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Syrian rebels' competition for limited money and weapons turns brutalKidnapping for ransom has become common between Syrian rebel groups competing for weapons to fight the Assad regime.
Iran slows nuclear work as clock ticks on dealThe first three months of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's administration were marked by a rare slowdown in nuclear progress, UN inspectors have reported. Will it build enough goodwill for a deal?
Why Auschwitz survivor frowns at Israeli plan to teach Holocaust to 1st gradersIsraeli education Minister Shai Piron has promised that the new Holocaust curriculum will be 'age-appropriate,' but it has drawn significant criticism.
Egyptian authorities pave over Rabaa massacreThree months after state forces killed hundreds of Egyptian protesters, the massacre has been whitewashed 鈥� both literally and from official records.
Emboldened by victory over jihadis, Syrian Kurds push toward autonomySyrian Kurds have triumphed in battle over powerful rebel Al Qaeda affiliates. This week, they announced an autonomous government in Syria's Kurdish region. 聽
Why Israel wants more Arab women earning a paycheckLess than 25 percent of Israeli Arab women are formally employed. Economists are warning they could become a major economic burden if they aren't integrated into the workforce.
Egypt's 海角大神s close ranks as kidnappings spikeClose to 100 海角大神s have been kidnapped for ransom in southern Egypt since the 2011 revolution. Frustrated by police indifference, 海角大神s are now demanding action.
With Iran nuclear deal missed, world powers rush back to talksThe failure of recent talks between Iran and world powers on its nuclear program could help hardliners opposed to a deal. Negotiators are scrambling to prevent that.
Why Arab presidents and princes are pledging millions to Philippines in typhoon Haiyan aidMiddle Eastern countries employ an estimated 2 million Filipino migrant workers, often illegally, giving them a strong if sometimes problematic connection to the Philippines.
Palestinian artist resists Israeli occupation 鈥� with his paintbrushAli Al-Wahsh, who honed his artistic skills while serving time in Israeli prisons, focuses his paintings on the land Palestinians claim as their own.
Gun-toting Yemenis wish they could lay down their armsYemenis have long owned a lot of guns. But proliferation in urban areas is worrying many, who say they would happily give up their firearms if the government provided better security.- Propelled by a nation, wounded Israeli soldier runs the NYC marathonAharon Karov said letters from Israelis of all stripes strengthened him over the course of his remarkable five-year journey from the Gaza war to the New York City finish line.
Iran nuclear talks move forward, but are world powers offering enough?Negotiators have a new two-phase plan to halt expansion of Iran's nuclear program before a final deal, but the plan does not ease most punishing sanctions.
Israel: Not seen but very much heard at Iran nuclear talksFearful that Iran could still build a nuclear weapon, Israel is insisting sanctions be tightened further. But US negotiators are urging the opposite to give talks a chance.
Iran's hardliners keep 'Death to America' alive on US embassy anniversaryTurnout at Iran's annual commemoration of the embassy seizure today was the largest in years. But do hardliners have the clout to disrupt talks on Iran's nuclear program?
Amnesty International: Jordan is deporting Syrian refugeesAmnesty says Jordan has already sent hundreds of Syrian refugees home. The government recently announced it would deport 5,000 Syrians for working there illegally.聽
How to pick up a girl in occupied territoryThese quips may not actually get you a Palestinian girl (or guy), but they shed light on how humor helps ease the hardship of daily Palestinian life.
Iran warns US not to let nuclear deal slip awayIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned threats and sanctions are no solution to his country's nuclear program.
Even Luke Skywalker can't save TunisiaThe Tunisian town of Matmata, better known as Luke Skywalker's home on planet Tatooine, was once swarmed by Star Wars fans. But now the otherworldly landscape is devoid of tourists.
Maliki asks US to help arrest Iraq's slide into warIraqi Prime Minister Maliki has lost control of crucial parts of Iraq, and is in the US to appeal for military support, including F-16s and armed drones.
