All Middle East
As Egypt's Morsi remains defiant, a former top Brother speaks outA former senior leader of the Muslim Brotherhood outlined his disappointment in President Mohamed Morsi today, who is rushing through a new Egyptian constitution.
Egypt's anti-Morsi protests spread beyond CairoEgypt's angry political divide is evident well outside Cairo, with protests erupting against President Mohamed Morsi in Alexandria, along the Suez Canal, and in the Nile Delta.
Syrian refugees decamp for tough life in Jordan's citiesRefugees in Jordan's cities outnumber those in the Za'atari refugee camp at least 3-to-1. And while camp life is hard, urban refugees have problems of their own.
A wary Iraq weighs its options as Syrian civil war deepensFears in Iraq of a spillover of Syria's fighting, or a victory for Sunni Islamists hostile to the Shiite-led government in Baghdad, have Iraq weighing its options.
In Cairo, shooting, anger, and bracing for more confrontationIn Cairo, those protesting against President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood were faced down by his loyalists. A view from the ground.
Syria: first state with WMDs to topple?Never before has a country with Weapons of Mass Destruction been on the verge of collapse, says an arms control expert who argues for regional coordination to prevent a catastrophe.
Can lessons from Iraq be applied to US-Iran tensions?A declassified CIA report on Iraq says numerous intelligence lessons have been learned from the search for WMD. But the political dynamic around Iran's nuclear program is a different matter.
Egypt freedoms in balance during constitutional showdownEgyptian protesters swamped the presidential palace in Cairo today, angry at a draft constitution favored by President Morsi that many fear will limit freedoms.- Syrian rebels riding momentum to DamascusThe fighting follows a number of gains for opposition forces in the north of Syria, which has sparked optimism among Syrians hoping for the downfall of the Assad regime.聽
- Israel faces lowest point in Europe relations in decadesDespite Europe's status as Israel鈥檚 largest trading partner 鈥撀爋r perhaps because of it 鈥� Israel is largely unconcerned about permanent damage from the diplomatic flap over Israel's move to expand settlements.
Cover StoryInside the mind of Iran's KhameneiWhy Iran's iron ayatollah distrusts the US and what that means for nuclear talks and the possibility of war with the West.
FocusAnalysis: For Hamas, a validationArmed resistance to Israel wins Hamas friends in the streets and among Arab neighbors.
FocusAnalysis: Positions remain entrenched after Gaza conflictNeither Israel nor Hamas has budged on long-held principles that make coexistence difficult and the prospects for lasting peace remote.
Egypt's constitution hangs in balance as judges face off against MorsiPresident Mohamed Morsi says he wants to put Egypt's new draft constitution to a referendum on Dec. 15, but the plan could be upended by the nation's judiciary.
Rebel gains in Syria embolden Lebanese SunnisSunnis in Lebanon are growing more outspoken about the most powerful faction in their country, the Shiite movement Hezbollah.聽
Pushback: Israel withholds Palestinian revenue, approves new settlementsThe Israeli moves came in response to the Palestinians鈥� successful bid to be recognized at the United Nations as a state.聽
In post-revolutionary Tunisia, 'it's (still) the economy, stupid.'Violent protests in the countryside echo the economic protest that touched off the Arab Spring here as the new government struggles to improve on the jobs situation.
Kurdish-Iraqi government talks collapse amid fear of civil warTalks between the Kurds and Iraq's central government on pulling back troops in disputed areas are collapsing. What does is mean for Prime Minister Maliki?
Why is Egypt's draft constitution so controversial?Protesters took to the streets in Cairo and other Egyptian cities today over a draft constitution written by Islamists. Here are the points many in Egypt are talking about.
Syrian rebels cut off Damascus airport in critical stepThe Syrian rebels cut off the main road to the Damascus airport today. The fighting forced the closure of the airport and makes a rebel assault on the capital more likely.