Here's A Map Of ISIS-Controlled Areas And Recent Clashes In Iraq
Tal Afar, about 37 miles from the Syrian border, is a key city now under ISIS control.
Egypt Protests Ignite Oil Prices
The price of oil touched $102 a barrel on Wednesday, the highest since May 2012, as Egypt's political crisis raged on.
Saddam Was Unhinged - Take His Deputy's Word For It
Saddam's former foreign minister and deputy premier says the dictator was "mentally ill" when he invaded Kuwait.
Egypt Says $4.8 Billion IMF Loan Agreement Likely In Two Weeks
Egypt's planning minister said Thursday the government may reach a final agreement over a $4.8 billion loan in two weeks.
Video Allegedly Depicts Peaceful Youth Protest In Damascus
A group of Syrian youths took a big risk on Thursday, staging a peaceful protest against the regime in central Damascus.
Egypt's Falling Currency Will 'Stabilize Within Days,' Says Morsi
Egypt's economy continues to struggle, with the Egyptian pound falling even further against the U.S. dollar.
Iran Plans Military Exercises In Hormuz
Iran is flexing its military muscle in front of its enemies -- the oil-rich Arabian Gulf monarchies.
More Protests In Cairo Over Morsi And Constitution
Look for Tuesday protests, including a media blackout, in reaction to the constitution draft, pushed through the Assembly last week.
One Person Killed In Protests Against Egypt's New 'Pharaoh' Morsi
One person has been killed as demonstrators finish their sixth day occupying Tahrir Square to protest President Mohammed Morsi's sweeping new powers.
Saudi Arabia Begins Tracking Women, Electronically
In what is widely viewed as yet another sexist and repressive act, Saudi Arabia has introduced an electronic tracking system to monitor its female citizens’ cross-border movements.
Russia Denies Turkish Jet Downing Role
Russia, Turkey and the US have all denied a report in Arab media that Moscow was involved in the mysterious downing of a Turkish jet off Syria's coast in June.
Egypt Intensifies Hunt For Still-Anonymous Sinai Militants; Israel Nervous, But Supportive
The Egyptian mliitary is increasing its presence in the Sinai Peninsula in an attempt to root out the mysterious jihadist group suspected of carrying out the August 5th attacks near the Israeli border. Meanwhile, Israel nervously waits for Egypt to once again demilitarize the area.
Syrian Rebels Covet Missiles To Take Down Assad's Air Power
Surface to air missiles could give a big boost to the Free Syrian Army, but introducing the weapons runs the risk of delivering them into the hands of terrorists as well.
Shi'a-Sunni Divide Underscored By Abduction Of Syrian Rebels In Lebanon
A prominent Shi'ite clan in Lebanon announced Wednesday it has kidnapped more than 20 Syrian nationals in retaliation for the alleged abduction in Damascus of one of their own by members of the Free Syrian Army. Meanwhile, a bomb was detonated in Damascus.
For Tunisian Women, A Catch-22: Is Inequality The Price Of Progress?
Are Tunisian women "complementary to men?" A new draft constitution says as much, but thousands of demonstrators disagree.
Egyptian President's Conciliatory Letter To Israel A Fake - Or Is It?
A spokesman for Egyptian President Morsi said a letter supposedly sent to Israeli President Peres was fake and reports of it were "slander."
Syria: Has Assad Fled The Country?
Today is a turning point in Syria's history,” said the chief of the Syrian National Council, Abdelbasset Seida,
Egypt's High Court Nullifies President Morsi's Attempts To Reconvene Parliament
The long-anticipated showdown between Egypt's military and its new president -- the Muslim Brotherhood's Muhammad Morsi -- has opened, with Morsi, the SCAF and the Supreme Court heading into a three-way contest.
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Can Morsi Heal And Unite A Fractured, Post-Mubarak Egypt?
Morsi inherits an Egypt that has become crestfallen since the revolution as the democratic process stalled and the military seized control. His first tasks will be rebuilding the economy, increasing security and fostering social unity so that this great and patient people could reap the fruits of its sacrifices.
Hosni Mubarak Clinging To Life, Next 72 Hours Critical
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is reportedly regaining consciousness after early claims on Wednesday morning that he had slipped into a coma, or perhaps even died.
What Egypt?s Soft Coup Means For The Presidential Elections
This Saturday and Sunday, Egyptians will head for polling station to choose who will be their first democratically elected president, but they are faced with a hard choice now that the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, or SCAF, has seized greater control.
With Movie Theaters Banned, Saudi Filmmaker Makes YouTube Splash
Saudi Arabia doesn?t show movies, to avoid angering clerics. But young talents are flocking to the Internet, and hoping to change the kingdom -- one film at a time.
Hollande Calls For Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad To Step Down
Newly elected French President Francois Hollande on Friday called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down to prevent continuing violence. No solution to this crisis is possible without the departure of Bashar al-Assad, Hollande said.
Israel Returns 91 Bodies To Palestine To Ease Negotiations, But Debates Unilateral Action
On Thursday, Israel returned the bodies of 91 Palestinians to the West Bank and Gaza in hopes that the gesture would ease tensions between Israel and Palestine. Meanwhile, politicians suggest a unilateral move to partially remove Israeli forces from the West Bank.
Russia Ships Guns To Assad: Report
A boatload of Russian arms will arrive in Syria next weekend, a Western source told the Al Arabia television station on Tuesday.
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