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Young Moroccans love their country. Here鈥檚 why they鈥檙e leaving.Morocco鈥檚 king was lauded for creating an exception to the Arab Spring, but for Moroccans today, his measures have fallen short.
Iraq protesters to government: Listen to us (not to Iran)Iraq protesters want broad reforms and less Iranian influence. Iraq鈥檚 top cleric called today for new premier to be named 鈥渨ithout foreign influence.鈥�
Tunisia as a hub for LGBTQ rights? Democracy is making it happen.The democracy Tunisia won in the Arab Spring has allowed the LGBTQ community the freedom to advocate for itself and make the country a haven.
First LookEgypt's government plans to drive away tuk-tuksMotorized rickshaws carry millions of Egyptians home every day, but the government wants to replace them with licensed, more eco-friendly minivans.
First LookIran state media acknowledges protest violenceAfter weeks of silence, Iran state media admitted government clashes with protestors had fatal results. Watchdogs say there is more to the story.聽
Cover StoryKansas in Middle East? How US has 鈥� and hasn鈥檛 鈥� changed AfghanistanThe U.S. has spent more in Afghanistan than it did rebuilding Europe after World War II. But the legacy of those efforts has been mixed.
First LookIraq's prime minister resigns, but what happens next?Iraq's parliament on Sunday accepted Prime Minister聽Adil Abdul-Mahdi's resignation. But the path to replacing him was clouded with legal questions.
First LookIraqi prime minister set to resign: Will protesters be satisfied?After nearly two months of violent protest, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel聽Abdul聽Mahdi has said he will step down.聽
Is Netanyahu finished? His American political style likely isn鈥檛.As prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has turned Israel鈥檚 party politics more personal, attacking democratic institutions as he fights to keep power.
First LookPalestinians protest US shift on settlements in 鈥榙ay of rage鈥�Thousands of Palestinians gathered in the West Bank on Tuesday, Nov. 26 to voice their outrage over U.S. policies and Israel's treatment of prisoners.
First LookBaghdad tunnel becomes street art museum during Iraq protestsYoung Iraqi artists have covered Baghdad's聽Saadoun Tunnel in bright murals conveying protesters' messages of hope and defiance.聽
First LookIsrael PM Netanyahu indicted for corruptionAfter a three-year investigation, Israel鈥檚 attorney general charged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption, charges he calls a 鈥渃oup.鈥�
First LookIsrael strikes Iranian targets in Syria after rocket attackAfter Iran fired rockets into the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights,聽Israel returned fire on Iranian targets in Syria Wednesday, killing at least 20.聽聽
In Jordan, mourning matters. This app keeps funeral-goers on task.In Jordan, the need to balance the ancient obligation of communal mourning with the demands of a hectic modern life has led to the creation of an app.
鈥榃ithout a shot鈥�: How a local warlord aims to break Hezbollah鈥檚 holdHezbollah made its name fighting Israel. But in Lebanon鈥檚 Bekaa Valley, a local warlord says what the people need now are services and better lives.
Election after election after ... Is it harming Israeli democracy?How long can Israel tolerate a caretaker government before trust in politics is eroded? New elections would carry the stalemate to a full year.
First LookWhy Iran shut down the internet this weekendIran's government shut down internet access across the nation to curb sometimes violent protests that took place in about 100 cities and towns.
First LookCoptic in Cairo: Woman challenges Islamic inheritance lawsA 海角大神 human rights lawyer is demanding Egypt's courts grant her an equal inheritance.聽Similar proposals have been hailed by Muslim feminists.
From shattered glass and broken tents, Lebanese draw resolveLebanon鈥檚 protesters wield the national flag to show unity. But the shattered remnants of failed attempts to intimidate them symbolize their resolve.
First LookIraq protests force question: Where does all the oil money go?Iraq's GDP is growing alongside its oil production, but unemployment and poverty remain high. Its brand of government patronage may explain why.聽