Jan 16, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates continues to be the only Arab
League contributor of combat troops to the NATO-led stabilization mission in
Afghanistan.

Jan 20, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Syrian opposition continues to be divided between
the rebel army and Islamists supported by Qatar.

Jan 22, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States, unable to ensure security for
diplomats, plans to shut down its embassy in Syria.

Jan 29, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The regime of President Bashar Assad has launched a
massive offensive to roll back the gains of Sunni rebels.