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Hezbollah supporters carry the picture of their slain commander Mustafa Badreddine, who was killed in Syria, during his funeral procession in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, May 13, 2016. AP

Hezbollah’s Doctrine in Lebanese Elections

by Mona Alami | May 30, 2016 | Features

Beirut-The municipal elections that were held in Lebanon this month showed a huge drop in the support for Lebanese political parties, including the so-called Hezbollah. The rise of independents, influential families and the Lebanese Communist Party was a sign that...

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French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel light the eternal flame at Douaumont Necropolis and Ossuary, France, Sunday; marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Verdun. Reuters

Hollande, Merkel Celebrate with “Hope Message” 100 Years since Verdun Bloody Battle

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 30, 2016 | World

Verdun (France) – French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel celebrated together on Sunday the message of hope embodied in Verdun, marking the 100-year anniversary of one of the longest battles in World War I battle. In a speech at...

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Anti-Houthi fighters of the Southern Popular Resistance stand on a tank in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden May 10, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY – RTX1CCV8

Yemeni Government Forces Gain Leverage by Freeing Beihan

by Bassam al-Qadi | May 30, 2016 | Middle East

Aden- The Shabwah Governorate is considered a vital location for Yemeni insurgent militia, across which oil byproducts can be smuggled. The area is also a prominent barren desert rich with fossil fuels. Given that the governorate is close to Marib and Al Bayda cities,...

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A Lebanese voter chats on his mobile phone as he waits in a queue to cast his ballot. AP

4th and Final Round of Lebanon’s Municipal Elections Held in North and Akkar

by Caroline Akoum | May 30, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut-Lebanon’s fourth and final round of municipal elections ended on Sunday after voters in the North and Akkar Governorates cast their ballots amid a calm situation and a turnout of around 40 percent. While the competition was mainly development-based in many...

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Druze men look at smoke rising on the Israeli-controlled side of the line dividing the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria following fighting near the Quneitra border crossing, August 27, 2014. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

IDF New Unit to Confront Threats on Syrian Border

by Nazir Majli | May 30, 2016 | Middle East

Tel Aviv- Beirut- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday the formation of a special new unit charged with developing ties with Syrians living near Israel’s northern border. Forming the special unit was based on the evaluation Israel made on current Syria...