More From Maya Shwayder
2012 Year In Review: Islam's Road To Power, How The Muslim Brotherhood Won Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood played a crafty game in coming to power in Egypt after years of being suppressed.
Dec 26, 2012
2012 Year In Review: Meet The Middle East's New Power Brokers: Democratic Egypt, Anti-Assad Turkey
A new democratic Egypt and anti-Assad Turkey are making their weight felt, for better or worse.
Dec 24, 2012
2012 Year In Review: Iran's Nukes: The Threat The West Forgot
A look back at a year and a time when a nuclear Iran was considered the greatest threat to the U.S.
Dec 24, 2012
UN Helicopter In South Sudan Shot Down
A U.N. helicopter that crashed -- killing all four crew members aboard -- in South Sudan on Friday was shot down by the country's armed forces.
Dec 23, 2012
Anti-Gang Rape Protests In India Turn Violent
A protest over a gang-rape turned violent in New Delhi Sunday as thousands clashed with police outside Parliament.
Dec 23, 2012
UN Condemns Female Genital Mutilation
The U.N. put out a series of new resolutions condemned violence against women, including the practice of female genital mutilation.
Dec 23, 2012
'Call Me Crazy,' We Need Guards In Schools, LaPierre Says
The NRA leader kept on firing on "Meet the Press," saying "call me crazy" if it's nuts to put armed guards in schools.
Dec 23, 2012
Iran's Weak Economy Hit With New Round Of Sanctions From U.S., U.N., And EU
Iran's military and shipping sectors had a new round of sanctions imposed this week, pinching an already weak economy.
Dec 21, 2012
NATO Confirms Scud Missiles Fired In Syria, Russia Steps Back From Assad
NATO Secretary General Rasmussen confirmed that Syria was using Scud missiles against the rebels, and its own people.
Dec 21, 2012
If Not Hagel, Who? Israel Lobby Has Different Defense Secretary In Mind
The pro-Israel lobby has been vociferously pushing back against ex-Sen. Chuck Hagel's widely expected nod for defense secretary.
Dec 20, 2012
Migrant Workers In Greece Face Exploitation: Amnesty International
A new report from Amnesty International condemns Greek authorities for the mistreatment of asylum-seekers.
Dec 20, 2012
EU Could Classify Hezbollah As Terrorist Group, US State Department Says
The E.U. is looking to add the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah to its terrorist list, says a U.S. State Department official.
Dec 19, 2012
UN Asks Partners For $1.5-Billion In Aid For Syrian Refugees
The U.N. has requested a total of $1.5 billion over the next six months for Syrian refugee aid.
Dec 19, 2012
Zero Dark Thirty: The Reality And Future Of Special Forces After Osama Bin Laden
National security expert Linda Robinson said operations like those shown in "Zero Dark Thirty" are just one aspect of what U.S. Special Forces do all over the world.
Dec 18, 2012
Iraqi President Talabani's Stroke, Possible Death, Could Shift Balance Of Power
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani suffered a stroke Tuesday, leaving Iraq's delicate balance of power even more precarious.
Dec 18, 2012
Cyber Crackdown: United Arab Emirates Arrests Suspected Online Dissidents
The UAE has arrested three more online dissidents for posting to a twitter account critical of the government.
Dec 18, 2012
The Arab Spring Two Years Later
It's been two years since a Tunisian vendor set off the Arab Spring. Here's a rundown of where things stand now, from Morocco to Kuwait.
Dec 17, 2012
Referendum Voting For Egyptian Expatriates Continues Amid Tampering Allegations
Dozens more were injured in Egypt during rival protests the day before the contested constitutional referendum.
Dec 14, 2012
Full Text: President Obama's Remarks On Newtown, Conn, Shooting
U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the nation after 20 schoolchildren were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Dec 14, 2012
Hamas Rallies In West Bank, Stirring Rumors Of Renewed Partnership With Fatah
A massive Hamas rally in the West Bank on Thursday could signal new ties with Fatah.
Dec 14, 2012
Assad's End Of Days? Even Russia Predicts Downfall Of The Syrian Regime
Once Assad's staunchest ally, Russian ministers have begun to express dismay at the idea of an opposition victory in Syria.
Dec 13, 2012
Outside Egypt, Referendum Voting Begins, As Protests Continue To Swirl In Country
Roughly 20,000 Egyptian expatriates participated in the first day of voting on the draft constitution.
Dec 13, 2012
13 Famous Murdered Women You May Or May Not Have Heard Of
An Afghan women's rights activist was killed Monday. Here's a list of some of the most famous women who died fighting for a cause.
Dec 13, 2012
US Recognizes Syrian Opposition As Assad's End Draws Near
The U.S. and international Friends of Syria group threw their support behind the Free Syrian army, bolstering the opposition.
Dec 12, 2012
Vote No: Morsi's Opposition To Constitutional Referendum Abandons Boycott
The coming together of a fragmented opposition with an ineffective message may represent a step forward for anti-Islamist efforts.
Dec 12, 2012
Egypt: Is The Opposition Too Fragmented To Unseat Morsi?
Egypt's constitution will likely be approved, if for no other reason than the opposition is too disjointed, analysts say.
Dec 11, 2012
Syrian Refugee Numbers Soar As US Classifies Faction Of Free Syrian Army As Terrorists
The number of Syrian refugees is expected to top 700,000 by the end of the year, the U.N. said.
Dec 11, 2012
Assad To UN On Chemical Weapons: 'We Are Being Framed'
Syria's Assad told the U.N. his regime is being falsely accused of planning to use chemical weapons.
Dec 10, 2012
Full Text: EU's Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
The chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday on behalf of the EU.
Dec 10, 2012
Full Text: Translation Of Egyptian President Morsi's Latest Constitutional Decree
The state-run Al-Ahram news agency published an English translation of the new declarations meant to calm ongoing protests.
Dec 10, 2012
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