Kerry: Gaps remain in Iran nuclear talks
Officials say a breakthrough on an interim deal is possible after years of failed negotiations.
Netanyahu combative as Kerry pushes on peace talks
The U.S. chief diplomat is in the region to bolster shaky negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.
Was Yasser Arafat fatally poisoned with polonium?
Swiss experts suggest the radioactive toxin may have been the culprit. If so, no one’s saying who did it.
Kerry works to keep Israeli-Palestinian talks on track
Netanyahu and Abbas have warned of growing tensions in the closed-door negotiations.
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.
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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.
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Philippine typhoon death toll could reach 10,000 after strongest storm ravages central region
- More than 100 dead in Philippines after typhoon’s onslaught
- Maldives presidential election leads to runoff but 2nd place candidate wants it postponed
- Typhoon Haiyan slams Philippines
- Chess world championship match between Anand and Carlsen begins with quick draw
Middle East
- No nuclear deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat, Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
- Kerry: US understands, respects 'very strong feelings' of friends, allies on Iran
- Kerry: Iran talks 'a long and interesting process, but a very productive one'
- No nuke deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat and Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
The Americas
- Venezuela wins seventh Miss Universe as nation keeps churning out beauty amid economic crisis
- Miami Herald reporter released after 2-day detention in Venezuela for reporting on crisis
- Colombia club shooting leaves 8 dead, 6 injured
- Venezuelans stand in line all night for bargain TVs after leader seizes appliances store chain
National Security
- Army veteran in NJ is 1 millionth new GI Bill beneficiary
- Veterans Affairs suspends mandatory overtime for workers as disability claims backlog drops
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan