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Bahrain fears ahead of Grand Prix As CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports, Bahrain's government says the Formula One Grand Prix race should be trouble-free. 4/24/2012 1:57:47 PM. Bahrain fears ahead of Grand Prix
Virgin Galactic's journey to space Marketplace Middle East looks at Virgin Galatic's ambitious plans to revolutionize space access. 4/24/2012 1:58:17 PM. Virgin Galactic's journey to space
Young upstarts plot art revolution Lara Zankoul and Lara Atallah are both young Lebanese photographers taking their first steps in promising artistic careers. About 14 hours ago. Young upstarts plot art revolution
Book festival gets in to Gaza After five years of trying, an international group of authors have achieved their aim of taking their Palestine Festival of Literature to Gaza for the first time. Previously each year the literary festival had visited several cities in the West Bank, but was unable to gain permission from Israel to visit Gaza. 5/11/2012 1:42:07 PM. Book festival gets in to Gaza
Socotra: Unspoiled island sanctuary Most people would struggle to place it on a map, but Socotra is one of the world's last unspoiled island chains -- an archipelago off the coast of Yemen that has wildlife so diverse it has been described as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean. 5/8/2012 2:23:20 PM. Socotra: Unspoiled island sanctuary
NATO shuns intervention in Syria The U.S. ambassador to NATO says the alliance has no plans for military intervention in the Syrian crisis, as reports of deaths mount by the dozens and diplomatic efforts have yet to stymie the bloodshed. 5/22/2012 4:35:00 AM. NATO shuns intervention in Syria
10 Middle East artists for future This week's Young Collectors Auction in Dubai includes a number of young artists who could be stars of the future. 5/18/2012 12:06:52 PM. 10 Middle East artists for future
Olympian hopes for miracle Woroud Sawalha knows she won't win a medal at the London Olympics. She isn't likely to get beyond the first round of the 800 meters. 5/17/2012 3:46:11 PM. Olympian hopes for miracle
What Egyptians want in president CNN's Ben Wedeman hits the streets in Cairo to find out what Egyptians want from a new president. 5/15/2012 5:29:22 PM. What Egyptians want in president
Netanyahu, king of Israel? Aaron David Miller says Netanyahu's addition of Kadima to his coalition prolongs his government and strengthens his hand. 5/8/2012 6:35:08 PM. Netanyahu, king of Israel?
School turns sanctuary in Syria Syrian civilian victims of the shelling in Homs find risky shelter in a converted school. CNN's Arwa Damon reports. 5/7/2012 8:58:08 AM. School turns sanctuary in Syria
Unspoiled islands caught on film A photographer has captured amazing images of Socotra, an unspoiled island off Yemen with an array of unique wildlife. 5/4/2012 6:25:14 PM. Unspoiled islands caught on film
Israeli politics in a tailspin over Iran Jon Alterman says as former security chiefs blast Prime Minister Netanyahu over Iran, the cracks in Israel's political apparatus are showing. 5/2/2012 2:29:52 PM. Israeli politics in a tailspin over Iran
Auctions celebrate Islamic art The salerooms of London were last week crammed with art and antiquities from across the Islamic world, as the city's auction houses celebrated "Islamic Week." 5/2/2012 4:39:35 PM. Auctions celebrate Islamic art
Actor convicted of 'insulting Islam' The conviction of Egyptian actor Adel Imam for insulting Islaming in his movies bodes badly for Egypt, says comedian Ronnie Khalil. 5/1/2012 12:33:01 PM. Actor convicted of 'insulting Islam'
Qatar: A nation on the rise With modern museums, world-class education and major international sporting events, Qatar is making a big impression. 5/3/2012 12:10:19 PM. Qatar: A nation on the rise
How Qatar avoided the Arab Spring Qataris explain how and why their country has avoided unrest that has swept across the Middle East and North Africa 5/3/2012 12:09:57 PM. How Qatar avoided the Arab Spring
Are Israeli politics in tailspin on Iran? Israel, by necessity, has developed one of the most able security and intelligence apparatus in the world. There has been no necessity to develop a world-class political apparatus, however, and it shows. 5/3/2012 11:28:03 AM. Are Israeli politics in tailspin on Iran?
Is Egypt headed for Islamist rule? Isobel Coleman says 4/27/2012 2:44:33 PM. Is Egypt headed for Islamist rule?
Kerry: Russians must act in Syria U.S. Senator John Kerry says Russia must become more active in order to stop the Assad regime. 4/26/2012 11:29:19 AM. Kerry: Russians must act in Syria