All Middle East
In Egypt's Islamist heartland, voters voice doubts about Muslim BrotherhoodVoters in the Imbaba neighborhood of Cairo are impatient with the Muslim Brotherhood's lack of accomplishments during their short tenure in parliament.
Israel, land of Jewish refugees, riled by influx of AfricansViolent riots broke out in Tel Aviv last night as a growing tide of African migrants strains Israel's ideal as a land for refugees.
Hopes fade for progress at Iran nuclear talks in BaghdadIranian officials say practically no sanctions relief was placed on the table by Western powers in response to Iranian concessions over its nuclear program, dashing hopes for any breakthrough in Baghdad.
In Egypt presidential poll, fault lines even within familiesThe first day of voting in Egypt's historic presidential election ended with few reports of irregularities, but evidence of a nation divided over the right choice.
In historic election, Egyptians cast votes for stability, IslamNearly a year and a half after the revolution that ousted former president Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians are getting to choose their president for the first time.
Egypt presidential face-off: Islamists vs. 'regime remnants'Egypt's first free presidential election in modern times starts tomorrow, with the front-runners the Islamist Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh and Amr Moussa, a former longtime servant of ousted President Hosni Mubarak.
Unusually good forecast for Iran nuclear talksUN nuclear chief Yukiya Amano today announced an agreement with Iran to clear up remaining questions about Iran nuclear weapons work ahead of tomorrow's talks in Baghdad.- Israel: South Africa's desire to label West Bank goods is 'racist'When South Africa requested imports from Israeli settlements be labeled 'made in the occupied West Bank,' Israel's Foreign Ministry said the move 'bears clear racist characteristics.'
Syrian spillover: Beirut sees worst clashes in four yearsThe killing of a Sunni cleric at a Lebanese Army checkpoint yesterday ignited widespread protests among aggrieved Sunnis. (+video)
Candidate Aboul Fotouh highlights diversity of Egypt's IslamistsAbdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh has emerged as a top candidate in next week's Egyptian presidential elections.
Interview: Michael Sfard, the Israeli lawyer battling illegal settlementsMichael Sfard has won two key rulings in Israel's supreme court that are applying some pressure against Israeli expansion in the West Bank.
Iran nuclear talks: negotiators cite progress ahead of Baghdad meetingTwo days of UN-IAEA talks in Vienna signal some flexibility on both sides ahead of key nuclear meeting in Baghdad next week.
Palestinians mark Nakba Day with slingshots, despite calls for calmNakba Day, translated to 'catastrophe day,' marks the day the state of Israel was created and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced.
Israel's unity government: How big was the shift to the center?A new coalition government in Israel was expected to give Prime Minister Netanyahu more聽flexibility on Palestinian peace talks. But moves on Jewish settlements suggest otherwise.
Sectarian violence in Lebanon echoing Syria's conflictThe past three days have witnessed fierce sectarian fighting in Tripoli, Lebanon's second city, where tensions have been exacerbated by Syria's yearlong crisis.
With Egypt's help, Israel strikes deal to end hunger strikeThe deal to end a 77 day fast by Palestinian prisoners highlights ongoing trust between Israel and Egypt.聽
Syrian violence spills over border into LebanonShootings and kidnappings increase along the Syrian-Lebanese border, as Lebanese supporters of Syrian government and Syrian opposition settle scores.聽
US resumes arms sales to Bahrain. Activists feel abandonedIn major setbacks for Bahrain's opposition, the US has decided to resume arms sales to the kingdom and Gulf Arab leaders are meeting to discuss greater regional integration.
Algeria's ruling party wins polls, but turnout sends mixed messageAlgerians voted in parliamentary elections, returning the ruling party to power. But many Algerians are frustrated over high unemployment and what they see as rigid rule by an aging elite.
Egyptian presidential debate underscores Islamist vs. establishment divideEgypt's first ever presidential debate pitted stability against revolutionary fervor. Elections are scheduled for later this month.
