All Middle East
As civil war rages in Yemen, Sanaa mosque blasts kill at least 20Two different explosions, one inside the Sanaa mosque and another outside, produced the deadly outcome in Yemen's rebel-held capital.
On barren hilltop, Israeli settler vigilantism blurs into Jewish theocracyA recent arson attack on a Palestinian village spurred a crackdown by authorities on what they call a small group of 'Jewish terrorists' among settler communities. Right-wing anger at government concessions to Palestinians appears to be growing.聽
Turkey tightens grip on journalists with harsh terrorism chargesTurkey charged two British journalists with aiding a terrorist group Tuesday, underscoring its deep sensitivity about reporting on rising violence between security forces and militant Kurds.
Lebanon's garbage crisis: Can activists move beyond trash to politics?Protesters stormed the country's environment ministry Tuesday, escalating a challenge to the country's government that began after uncollected garbage began to clog Beirut's streets.聽
Why ISIS blew up Syria's iconic Bel templeUN satellite photos have confirmed that 聽Islamic State militants destroyed most of the ancient structure Sunday. ISIS took control of the UN-recognized heritage site in May.聽
Museum showcases traditional Arab dresses, and stories of female creatorsThe founder of a new museum in Amman wants to keep the intricate dress聽patterns alive. Her other goal is to reintroduce Jordanians and Palestinians to their material heritage.
Israelis and Palestinians: 12 voices on the future The Mideast conflict is not doomed to stalemate. A wide spectrum of Israelis and Palestinians are implementing their vision for the future without waiting for their leaders 鈥� or a peace deal.
Saudi women finally get right to vote, so why aren't more registering?Press reports say only 70 Saudi women are standing in municipal elections in December, and as few as one in twenty have registered to vote. Activists say a driving ban is among the hurdles facing women.
Did Saudis nab mastermind of 1996 terror attack on US forces?Ahmad Mughassil, a Saudi member of Hezbollah, was reportedly detained in Beirut and handed over to authorities in Saudi Arabia, but details remain fuzzy. A US court indictment named him as the architect of the 1996 Khobar Towers attack.
In Syria border town, battle intensifies after mistrust sinks cease-fireCease-fire between Hezbollah fighters and anti-Assad rebels in Zabadani was meant as a peaceful way forward to a smaller, more cohesive Syria.
Have US laws created an online haven for Islamic State propaganda?Arab hacktivists dedicated to 'taking down' the jihadists' sites say US laws and bureaucracy impede their work, making US-hosted sites attractive to the Islamic State.
Lebanese protesting trash crisis now want to include politiciansLongstanding grievances erupted after the government closed its main landfill Aug. 17, offering Beirut no alternative site. Mountains of garbage piled up on the streets, prompting a grassroots protest movement calling itself "You Stink."
ISIS blows up temple in Palmyra, say activistsISIS militants used explosives to blow up the Baalshamin Temple in聽Palmyra, one of the Middle East's most spectacular archaeological sites.聽
New elections in Turkey: Will they help Erdo臒an's bid for more power?President Erdo臒an called Friday for a snap 'repeat election' after coalition talks failed. But Turkey's parties are still far apart, and a different result is far from certain.
IS claims responsibility for massive car bombing in CairoGlass from blown-out windows littered the surrounding streets in the Shubra el-Kheima neighborhood, at the northern entrance to the capital.
Iran nuclear deal: Heated American debate leaves many Israelis coldMost Israelis oppose the nuclear deal with Iran championed by Obama, even those who oppose Netanyahu. But there are also widely held concerns the lobbying effort in Congress is detrimental.
Palestinian ends hunger strike after Israeli court orders releaseThe decision by Mohammed Allan to halt his fast appeared to avert a crisis over a potential move by the Israelis to force-feed him.
UN to let Iran inspect alleged nuke work site, news service reportsThe Associated Press received access to a document that outlined this special side agreement to the main deal worked out between Iran and Western powers.
Violence costing Turkey precious tourism, even far from the fightingForeign tourists are canceling their Turkey travel plans, and billions in revenues have been lost to the fighting with the Islamic State, Kurds, and far-left groups.
With ISIS execution, Syria loses key guide to Palmyra's ancient treasuresIslamic State militants beheaded one of Syria's most prominent antiquities scholars in the ancient city of Palmyra Tuesday.聽
