All Middle East
Israel: Hezbollah is now stronger than any Arab armyIsrael's top military officer warned today that Hezbollah's capabilities have grown substantially since the 2006 war, putting much of Israel within the reach of the Lebanese Shiite militant organization.聽
Iran's greatest generation? Provocative filmmaker recasts Iran-Iraq War"The Ascendants" shows an ordinary family caught up in the Iran-Iraq War, which shapes Iran even today. But in its depiction of the war, the film defies the official narrative of a "sacred defense."
Breaking the silence about Israeli occupationThe founder of Breaking the Silence, a group of ex-soldiers opposed to Israeli actions in the West Bank and Gaza, talks about moral accountability on the group鈥檚 10-year anniversary.
Egyptian prosecutor: 'Mercy leads to the drowning of an entire society'Despite a sustained international outcry, Egypt is plowing ahead with its trial of Al Jazeera journalists it accuses of being members of the Muslim Brotherhood.
World Bank chief and John Kerry ring alarm bells on Lebanon visitWorld Bank President聽Jim Yong Kim and US Secretary of State John Kerry pledged help for Lebanon, which is housing 1 million Syrian refugees in a country of 4 million.
Belly laughing in TehranLaughter is a novel prescription for the hardships of life in Iran's crowded, often tense capital. Two hundred and fifty Iranians have been trained to teach residents how.
Pro-Assad Syrians lay low in TurkeySyrian refugees have poured into Hatay Province, long tolerant of Sunnis, 海角大神s, and Alawites. That openness is challenged by divisions between Assad regime and its opponents.
The ExplainerSyrian presidential vote: What changes will it bring?In the twisted calculus of today's presidential election, President Bashar al-Assad will claim legitimacy by getting a smaller percentage of the vote than in years past.
In rebel-held Syria, no polls, no campaign 鈥� just bombsSyrians living outside regime-held areas won't be voting in Tuesday's election, in which President Bashar al-Assad is seeking a third term. Western powers say the election is a sham.
Why the Palestinian unity government won't cut it for IsraelThe new Palestinian government announced today incorporates Hamas, giving the militant group far greater sway in a territory that comes within 11 miles of Tel Aviv.- Israel鈥檚 newest cyberwarriors: ultra-Orthodox JewsA new program blending seminary study with cyber training is part of a broader Israeli effort to integrate its burgeoning ultra-Orthodox population into the army and workforce.
Spicing up Israeli-Palestinian peace effortsTapping into Israel's growing foodie culture, a tour operator is bringing Israelis and tourists into Arab homes in northern Israel to teach them about the distinctive Galilean cuisine.
Behind Syrian regime, a familiar US adversary: IranIran has supplied troops, cash, and know-how to Syria's President Assad, who is standing for reelection on June 3. That support has been vital, but comes at a cost to Iran.聽
A landslide for Egypt's Sisi in an 'undemocratic' electionFormer military chief Sisi, who led a coup in Egypt last July, won 92 percent of the vote in an atmosphere of intimidation and extreme measures to boost voter turnout.
To host ever more refugees, Jordan wants extra cash - no strings attachedJordan, on track to house 1 million Syrian refugees by the end of 2014, desperately needs foreign aid, but is tired of the demands that come with it.
Egypt extends voting by a day in latest bid to boost low turnoutAbdel Fattah al-Sisi is likely to win the presidential election by a landslide, but a large turnout is critical to his legitimacy. Egypt took extreme steps to encourage voting.
Former army chief Sisi leads as Egyptians vote for presidentAbdel Fattah al-SIsi is expected to win the presidency by a landslide. His candidacy has polarized Egypt, with supporters hailing him as a savior and critics calling him a killer.
Lebanese president's term ends, with no one to take his placeLebanese parliamentarians failed to elect a successor to outgoing president Michel Suleiman. The power vacuum could end a reprieve from car bombings and rocket attacks.
Iranian small town teacher shaves head, becomes unlikely national heroAli Mohammadian's kindness toward a bullied student enraptured Iran, earning him a national stamp and possibly a mention in the education curriculum.
Kid-friendly alternative to Facebook takes off in Israeli schoolsThe social network 'Nipagesh,' founded by an Israeli entrepreneur with a 10-year-old daughter, allows only schools to set up accounts, guaranteeing that everyone signed up is actually a kid.
