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Middle East

U.S. Intelligence Intercepts Cable Confirming that Syria Has Used Chemical Weapons

Last Wednesday just east of Damascus a chemical attack using a nerve agent struck down more than 1,000 civilians. The…

19 US Posts Close This Week as Terror Threats Become Their Most Serious since 9/11

The United States is in more danger than it has been for over a decade, with the “chatter” of terrorist…

Opinion: Some Helpful Reminders for Your Upcoming Trip to Africa or the Middle East

by Edward H. Bastion, President of Delta Airlines Since the State Department warned Americans last week to take caution in…

Iranian Earthquake Shakes the Middle East

A second quake within a week has hit Iran, this one doing most of its damage along the Iran-Pakistan Border…

Middle Eastern Men Are Getting Mustache Implants

In one of the Westernmost religions, Mormonism, mustaches and beards are avoided, and the West has a mixed respect for…

Another Gulf War? The Signs Are Too Obvious to Ignore

The situation in the Gulf seems to be heating up for a face-off and nations are getting into readiness if…

Gibson Dunn Launches New FDA Practice

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has announced that Stephen Payne has joined its Washington, D.C. office as a partner.  Payne…

Allen & Overy Announces Launch of Office In Istanbul

Today, Allen & Overy announced the launch of an office in Istanbul. The move will capitalize on the increasing flow…

Allen & Overy Expands Australian Practice

Leading international law firm Allen & Overy has announced it has expanded its Australian practice; it will now offer litigation…

DLA Piper Announces Launch of New International Securities Group, Along With New Partner

Global law firm DLA Piper announced the launch of its newly created International Securities Group in recent days. Along with…

K&L Gates Adds Partners to Dallas and Spokane Offices

In recent days, law firm K&L Gates added attorneys to both its Dallas and Spokane offices. In Dallas, Jason D.…

K&L Gates Opens Office in São Paulo, Brazil

In recent days, K&L Gates LLP announced the opening of an office in São Paulo, Brazil. The office is the…