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Analysis: Sinai is becoming a major threat to Egypt

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:25:15 GMT

Egyptians are angry at attacks on their army and dignity in the peninsula, but Morsi is ideologically close to the terrorists and does not want to open a new front while trying to defuse the opposition to his gov’t.

Muslim writer touts Israeli tolerance of minorities

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:17 GMT

"This country does not fit the description of an apartheid state," says author Qanta Ahmed in visit to Israel.

Kerry urges Netanyahu, Abbas to compromise

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:53:30 GMT

PM, Livni, Peres, Abbas meet with US secretary of state who is expected to roll out framework for returning to talks in early June.

Abbas: Israel must act before returning to table

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:42:54 GMT

PA demands end to settlement construction, release prisoners.

Kerry samples Palestinian sweets, shawarma

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:30:10 GMT

US secretaries of state rarely step out to sample local culture, but Kerry is determined to perk up the Palestinian economy.

Palestinian protests greet Kerry in Ramallah

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:04:36 GMT

Dozens rally outside PA President Mahmoud Abbas's office in Ramallah to protest against Washington's perceived 'Israel bias.'

Assad foe tells leader to cede power to officials

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:32 GMT

Assad likely to reject or ignore 16-point peace plan proposed by Moaz Alkhatib, former head of opposition National Coalition.

PA hammers Israel at WHO annual assembly

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:03:42 GMT

Palestinian territories, Golan only sliver on the planet to gain a slot on World Health Organization's conference.

Turkey translates Prophet's sayings for 21st Century

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:46 GMT

Religious leaders anxious over "radical" new set of hadiths.

Friends of Syria demands Hezbollah, Iran withdraw

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:01:15 GMT

Alliance calls for immediate withdrawal of Iranian fighters, Hezbollah from Syrian territory; says armed presence "regional threat."

Jordanian FM hopeful Kerry will relaunch talks

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:38:14 GMT

Secretary of State's efforts may create "inducing environment."

With Hezbollah coffins, Syria now exporting conflict

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:16:54 GMT

The Shi'ite militia's drive to save Syria's president is testing Lebanon's own fragile, sectarian peace.

'Iran ups nuke capacity, but below Israel red line'

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:58:25 GMT

UN nuclear watchdog: Tehran installing hundreds of centrifuges, transported research reactor to central town of Arak.

German intel: Assad strengthening hold in Syria

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:59:35 GMT

BND head says gov't regime gaining more control in conflict, contradicting previous reports; rebels in Qusair call for backup.

UK: Iran, Hezbollah increasing support for Assad

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:15:27 GMT

British foreign secretary says Assad regime upping dependency on "external support"; vows to support int'l conference to end conflict.

Islamists release 7 Egyptians kidnapped in Sinai

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:46:46 GMT

Security sources say Egyptian security officers freed following talks mediated by local Beduin tribal leaders.

Hamas textbooks to teach about 'liberation plans'

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:06:26 GMT

Text part of new curriculum, which is expected to be introduced into the Gaza Strip schools next academic year.

Egyptian army secures Sinai in hunt for Islamists

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:29:48 GMT

Police forces step up roadblocks in effort to find militants who kidnapped seven security officers near the border with Gaza.

'11 Palestinians died under PA, Hamas detention'

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:56:35 GMT

Palestinian Independent Commission For Human Rights report shows rise in complaints of rights abuses by PA, Hamas.

Report: Top politicians banned from Iranian election

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:33:06 GMT

Iranian authorities disqualify Rafsanjani, Ahmadinejad ally from list of candidates approved by Guardian Council, Fars reports.