Wall Street Journal Syria Strongman: Time for 'Reform' Mon 31 Jan 2011 By JAY SOLOMON And BILL SPINDLE | DAMASCUS—Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who inherited a regime that has held power for four decades, said he will push for more political reforms in his coun... (photo: AP / Ibrahim Usta)
The New York Times Israel Nervously Gauges a Conflicted Partner Mon 31 Jan 2011 | JERUSALEM — The street revolt in Egypt has thrown the Israeli government and military into turmoil, with top officials closeted in round-the-clock strategy sessions aimed at rethinking their m... (photo: AP / Ibrahim Usta)
The Examiner Sun 30 Jan 2011 Dozens in Israel infected with "Rose of Jericho" | Israel has always been endemic for cutaneous leishmaniasis, however in recent years the disease has been spreading. According to Yediot Aharonot Daily dozens of people in the Eshkol region and Gaza ... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) DiseaseGAzaIsraelMideastPhotos