Politics Situation Reports

UAE: Ministry Denounces Iranian Visit To Disputed Islands
The UAE Foreign Affairs Ministry issued a statement denouncing a visit by an Iranian Shura Council delegation to the disputed islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, SPA reported May 6.
Monday, May 6, 2013 - 10:24
Malaysia: Ruling Coalition Wins Majority
Malaysia's ruling National Front coalition retained its 56-year hold on power by winning a simple majority of 112 seats in the 222-seat national parliament in polls May 5, the country's Election Commission said, AFP reported.
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 20:27
Libya: Isolation Law Passed, Banning Senior Gadhafi-Era Officials From Government
Libya's General National Congress passed the Isolation Law on May 5, barring anyone who held a senior position under ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi from working in the new administration, Reuters reported.
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 10:48
Syria: Military Has Reportedly Deployed Missiles Aimed At Israel
According to Lebanon's Hezbollah-affiliated Almayadeen television channel, senior Syrian officials have said the Syrian military has deployed missile batteries aimed at Israel, Israel News reported May 5.
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 10:11
Syria: Egypt, Arab League Condemn Israeli Attacks
Egypt has condemned Israeli strikes in Syria, saying that the strikes violate international law and will only further complicate matters, The Daily Star reported May 5.
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 08:56
Iran: Israel Will Not Be Allowed To Harm Regional Security, Official Says
Iranian Gen. Masoud Jazayeri has said Iran will not allow Israel to harm the security of the region, and that a response will be made to the Israeli aggression in Syria, Ynet news reported May 5, citing Jazayeri's statement on Iranian television station Alalam.
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 07:20
Bangladesh: Clashes Leave At Least 1 Dead, Dozens Injured
Clashes in Dhaka between Bangladeshi police and Islamist protesters under the banner of Hefazat-e-Islam left at least one person dead and dozens injured May 5, Xinhua reported.
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 06:53
Pakistan: Parliamentary Candidate Assassinated
Sadiq Zaman Khattak, a parliamentary candidate for Pakistan's secular Awami National Party in upcoming elections, was shot and killed along with his three-year-old son in Karachi on May 3, a police spokesman said, AFP reported.
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 10:19

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