The Jihadist Next Door

The Jihadist Next Door

In his small-town Alabama high school, Omar Hammami was among the coolest, most gifted students in his class. How did he grow up to become a leader in an African terror group linked to Al Qaeda?

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

During one of the most serious outbreaks of sectarian violence in years, Egypt declared that any talk of sectarian conflict amounted to sedition.

Main Opposition Leaders in Iran Call for Rally

Main Opposition Leaders in Iran Call for Rally

A protest on Feb. 11 would be the first rally since 10 people were killed and hundreds were wounded in cities across Iran on Dec. 27.

Israel Defends Its Inquiry Into Gaza War

Israel Defends Its Inquiry Into Gaza War

Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests

Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests

Afghan Tribe Vows to Fight Taliban in Return for U.S. Aid

Afghan Tribe Vows to Fight Taliban in Return for U.S. Aid

A large Pashtun tribe in a Taliban stronghold agreed to battle insurgents, and in exchange, the U.S. said it would channel $1 million to development projects.

Egypt, Algeria Cool Tensions Before Soccer Match

Egypt, Algeria Cool Tensions Before Soccer Match