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Old slogans reemerge at Iran's post-electoral party
17/06/2013 - IRAN

Old slogans reemerge at Iran's post-electoral party

Hassan Rohani's presidential poll victory on Saturday evening sparked spontaneous outpourings of joy as the sounds of old political songs and defiant slogans resurfaced on the streets of Iranian towns and cities.
Rohani wins Iran presidential poll in reformist surge
16/06/2013 - IRAN

Rohani wins Iran presidential poll in reformist surge

Moderate cleric Hassan Rohani was declared the winner of the 2013 Iranian presidential election on Saturday with just over 50% of the vote, avoiding the need for a runoff and offering the prospect of a less pugnacious management style.
Is Erdogan Turkey’s ‘bad cop’ to Gul’s ‘good cop’?
05/06/2013 - TURKEY

Is Erdogan Turkey’s ‘bad cop’ to Gul’s ‘good cop’?

The recent clashes in Turkey have highlighted the differences between Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) and President Abdullah Gul (left). But with Erdogan eyeing Gul’s job, what can it mean for Turkey’s political future?
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Turkey’s Erdogan takes on protesters… and Twitter
04/06/2013 - TURKEY

Turkey’s Erdogan takes on protesters… and Twitter

As protesters clashed with the police in several Turkish cities, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasted Twitter, calling the social media site a "menace". But the Turkish leader may have to eat his words – on Twitter.
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A war of words over Russian missile deliveries to Syria
31/05/2013 - SYRIA - RUSSIA

A war of words over Russian missile deliveries to Syria

While Syrian President Bashar al-Assad implied that Damascus had received sophisticated Russian anti-aircraft missiles in a TV interview, Russian reports clarified Friday that the S-300 systems had not yet arrived in Syria.
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'Lone wolf' attacks stir debate on both sides of Channel
30/05/2013 - FRANCE

'Lone wolf' attacks stir debate on both sides of Channel

In many ways, the profile of a young suspect accused of stabbing a French soldier is similar to the London hacking suspects. The question, though, is how can authorities track potential lone wolf attackers before it’s too late.
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‘Niger’s attacks may be a collaborative jihadist effort’
27/05/2013 - NIGER

‘Niger’s attacks may be a collaborative jihadist effort’

Mokhtar Belmokhtar, one of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb’s top commanders, has taken responsibility for Thursday’s twin attacks in Niger – along with the militant group MUJAO. FRANCE 24’s Leela Jacinto explains the links between the two groups.
Experts seek clues in London 'lone wolf’ attack
24/05/2013 - UK

Experts seek clues in London 'lone wolf’ attack

Counter-terror experts are studying footage of two assailants who hacked a man to death in London for clues about their profiles. The brutal attack bears the hallmarks of the sort of lone-wolf assaults jihadist groups have been encouraging.
Tunisia’s Islamist Ennahda party turns on Salafists
22/05/2013 - TUNISIA

Tunisia’s Islamist Ennahda party turns on Salafists

The clash between Tunisia's ruling Islamist Ennahda party and the Salafist Ansar al-Sharia escalated over the weekend, when Prime Minister Ali Larayedh linked the Salafist group with terrorism. But what does this mean for Tunisia's security?
Shhh! Algeria’s president is ill, expect no details
21/05/2013 - ALGERIA

Shhh! Algeria’s president is ill, expect no details

The tight-lipped official response to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's latest health crisis sparked conflicting reports and rumours. But beneath the fracas, real fears are simmering about Algeria’s political future.
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