Political Comment (13 August 2012)
Syria's prime minister has changed sides, and Iran is calling for a three-month ceasefire and talks between the government and the opposition. In Libya the transitional council has handed power to the newly elected interim assembly.
Prime Minister Defects
The 6 August defection of Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab – who issued a statement saying that "I announce today my defection from the...
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