All Middle East
Iran nuclear talks: Will hints of sanctions relief yield progress?Western powers are聽expected for the first time to offer modest relief from far-ranging sanctions 鈥� but only if Iran takes substantial steps to halt the most prized elements of its nuclear program.
Amid mounting pressures, some see potential for new Palestinian uprisingThousands turned out for the funeral today of a Palestinian who died in an Israeli jail. Some see a new intifada as the only way to fight back as tensions rise, but many say that could hurt the Palestinian cause.
A land of militias, Libya struggles to build a militaryThe Libyan government wants a professional standing army, but the many militias still on the streets are too good at their job to be replaced with a fledgling, inexperienced military.
As Iran and Israel trade threats, first Iranian novels appear in HebrewThe rousing success of two Persian novels published in Hebrew this year 鈥� the first to ever appear in Hebrew 鈥� indicate a thirst among Israelis to better understand Iranian society.
Israeli Oscar contenders force citizens to confront uncomfortable questionsTwo Israeli documentary films nominated for Oscars, 'The Gatekeepers' and '5 Broken Cameras,' raise difficult questions about the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian聽territories.
Iran maneuvers for upper hand ahead of nuclear talksExpectations for a breakthrough at the talks are low. The P5+1 appears to be offering little new and an IAEA report shows Iran has made steady nuclear progress since talks stalled last spring.
Syrian regime battles rebels for control of highway to its safe havenLebanon appears closer than ever to getting dragged into Syria's war as the regime and rebels battle just over the border and Hezbollah's growing involvement raises rebel ire.
Is the Muslim Brotherhood seeking to kill Egypt's NGOs?A restrictive draft law sponsored by a member of the Muslim Brotherhood's party echoes the philosophy of the Mubarak government, which saw independent groups as a threat.
Israel braces for action along the Syrian borderThe Israeli-Syrian border has been quiet under the Assad regime. But with government control slipping, and fighting sending errant fire into Israel, Israel may have to act.
Yemeni Air Force suffers embarrassing crashes as Yemenis get angry at USAfter two recent high-profile military plane crashes, Yemenis are increasingly frustrated with their sub-par Air Force 鈥� and accuse the government for outsourcing Air Force duties to the US.
Tunisia wobbles further as PM resigns and credit rating dropsStandard and Poor's downgraded Tunisia's credit rating yesterday for the third time since former leader Ben Ali was ousted.
Taking a hike in the Holy Land on the Jesus TrailIsrael's Jesus Trail, which winds through valleys and over hilltops near the Sea of Galilee, hits several spots of biblical importance and provides a taste of life in modern-day Israel as well.
As Tunisia's Ennahda falters, supporters wonder if it can handle the heatTunisia's leading party, the Islamist Ennahda, is struggling to deliver prosperity and stability. 聽Even some supporters who flocked to the party after the revolution are questioning its performance 鈥� and what it should do next.
'Prisoner X' case strains Israelis' longtime acceptance of censorshipThe Israeli government was able to use its broad military censorship powers to block Israeli news coverage of the 'Prisoner X' case, even as foreign media were聽 unraveling the case.- How much do you know about Israel? Take our quiz.
Israel, which stands out as a flashpoint even in a region made up of flashpoints, is the source of endless debate. How much do you know about it?
New nation, new love: Israel's first soldiers forged lasting bonds on the frontlinesMany of the fighters in Israel's most elite pre-independence fighting unit, the co-ed Palmach, fell in love and formed unions that have lasted to this day.
Why the Iran threat assessment may be easing 鈥� for nowIran's unexpectedly slow missile progress, a dialed down 'covert war,' and uranium enrichment changes may yield more room for diplomacy over the country's nuclear program.
Syria border bombing: How will Turkey respond if attacks continue?Turkey has worried about Syria's war creeping across the border since the uprising began. Yesterday's bombing at a border crossing indicates it may finally be happening.
Is Iran's Ahmadinejad going rogue as his term ends?Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is challenging attempts to sideline him during the waning months of his presidency as the country braces for another election.
After assassination, Tunisia undertakes crucial debateMost major parties say they must agree on a path forward in the wake of an opposition leader's assassination, a move some say marks a key evolution in Tunisia's transition to democracy.
