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Egypt's Coptic pope: How he negotiated waves of sectarianismWhen Pope Shenouda III became pope in 1971, sectarianism was on the rise. Banished briefly by Sadat, he later worked to promote better ties with the Mubarak regime to help 海角大神s.
US teacher killing: How religiously open is Yemen?Al Qaeda-linked militants say they killed Joel Shrum for proselytizing. The country has seen other attacks on 海角大神s, but also has Catholic sisters working openly.
Fierce fighting in Damascus signals rebels remain unbowedToday's fighting in Damascus and three weekend car bombings suggest a protracted fight between rebels and the Syrian Army, despite recent tactical gains by the regime.- After Qaddafi, Libya's east tires of Tripoli tooOil-rich eastern Libya is looking for greater autonomy after playing a major role in deposing Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi.
Egypt's Coptic 海角大神s mourn pope, mull more activist futurePope Shenouda III, the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, died Saturday. His successor will help shape the role 海角大神s will play in the new Egypt.
Syria crisis causes Iran-led 'axis of resistance' to frayThe Syria crisis is complicated by the regional cold war that has simmered for years between resistance powers like Iran, Syria, and Hezbollah, and Western allies in the region such as Saudi Arabia.
Why Syria's Assad could hang on for a decade or moreDespite defiant talk from fighters vowing to oust him, Syria's Assad is in a much stronger position than was Libya's Qaddafi.
Army rule: Egyptian military doctor acquitted for 'virginity tests'The decision by a military court today disappointed rights groups who saw the case as a chance to curtail the Egyptian military's culture of impunity.聽- Palestinian solar power: why Israel may turn out the lightsAs peace negotiations remain stalled, a project to bring rural electrification to Palestinian communities in the West Bank faces demolition by Israel.聽
Gaza militant assassinated by Israel, sparking fears of wider violenceIsraeli confirmed its targeted assassination of Zuhair al-Qaissi was the chief of the Popular Resistance Committees, a pro-Hamas militant group that has threatened retaliation.
Majority of Israelis oppose a unilateral strike on Iran nuclear programTwo polls that came out this week show that as many as two-thirds of Israelis oppose a strike on Iran nuclear sites even without US support 鈥� a step the prime minister has threatened.
Iran offers rare praise for 'the Great Satan'Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directed rare praise at the United States, welcoming a speech by President Obama that aimed to cool war rhetoric surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
Syrian refugees huddle in Lebanon: 30 people, one candle, and no foodOne of 30 Syrian refugees sharing a tiny house says many charity workers have visited but never returned. They are among thousands displaced by a Syrian crackdown on a belt of towns near Lebanon.
Fleeing Syrian refugees tell of dodging bullets in orange groveAbu Abbas is just one of an estimated 2,000 Syrian refugees to escape since the weekend to Lebanon, which is coming under increasing pressure to aid those fleeing Assad's brutal regime.
Why Israel's Netanyahu doesn't fully trust Obama on IranPart of the friction comes from Obama making the Israeli-Palestinian conflict a top priority early on, putting off Netanyahu's demands for urgent action on the Iran nuclear program.
High turnout in Iran elections could end 'paranoia' of leadersWhile full results of Friday's Iran elections have yet to be released, the regime has trumpeted an official turnout of 64 percent as a public vote of confidence after the tumultuous 2009 election.
AIPAC concerns aside, Israelis say Iran is a waning hegemonIsraeli leaders see Iran in danger of losing its dominance in the region as Syria, the linchpin of Tehran's regional alliance, falters. But a nuclear weapon could help it regain lost ground.
Israel's calculus on Iran: Shaped by leaders' youth in daring commando unit?Prime Minister Netanyahu and his Defense minister served as brothers in arms in Sayeret Matkal, a sort of Ivy League for future Israeli leaders. Now they face a grave decision on Iran.
Egypt's constitution: How 5 stakeholders would shape the document Here鈥檚 what key stakeholders want Egypt鈥檚 new constitution to look like.
Shimon Peres: a dovish voice in Obama's earIsraeli President Shimon Peres meets with President Obama today. Mr. Peres opposes an Israeli preemptive strike on Iran, adding a dovish voice to deliberations between the US and Israel.