 BBC News | Hillary appeals for patience in Egypt and Israel BBC News By Kim Ghattas BBC state department correspondent In Cairo and Jerusalem, over three days of meetings and talks, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appealed for patience as one country continues its bumpy transition to democracy and its neighbour ... Hillary Clinton warns Iran during Israel visit Clinton: US and Israel aim to 'build the pressure' on Iran Two Americans kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai are set free (AP) |
 Christian Science Monitor | Syria: Civil war engulfs Damascus (+video) Christian Science Monitor People fled from Syria's capital as rebels exchanged fire with President Bashar Assad's military in some of the worst fighting of the conflict. Thousands of people have lost their lives since the crisis began 16 months ago. Syrian rebels push war into capital of Damascus Fighting Spreads in Damascus; Russia Resists Pressuring Syria Syrian rebels push war into capital Damascus |
 Christian Science Monitor | Clinton: US and Israel aim to 'build the pressure' on Iran Christian Science Monitor Both the US and Israel are willing to do whatever is necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she'd prefer to use diplomacy. Economic sanctions are currently in place. Clinton concludes visit in Israel with warning against Iran, calls for resumed ... Clinton Says U.S. Will Use All Power Needed to Stop Iran Peace Talks Must Resume, Clinton Says in Israel Visit |
Christian Science Monitor | Syria: Civil war engulfs Damascus Christian Science Monitor People fled from Syria's capital as rebels exchanged fire with President Bashar Assad's military in some of the worst fighting of the conflict. Thousands of people have lost their lives since the crisis began 16 months ago. Syrian capital's clashes continue in southern part Syria Rebels Take Battle to Capital's Streets Clashes in Syrian capital revive calls for action against Bashar al-Assad |
 Wall Street Journal | Syria Rebels Take Battle to Capital's Streets Wall Street Journal By SAM DAGHER, NOUR MALAS and JOE LAURIA A vehicle burns in Nahr Aisha, a Damascus neighborhood where rebels and government forces clashed; image from a video made available Monday. BEIRUTâ€"Syrian rebels disrupted highways in Damascus and battled ... Clashes in Syrian capital revive calls for action against Bashar al-Assad Syria fighting closes in on capital Syrian rebels push war into capital Damascus |
 The Guardian | Clashes in Syrian capital revive calls for action against Bashar al-Assad The Guardian The most intense clashes seen in Damascus since the start of the Syrian uprising flared on Monday as loyalist units and guerilla forces battled near the city centre. The ongoing fighting is believed to involve close to 1000 opposition fighters and ... Syria fighting closes in on capital Syrian rebels push war into capital Damascus Syrian rebels push war into Damascus |
 AFP | Sept. 11 hearing postponed for Ramadan: lawyer AFP US NAVAL BASE AT GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba â€" A preliminary hearing for five men accused in the 9/11 attacks has been postponed for 10 days due to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, one of their lawyers said Monday. The hearing, already postponed once, ... Guantanamo hearing delayed for 9/11 suspects due to Ramadan Judge delays Guantanamo hearing in Sept. 11 case to avoid Ramadan conflict |
 BBC News | Syria: Assad regime 'ready to use chemical weapons' BBC News The most senior Syrian politician to defect to the opposition has told the BBC the regime will not hesitate to use chemical weapons if it is cornered. Nawaf Fares, ex-ambassador to Iraq, said unconfirmed reports indicated such weapons might have ... Syrian rebels battle tanks in Damascus Syrian rebels push war into capital Damascus New Fighting in Damascus as Russia Reaffirms Stance |
 Voice of America | Peace Process, Regional Concerns Lead Clinton Talks in Israel Voice of America US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the situation in the Middle East and the Arab world dominated her talks with Israeli officials in Jerusalem Monday. Clinton spoke to reporters after meeting with Israel's President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister ... Hillary Clinton issues new Iran warning on Israel visit Clinton: I do not expect Pollard to be released Mideast peace slips to second billing for US |
 Globe and Mail | US, Israel now on same page regarding Iran: Clinton Reuters | JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel and the United States on the "same page" with regard to Iran, which both countries suspect is using a civilian nuclear programme as a cover to develop atomic weapons, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday. Hillary Clinton's "special welcome" in Egypt Clinton: We are on the same page with Israel on Iran (Haaretz) Israel to Clinton: Tell us what Egypt is thinking |
 Voice of America | Syria High-level Defections Reveal Assad Weakness Voice of America The defection of Syria's ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf al-Fares, could be the beginning of large-scale defections by high government officials from the government of President Bashar al-Assad, according to regional experts. Defections of rank-and-file ... Syrian fighting rages in Damascus Damascus fighting a Syria 'turning point' Heavy Clashes Hit Syrian Capital for Second Day |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Netanyahu, Clinton vow cooperation on Iran Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF, KHALED ABU TOAMEH Clinton says US, Israel consulting on "almost daily basis"; Palestinian officials skeptical of peace breakthroughs after US Secretary of State meets with Palestinian PM Salam Fayyad. LIVE: Haaretz's Barak Ravid tweets from US Secretary of State Hillary ... Clinton says time is right for change in Middle East Egypt focus as Clinton visits Israel |
