Egypt’s ongoing revolution erupts in violence
Two years after overthrowing Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians appear headed for civil war
Monday, Jan 28, 2013 8:59 PM UTCNews GlobalPost, Egypt, Cairo
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Afghanistan: Where stalemate means defeat
After a decade of U.S. military intervention -- and destruction -- Afghans still fear the worst for their country
Monday, Jan 28, 2013 3:54 PM UTCPolitics TomDispatch.com, Afghanistan
Egyptian army to make civilian arrests
According to multiple outlets, the Egyptian military has been given authority to assist local police
Monday, Jan 28, 2013 3:29 PM UTCNews GlobalPost, Egypt, Mohamed Morsi
Netanyahu loses big in Israeli election win
Israel's next coalition government will likely be much less beholden to right-wing hardliners than the current one
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 3:00 PM UTC 15Politics GlobalPost, Benjamin Netanyahu
A worthy, necessary Nobel honoring the Arab Spring — and much more
As nominations close for the Nobel Peace Prize, the case for Bahrain's remarkable, besieged Al-Khawaja family
Friday, Jan 11, 2013 1:00 AM UTCLife Bahrain, Arab Spring, Al-Khawaja
Have we really learned the lessons of Vietnam?
The media rarely discusses it, but civilian suffering has defined the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 3:24 PM UTCPolitics TomDispatch.com, Vietnam, Iraq
4 killed near US base in Afghan suicide bombing
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack, which left 3 Afghans dead in addition to the bomber
Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 1:13 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Afghanistan
Who’s the real Mohamed Morsi?
Political pragmatist or tyrant in the making? Egypt's president may be the Middle East's most enigmatic leader
Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 6:00 PM UTCPolitics GlobalPost, Mohamed Morsi, Egypt
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood claims constitution passes
Meanwhile, critics point to "a lot" of voting irregularities and a paltry 32 percent turnout of eligible voters
Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 2:05 PM UTCAll Salon Associated Press, Mohamed Morsi
Is a showdown brewing between Israel and the U.S.?
Publicly, Obama is still offering Netanyahu his full support. Behind the scenes, his policies are less predictable
Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 4:36 PM UTCPolitics TomDispatch.com, Israel
Benghazi review finds “systematic” security faults
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security and the Bureau of Near East Affairs were singled out for criticism
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 1:03 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Benghazi
Israeli foreign minister resigns
Charged with fraud, Netanyahu coalition partner Avigdor Lieberman announced that he will step down
Friday, Dec 14, 2012 2:57 PM UTCNews GlobalPost, Israel
War with Iran: The spin begins
Americans are wary of military intervention, so what's a hawk to do? Easy: Just don't call it "war" VIDEO
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 4:00 PM UTC 11Politics Iran, Nuclear Power
Report: Syrian general killed by rebels
Abdullah Mahmoud al-Khalidi, a senior general in the Syrian air force, was reportedly shot dead by rebels in Damascus
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 10:21 PM UTCPolitics Islam, Syria, GlobalPost, Damascus
Syria’s conflict threatens the entire region
Civilian casualties are mounting and refugees have begun flooding adjacent nations
Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 2:52 PM UTCPolitics The Middle East, Turkey, NATO
Sudan blames Israel for Khartoum explosion
The Sudanese government accused Israel of carrying out an air strike on one of its arms factories
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 11:08 PM UTCNews Israel, GlobalPost
Losing the war on poppies
If Afghanistan's market is booming now, what happens when the U.S. withdraws in 2014?
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 10:50 PM UTCLife Afghanistan, The Fix, Heroin, NATO
Beirut bomb blast kills eight, injures dozens
One of Lebanon's top security officials, Wissam al-Hassan, was reportedly the target VIDEO
Friday, Oct 19, 2012 6:17 PM UTCNews Lebanon, GlobalPost, Reuters
What won’t be discussed during tonight’s debate
Expect both candidates to pose and posture -- and ignore pressing issues like our mission in the Middle East
Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 3:15 PM UTCPolitics The Middle East, Saudi Arabia
Suspect charged in Toledo mosque arson
Indiana man Randolph Linn faces prison time for intentionally damaging and destroying religious property
Monday, Oct 8, 2012 2:48 PM UTCPolitics Toledo, Mosque, The Middle East
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