All Middle East
Cover StoryIn Egypt, journey down a Nile of discontent聽Voices from the 'other Egypt' show why the country is so riven 鈥� and what its next leaders face.- Qatar learns money buys cooperation only within its own bordersBillions of dollars into bankrolling revolutions in Libya, Syria, and Egypt, the Qataris are finding that money can't deliver an airtight foreign policy.
With Brotherhood's fall in Egypt, Hamas faces Gaza's harsh reality againHamas, an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, never had a better year than when it had an ally in Cairo's top office who considered Gaza's interests.聽
In Egypt's public squares, dueling definitions of democracyProponents of deposed President Morsi say the coup has deprived them of their vote. But the coup's backers say there is more to democracy than majority support.
Political assassination unsettles fragile Tunisian democracyAs political turmoil rises in nearby Egypt, the assassination of a former opposition leader has roiled Tunisians, sending them into the streets to demand the transition stay on track.
Palestinians yearn for the corporate lifeJobs at Palestinian telecommunications company PalTel are in high demand among Palestinians who want a real corporate experience.聽
Risky game as Islamist party finds its footing with Egypt's militaryThe Nour Party initially backed the military's ousting of Morsi. But its bid to have a political role has alienated supporters, while some predict a new constitution could ban religion-based parties.
What's the frequency? For Palestinians, not 3G.As Israelis and Palestinians get ready to restart negotiations, one area of disagreement isn't tied to land but in the air above it.
Handing out gratitude in OmanLike its Gulf neighbors, Oman is heavily dependent on foreign workers, but it defies regional stereotypes when it comes to their treatment.聽
What's going on in Syria? A stepped-back look.Trying to understand individual events in Syria's war is daunting. But looking for trends gives a sense of the state of play: Syrians are in for a long, brutal war.
Egyptian army chief calls for help to fight 'terrorism' of the Muslim BrotherhoodGen. Sisi's speech, in which he encouraged Egyptians to show their support in the streets on Friday, could escalate the standoff with the Muslim Brotherhood to dangerous levels.
Turkish government hunkers down as world spotlight fadesThe wedding celebration of two protesters in Gezi Park was violently broken up by police this weekend 鈥� a reminder that neither the protest nor backlash are ebbing.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood scoffs at reconciliationThe Muslim Brotherhood remains defiant, convening parliamentary bodies dissolved by the Egyptian military weeks ago.
Coining the Holy Land's historyIsraeli Yoav Farhi is piecing together ancient Israel's history, one unearthed coin at a time.
EU blacklists Hezbollah - sort ofThe EU has voted to blacklist only the 'military wing' of Hezbollah, allowing members to continue interacting with Hezbollah's political leaders.聽
In Egypt, lonely voices warn of too much love for the militaryEgyptian activists have rallied around the military since it ousted Mohamed Morsi, leaving some of their former comrades isolated and uneasy.
As Kerry coaxes Israel toward peace, EU gives hard shoveAs Secretary of State Kerry shuttled between the Israelis and Palestinians this week, the EU issued sanctions on Israeli activity in the Palestinian territories.聽- Qatari comedy with an Irish accentQatari stand-up comic Hamad al-Ameri borrows heavily from his upbringing 鈥� he grew up in Ireland 鈥� for his comedy routine.
In southern Israel, barbed wire guards 'heaven'Israelis say cheap land along the Egyptian border has made their dreams come true, but it comes with some risk.- In Yemen, drones' ill effects linger long after dust settlesLocals in Yemen's Mareb province say they live in constant fear that drones will damage more than their intended targets.
