All Middle East
Israel trumpets seizure of 'Iranian' weapons shipmentIsrael says the weapons originated in Syria and were bound for Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in the US this week, warned Washington not to be distracted by Iran's nuclear outreach.
Months of stalling preceded Syria's latest chemical weapons handoverThe Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said today that Syria has removed more than a third of its chemical weapons, proving its 'commitment.'
Mass ultra-Orthodox protests in Jerusalem against military serviceAn Israeli effort to restrict draft-dodging by its swelling ultra-Orthodox population led to mass protests in Jerusalem today.
US Ambassador Ford on what's gone wrong in Syria and where it's headedRecently retired US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford offered a bleak assessment of the Syrian civil war in his first remarks since departing his post last week.
Oscar-nominated 'Omar' shines spotlight on film mecca of NazarethHany Abu-Assad, director of the Academy Award-nominated film 'Omar,' is one of four top Palestinian filmmakers who hail from the unlikely moviemaking hub.
For Iraqis fleeing Fallujah, it's 2004 again 鈥� but worseIn 2004, Iraqis fled Fallujah in droves as the US military destroyed parts of the city in its fight against Al Qaeda. Now the Iraqi Army is battling militants there.
Stranded in Morocco, Syrians join African migrants in storming Europe's doorSome Syrians have fled as far as Morocco seeking refuge, which remains elusive because they cannot obtain the papers that would allow them to work or send children to school.
Isolationism, 'retreat,' and reasonAnd the ongoing refusal to recognize that pretending the US doesn't have limits to its power doesn't make it so.
Amnesty reports sharp spike in Israeli soldiers' killings of PalestiniansA new report by Amnesty International, the human rights organization, points to a climate of Israeli military impunity.聽
Erdogan disputes recording linking him to Turkey's corruption probeOnce-unassailable Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan has been battered by political scandal for months. The latest allegation is he hid money from a corruption probe.
Israeli airstrikes along Syrian border aim at HezbollahIsraeli airstrikes:聽Israel has not commented on reports that it struck a Hezbollah target Monday night, but the circumstances and recent history point to its involvement.
Egypt's cabinet resigns, ducking growing anger over economic hardshipThe resignation of the Egyptian prime minister and his cabinet is seen as preparation for a presidential bid by Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, but there may be more to the story.
UN nuclear inspectors throw a bone to 'Trust Iran' campIran has assured skeptical diplomats that it is slowing its nuclear work. The latest report from the UN nuclear agency backs them up.
Assad offensive near Homs sends Syrians fleeing to LebanonSince the offensive began on Feb. 10, more than 10,000 refugees have sought refuge in Arsal from the fighting in the strategically important Qalamoun region.
Can Shakespeare rescue Syria's 'lost' generation?A famous Syrian actor arrived at Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan with a plan for helping kids who've missed years of school: Put on a play.
Feeble turnout by Libyan voters points to deep disillusionmentLibya held elections today for a constitution-drafting committee that will chart a path for a post-Qaddafi future. Few cared enough to turn out at the polls.
On trial in Egypt, Al Jazeera journalists struggle to cut through the noiseThree Al Jazeera journalists arrested in December made their first court appearance today. They are accused by authorities of belonging to a terrorist organization 鈥� the Muslim Brotherhood.
Rebels' grip on border region weakens under Syrian Army assaultLosing Qalamoun would be a blow, cutting off access to smuggling trails and the highway connecting Homs, Damascus, and the coast.
US portrayal of ongoing nuclear talks rankles IranA senior Iranian official says that comments portraying ongoing negotiations as more of a win for the US than Iran is creating problems in Vienna.
Abbas hosts largest gathering of Israelis in Ramallah since 2002Israelis are prohibited from entering Palestinian-controlled areas of the West Bank. But an exception allowed 300 young Israelis to visit Palestinian President Abbas in Ramallah Sunday.
