All Middle East
Poll shows Erdogan's popularity has taken a hit. Could he lose his mandate?Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's approval rating has dropped almost 10 points since December, with a sharp decline since he began cracking down on protesters in Istanbul.聽
Rohani vows to reset Iran's relations with the worldIran's President-elect Hassan Rohani said his win was a 'victory for moderation' and vowed to soothe tensions with the US and factions inside Iran.
Israel debates branding settler price tag attacks 'terrorism'So-called price tag attacks on Palestinian property by West Bank settlers and their supporters have surged this year. Israel wonders if it should call the attacks 'terrorism.'
Erdogan's supporters rally, dismissing Turkish protests as a 'big game'Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed hundreds of thousands of his cheering supporters in Istanbul saying, 'My patience has run out' with anti-government protests.聽
Israel's Netanyahu cautions against seeing big change in IranIsraeli analysts, however, say that the election of a more moderate president in Iran will force Israel to adjust its public posture on the Islamic Republic.
Turkish police clear Gezi Park on eve of pro-Erdogan rallyAlthough the raid succeeded in clearing out the park, the brutal police methods have galvanized many to continue their antigovernment demonstrations.
Hassan Rohani is Iran's next president. What will change?Political moderate Hassan Rohani defeated a host of conservative challengers to win Iran's presidency. His style is a sharp contrast with that of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
How Syria's conflict became more complicated as US debated arms for rebelsThe Syrian rebels聽have long begged for the US to give them military assistance. Now some argue it may be too little, too late.
Yemen struggles to keep the lights on amid frequent power line sabotageLocal tribesmen who feel ignored by Yemen's central government frequently attack power lines, plunging the country into darkness and undermining public trust in their leaders.
Iran's supreme leader pushes Iranians to vote in defiance of USKhamenei said that showing up at the polls to vote for a new president would defeat 'enemy' efforts to spread 'disappointment and pessimism.' Officials see turnout as key to government's legitimacy.
On Cairo streets, generators' hum sends loud message about Morsi's failingsEgyptians are furious with President Morsi, who they blame for widespread聽electricity聽cuts that are further disrupting businesses, shops, and restaurants at a time of economic hardship.
On eve of presidential vote, Iranian officials keep wary eye on USThe unexpectedly strong showing by a moderate cleric has聽generated last-minute buzz about Iran's vote tomorrow. But officials are more聽concerned about US attempts at 'sedition.'
Will Erdogan's referendum bid be enough to quiet Turkey's furious crowds?Prime Minister Erdogan has proposed that the fate of Gezi Park be put to a vote, but protesters are deeply skeptical the process will be enough to address underlying problems.
Iran votes: Why the Supreme Leader is so desperate to bring out votersSuffering from a legitimacy crisis after the fraud-tainted, heavily protested 2009 vote, Iran feels immense pressure to demonstrate that people have regained faith in their political system.
Erdogan, protesters circle in eye of Taksim stormPrime Minister Erdogan and the protesters are plotting their next steps after police overran the Taksim Square demonstration.
Turkey's faltering economy, not protesters, could bend ErdoganThe Turkish lira has dropped to an 18-month low since protests began. That could undermine Prime Minister Erdogan, whose popularity has been tied to strong economic growth on his watch.
Tear gas, water cannons end party in Istanbul's Taksim SquarePrime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan drew a distinction between good and bad protesters, promising to speak with the former as police overran Taksim Square.
Israeli policy pivot strengthens grasp on East JerusalemThe Israeli government has backed a property law聽that聽could enable seizure of up to 40 percent of the Palestinian private property in聽Jerusalem.聽
In Turkey, echoes of US-style clashes over glitzy redevelopmentFor the thousands demonstrating in Gezi Park, the project to redevelop it despite public outcry and legal challenges illustrate a聽government culture聽of disregard for the聽rights and wishes of citizens.- Israel accelerates cybersecurity know-how as early as 10th gradeIsrael is strengthening cybersecurity recruitment and cooperation between hi-tech, academia, and the military as threats rise.
