Middle East
American-born Al Qaeda leader killed in Yemen
Anwar al-Awlaki, one of the most wanted terrorist figures who was responsible for the Times Square car bombing, was killed in Yemen today.
Syrian soldiers refusing to shoot civilians executed, say reports
Accusations are emerging that Syrian Special Forces were ordered to kill any soldiers who refused to shoot civilians, but information about the conflict in Syria remains murky....
Mahmoud Abbas's newfound popularity
On the heels of Mahmoud Abbas's dramatic request for Palestinian membership into the United Nations, the leader is riding a wave of popularity....
A new Palestinian state could leave refugees stranded
One group of Palestinians wouldn't mind a US veto of Palestinian membership into the UN: Refugees who believe membership would leave them out in the cold....
Israel to Palestinians: Only way to statehood is negotiation
The Israeli government says they're not against Palestinian statehood -- where they have objections is how the Palestinians are going about it....
Massive restoration project in Kabul reveals buried history
A massive restoration project in a historic neighborhood in Kabul devastated by the war reveals exquisite buildings buried under garbage....
Israel's growing isolation in the Middle East
Tensions run high between Israel and its neighbors Egypt and Turkey, leaving many Israelis feeling isolated in the Middle East....
Hardcore soccer fans driving force behind Egypt violence
In Egypt, the "Ultras" or soccer hooligans are taking center stage in Egyptian politics and fueling violent unrest....
Heightened tensions between US allies Israel, Egypt, Turkey
Violent demonstrations in Cairo over the weekend led to an attack on Israeli embassy and the evacuation of diplomatic staff....
Magazine cover of bikini-clad Arab model breaks taboos
The Israeli Arab women's magazine "Lilac" set out to break some taboos in conservative Arab society, but has never dared to put a bikini-clad model on its cover until now....
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