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On June 7, Lebanon elected a new parliament in what are shaping up to be crucial elections.

On May 20, the UAE pulled out of the proposed monetary union (single currency) for the GCC.

Just a few weeks away from parliamentary elections on June 7 that will pit the current parliamentary majority led by Saad Hariri against the Hezbollah-led opposition, even minor events could tip the balance in favor of one side or the other.

As the situation in Sudan careened towards fresh disaster in March, leaders from across North Africa and the Middle East appeared set for a memorable Arab League summit.

US President Barack Obama is pushing to make good his promise to foment greater dialogue with the Middle East.