All Middle East
- Gaza family becomes first to move into rebuilt home after war
A Palestinian family is first to return to a rebuilt home in their Gaza Strip neighborhood, offering a glimmer of hope for families displaced by last year's war between Israel and Hamas.
- Egypt: Official says doomed Russian plane was in good shape
An Egyptian ground service official said the Russian plane that crashed in the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday appeared to be in good condition during a pre-flight inspection.
- New US-backed Syrian rebel alliance launches offensive against IS
The Democratic Forces of Syria was formed earlier this month. It joins together a US-backed Kurdish militia and several Syrian Arab rebel groups.
- Why Obama is sending US special forces to Syria, explains Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry says that the US is going after ISIS by deploying special forces in Syria.
- Egypt: No survivors in Russian aircraft crash in Sinai
An Egyptian official said the pilot had reported technical problems before losing contact. All 224 people onboard were Russian citizens.
- Syria talks: Has Russian intervention made situation more clear?
Amid a renewed diplomatic push in Vienna that includes the US, Iran, and European and Middle East powers, deep divisions remain over Syrian President Assad's future.
- In Iraq, young artists seek to heal a musical heritage wounded by war
Across the region, music is under siege from religiously inspired bans and the destruction of archives. But in Baghdad, some are trying to preserve Iraq's multicultural maqam.
- Europe's refugee crisis: What is Germany actually giving Turkey?
Germany has offered Turkey money and a boost for its EU aspirations in return for controls on the flow of refugees into Europe. But the cost could be far higher.
- First LookCould mandatory Arabic lessons for Israeli kids foster tolerance?
Arabic is an official language in Israel, along with Hebrew. However, in many cases, when it is taught in the schools it is taught in a military context. A new bill would introduce a Arabic with the goal of understanding neighbors rather than enemies.
- Palestinian uprising: Upstart website feeds youth the news they want
Quds News Network's mix of breaking news and lots of video appeals to a generation of Palestinians inspired by the idea of a new uprising against Israel.
- Surge in anti-American hostility in Iran is setback for jailed US reporter
Harsh comments by Ayatollah Khamenei have reined in hopes of better cooperation in the wake of the nuclear deal, and new details about the allegations against Jason Rezaian have been made public in recent days.
- Could a Hezbollah offensive test Russia-Iran alliance in Syria?
The Shiite militia Hezbollah is pressing forward in southern Syria near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, territory that Israel's air force guards jealously.
- Russia-Syria alliance strengthened over dinner in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad traveled to Moscow on Tuesday to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin's military is backing Assad in the ongoing civil war that broke out in Syria in 2011.
- Jerusalem violence: How redividing city poses dilemma for Israel, Palestinians
Israel's government is committed to a united Jerusalem, but is blocking off eastern sections to quell violence. Palestinians want sovereignty over half of an open city.
- Ankara bombing: Did Turkey misread perils of Islamic State?
Turkey's response to Islamic State activities has long been soft, analysts say. But since June there have been three bomb attacks by radicalized citizens linked to the jihadist group.
- Turkey bombing aftermath: Divides deepen over Erdogan ahead of vote
In this increasingly polarized nation, an Oct. 10 suicide bombing that killed 102 appears to have hardened social and political divisions. Turks vote Nov. 1.
- Cover StoryHow the Iran deal might change the Middle East
What the calculations are behind the nuclear pact and where it could lead.
- As Egyptians go to polls, outcome is clear: a stronger President Sisi
Mubarak-era holdovers and Sisi supporters dominate the list of candidates for parliament, which will quickly take up – and approve – a long list of presidential decrees issued in the past year.
- Buoyed by Russia and Iran, Syria seeks to reclaim ground. But then what?
Hezbollah and Iranian forces are helping the Syrian Army push north toward Turkey. The extent of the campaign is closely tied to the ambitions of Russia's President Putin.
- In Israel, attacks fuel calls to separate from Palestinians
Prime Minister Netanyahu, under fire for policies that have failed to halt the violence, sends troops to bolster police cordoning off sections of East Jerusalem.