | 12 June 2010 | 11:17 am EST

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“Saudi Arabia will allow Israel to use a narrow corridor of its airspace in the north of the country to shorten the distance for a bombing run on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the London Times reported on Saturday.” [Link]

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VIDEO: Israel Releases Flotilla Raid VideoVIDEO: Israel Releases Flotilla Raid Video

by National Confidential | 01 June 2010 | 12:09 am EST

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Israel has released video of the raid on the Palestine-bound flotilla: VIDEO: Israel raid of Palestine flotilla

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