 Financial Times | Syria forces head into south Damascus Financial Times DO NOT USE/REPLACED BY Syria for front WO 16 ... Syrian regime forces battled armed rebels in Damascus for the second day running on Monday, in the clearest sign yet of the16-month old conflict's tightening grip on the capital. Residents said plumes of ... Heavy clashes hit Syrian capital for second day Syria unrest: Second day of fierce Damascus clashes No taxi to Midan as Syria war comes to capital |
 msnbc.com | Egypt tops agenda during Clinton trip to Israel msnbc.com Oded Balilty / AP Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, and Israel's President Shimon Peres hug after a joint statement at the president's residence in Jerusalem on Monday. By NBC News staff and news services Updated at 12:30 pm ET: JERUSALEM -- Israeli ... Clinton Broaches Syria, Iran During Israel Visit Clinton stresses US-Israeli alliance Egypt faces another big day in court |
 Christian Science Monitor | On visit, Clinton balances between Egypt's new players (+video) Christian Science Monitor Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with the head of Egypt's military and with the country's new president, both of whom are locked in a power struggle. By Kristen Chick, Correspondent / July 15, 2012 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ... Clinton, Israeli Leaders Discuss Iran, Syria, Egypt, Palestinians Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Middle East Clinton broaches Syria, Iran during Israel visit |
 Voice of America | Clinton, Israeli Leaders Discuss Iran, Syria, Egypt, Palestinians Voice of America JERUSALEM â€" US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is having talks with Israeli leaders on the conflict in Syria, the political transition in Egypt, and the perceived threat from Iran's nuclear program. Secretary Clinton says she has come to Israel "at ... Clinton confers with Israeli leaders about Syria, Egypt, Iran Clinton broaches Syria, Iran during Israel visit Egypt focus as Clinton visits Israel |
 BBC News | Egypt's ex-President Mubarak ordered back to prison BBC News Egypt's public prosecutor has ordered that former President Hosni Mubarak be returned to prison, saying that his health has improved, state media say. Mubarak, 84, was moved from prison to a hospital last month after reports of a deterioration in his ... Report: Egypt's ex-President Mubarak to return to prison hospital after health ... Prosecutor sends Mubarak back to prison hospital Egypt prosecutor orders Hosni Mubarak back to prison |
Globe and Mail | Egypt Court to Rule on Constitution as Army Warns Islamists Bloomberg An Egyptian court is set to hear a challenge to the panel charged with writing a new constitution, as the country's army chief issued a warning to its elected Islamist leaders that may deepen the standoff between them. Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein ... Peace Process, Regional Concerns Lead Clinton Talks in Israel Clinton to Peres: Friends like us must act together Clinton discusses Egypt, Iran and peace with Israel |
 USA TODAY | Syria, Iran discussed during Clinton visit to Israel USA TODAY JERUSALEM (AP) â€" US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Israel's president spoke Monday about the need to halt Syria's violence and Iran's potential production of nuclear weapons, underscoring American support for an ally in a difficult ... Peace Process, Regional Concerns Lead Clinton Talks in Israel Clinton to Peres: Friends like us must act together Clinton hails Mideast change â€" after her motorcade is pelted in Egypt |
 BBC News | North Korea Removes Its Army Chief From All His Posts New York Times SEOUL, South Korea â€" In the first months of Kim Jong-un's rule over North Korea, Vice Marshal Ri Yong-ho was one of the officials most often seen with him. They inspected military barracks and reviewed parades together. Photos often showed the young ... North Korea Military Chief Removed in Sign of Kim Shift Removal of North Korea army chief is 'merely power play' by Kim Jong-un North Korea's army chief relieved of all duties |
Globe and Mail | Clinton to Peres: At times like these we must act together Jerusalem Post By GREER FAY CASHMAN, JPOST.COM STAFF US secretary of state meets president in J'lem, praising him for "knowing the inextricable link between security and peace"; Peres trumpets importance of relations with Egypt, saying peace deal has saved thousands ... Syria, Iran discussed during Clinton Israel visit Hinting at Iran divisions, Clinton say friends need to work together in 'smart ... Clinton meets Israeli leaders amid regional upheavals |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Top North Korean Military Leader Dismissed Voice of America SEOUL â€" In a surprise announcement, North Korea's top military figure, who had been regarded as a key mentor to leader Kim Jong Un, is out a job. The removal of Vice Marshal Ri Yong Ho from all of his posts. North Koreans first were informed of the ... N. Korea Shakeup: Mentor to Leader Loses All Posts Kim Jong-un visits school with mystery woman North Korean military chief Ri Yong-ho has been removed from all official ... |
 The Hindu | North Korea Fires Army Chief From All Posts Businessweek By Sangwon Yoon on July 15, 2012 North Korea's politburo removed army chief Ri Yong Ho from all his posts in the most significant power shift since Kim Jong Un took control of the country after the death of his father in December. North Korean army chief and mentor to Kim Jong-un removed from all posts Ri Yong Ho, key mentor to young North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, removed from ... N. Korea shakeup: Mentor to leader loses all posts |
 BBC News | Tomatoes and shoes thrown at Clinton's motorcade in Egypt Hindustan Times Protesters threw tomatoes and shoes at Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's motorcade on Sunday during her first visit to Egypt since the election of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. A tomato struck an Egyptian official in the face, and shoes and a ... Clinton in Cairo Clinton offers US solidarity in trip to Israel, to talk about Iran, Egypt ... For Us or Against Us: Egyptians Confront Clinton with Conspiracy Theories |
