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Syrian Army defections probably not decisiveBy and large Bashar al-Assad's military is holding firm, in part because Alawites – who dominate the officer corps – believe they have little choice but to stick together or face annihilation.
Egypt's president-elect Morsi vows to unite a divided nationEgypt's president-elect Mohamed Morsi promised to unite a divided nation in a victory speech tonight. Not everyone is taking the Muslim Brotherhood leader at his word.
Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi becomes Egypt's first civilian presidentThe Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsi was declared Egypt's first civilian president since the monarchy was overthrown in 1952. But he will share power with a military suspicious of his 84-year-old Islamist organization.
- Timeline: Egypt's revolution
As showdown with military looms, Egypt liberals back Muslim BrotherhoodThe Egyptian military has offered the Muslim Brotherhood a choice: give us sweeping powers, or lose the presidency.
Russia warns that Iran nuclear talks too slow to forestall conflictRussian is uniquely placed to mediate between Iran and world powers, but analysts say Moscow's role is limited in part by a lack of compromise from Washington and Tehran.
FocusIs Egypt's revolution over?Tahrir Square is filling again today, but it no longer holds the symbolic power for Egyptians that it did in early 2011. Now it's more of a democracy ghetto.
Iran nuclear talks yield only one agreement: Let's meet againAbsent from the five marathon sessions in Moscow over Iran's nuclear program were any new incentives, from either side, to signal that compromise is imminent or even possible.
Tahrir Square fills again as protesters contest Egypt's military ruleThousands of protesters gathered in Tahrir Square Tuesday to criticize the Egyptian military's power grab in the shadow of Sunday's presidential elections.
Iran nuclear talks get nitty-gritty in MoscowOn the opening day of Iran nuclear talks in Moscow, Iranian officials said they would 'consider' halting uranium enrichment to 20 percent in exchange for sanctions relief.
Border violence heightens Israeli concerns about EgyptGunman infiltrated Israel's border with Egypt this morning and ambushed two vehicles of Israeli Defense Ministry contractors tasked with building a border fence.
Egypt's military rulers make 11th-hour power grabThe move, which came just as polls were closing in Egypt's first presidential election since Hosni Mubarak was ousted, overshadows the Muslim Brotherhood's claim of victory.
- Nuclear talks resume: Iran looking for respect and reciprocity
The third round of nuclear talks begins tomorrow in Moscow between Iran and the P5+1 group of the US, Russia, China, Britain, France, and Germany.
- Egypt elections: Muslim Brotherhood in a fight for survival
The Muslim Brotherhood has a lot to lose if the group's candidate fails to win Egypt's presidential elections runoff. Turnout appears light on the second day of voting.
Egyptians vote for president with political transition in turmoilEgyptians are casting their final votes today and tomorrow for president. The runoff election comes just days after a court ruling dissolved parliament, increasing the power of the military.
- As Egyptian town votes, a glimpse of the revolution spurs longing for the past
In a town that was once a Muslim Brotherhood stronghold, many Egyptians are voting for former Mubarak ally Ahmed Shafiq in today's presidential election because they say life has been harder since the revolution.
Egypt's transition upended by court rulingA dramatic decision by Egypt's top court today could force the democratically elected parliament to dissolve. Some called the move a soft coup by the interim military rulers.
In southern Yemen, Al Qaeda leaves overnightThe Yemeni government took credit for clearing two strongholds of Al Qaeda-linked militants. Locals credited armed tribesmen though, and warned the fight is far from over.
In Tunisia's sentencing of a dictator, a model for bringing justice?A Tunisian court yesterday sentenced Ben Ali to life in prison. The country's efforts to bring former regime members to justice could offer lessons for other Arab Spring countries.
Egypt's highest court declares a third of parliament illegally electedOn the eve of a presidential election run-off, two decisions by Egypt's highest court threaten to upend Egypt's transition to a civilian, democratically elected government.
