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Islamists, anti-Morsi protesters end week on alarming noteFive Egyptians were killed this week, making it unlikely Sunday's anti-Morsi protests will be calm.
Iran, Shiites' protector - sometimesIran sees itself as a key defender of Shiites in other countries, but only when strategically helpful.
Behind the wheel with a witness to Israel's historyProfessor Meron Medzini guides our reporter along Israel's borders, narrating the challenges and change he has seen since the country's founding.
Morsi's speech: too little, too late for oppositionPresident Morsi's speech last night failed to deflate the anger fueling anti-government protests.
Qatar: Meet the new boss, same as the old bossQatar's new leader Sheikh Tamim will likely stick to his dad's policies.
As Syria's death toll climbs to 100,000, options for refugees declineJordan, which hosts the second-largest population of Syrian refugees at more than 500,000, now appears to be restricting their entry.
Home-cooking lures Palestinian expat homeThe opportunity to own a restaurant in his homeland brought Mazen Saadeh back to the West Bank, where he is serving food that comes straight from his backyard.
Sunni cleric incites gun battle with Lebanese Army and HezbollahWith Sunni-Shiite tensions higher than ever because of war in neighboring Syria, it didn't take much to spark deadly fighting in the Lebanese city of Sidon. Hezbollah quickly jumped in.
Egypt's top religious authority: It's not anti-Islam to be anti-MorsiEgypt's leading Sunni institution is insistent that peaceful opposition to President Morsi, Egypt's first Islamist president, is not anti-Islam.
Abbas accepts new Palestinian prime minister's resignationPresident Mahmoud Abbas accepted on Sunday the resignation of Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah. His quick exit highlights internal divisions in the Palestinian Authority that could upset foreign donors.
Why Hezbollah has openly joined the Syrian fightThe Lebanese Shiite militant organization once denied its involvement in Syria, but is now holding lavish public funerals for its fighters killed in action.
Jon Stewart in Cairo isn't just about laughsAmerican comedian Jon Stewart sat down with Bassem Youssef, the host of Egypt's most popular satire show, last night, swapping jokes but also concern about free speech in Egypt.
FocusIran's 'diplomat sheikh' brings new tone to nuclear talksNew Iranian President Hassan Rohani showed flexibility and a willingness to compromise when he was the country's top nuclear negotiator years ago.
Five things to understand about Turkey's protests The unrest is unlikely to become a “Turkish Spring,” but it is testing democracy in Turkey.
FocusIranian expectations soar after Rohani's electionThe surprise election of Hassan Rohani has Iranians hoping for more freedom less confrontation, but the centrist cleric faces obstacles that could derail change.
Israel has struck energy gold offshore. Now what?Israel has long bemoaned its lack of natural resources in the oil-rich Middle East. With the discovery of offshore natural gas fields, it faces big economic decisions.
FocusHassan Rohani: What it means to be a centrist in IranIranian President-elect Hassan Rohani has the insider credentials needed for regime credibility and the reformist tendencies that could allow him to heal the rift with the US.
Latest blow to Egypt's tourism: Luxor's governorPresident Morsi has enraged residents in Luxor, one of Egypt's main tourism destinations, by appointing as governor a former member of Al Gamaa al-Islamiyya.
Can fragmented Egypt find 15 million who want President Morsi out?The key to the success of Egypt's 'Rebel' campaign may be its modest scope: Collecting signatures on a petition calling for early elections to replace President Morsi.
Syrian rebels cling to enclave in eastern LebanonThe Lebanese town Arsal, a Sunni stronghold surrounded by Shiite villages, is a haven for refugees and a weapons depot for rebel fighters. Its loss would be devastating.
