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Tensions Rise between Israel and Her Regional Allies
The Middle East is changing fast as Israel faces the loss of crucial allies and Turkey moves to exert leadership of the Muslim world. What's in store for American interests in the region and at the United Nations?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe Middle East is changing fast as Israel faces the loss of crucial allies and Turkey moves to exert leadership of the Muslim world. What's in store for American interests in the region and at the United Nations? Also, are Democratic losses a reflection on President Obama? On Reporter's Notebook, all but publicly rebuking President Ahmadinejad, Iranian judges say the release of two American hikers he predicted yesterday "is denied."
Banner image: Egyptians walk past graffiti reading 'Down with Israel' near the Israeli embassy in Cairo on August 21, 2011. Egypt's cabinet said that an Israeli statement expressing regret for the border deaths of five policemen was not enough, but stopped short of saying if it would recall its Tel Aviv envoy. Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images.
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3 storiesAre Democratic Losses a Reflection on President Obama?
Republicans are celebrating two wins last night in special elections, which they call referenda on President Obama. In New York City, Bob Turner became the first Republican elected by the Burroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in more than 80 years.
Read the story8 minThe 'Arab Spring' and Diplomacy in the Middle East
Next week, the UN General Assembly may be asked to recognize a Palestinian state, with the potential for isolating both Israel and the United States. Meantime, Israel is in trouble with its only regional allies. In Egypt Friday, mobs attacked the Israeli embassy, sending a message to the shaky military regime.
Read the story37 minWill Iran Free the Two American Hikers?
Just yesterday, Iran's President Ahmadinejad told NBC's Today show that two American hikers detained on charges of espionage would be released on bail. Today, his country's conservative judiciary said, no deal. The Iranian judges referred to Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal as convicted spies.
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