All Middle East
- Carter: Saudis support the Iran nuclear deal but have doubts
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his defense minister in Jiddah on Wednesday. The Saudis 'reiterated their support' for the deal, but with reservations, Carter said to reporters after the meeting.
- Can Yemen's government rebuild the country – and its own legitimacy?
The Saudi-backed government of President Hadi has a foothold now in Aden. It must provide Yemen's urgent needs and restore its legitimacy after sitting out months of war in exile.
- Islamic State suspected in attack on Turkish town linked to Kobane
The attack on Suruc, a Kurdish town that was a lifeline to Kobane during the fight against the Islamic State, could push Turkey to step up its military presence on the border and renew its drive for a buffer zone in Syria.
- Why Domino's only sells vegan pizza in Israel
In Tel Aviv, about 400 restaurants are certified as "vegan friendly," including Domino's Pizza, the first in the global chain to sell vegan pizza topped with non-dairy cheese.
- Is Iran ready to improve US ties? Leader's tough talk masks debate.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, continues to pillory US 'arrogance.' But the nuclear deal offers a possible path forward toward greater cooperation, analysts say.
- Five Czechs missing in Lebanon: Kidnapped for money or politics?
Lebanon's kidnapping business was once political, though recently has been more about ransom. Suspicions in the Czechs' case have focused on their missing driver.
- ISIS suicide bombing kills more than 100 people in Iraq market
The official death toll rose to 115 Saturday, with 170 injured in one of worst suicide bombings in Iraq.
- Nuclear deal: Saudis signal they'll act before Iran gets the money
The prospect of a big payday for its regional rival, Iran, is spurring Saudi Arabia to a quicker plan of action on Yemen and Syria, officials and analysts say.
- Iran nuclear deal: Does Rouhani's 'win' open door to social changes?
Iran's centrist president should get a political 'bounce' after delivering on his campaign pledge of ending sanctions, but he faces a long, uphill battle on non-economic issues.
- After nuke deal, Iran's Rouhani says they could buy new passenger jets
Last month at the Paris Air Show, an Iranian official said they was prepared to spend about $20 billion to purchase about 400 new planes over the next decade.
- In Jordan, drum bangs slowly for a fading Ramadan tradition
During Ramadan, musaharatis walk the streets before dawn, banging drums and singing to the faithful to wake up and eat the morning meal. But their ranks are dwindling.
- On streets of Tehran, Iranians celebrate a long-sought opening to world
Crowds who gathered in Iran's capital after breaking their Ramadan fast hailed their negotiating 'nuclear hero' Zarif. Many hailed the prospect that the nuclear deal had opened a door to a brighter future.
- Israel's Netanyahu fails to stop Iran deal. Will he pay a price at home?
Prime Minister Netanyahu has made a career of opposing Iran's nuclear program. Israeli critics fault him on style points, but fear of the deal and distrust of Obama protect him politically.
- Historic nuclear deal reached in Vienna: What does it mean for Iran?
Negotiators hail nuclear deal, reached after more than three years of talks, as a 'win-win.' For Iran, the deal to curb its nuclear program and greatly open it up to international scrutiny should pave a path to economic revival, analysts say.
- Iran nuclear deal draft includes military site inspections, source says
Diplomats close to the talks say that they are hoping to approve a final version of the draft document as early as Tuesday.
- Iraq begins offensive to retake Anbar province from ISIS
The Islamic State group, also known by the Arabic acronym Daesh, seized large parts of Anbar in early 2014 and captured Ramadi in May.
- Where was Jesus baptized? UNESCO says Jordan, not Israel
UNESCO designated Jordan's baptismal area on the eastern bank of the Jordan River a World Heritage site. Experts say there's no solid archaeological evidence for the decision.
- Is top ISIS leader Hafiz Saeed dead?
ISIS leader Hafiz Saeed was killed in a drone strike, say Afghan officials. Is the US military's strategy of killing senior Islamist leaders effective counterterrorism?
- Afghanistan says US strikes destroy its Islamic State branch
Afghanistan said recent US airstrikes it assisted destroyed the top leadership of a fledging Islamic State affiliate there, though US officials have declined the confirm the news.
- Car bomb explodes outside Italian Consulate in Cairo, killing one man
A car bomb exploded early Saturday outside the Italian Consulate in Cairo, killing one Egyptian and destroying several floors of the building.