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A charismatic sheikh shakes up Egyptian politics

A charismatic sheikh shakes up Egyptian politics

GlobalPost — With talk of Pepsi boycotts and gender segregation, Hazem Salah Abu Ismail tries to channel his personal magnetism into party-wide success at the polls.

Strange bedfellows in Egyptian chaos

Strange bedfellows in Egyptian chaos

Salon — CAIRO, Egypt - Thirty-four-year-old Sara Ebeid had never before participated in an anti-government protest. She was a supporter of Egypt's ousted dictator, Hosni Mubarak, and opposed the 2011 revolution. But all that changed Tuesday night.

Small arms fuel Middle East conflicts

Small arms fuel Middle East conflicts

GlobalPost — Small arms fuel Middle East conflicts. Many weapons originate in the US - and the problem is getting worse.

Growing up in Gaza

Growing up in Gaza

Salon — GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Fatima Qortoum was just 9 years old when she saw the brains of her brother, 7-year-old Ahmed, fall out of his head. He was struck with shrapnel after an Israeli airstrike. That was 2008.

Gaza: How did it come to this?

Gaza: How did it come to this?

Salon — JABALIYA and GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - For the residents of the embattled Gaza Strip, this is not the war to end all wars.

Gaza-Israel clash ensnares Egypt

Gaza-Israel clash ensnares Egypt

Salon — CAIRO, Egypt - Israel's searing military offensive on the Gaza Strip is threatening to ensnare its Egyptian neighbor, where the powerful Muslim Brotherhood is calling on its leaders to sever ties and hundreds of demonstrators have taken to Cairo's streets in protest.

Focus of anti-US protests in the Middle East evolves

Focus of anti-US protests in the Middle East evolves

GlobalPost — Focus of anti-US protests in the Middle East evolve. While the anti-Islam film was a trigger, longstanding grievances against US influence in the region and deep, unaddressed socioeconomic problems appear to be fueling the unrest.

Muslim Brotherhood back on the defensive, a role it's familiar with

Muslim Brotherhood back on the defensive, a role it's familiar with

GlobalPost — Muslim Brotherhood back on the defensive, a role it's familiar with. Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood may be watching its hard-earned dream of ruling the country slip away.

Hamas eases strict enforcement of Sharia law

Hamas eases strict enforcement of Sharia law

GlobalPost — Hamas eases strict enforcement of Sharia law. Hamas once aggressively stalked Gaza's streets and beaches, searching for canoodling, unmarried couples and intimidating shop owners selling risque lingerie. But now, locals say, the Gaza Strip is a much more liberal place.

In shift, Taliban embrace new media

In shift, Taliban embrace new media

GlobalPost — Using Twitter and text messaging, the Taliban try to control the message in Afghanistan.

Tunisia elections seen as litmus test for Arab Spring

Tunisia elections seen as litmus test for Arab Spring

GlobalPost — Tunisia, a country that sparked revolts around the region, gets set to prove itself.

Afghanistan: Kandahar caught in the crosshairs

Afghanistan: Kandahar caught in the crosshairs

GlobalPost — A series of high-profile assassinations has again thrust Afghanistan's second-largest city toward the edge of chaos.