Former Israeli foreign minister Lieberman acquitted
Israel’s undiplomatic diplomat wins a court case and probably his old cabinet job back.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood finds havens abroad
Forced into exile in countries such as Qatar, Brotherhood members are charting the group’s future.
Israeli right wing dreams of only one state, not two
A vocal faction in the Netanyahu government sees annexation of Palestinian areas as the real solution.
Kerry reassures Saudis, says U.S. will step up consultations
Officials say there is no major rift between the nations despite increasingly public policy differences.
Morsi trial adjourned after chaotic opening session
The defiant deposed president refuses to participate in trial, says he is still Egypt’s legitimate ruler.
Kerry: Egypt aid suspension ‘not a punishment’
Kerry sought to balance long-term U.S. commitment to Egypt with what he described as temporary concerns.
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Islamists in Egypt
Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.
Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem
Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
Clearing Tahrir Square
Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.
After Egypt’s regime change
Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.
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Africa
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Europe
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- Intrigue, innuendo set dramatic tone at Bolshoi acid trial
- Rights group says Hungary needs better system to protect women from domestic violence
The Americas
- Press groups applaud Jamaica Parliament's approval of overhaul for island's libel law
- Nicaragua President Ortega proposes removing constitution's limit on presidential terms
- Toronto mayor's allies frustrated he won't heed calls to take leave of absence
- Colombia, rebels strike partial accord on guerrillas' political participation in Havana talks
National Security
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- Hagel says projected cuts in defense budgets could lead to dangerous atrophy of US military
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- Hagel says states refusing to issue ID cards to troops' same-sex spouses are 'wrong'