All Middle East
Tunisia, a model in Arab uprisings, scrambles to get back on trackEgypt and Libya have been mired in constant violence and political turmoil since their uprisings, but Tunisia's transition was relatively smooth until yesterday's shooting of an opposition leader.
Iran's supreme leader shuts down possibility of direct nuclear talks with US'Negotiations will not solve the problems' between Iran and the US, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said today, squashing one-on-one nuclear talks proposed by the US.
Tunisia's double blow: political assassination, government dissolutionStill unstable two years after its revolution, Tunisia now must contend with the aftermath of a political leader's murder – including the formation of a new government.
Bulgaria blames Hezbollah for 2012 bombing, refueling terrorist listing debateThe European Union has long been under pressure from Israel and the US to list Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Ahmadinejad visits Cairo: How sect tempers Islamist ties between Egypt, IranMahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to Egypt, the first by an Iranian leader since 1979, is historic. But it comes up against deep-seated animosity between Tehran and the Sunni Gulf states, who back Egypt.
As Iran's elections near, Ahmadinejad refuses to leave office quietlyIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cannot run again, but instead of easing his way out of office, he is stirring up controversy and clashing with other politicians.
Bright spot in Palestinian economy: more women opening businessesFemale entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to carve out a niche for themselves in the marketplace, boosting the economy as well as their confidence and independence.
New hurdle for nuclear talks: Iran's presidential politicsIran's foreign minister said he was 'optimistic' about looming nuclear talks. But political sparring ahead of June presidential elections could stymie any dealmaking now.
Chaos and police brutality at Egypt's presidential palaceThe chaos around Egypt's presidential palace yesterday resulted in police beatings and firebombings of the symbol of President Mohamed Morsi's rule.
Protests surge in Iraq's Sunni regions, testing MalikiAcross majority Sunni Arab towns in Iraq today hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets,, complaining Sunnis are being targeted by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government.
Egyptians work to reclaim a Tahrir tainted by sexual assaultTahrir square has become a terrifying place for women as sexual assault becomes more common and violent. Fed up, civilians are making it their job to prevent it and rescue women from attacks.
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Turkey: US embassy suicide bomber was member of outlawed leftist groupToday's bombing of the US embassy in Ankara, which Turkey has blamed on an outlawed leftist group, comes amid warnings that Turkey could soon face jihadist spillover from Syria.
Syria's allies warn of retaliation for Israeli airstrikes, but threats likely hollowSyria and Iran threatened to retaliate against Israel for its strikes on Syrian territory while Hezbollah deemed the attacks 'barbaric aggression,' but escalation is in no one's interests.
Jerusalem soccer fans reject new Muslim playersFans of Jerusalem soccer team Beitar say two recently signed Chechen players who are Muslim have no place there. But outside the professional world, soccer is being used to bridge the divide.
Israeli strike indicates Syria, Hezbollah may have crossed its 'red line'Israeli jets reportedly struck an arms convoy carrying anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which is building up its arsenal for a possible war with Israel.
Ferocious battle for strategic suburb could hold the keys to DamascusSyria's Assad regime appears to be investing all it has in the battle for Daraya to ensure its grip on power. Sixty percent of Army troops are deployed in Damascus.
As Egyptians flout curfew, Army warns of 'collapse'The head of Egypt's Army has warned that recent upheaval, which shows no signs of abating, could bring about the 'collapse' of the Egyptian state.
In Port Said, alienation from Cairo makes anger burn hotterThe violent upheaval in the Suez Canal city of Port Said has deeper roots than the resentment toward President Mohamed Morsi that triggered protests elsewhere in Egypt.
Morsi declares state of emergency after dozens killed in EgyptThe wave of violence in Port Said, Suez, and Cairo is a symptom of an unresolved political crisis provoked by President Mohamed Morsi.
