Derek Stoffel

Egypt Crisis: President Morsi Ousted by Military

Conflict & Justice

Egypt’s army commander has declared that the chief justice will temporarily take over presidential powers and the constitution will be suspended.

Egyptian Army Issues Ultimatum Following Widespread Protests Demanding President Morsi Resign

Conflict & Justice

Turkish Police Use Force to Control Protests

Conflict & Justice
The World

How Moderate is the Libyan Leadership?

Global Politics

Israeli Unease Over Shalit Prisoner Swap

Arts, Culture & Media

Gazans Consider Palestinian Bid for Statehood

Arts, Culture & Media

The overall push for UN membership has the support of many Palestinians, but some don’t see the bid making much of a difference.

Relations Souring Among US Allies In The Middle East

Global Politics

Relations between Israel and its former Middle East partners have seen many peaks and valleys, but relations may now be at an all-time low.

Fighting in Libya Continues

Global Politics

The killing continues in Libya despite the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi.

The World

What To Do About Libya’s Weapons

Global Politics

Libyan rebels seem to have more or less taken control of the country. And it’s now awash in guns.

Improved communication with Libyan rebels

Global Politics

Diplomats gathered in the Gulf state of Qatar are urging NATO to step up its air strikes in Libya. But the rebels are praising the military alliance. Why? It all has to do with improving lines of communication. CBC correspondent Derek Stoffel reports.