Middle East
Government crackdown in Syria
The Syrian government has cut off power and telephone lines, and arrested scores of people in attempt to suppress massive protests.
Palestinian statehood, Israeli resistance and US reaction
Palestine seeks recognition as an independent state, as the Israel government rallies for global opposition. ...
At least 21 dead in hotel attack in Kabul
A six-hour attack by suicide bombers at Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel left at least 21 people dead....
New laws target migrant workers in Israel
Israel relies on cheap labor from migrant workers from other countries. Those workers are being forced to live under new, increasingly stringent laws....
Saudi Arabian women protest for right to drive
A protest to end the ban on women drivers in Saudi Arabia is about more than driving laws. It's also about women's rights in the Arab world. ...
Afghans talk about what a US troop withdrawal means to them
President Obama announced that he will speed up US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Not everyone in Afghanistan thinks that's a good thing. ...
Iranian officials ban necklaces on men
Iranian officials now forbid men from wear necklaces, adding to bans on hairstyles and tight clothing. ...
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing with Gaza Strip, reuniting Palestinians
Egypt's new military government has opened the border between Egypt and the Gaza strip. But easing travel restrictions on Palestinians won't help the economy in Gaza....
FIFA bribery scandal: 2022 World Cup bought by Qatar?
Explosive new evidence has emerged about bribery surrounding Qatar's bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. ...
Behind Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was treated like a rock star in the US Congress, but it didn't move the peace process forward....
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