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Iranian hardliners sic media on top US nuclear negotiatorUS Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman has been slammed by hardliners for her comment that 'deception is part of the DNA,' despite the Iranian government's clear desire to ignore it.
Why rabbis are helping Palestinians defend their olive harvestRabbis for Human Rights has been caught in the crossfire as settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest the crucial prized olive crop.
Nuclear talks secrecy allows Iran's hard-liners to argue US has upper handIranian hard-liners say US optimism after last week's nuclear talks is a sign Iran made too many concessions. The secrecy on talks has allowed such accusations to flourish.
Syria negotiation leads to Lebanese abductees freedomA complicated negotiation over the fate of Lebanese Shiites involving four countries secured their release after almost a year in captivity.
Bank of Israel appoints first female chief, boosting gender equalityIsrael ranks 46th in the world for representation of women among legislators, senior officials, and managers. But appointments like Flug's are slowly improving the situation.
Tying the knot with investors was the easy part, says Arabia Weddings founderBut now Samar Shawareb is struggling to convince small businesses to market their services on her wedding website.
FocusThe Middle East's Silicon Valley momentThe Middle East is becoming a hotbed of online entrepreneurs. E-commerce sales grew 70 percent in 2011, outpacing all other regions.- FocusTel Aviv start-ups grow upAs Israel's start-up ecosystem matures, technology companies are seeking to create a footprint there. Tel Aviv is ranked the No. 2 spot in the world for start-ups.
Weapons, fighters flow to Syria's next battlefront as offensive loomsThe Assad regime appears poised to attack the strategic rebel-held Qalamoun region, which separates regime strongholds of Damascus and Syria's coast. Rebel forces have swelled in preparation.- Humanity in the wake of a terrorist attack in IsraelHaaretz writer Ilene Prusher brings out glimmers of humanity in an interview with American Jewish writer David Harris-Gershon, whose wife was almost killed in a 2002 attack.
Dammed, dirty, drained by war: can Iraq's Tigris River be restored?Nature Iraq wants to restore the Tigris, which contributed to the birth of agriculture about 7,000 years ago, to its free-flowing, clean former self. The environmental group is swimming upstream.
Claims of progress as Iran nuclear talks wrap upTalks between Iran, the US, and other powers over Iran's nuclear program ended in Geneva today with no revelations about details, but a pledge to meet again in November.
Iran sanctions: How much are they really hurting?Many experts argue that tough sanctions have brought Iran's economy to the brink of collapse. But other factors may be pushing Iran to the negotiating table.
Jordanian band slammed by fans for touring IsraelSome among Autostrad's loyal fan base say it is betraying the Palestinian cause by not upholding an Arab cultural boycott against Israel.
What's behind Israel's softer tone on Iran?Wary of being entirely left out of the conversation on Iran's nuclear program, Israel seems newly willing to give diplomatic efforts a chance to succeed.
Ahead of nuclear talks, Iran focused on sanctionsUS and Iranian and other officials are gathering in Geneva for talks on the country's nuclear program this week, but all sides are still groping for an acceptable compromise.
Cover StoryWhat archaeology tells us about the BibleA contentious dig in Israel delves into the kingdoms of David and Solomon, stirring a debate over the veracity of the biblical record.
In Jerusalem, the politics of digging up the pastAs a nexus of religions, and archaeology, Jerusalem inspires intense fights over moving even a single 'grain of dirt.'
Iran nuclear talks: Does one side hold the trump card?Both the US and Iran think they are the stronger party as they head into nuclear talks this week. But that could cause deal-breaking miscalculations.
Will Syrian refugees transform or threaten Jordan's economy?Syrians fleeing civil war are straining Jordan's resources, but they are also filling a gap in the economy as they set up small businesses and take jobs that Jordanians won't.
