All Middle East
Iran denies UN request for snap inspections of nuclear sitesThe rebuke comes as the US聽and five other nations face a quickly approaching deadline to reach a framework agreement with Iran on its nuclear program.
In Tunisia, a plea to balance security with newfound freedomsLast week's terrorist attack in the country's capital was the first to kill civilians since 2002. Some analysts say secularist political gains may have fueled fringe聽Islamist groups.
Could Yemen conflict get worse? Experts warn of rising sectarianism.With Yemen already torn between rival authorities, a credible claim of an Islamic State bombing signals a deepening Sunni-Shiite clash. 聽
Israel says West, Iran likely to agree on 'bad deal' for Iranian nuclear programThe Israeli strategic affairs minister says two fundamental issues that need to be toughened up were the number of centrifuges and how to prevent Iran getting any capacity to pursue research and development.
Briefing: Who is battling Islamic State in Iraq?CIA Director John Brennan said Sunday that Iran's involvement is complicating the US mission and may stir up sectarianism. Iraqi forces have surrounded Tikrit in preparation for a final push into the city.聽
Syrian rebels reportedly capture crew from downed military helicopterSyria has confirmed the crash of a military helicopter in Idlib where various anti-regime forces are active, including Nusra Front, a extremist group affiliated with Al Qaeda.聽
FocusIn thirsty Iran, a hunt for solutions to a shrinking salt lakeIran's largest salt lake has shrunk by 90 percent over the last decade, one of many endangered water resources. Iran is belatedly adopting modern drip irrigation. Mar 22 is International Water Day.
Voice of disapproval: Lebanese pop star abandons jihadist cause in SyriaFadel Shaker's about-face stands as a symbol of a wider crisis facing jihadist groups in Syria. Dozens of Saudis and more than 100 Jordanians have reportedly defected as well.
Iran nuclear talks: Negotiations tough, but body language much improvedSecretary Kerry offered condolences Friday to President Rouhani's brother, a member of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team, on the loss of his mother.
Yemen's IS affiliate takes responsibility for deadly mosque bombingsA group claiming to be a Yemeni branch of the Islamic State group said it carried out the attacks that have killed more than 130 people and warned of an 'upcoming flood' of attacks against Houthi rebels.
Over 40 dead after twin mosque suicide bombings in YemenAt least 100 people were injured from suicide bomb explosions in the capital Sanaa during Friday prayers.
For Palestinians, a silver lining in Netanyahu's remarks on statehoodEven as Netanyahu tried to walk back his campaign vow opposing a Palestinian state, Palestinians said the remarks revealed the Israeli leader's true attitudes and would help their cause.
Islamic State suspected of genocide against Yazidis, says UNMinority Yazidis were among those targeted by the self-proclaimed Islamic State during its expansion in northern Iraq and Syria. A UN panel accused the militants of committing genocide and crimes against humanity.
Opportunistic move against Muslim Brotherhood exposes Jordan to risksIn siding with Muslim Brotherhood liberals, Jordan is undermining what has been a loyal opposition. That could push thousands of followers into the arms of jihadists.
Hadi's Aden base attacked by air in deepening Yemen turmoil, official saysIn a televised speech, Aden governor Abdulaziz bin Habtoor accused the Houthis of being behind the air attack on the compound.
After terror attack, Tunisia's young democracy fumbles for answersAuthorities have arrested nine suspects in connection with Wednesday's terror attack at a museum in the capital. Most of the victims were foreign tourists.聽
Annual death toll in conflicts rises sharply 鈥� research groupPolitical violence and chaos in the Middle East and parts of Africa drove a sharp rise in casualties in 2014, though the data is incomplete.
Netanyahu scores stunning victory 鈥� but at what cost?The Israeli leader may be able to form a more stable government than his last, but he had to run hard to the right in the campaign and reverse his stance supporting a Palestinian state.
Israel elections 101: The vote is in, how is the prime minister chosen?In the voting Tuesday, Netanyahu's Likud party overtook the Zionist Union. But Israelis don't directly elect a prime minister, so here's what happens next.
Netanyahu emerges with slight edge after tight race in Israeli electionBoth the prime minister and opposition leader聽Isaac Herzog will now compete for a chance to form a coalition that commands a majority in the 120-seat parliament.
