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Arab Idol's victory lap brings rare euphoria to West BankA sea of exuberant fans greeted Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf in Ramallah last night as he kicked off a victory tour in the West Bank after winning the Arab Idol singing contest.
48 hours: Morsi confronts the Army's ultimatumThe military is warning that it will intervene if President Morsi doesn't restore calm. Many see it as a sign that he will have to resign.
Protesters attack Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in EgyptDemonstrations have broken out across Egypt calling for the resignation of President Mohamed Morsi and pressuring the Brotherhood that backs him.
Egypt braces for a decisive showdown in the streetsBoth supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi agree that he faces a defining moment as streets fill with protesters calling for his resignation.聽
Why I would rather live in Gaza than Egypt, my birthplaceDespite having Egyptian citizenship, family ties, and more than six job offers in his field, the Monitor's correspondent in Gaza explains why he has decided against moving back.
Islamists, anti-Morsi protesters end week on alarming noteFive Egyptians were killed this week, making it unlikely Sunday's anti-Morsi protests will be calm.
Iran, Shiites' protector - sometimesIran sees itself as a key defender of Shiites in other countries, but only when strategically helpful.聽
Behind the wheel with a witness to Israel's historyProfessor Meron Medzini guides our reporter along Israel's borders, narrating the challenges and change he has seen since the country's founding.
Morsi's speech: too little, too late for oppositionPresident Morsi's speech last night failed to deflate the anger fueling anti-government protests.
Qatar: Meet the new boss, same as the old bossQatar's new leader Sheikh Tamim will likely stick to his dad's policies.
As Syria's death toll climbs to 100,000, options for refugees declineJordan, which hosts the second-largest population of Syrian refugees at more than 500,000, now appears to be restricting their entry.
Home-cooking lures Palestinian expat homeThe opportunity to own a restaurant in his homeland brought Mazen Saadeh back to the West Bank, where he is serving food that comes straight from his backyard.
Sunni cleric incites gun battle with Lebanese Army and HezbollahWith Sunni-Shiite tensions higher than ever because of war in neighboring Syria, it didn't take much to spark deadly fighting in the Lebanese city of Sidon. Hezbollah quickly jumped in.
Egypt's top religious authority: It's not anti-Islam to be anti-MorsiEgypt's leading Sunni institution is insistent that peaceful opposition to President Morsi, Egypt's first Islamist president, is not anti-Islam.
Abbas accepts new Palestinian prime minister's resignationPresident Mahmoud Abbas accepted聽on Sunday聽the resignation of Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah. His quick exit highlights internal divisions in the Palestinian Authority that could upset foreign donors.
Why Hezbollah has openly joined the Syrian fightThe Lebanese Shiite militant organization once denied its involvement in Syria, but is now holding lavish public funerals for its fighters killed in action.聽
Jon Stewart in Cairo isn't just about laughsAmerican comedian Jon Stewart sat down with Bassem Youssef, the host of Egypt's most popular satire show, last night, swapping jokes but also concern about free speech in Egypt.
FocusIran's 'diplomat sheikh' brings new tone to nuclear talksNew Iranian President Hassan Rohani showed flexibility and a willingness to compromise when he was the country's top nuclear negotiator years ago.
Five things to understand about Turkey's protests The unrest is unlikely to become a 鈥淭urkish Spring,鈥� but it is testing democracy in Turkey.
FocusIranian expectations soar after Rohani's electionThe surprise election of Hassan Rohani has Iranians hoping for more freedom less confrontation, but the聽centrist cleric faces obstacles that could derail change.