All Middle East
Before debating democracy, poor Egyptians want their stomachs filledStruggling Egyptians are more concerned with putting food on the table than dueling protest movements.
With little aid in Lebanon, Syrians dig their own wells, forage for roofsAid to Syrian refugees is ad hoc because of the country's rejection of formal Syrian refugee camps.
The ExplainerEU ends arms embargo on Syria. What does that mean for rebels?The EU allowed the arms embargo to expire in June, but said it would not take action until August. That day is here.
Egypt this is not: Tunisia stays calm as it debates democracyTunisia's political camps are locked in a battle over the ruling Islamist party's mandate to lead – but it remains a war of words only.
Why bombings and jailbreaks won't tip Iraq back into civil warThe highest monthly death toll since 2008 is not a good sign for Iraq, but fears of another sectarian war miss the reality that Iraqis have a lot to lose in a repeat.
No, seriously, guys: Egypt's Jon Stewart probes love-hate relationship with USBassem Youssef's 'America in Arabic' comes at a sensitive time for US-Egypt ties.
Why Lebanon's Sunnis will stay calm as Syria's Sunnis wage warLebanese Sunnis lack the military organization of their Shiite rivals and have a tradition of nonviolence.
FocusShadow of Syria takes toll on Lebanon's tourist appealLebanon's economy typically rides a wave of tourism every summer, but Syria's war is scaring off visitors.
Can desire for US approval top Israeli-Palestinian divide?Some say that Israel and the Palestinians are only joining the talks because they don't want to be labeled as obstacles to peace by the US.
Egypt's big struggle obscures all the little battlesWhile Egypt wages grandiose battles, like what defines democracy, some in the beleaguered country are fighting merely for personal safety.
The ExplainerSurging violence in IraqA spate of car bombings and simultaneous attacks on two Iraqi prisons, which freed 500 prisoners, could end the vestiges of restraint preventing political tensions from exploding.
In Egypt, love for Sisi overshadows protester deathsAdoration of Egypt's military chief and deep hatred of the Muslim Brotherhood leaves many ambivalent about news of at least 74 killed in weekend clashes.
Cover StoryIn Egypt, journey down a Nile of discontentVoices from the 'other Egypt' show why the country is so riven – and what its next leaders face.- Qatar learns money buys cooperation only within its own bordersBillions of dollars into bankrolling revolutions in Libya, Syria, and Egypt, the Qataris are finding that money can't deliver an airtight foreign policy.
With Brotherhood's fall in Egypt, Hamas faces Gaza's harsh reality againHamas, an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, never had a better year than when it had an ally in Cairo's top office who considered Gaza's interests.
In Egypt's public squares, dueling definitions of democracyProponents of deposed President Morsi say the coup has deprived them of their vote. But the coup's backers say there is more to democracy than majority support.
Political assassination unsettles fragile Tunisian democracyAs political turmoil rises in nearby Egypt, the assassination of a former opposition leader has roiled Tunisians, sending them into the streets to demand the transition stay on track.
Palestinians yearn for the corporate lifeJobs 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 militaryThe 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.
