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Syrian refugees find success, welcome in Egypt

Business, Economics and Jobs

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians have fled the country in the more than two years that its civil war has raged — some 100,000 of them having found a home in Egypt. They’ve been successful, and welcomed, but they are conflicted over their success, while others at home still suffer.

Syrian Army defectors find safe haven, community across border in Lebanon

Libyan protester speaks out

Global Politics
The World

Syrian Refugees Fleeing Violence, Find Home at Restaurant in Cairo

Business, Economics and Jobs
The World

Confusion Surrounding Mubarak’s Health Adds to Anxiety About Political Turmoil

Conflict & Justice

British Politician Offers $10 Million Bounty for the Capture of Obama and Bush

Washington recently announced it was offering a reward of $10 million for information that would lead to the arrest of Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, founder of the Lashkar-e-Taiba group who are widely suspected of organising the 2008 Mumbai attacks in which 166 people died. That has drawn a counter offer: a bounty of $10 million for […]

The Free Syrian Army in Lebanon

Conflict & Justice

Reporter Marine Olivesi speaks with members of the Free Syrian Army across the border in Lebanon.

Yemen: Is This the End of Saleh?

Global Politics

Yemen’s embattled president, Ali Abdullah Saleh has been flown to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment leaving a hole in its leadership. We talk with Hakim Almasmari and Gregory Johnsen.

The World

Egypt’s dangerous lack of security

Conflict & Justice

Authorities in Egypt today increased security around churches. The move follows clashes there between Christians and Muslims. The World’s Matthew Bell reports that the potential for sectarian violence there is greater now because of lack of security.