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The Lede: Jailed Leaders of Egypts 2011 Revolt Describe Beatings In a letter smuggled out of Egypts Tora Prison over the weekend, a leading figure in the 2011 uprising who was recently jailed for protesting the current military-backed government, reported that prisoners are routinely tortured.
New York Times | 8 hours, 7 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Saudis slams terrorism charges by Iraqi PM Riyadh says accusations from Nouri al-Maliki that the kingdom finances Sunni fighters in Anbar are unfounded.
Al Jazeera | 8 hours, 55 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Qatar faces sudden regional isolation BBC correspondents gauge strength of feeling against Qatar
BBC News | 9 hours, 34 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Nuns freed in Syria arrive in Damascus Church ceremony held for nuns released by rebels as part of prisoner exchange with government.
Al Jazeera | 11 hours, 15 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Israel fears future drone attacks Israeli air defence chief says drone attacks could be launched by armed groups in Gaza and Lebanon.
Al Jazeera | 14 hours, 36 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Israeli troops kill Palestinian at border The man allegedly tried to grab an Israeli soldier's gun at the Allenby crossing between Jordan and occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera | 18 hours, 9 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Charity tells of healthcare disaster in Syria Save the Children says in a new report that some patients are 'knocked out with metal bars for lack of anaesthesia'.
Al Jazeera | 19 hours, 50 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Shoe-bomb witness to speak at al-Qaeda trial Abu Ghaith is charged with conspiring to kill Americans and providing material support and resources to al-Qaeda.
Al Jazeera | 22 hours, 34 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Nuns Released by Syrians After Three-Month Ordeal Syrian insurgents released 13 nuns and three attendants who disappeared three months ago from their monastery in the ancient Christian town of Maaloula, Lebanese and Syrian officials said early Monday.
New York Times | Mar 10, 2014 12:56 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Report Cites Devastating Toll on Health of Syrias Children The civil war has annihilated the countrys health care system, leaving children to suffer or die from what may have been treatable illnesses, a report found.
New York Times | Mar 10, 2014 12:03 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

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