All Middle East
- Palestinians yearn for the corporate life
Jobs at Palestinian telecommunications company PalTel are in high demand among Palestinians who want a real corporate experience.
- Risky game as Islamist party finds its footing with Egypt's military
The Nour Party initially backed the military's ousting of Morsi. But its bid to have a political role has alienated supporters, while some predict a new constitution could ban religion-based parties.
- What's the frequency? For Palestinians, not 3G.
As Israelis and Palestinians get ready to restart negotiations, one area of disagreement isn't tied to land but in the air above it.
- Handing out gratitude in Oman
Like its Gulf neighbors, Oman is heavily dependent on foreign workers, but it defies regional stereotypes when it comes to their treatment.
- What's going on in Syria? A stepped-back look.
Trying to understand individual events in Syria's war is daunting. But looking for trends gives a sense of the state of play: Syrians are in for a long, brutal war.
- Egyptian army chief calls for help to fight 'terrorism' of the Muslim Brotherhood
Gen. Sisi's speech, in which he encouraged Egyptians to show their support in the streets on Friday, could escalate the standoff with the Muslim Brotherhood to dangerous levels.
- Turkish government hunkers down as world spotlight fades
The wedding celebration of two protesters in Gezi Park was violently broken up by police this weekend – a reminder that neither the protest nor backlash are ebbing.
- Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood scoffs at reconciliation
The Muslim Brotherhood remains defiant, convening parliamentary bodies dissolved by the Egyptian military weeks ago.
- Coining the Holy Land's history
Israeli Yoav Farhi is piecing together ancient Israel's history, one unearthed coin at a time.
- EU blacklists Hezbollah - sort of
The EU has voted to blacklist only the 'military wing' of Hezbollah, allowing members to continue interacting with Hezbollah's political leaders.
- In Egypt, lonely voices warn of too much love for the military
Egyptian activists have rallied around the military since it ousted Mohamed Morsi, leaving some of their former comrades isolated and uneasy.
- As Kerry coaxes Israel toward peace, EU gives hard shove
As Secretary of State Kerry shuttled between the Israelis and Palestinians this week, the EU issued sanctions on Israeli activity in the Palestinian territories.
- Qatari comedy with an Irish accent
Qatari stand-up comic Hamad al-Ameri borrows heavily from his upbringing – he grew up in Ireland – for his comedy routine.
- In southern Israel, barbed wire guards 'heaven'
Israelis say cheap land along the Egyptian border has made their dreams come true, but it comes with some risk.
- In Yemen, drones' ill effects linger long after dust settles
Locals in Yemen's Mareb province say they live in constant fear that drones will damage more than their intended targets.
- Bombing campaign against Hezbollah claims first casualty in Lebanon
Hezbollah has been expecting Sunni retaliation for its support for the Syrian regime. A slew of roadside bomb attacks shows it has begun.
- FocusHas Egypt's experiment with Islamism failed?
The Muslim Brotherhood's dominance may be over, but a 'harder' strain of political Islam could fill the void in Egypt.
- FocusEgypt: from Mubarak's ouster to Morsi's
A timeline of post-revolution Egypt
- A different worry in the Mideast: 'Have you seen my sheep?'
I could understand the toothless Bedu lady's concern. Three lost sheep meant the ovine equivalent of up to $600 lost among the rocky crags of this central Lebanon wilderness.
- US envoy seeks to shore up influence in post-Morsi Egypt
Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns met with Egypt's interim President Adly Mansour in Cairo today. But Egypt's interim rulers seem more inclined to look to the Gulf, not the US, for support.