Israeli Police Clash With Palestinians at Sacred Compound in Jerusalem

Twenty-six people were hurt at the Temple Mount compound in the latest sign of tension in Jerusalem.

Iraq Blast Toll Continues to Rise, Includes Children

Workers pored over the wreckage from the Baghdad bomb blasts a day earlier, recovering still more bodies, including 30 children at a day-care center playground.

Tunisia Balancing Islam Against Islamists

Tunisia Balancing Islam Against Islamists

Laggards trying to catch up

One reason that too many Arabs are poor is rotten education

Stalemate in Parliament Could Delay Iraq Elections

A stalemate in Parliament increased the pressure to delay national elections, which might slow down the American withdrawal.

Karzai Agrees to Nov. 7 Runoff in Afghanistan

Afghan Leader Said to Accept Runoff After Election Audit

Under heavy international pressure, President Hamid Karzai appears set to concede that he fell short of a first-round victory in the nation’s disputed election.