All Middle East
- Paralympic Games: For Gaza's athletes, just getting to the practice track is a challenge
Paralympic Games competitors from Gaza have to clear hurdles just to train – like getting to their non-wheelchair-accessible gym.
- Israeli court dismisses Corrie family's lawsuit, ending effort to put army on trial
Rachel Corrie, a young American activist, was crushed by an Israeli army bulldozer in the Gaza Strip in 2003. The Corrie family's lawsuit was aimed at putting the opaque Israeli military investigation system 'in the dock.'
- In Turkish border city, Erdogan's backing of Syrian rebels draws ire
In the city of Antakya on the Turkish-Syrian border, Turkish government support for the Syrian opposition has unnerved locals belonging to the same Shiite sect as President Assad.
- Severe attack on Palestinian teen spotlights conflict's impact on Israeli youths
Israelis wonder what it says about society that their youths attacked Palestinian teens in Jerusalem last week. In the past, they've often blamed such attacks on extremists and the mentally ill.
- Yemeni militants hit back, leaving more than 20 dead
Two deadly attacks this weekend signal the ongoing ability of Al Qaeda-linked militants to hit the government even after being dislodged from their strongholds earlier this year.
- Books and art pit freedom of religion against free speech in Tunisia
The riots by ultra-conservative Muslims in Tunisia over issues of blasphemy threaten to destabilize the fledgling democracy, leading legislators to consider some limits to free speech.
- One kidnapping in Syria prompts kidnapping of 20-plus in Lebanon
Tit-for-tat kidnappings have ratcheted up tensions between Lebanon's Shiites, who largely back the Assad regime, and pro-opposition Sunnis.
- FocusWhat's it mean that an Islamist rules Egypt?
Egypt's President Morsi moved to consolidate his power this weekend. Here's what Morsi and the new Islamist politicians in Tunisia and Libya want to do.
- The ExplainerWhat is an Islamist?
Islamists seek to blend Islam and politics, but their movement is a very big tent.
- How much do you know about Saudi Arabia? Take our quiz!
An introduction to the history, politics, and religious affairs of The Kingdom.
- Palestinians face losing their home on the (firing) range
About 1,500 Palestinians living in the South Hebron Hills will likely be uprooted to make way for an Israeli military firing range.
- Accusations of war crimes rob Syrian rebel fighters of moral high ground
Human rights organizations have both condemned Syrian rebels' turn to kidnappings and executions. The change in tactics could jeopardize international support for the Free Syrian Army.