All Middle East
- Palestinian workers back Scarlett Johansson's opposition to SodaStream boycott
Palestinians workers at the SodaStream factory in an Israeli settlement in the West Bank say they would be the losers of a successful consumer boycott of the fizzy-drink maker.
- 10 brands you'll have to give up if you're boycotting Israel Here are 10 brands in the crosshairs of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
- Gunmen storm Iraqi government building as Maliki shops for US helicopters
World leaders are urging Prime Minister Maliki to look beyond military means to resolve Iraq's crisis, that has killed more than 900 in January alone.
- Egypt says charging Al Jazeera journalists with terrorism
But it's unclear who exactly is being charged. The names of the defendants have not been released, leaving other journalists in Cairo guessing.
- Tactical retreat? Obama dodges 'dismantlement' in State of the Union Iran comments
The Obama administration had previously used 'dismantle' to describe a final deal on Iran's nuclear program, but this went down badly with Iran. Obama said he would veto any new sanctions.
- Israel hopes to cash in on the world's cyber insecurity
Incidents like Target's electronic payment hack and the Stuxnet virus have driven home the vulnerabilities in a connected world. Israel reckons that it has the answer.
- Finally a new Constitution for Tunisia, birthplace of Arab Spring
Tunisia overcame deep political divisions to draft a constitution that has majority support, while other countries in the region have slid into violence and political infighting.
- Egyptian military endorses Army chief Sisi's presidential run
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has not yet announced his candidacy, but he is expected to win easily, despite deep polarization. He was also promoted today to the Army's highest rank.
- After humanitarian compromise, Syria talks run into 'regime change' impasse
UN-sponsored talks in Switzerland yielded a provisional agreement to allow civilians to leave a besieged city, but rebel demands for a dictator's exit are hitting a wall.
- Egypt to hold early presidential election, as loyalists rally at revolutionary landmark
Egypt's rulers have amended their political road map since seizing power last July. Army Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is an early front-runner in a presidential contest.
- Cairo blasts send worrisome message on eve of Tahrir anniversary
Six policemen were killed in attacks on Cairo's police headquarters and two other locales Friday. The bombings come amid deep polarization as the military-led transition moves forward.
- At Davos, Rouhani says Iran is open for business
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sought to reassure business and political leaders that Iran was committed to a nuclear deal that will lead to a lifting of damaging sanctions.
- Al Jazeera in crosshairs as Egypt silences dissenting voices
Five journalists working for the cable network are in Egyptian jails, part of a broader campaign by the new government to stifle dissent.
- At Syria talks, a workaround: Forget regime change, for now
After bitter arguments on day one of talks in Switzerland, the goals have become more modest: local truces and humanitarian aid.
- Few Israelis, Palestinians see two-state solution as feasible. What’s the alternative?
A new Zogby poll reveals widespread disillusionment with the Oslo Accords. Here’s a look at some other potential scenarios being discussed.
- Desperate for peace, Syrian rebels tear up playbook
The Syrian opposition group's charter forbid direct contact with the Assad regime. Now it's trading accusations face-to-face at peace talks in Switzerland.
- Far from Syria peace talks, rebels focus on gaining ground
A rebel victory in the strategic town of Qusayr would challenge the regime's narrative of a failing, divided opposition. The rebels' effort appears timed to gain clout in negotiations.
- Loyalty to Assad runs deep on Syrian coast
Among residents in the port city of Tartous, a regime stronghold, President Assad is seen as the only leader who can keep extremists at bay in Syria.
- Dueling opinions aired at Syrian peace talks
Talks that began Wednesday in Switzerland saw fiery exchanges by rival parties that underscored the dim prospects for a political end to Syria's civil war.