In Yemen’s South, Protests Could Cause More Instability

In Yemen’s South, Protests Could Cause More Instability

Iraqi Sunnis Pin Their Hopes on Elections

Iraqi Sunnis Pin Their Hopes on Elections

Iraq’s Known Unknowns, Still Unknown

Iraq’s Known Unknowns, Still Unknown

Will Iraq’s new politics triumph over its cultural divides, or will its cultural divides sink its fledgling democracy?

Afghanistan: Less to Cheer

A series of setbacks for the coalition in Afghanistan

Former Top Generals Detained in Turkish Coup Inquiry

Former Top Generals Detained in Turkish Coup Inquiry

Israel’s Plans for 2 Sites Stir Unrest in West Bank

Israel’s Plans for 2 Sites Stir Unrest in West Bank

Calls in Egypt for ElBaradei to Seek Presidency

Calls in Egypt for ElBaradei to Seek Presidency

West Bank: Hamas Accuses Fatah of Links to Assassination in Dubai

West Bank: Hamas Accuses Fatah of Links to Assassination in Dubai

With Steel and Asphalt, Bridge Helps Seal Baghdad’s Division

With Steel and Asphalt, Bridge Helps Seal Baghdad’s Division

Iraqi Women Are Seeking Greater Political Influence

Iraqi Women Are Seeking Greater Political Influence

Palestinian President Suspends Aide in Sex Scandal

Palestinian President Suspends Aide in Sex Scandal

Troops Take Positions in Taliban Haven

Troops Take Positions in Taliban Haven

Commanders said that the U.S., Afghan and British troops achieved every objective they had set.

U.S. Envoy Is to Be Link to Muslims

U.S. Envoy Is to Be Link to Muslims

President Obama has appointed Rashad Hussain, a deputy White House counsel, to be his representative to the Muslim world and the Organization of the Islamic Conference.

Israel: Work Begins to Reroute Barrier

Israel: Work Begins to Reroute Barrier

More than two years after a Supreme Court ruling, Israel has started work to reroute its security barrier near Bilin, a Palestinian village in the West Bank.

As Afghan Push Looms, Tribal Leaders Skeptical

As Afghan Push Looms, Tribal Leaders Skeptical

Tribal leaders in Marja, the site of an imminent offensive by international forces, expressed skepticism that the operation would protect them from insurgents.

It’s All About Schools

It’s All About Schools

Iran’s Nuclear Plans Prompt New Calls for Sanctions

Iran’s Nuclear Plans Prompt New Calls for Sanctions

After Iran notified the U.N. nuclear agency of plans to enrich its uranium, officials from the U.S., France and Russia called for stronger measures against Tehran.

Gates Scoffs at Iran Nuclear Claim

Gates Scoffs at Iran Nuclear Claim

The United States and Germany rejected Iran’s assertion that it was close to accepting an international compromise on enriching uranium abroad.

Explosions Amid Crowds of Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq Kill at Least 27 and Wound Scores

Israeli Minister Adds Heat to Exchange With Syria

Israeli Minister Adds Heat to Exchange With Syria

Israel’s foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, warned Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, that the Assad family would lose power in any war with Israel.

Syria: U.S. to Send First Envoy Since ’05

Syria: U.S. to Send First Envoy Since ’05

Washington withdrew its last ambassador in 2005 after the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri of Lebanon, for which many blamed Syria.

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record