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80,000 Russians stranded in Egypt after flights groundedPresident Vladimir Putin ordered all flights from Egypt to Russia suspended. Russians will fly home via Turkey, said officials Saturday.
For kin of Syria's 'disappeared,' a trap: You can't not pay to find themThe practice of enforced disappearances has become so entrenched in Syria, Amnesty International says, that it has given rise to a black market exchanging bribes for information.
FocusAre Kurds closer to realizing their dream of an independent state?Kurds are considered the largest ethnic group in the world without a country. The turmoil in Syria and Iraq creates an opportunity to draw closer to that dream.
Erdogan wins big as Turks, amid instability, vote for the familiarThe president's party won enough parliamentary seats Sunday to rule without a coalition, but not enough to change the Constitution to strengthen the presidency.
What caused Egypt crash? Russian airline claims 'external' factorWith investigators still combing through the wreckage of the Metrojet flight, no cause has been ruled out, including mechanical failure or a bomb.
海角大神s ready to leave an Iraqi homeland that 'doesn't love us'At camps for displaced persons in northern Iraq, 海角大神s who fled the Islamic State more than a year ago are preparing to leave their homeland permanently.
Gaza family becomes first to move into rebuilt home after warA Palestinian family is first to return to a rebuilt home in their Gaza Strip neighborhood, offering a glimmer of hope for聽families displaced by聽last year's war between Israel and Hamas.
Egypt: Official says doomed Russian plane was in good shapeAn Egyptian ground service official said the Russian plane that crashed in the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday appeared to be in good condition during a pre-flight inspection.聽
New US-backed Syrian rebel alliance launches offensive against ISThe Democratic Forces of Syria was formed earlier this month. It joins together a US-backed Kurdish militia and several Syrian Arab rebel groups.
Why Obama is sending US special forces to Syria, explains KerryUS Secretary of State John Kerry says that the US is going after ISIS by deploying special forces in Syria.聽
Egypt: No survivors in Russian aircraft crash in SinaiAn Egyptian official said the pilot had reported technical problems before losing contact.聽All 224 people聽onboard were Russian citizens.
Syria talks: Has Russian intervention made situation more clear?Amid a renewed diplomatic push in Vienna that includes the US, Iran, and European and Middle East powers, deep divisions remain over Syrian President Assad's future.
In Iraq, young artists seek to heal a musical heritage wounded by warAcross the region, music is under siege from religiously inspired bans and the destruction of archives. But in Baghdad, some are trying to preserve Iraq's multicultural maqam.
Europe's refugee crisis: What is Germany actually giving Turkey?Germany has offered Turkey money and a boost for its EU aspirations in return for controls on the flow of refugees into Europe. But the cost could be far higher.
First LookCould mandatory Arabic lessons for Israeli kids foster tolerance?Arabic is an official language in Israel, along with Hebrew. However, in many cases, when it is taught in the schools it is taught in a military context. A new bill would introduce a Arabic with the goal of understanding neighbors rather than enemies.
Palestinian uprising: Upstart website feeds youth the news they wantQuds News Network's mix of breaking news and lots of video appeals to a generation of Palestinians inspired by the idea of a new uprising against Israel.
Surge in anti-American hostility in Iran is setback for jailed US reporterHarsh comments by Ayatollah Khamenei have reined in hopes of better cooperation in the wake of the nuclear deal, and new details about the allegations against Jason Rezaian have been made public in recent days.
Could a Hezbollah offensive test Russia-Iran alliance in Syria?The Shiite militia Hezbollah is pressing forward in southern Syria near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, territory that Israel's air force guards jealously.
Russia-Syria alliance strengthened over dinner in MoscowSyrian President Bashar聽Assad traveled to聽Moscow on Tuesday to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin's military is backing Assad in the ongoing civil war that broke out in Syria in 2011.
Jerusalem violence: How redividing city poses dilemma for Israel, PalestiniansIsrael's government is committed to a united Jerusalem, but is blocking off eastern sections to quell violence. Palestinians want sovereignty over half of an open city.
