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The Palestinian Authority has ordered the halting of broadcasts by Al Jazeera, a Qatar-based network, throughout the Palestinian territories, alleging that the channel is airing "inciting content," according to reports from official media.

Syrian rebel forces have made significant strides towards the central city of Homs, while Kurdish fighters have effectively taken control of the eastern desert, shaking President Bashar al-Assad's hold on power and sparking local uprisings…