Iran’s business community awaits signs of progress
Rouhani’s budget is cautiously optimistic as the nuclear deal is set to ease sanctions, release some assets.
Rare snow storm blankets Jerusalem, closes access roads
The Israeli weather service calls it the heaviest December snowfall to hit the country in 50 years.
Islamists seize Syrian rebels’ U.S.-supplied warehouses
U.S. government suspended aid after Saudi-backed faction took moderate rebels’ supply route into Syria.
Woman who inspired Syria’s peaceful revolt goes missing
Islamist rebels are suspected in the disappearance of longtime activist Razan Zaitouneh.
Red Sea deal will create drinking water, add to Dead Sea
Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority sign a long-delayed pact for a $500 million desalination project.
Al-Qaeda-linked group gaining ground in Iraq
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is using attacks in both countries to show off its growing clout.
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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.