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- Voice of disapproval: Lebanese pop star abandons jihadist cause in Syria
Fadel Shaker's about-face stands as a symbol of a wider crisis facing jihadist groups in Syria. Dozens of Saudis and more than 100 Jordanians have reportedly defected as well.
- Iran nuclear talks: Negotiations tough, but body language much improved
Secretary Kerry offered condolences Friday to President Rouhani's brother, a member of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team, on the loss of his mother.
- Yemen's IS affiliate takes responsibility for deadly mosque bombings
A group claiming to be a Yemeni branch of the Islamic State group said it carried out the attacks that have killed more than 130 people and warned of an 'upcoming flood' of attacks against Houthi rebels.
- Over 40 dead after twin mosque suicide bombings in Yemen
At least 100 people were injured from suicide bomb explosions in the capital Sanaa during Friday prayers.
- For Palestinians, a silver lining in Netanyahu's remarks on statehood
Even as Netanyahu tried to walk back his campaign vow opposing a Palestinian state, Palestinians said the remarks revealed the Israeli leader's true attitudes and would help their cause.
- Islamic State suspected of genocide against Yazidis, says UN
Minority Yazidis were among those targeted by the self-proclaimed Islamic State during its expansion in northern Iraq and Syria. A UN panel accused the militants of committing genocide and crimes against humanity.
- Opportunistic move against Muslim Brotherhood exposes Jordan to risks
In siding with Muslim Brotherhood liberals, Jordan is undermining what has been a loyal opposition. That could push thousands of followers into the arms of jihadists.
- Hadi's Aden base attacked by air in deepening Yemen turmoil, official says
In a televised speech, Aden governor Abdulaziz bin Habtoor accused the Houthis of being behind the air attack on the compound.
- After terror attack, Tunisia's young democracy fumbles for answers
Authorities have arrested nine suspects in connection with Wednesday's terror attack at a museum in the capital. Most of the victims were foreign tourists.
- Annual death toll in conflicts rises sharply – research group
Political violence and chaos in the Middle East and parts of Africa drove a sharp rise in casualties in 2014, though the data is incomplete.
- Netanyahu scores stunning victory – but at what cost?
The Israeli leader may be able to form a more stable government than his last, but he had to run hard to the right in the campaign and reverse his stance supporting a Palestinian state.
- Israel elections 101: The vote is in, how is the prime minister chosen?
In the voting Tuesday, Netanyahu's Likud party overtook the Zionist Union. But Israelis don't directly elect a prime minister, so here's what happens next.
- Netanyahu emerges with slight edge after tight race in Israeli election
Both the prime minister and opposition leader Isaac Herzog will now compete for a chance to form a coalition that commands a majority in the 120-seat parliament.
- In Israeli leftist stronghold, optimism – but votes for Netanyahu, too
Along Tel Aviv's fashionable Rothschild Boulevard, a bastion of the Israeli left, the last-minute campaign for undecided voters was in full swing Tuesday.
- Israeli candidates make final pitches on campaign's last day
In recent days it has been on a get-out-the-vote blitz, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepping up his nationalist rhetoric.
- In northern Iraq, casualties as Kurds push back Islamic State
Backed by US-led airstrikes, Kurdish fighters are pushing south of the Iraqi city of Kirkuk into territory held by the self-proclaimed Islamic State, underscoring new momentum in the fight.
- Defining test for young refugees: Prove you are Syrian
A generation of Syrian refugees – those born in exile and those who fled as minors – are at risk of statelessness, the UN warns. Only a minority hold valid passports and IDs.
- Did ISIS use chlorine gas in Iraq attacks?
Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government said on Saturday it has evidence Islamic State, aka ISIS, used chlorine gas in a suicide bombing attack.
- Iraqi commander slams US, hails Iran in fight against ISIS in Tikrit
In Tikrit, Iraqi commander Hadi al-Amiri criticized those in Iraq who "kiss the hands of the Americans and get nothing in return." He praised Iran's "unconditional" support.
- Israel elections: Why we might see a Netanyahu-Herzog coalition government
Polls show Benjamin Netanyahu nationalist Likud Party running slightly behind Isaac Herzog's moderate Labor Party aka the Zionist Union.