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Refugees at Syrian border say the loss of hope will push out millions moreSyrians who toughed it out for years amid the violence or waited in neighboring Turkey say they no longer see a future for the country. And Europe beckons.
Why Iran wants to take Saudi Arabia to court over hajj deathsShiite Iran on Saturday vowed to take international legal action against Sunni Saudi Arabia after at least 769 people, including 136 Iranians, died during a hajj stampede.
Syrian cease-fire: Another try at pragmatism in three besieged townsPrevious cease-fires failed to hold in the towns, where Sunnis and Shiite residents are besieged. But a realization that both sides benefit is generating hope this one, to be overseen by the UN, will succeed.
Diplomats jostle to lay out position on how to end Syria warDiplomats from Europe, the US, and Russia met in Paris on Thursday to lay the groundwork for more in-depth talks at the UN General Assembly, which begins Monday.
First LookHajj stampede: 700 crushed in deadliest pilgrimage incident in decadesAn additional 800 people were injured during the stampede Thursday as Muslim pilgrims converged in Saudi Arabia's Mina valley.
Over 450 hajj pilgrims killed during stampede near MeccaThursday's tragedy comes on the heels of a giant crane collapse earlier this month where more than 100 worshipers died.
Russia in Syria: Did Putin just clip Israel's wings?Netanyahu says he and Putin agreed on ways to avoid conflict between their forces in Syria. For years Israel has had a free hand to attack arms transfers to Hezbollah.
In post-nuclear-deal Iran, a modest academic opening to the USIran has given permission for five Americans to study in a Tehran University masters program 鈥� a 'breakthrough,' the department head says. Others are enrolling in Persian language classes.聽
Platinum prices for Iranian weddings poke at revolutionary normsOne in three marriages in Tehran now end in divorce. The luxury wedding industry is a window onto Iran's shifting social values and a challenge to official rhetoric in the Islamic Republic.
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen's capital kill 29Airstrikes carried out by a Saudi-led coalition against Yemen's Shiite rebels and their allies have killed 29 people, including civilians, in the capital Sanaa.
Egypt's president swears in new government amid corruption probePresident Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has sworn in a new government, just a week after the previous Cabinet had resigned amid an investigation聽involving over $1 million in bribes.
Russia and Iran both propping up Assad. A balancing act?While Russia's increased presence in Syria gives the regime another leg to stand on, some in Damascus say Moscow could also temper Iran's influence.
Al Aqsa Mosque: Can Israel, Jordan prevent Jerusalem from catching fire?The Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary compound is once again the focus of religious strife as Jewish activists seek more access to the tightly regulated site.
Syrian refugee crisis: Are wealthy Gulf states doing their part?Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and others say they've helped bankroll the humanitarian response and have taken in hundreds of thousands of Syrians.
Syria's Assad blames refugee crisis on the WestIn his first public comments on the mass migration, the Syrian president said that Europe should also expect the arrival of more refugees.聽
Clashes at Jerusalem holy site for third day in a rowThe director of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Omar Kiswani, blamed Israeli police for the tensions.
How Iran is keeping criticism of nuclear deal to a dull roarSpearheaded by the supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran is delicately balancing official support for the nuclear deal with the revolution's anti-US stance.
Tunisians march against corruption amnesty lawHundreds of Tunisians marched Saturday through Tunis聽to protest a law that offers amnesty for people facing corruption charges.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mehleb resigns amid corruption probeEgypt's Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb and his Cabinet聽resigned Saturday in the face of the state-friendly media's harsh criticism, reflecting a growing discontent with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi.
Saudi official blames high wind for toppling of Mecca craneHigh winds caused a massive crane to fall and smash into Mecca's Grand Mosque, killing at least 107 people ahead of the start of the annual hajj pilgrimage, the head of Saudi Arabia's civil defense directorate said Saturday.
