Manaf Tlas emerges as the best to lead the opposition in Syria

Manaf Tlas was hiding for a spell but recent sightings in Saudi and affirmation from the Turks propel him as the best candiate for a possible new leader in Syria; the best 50 1Phone apps for 2012; a comical look at Lebanese mothers; and Arab leaders await the reelection of Obama;

Is Manaf Tlas the new face of Syria's opposition?

Syria Comment [2]

“Why Manaf Tlas is Uniquely Qualified to Serve the Opposition,” by a Supporter

Manaf has been highly critical of the regime’s leadership while he calls for unity and moderation when it comes to dealing with the institutions of the government. He has often talked about a “road map”

Buzberry [3]

Best 50 Apps

Time’s 50 Best iPhone Apps 2012 list comes on time with the iPhone 5!

Ink on the Side [4]

Lebanese Moms

I met a girl this weekend who told me the funniest story about her mom and I just HAD to draw this comic.

Arab Saga [5]

Mideast playmakers waiting for a reelected Obama

Like many other regional leaders, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Mohamed Morsi are biding their time, waiting on news of Barack Obama’s most likely re-election. The Turkish premier and Egyptian president realize that before the United States president wins a second term on November 6, he won’t let any foreign policy issue interfere with his reelection campaign.