All Middle East
- Is Rouhani bringing an end to Iran's 'Death to America' chants?
Although some Iranians chanted the typical anti-US slogan during prayers in Tehran today, hard-liners are finding it harder to be heard.
- Once stable, a proud Yemeni city struggles to hold on amid violence
Yemen's city of Taiz touts its legacy of education and civic-mindedness, but the power vacuum of the past two years has bred instability.
- A quest to preserve Palestinian heritage in the digital stacks
Sami Batrawi's struggle to open an online Palestinian Library of Congress is part of a broader effort to recover lost Palestinian intellectual heritage.
- Why Egyptians don't care about Khaled Said, whose death began their revolution
After more than two years of upheaval, Egyptians appear too weary to fight for the state's most prominent victim. The two policemen accused of killing him remain free, their trial adjourned.
- Egyptian doctor becomes first Arab recognized for saving Jews during Holocaust
Dr. Mohamed Helmy, who went to Berlin to study medicine and was himself arrested by the Nazi regime, later helped save four Jews. He now joins the ranks of so-called 'righteous gentiles.'
- Syrian foreign minister: 'There is no civil war'
His comments come as UN inspectors wrap up a visit laying the groundwork for destroying Syria's chemical weapons.
- Many Saudis don't want women to drive – but it has nothing to do with their ovaries
A Saudi sheikh's comment that driving could damage women's ovaries was pounced on as ridiculous. But some Saudis have less fantastical reasons why they shouldn't drive.
- Netanyahu to Obama: Don't be naive about Iran
Israel aims to temper euphoria about US-Iran rapprochement. Yesterday, Israel disclosed it arrested an Iranian spy earlier this month.
- Israel increases rate of home demolitions as peace talks chug along
Human rights activists say home demolitions show that protection for Palestinian human rights is missing from the peace process.
- The ExplainerOptimism for US-Iran deal peaks: 5 things to watch for
A historic phone call today between Presidents Obama and Rouhani could signal a new chapter in US-Iran relations.
- Historic phone call between Obama, Rouhani caps Iran's big week at UN
Presidents Obama and Rouhani are the first American and Iranian leaders to speak directly since the 1979 revolution in Iran. Rouhani is under pressure back home to show rapid progress.
- Christian Zionists: 'God bless Israeli settlers – and the Palestinians'
During this week’s massive Christian gathering in Jerusalem, one of the most popular tours was a solidarity visit to Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
- Islamist fighters in Syria shove US-friendly rebels aside
The Syrian opposition the US wanted to work with has been rejected by a large number of Islamist rebel groups, some of them very radical.
- Why does democracy have a shot in Tunisia? Less money.
In Tunisia, international donors like the World Bank aren't competing for influence with wealthy Gulf states, who have undermined democracy building elsewhere.
- Israel on sidelines as world rushes to embrace Iran's Rouhani
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insists Iranian President Rouhani's message of moderation is a ruse.
- Doubts rise about Syria's chemical weapons disclosure
Members of the Syrian opposition have accused President Assad of transferring chemical weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Iran's Rouhani: Why I didn't shake Obama's hand
At a meeting with influential editors and columnists today, Iranian President Rouhani urged the US not to see his refusal as a bad sign for negotiations.
- Iran's Rouhani caught between eager world at UN, worried hardliners at home
Expectations soared as Iranian President Rouhani arrived at the UN, but he passed on the opportunity for a historic handshake with President Obama.
- Iran's Rouhani lashes out at sanctions, hints at nuclear talks
New Iranian President Rouhani told the UN today that US sanctions are a form of 'belligerence.' But he also indicated an interest in fresh negotiations.
- Will Iran's charm offensive to the US be blocked - by Iran?
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that President Rouhani and his diplomatic team should not 'retreat from fundamental rights' as they try to reengage with the US.