May 17, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- A leading Syrian businessman long close to the regime of
President Bashar Assad has fled the country.

Apr 25, 2012

LONDON [MENL] -- Western sanctions on the regime of President Bashar Assad
have turned symbolic.

Mar 28, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has been deemed the latest venue in Iran's
campaign to smuggle goods banned by international sanctions.

Mar 18, 2012

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria and Morocco have been preparing to open their
borders after nearly 20 years of tension.