Middle East
Hezbollah declares public support for Assad's ruling Syrian regime
It's long been known that Hezbollah was supporting the regime of Bashar al-Assad in its battle to retain control of Syria. But this week, Hezbollah's leader came out publicly stating it was backing Assad. The announcement, though, could portend expansion of the Syrian conflict beyond Syria.
Palestinian prisoners represent lightning rod issue for both Israelis and Palestinians
In the contentious relationship between Israel and the Palestinians, prisoners in Israeli prisons play a major role. And they could prove to be both a stumbling block and an opportunity as the two sides consider restarting their peace process....
Runners honor Boston in first international marathon in Bethlehem
Over the weekend, runners gathered in Bethlehem to run the city's first-ever marathon. While the realities of the Israeli-Palestinian situation and the Boston Marathon attacks influenced the events, the races went off without any problems....
Pakistan boosts national pride by breaking world records
While banding together to sing the national anthem en masse and kicking coconuts off people's heads might seem frivolous, a former Pakistani ambassador says these feats are grabbing rare international attention for good news from Pakistan....
Egyptian-American man sends a message while running last week's Jerusalem marathon
Last week's Jerusalem Marathon was replete with controversy, with Palestinian officials telling those signed up they should withdraw. But one man, an Egyptian-American, wanted to spread his own message, God is love, as he ran....
Palestinian man's death in Israeli jail leads to speculation about third intifada
A 30-year-old Palestinian man, jailed after being accused of hurling a rock at an Israeli citizen, died in Israeli custody. Palestinians say he was tortured; Israelis say an investigation is ongoing. Now, some are wondering if this will lead to another intifada....
Syrian opposition moves conflict closer to Damascus
A car bomb in Damascus killed at least 72 people on Thursday. The attack is said to be one of the worst to hit Syria's capital city since the start of the two-year-conflict. Though critics say the opposition against Syria's president is divided, their efforts are slowly moving into the capital city....
Abu Dhabi hospital focuses on patients of the avian kind
Falconry has been an integral part of the heritage of the United Arab Emirates. And despite the rapid modernization the country has undergone, falconry remains culturally significant. So much so that there's a massive veterinary hospital devoted to caring for the birds....
Israeli soccer team trying to get handle on racism among fans
An Israeli soccer team, the only one that's been comprised of only Jewish players, ignited a storm of controversy by adding Muslim soccer players to its roster. Israeli officials are taking a firm stand against racism that has cropped up in its wake....
Palestinian protesters take page from Israeli settlers' book
Palestinian protesters fed up with Israeli settlements going up on Palestinian-owned land are trying a new tactic. They're building settlements, out of tents and shacks, first. So far they haven't lasted but, really, that's not the point....
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