All Middle East
- The man behind secret US-Iran talks: Sultan QaboosSultan Qaboos of Oman, an understated renaissance man, is perhaps quietly enjoying news of the Iran nuclear deal he helped bring about over a cup of British tea.
Why Israel sees 鈥榟istoric鈥� Iran nuclear deal as dangerous appeasementWhile the deal freezes growth in Iran鈥檚 nuclear capabilities, Israel says it doesn鈥檛 curtail Tehran鈥檚 ability to create a nuclear bomb in short order.
Facebook makes the wait easier at Qalandia checkpointSome 13,000 members of the 'Qalandia conditions' page share stories of exasperation and pass on tips for negotiating a checkpoint where the wait can last three hours.
Drawn-out nuclear negotiations push Iranians 'into Khamenei's lap'Iranian citizens are anxiously following nuclear talks in Geneva and some feel that world powers are pushing too hard for concessions.
Breadwinners return empty-handed to Yemen, Arab world's poorest countrySaudi Arabia may send home about 200,000 Yemeni guest workers,聽adding to the pool of unemployed men, a potential target for militant recruiters.
Israeli military goes off message on Iran nuclear talksIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fiercely opposes a deal with Iran, but the Israeli military puts a more positive spin on how a deal could bolster regional stability.
Nuclear talks: What does Iran have the 'right' to do?Negotiators open a new round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program today. On the agenda: defining Iran's 'right' to enrich uranium.
Jihadi groups 'devour' Syria's revolutionary childrenThe influx of brutal foreign fighters into Syria's war has intensified infighting within the opposition, forcing activists out of the fight entirely.
Why one Israeli settler invites tour groups over for teaArdie Geldman, who lives in the Israeli settlement of Efrat, regularly speaks to groups with a predominantly pro-Palestinian agenda.
Israelis applaud France for 'standing up' as Iran talks resume in GenevaFrench President Hollande's warm words on a state visit to Israel echo the talking points of pro-Israel lobbyists in the US, but divisions on the Palestinian peace process remain.
Posturing goes into high gear on eve of Iran nuclear talksAn Iranian video urging reason, the unveiling of new military equipment, and accusations of secret nuclear sites all bear implicit messages as negotiators arrive in Geneva.
With Beirut bombing, Iran takes direct hit for helping AssadToday's bombing on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut is the first attack in Lebanon to target Iran for its backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war.
Over deadly weekend, Libyans say 'Enough'Libyan anger after shootouts in Tripoli spurred leaders to rein armed groups in聽鈥� potentially a positive sign for the country.
Aid workers struggle to get polio vaccine to SyriansSyria was declared polio free in 1999. But the public health system that delivered vaccinations has broken down during the war, and 10 cases of the virus have been confirmed.聽
Iran's Arak nuclear reactor: Real dealbreaker or red herring?Iran's Arak heavy water reactor was no secret to nuclear experts. It just didn't worry them. So how did it suddenly become a dealbreaker?
Turkey drops a screen over 海角大神ityA historic Byzantine church in eastern Turkey was recently re-converted into a mosque after decades as a museum, reflecting the growing Islamic influence throughout the country.
Israel's Women of the Wall inspire 'cutting-edge' fashion lineThe Jewish feminist activists who pray at the Western Wall have inspired designers at Comme Il Faut, one of Tel Aviv鈥檚 top fashion houses.
Syrian rebels' competition for limited money and weapons turns brutalKidnapping for ransom has become common between Syrian rebel groups competing for weapons to fight the Assad regime.
Iran slows nuclear work as clock ticks on dealThe first three months of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's administration were marked by a rare slowdown in nuclear progress, UN inspectors have reported. Will it build enough goodwill for a deal?
Why Auschwitz survivor frowns at Israeli plan to teach Holocaust to 1st gradersIsraeli education Minister Shai Piron has promised that the new Holocaust curriculum will be 'age-appropriate,' but it has drawn significant criticism.