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OpinionKerry鈥檚 focus on Israeli-Palestinian peace comes at great expenseWhile forging a peace deal that ensures the聽security of Israel and the dignity of the Palestinians is a worthy goal, it's a long shot. Secretary of State John Kerry's time would be better spent pursuing vital US interests in Africa, Asia, and the broader Middle East region.
Nigerians call for new strategy after Boko Haram strikes yet againA state of emergency and a full-scale military offensive have not stopped horrific Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria.
Egypt's military rulers face heightened threat from shadowy militant groupAnsar Bayt al-Maqdis, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Cairo last week, says it considers the military 'non-Muslim.' It stepped up attacks after former President Morsi was ousted.
Finally a new Constitution for Tunisia, birthplace of Arab SpringTunisia overcame deep political divisions to draft a constitution that has majority support, while other countries in the region have slid into violence and political infighting.
Predicting the coups of 2014The dart-throwing chimp takes a look.
Egyptian military endorses Army chief Sisi's presidential runAbdel Fattah al-Sisi has not yet announced his candidacy, but he is expected to win easily, despite deep polarization. He聽was also promoted today to the Army's highest rank.
Karzai doubles down on anti-American propagandaCould it be time to take Karzai's words and actions at face value, and give him what he appears to want?
Ukraine minister ups stakes in Kiev with 'state of emergency' warningA state of emergency would authorize army intervention. While the protesters have vacated the Justice Ministry, they warned they could return.
After humanitarian compromise, Syria talks run into 'regime change' impasseUN-sponsored talks in Switzerland yielded a provisional agreement to allow civilians to leave a besieged city, but rebel demands for a dictator's exit are hitting a wall.聽
Defying emergency rule, Thai protesters padlock polling stations in BangkokHundreds of thousands of voters in Bangkok who had registered for advance voting were unable to cast ballots Sunday, underscoring Thailand's political impasse.聽
Egypt to hold early presidential election, as loyalists rally at revolutionary landmarkEgypt's rulers have amended their political road map since seizing power last July. Army Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is an early front-runner in a presidential contest.聽
Three years after Egypt's revolution, a sweeping crackdown on dissentEgypt's military-led government is expanding its crackdown from the Muslim Brotherhood to academics, bloggers and liberal activists.聽
Israel's Netanyahu draws line in the sand on Jordan Valley settlementsWhich is more evidence that the peace process is going nowhere fast.
Sochi Games: US hints at need for more security information from RussiaMounting threats to target the Sochi Games prompt some Olympians to tell their families and friends to stay home. US officials, meanwhile, offer some reassurances on security 鈥� even as they make concerns clear.
Right now, democracy can't fix Egypt's problemsBeware the democracy industrial complex.
The ExplainerJust who is Ukraine's opposition?Though Ukraine's opposition is united against President Yanukovych's government, they are far from monolithic. Who are the players, and how strong are the bonds forged in Kiev's protests?- Radio interview on Syria
In Ukraine, stakes rise sharply as unrest spreadsA fragile truce remains in effect in the embattled Ukrainian capital of Kiev. But many are starting to question if the country can hold together.
Cairo blasts send worrisome message on eve of Tahrir anniversarySix policemen were killed in attacks on Cairo's police headquarters and two other locales Friday.聽The bombings come amid deep polarization as the military-led transition moves forward.
Dubious Afghan airline Kam Air circles back into US orbitKam Air, accused by a US general of bulk opium smuggling, was exonerated by Afghan investigators. Now it has a green light to bid for US government contracts.聽
