All Middle East
- Israeli Defense Minister: US trumped at 'Persian bazaar'
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon says Israel is on its own in facing the threat from Iran. Previously, he opposed a unilateral Israeli strike.
- The ExplainerIsrael's 'Jewish state' demand: Why Netanyahu and Abbas can't agree
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas meets with President Obama today. Israel's insistence that Abbas recognize Israel as a Jewish state is likely to be a point of contention.
- How one of Israel's worst schools rocketed to the top
In 2000, only 12 percent of Beit Jann’s students passed Israel's national exam. A determined principal and innovative nonprofit have brought that figure to 100 percent.
- Why Libya's promise of success never materialized
Diplomats threw up their hands in despair after a meeting last week to discuss how to pull Libya out of its stalled transition.
- Seven years around the world: Journalist traces the path from Eden
Paul Salopek, the man behind the Out of Eden project, walked into Jerusalem recently and talked with the Monitor about his epic adventure circumnavigating the world.
- EU visit to Tehran elicits accusation of political meddling
Iranians see a meeting between the EU's top diplomat and rights activists as proof that the US and Europe will keep needling Iran, even if a nuclear deal is reached.
- Egypt's law comes to the aid of Mubarak's former cronies
Strict application of the law got Ahmed Ezz, Hosni Mubarak's right-hand man, out of jail. But for thousands of faceless protesters, the law means little.
- In Turkey, teen's funeral becomes latest spark for antigovernment protests
The death of a teenager injured by Turkey's police during last May's antigovernment protests has reignited unrest only weeks ahead of nationwide elections.
- Gaza militants fire rockets into southern Israel, snapping period of calm
Today's attack by Islamic Jihad caused only minor damage but sparked widespread condemnation in Israel, which staged airstrikes in 2012 on the Hamas-ruled territory.
- Libya is not on the verge of bankruptcy
Libya's government depends on oil revenue, which has slowed precipitously since militiamen took over the oil fields last summer. But there's no need to panic (yet).
- Enemies? No, patients, say Israeli doctors treating Syrians
In the last year, more than 220 Syrians have been treated at Israel’s expense at the Nahariya hospital.
- Libya's parliament ejects 'failed' prime minister
Lawmakers ousted Prime Minister Ali Zeidan in a no-confidence vote today. His departure is unlikely to resolve Libya's deep-seated security and economic problems.
- Syria's secretive rocket industry spotlighted by Israeli weapons seizure
When Israel seized a cache of weapons last week, it played up Iran's role. But Syrian-made rockets in the shipment show its sophistication in developing longer-range missiles.
- Release of Syrian nuns belies persecution of Christians in rebel areas
Syrian nuns kidnapped by Islamist rebels were released overnight. Extremist groups in northern Syria have forced Christians to pay a fee for being non-Muslim.
- Will Iran's 'end to extremism' take hold?
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who met today with the European Union's top diplomat, Catherine Ashton, has made some changes, but the threat of a reversal still looms, say Iran experts.
- A death in Istanbul
The death of an Istanbul homeless man illustrates to a Monitor correspondent the precariousness of life on the fringe of a city growing by leaps and bounds.
- Extradition of Qaddafi's son puts ball in Libya's court
With last night's extradition, Libya now has two sons of late dictator Muammar Qaddafi in custody. But its judicial system seems ill-prepared to dispense justice.
- Egyptian prosecutors perplex judge with evidence against journalists
The case against three Al Jazeera English journalists accused of having terrorism links has elicited international outrage. Today, prosectors presented evidence publicly for the first time.
- Israel trumpets seizure of 'Iranian' weapons shipment
Israel says the weapons originated in Syria and were bound for Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in the US this week, warned Washington not to be distracted by Iran's nuclear outreach.
- Months of stalling preceded Syria's latest chemical weapons handover
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said today that Syria has removed more than a third of its chemical weapons, proving its 'commitment.'