Israel shells Syrian artillery battery

An explosion is seen in the Syrian village of Bariqa close to the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria on the Golan Heights

Joel Greenberg

Attack comes after warning, errant mortar shell landing near Israeli army post in Golan Heights.

Israel fires at Syria after mortar strikes army post

Israel fires at Syria after mortar strikes army post

Joel Greenberg

Israeli military officials said the response was a ‘warning.’

After attack, Israeli shells kill 4 in Gaza

After attack, Israeli shells kill 4 in Gaza

Joel Greenberg

Army says missile was fired at border patrol vehicle; Palestinians say dead in Gaza were civilians.

U.S. faces challenges in building counterterrorism unit in Libya

U.S. faces challenges in building counterterrorism unit in Libya

Abigail Hauslohner

Since Libya has no obvious security partners, relying on militias could undermine goal of a unified nation.

Syrian opposition remains at odds

Syrian opposition remains at odds

Babak Dehghanpisheh

Meeting in Qatar, opponents of Assad fail to reach a deal, putting formation of new group in doubt.

Iran acknowledges firing at U.S. drone

Iran acknowledges firing at U.S. drone

Jason Rezaian

Defense minister says incident occurred over Iranian waters, contradicting Pentagon claim.

In wake of U.S. vote, Israeli leader accused of tilting toward Romney

In wake of U.S. vote, Israeli leader accused of tilting toward Romney

Joel Greenberg

Netanyahu says his election foes want to “stir up trouble between us and the United States.’’

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Islamist fighters carry their flag during the funeral of their fellow fighter Tareq Naser, who died during clashes on Sunday, near the village of Fafeen in Aleppo's countryside September 17, 2012. REUTERS/Zain Karam (SYRIA - Tags: CONFLICT)

Fighting in Syria

Violence escalates between government and opposition forces in key Syrian cities.

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Islamists in Egypt

Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.

Soldiers of Babylon

The new Iraqi army seems professional, but is dysfunctional.

New pages in Egypt’s Facebook revolution

Egyptian activists are focusing on new targets.

U.S. Special Forces prepare to leave Iraq

Iraqi special forces are taking the lead on missions.

Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem

Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.

Mass exodus from Libya

Guest workers flee the violence.

Making demands across the Middle East

Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.

Making demands across the Middle East

Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.

Moammar Gaddafi through the years

A look back through 40 years of Gaddafi’s rule over Libya.

Moammar Gaddafi through the years

Moammar Gaddafi had ruled Libya for more than 40 years.

Middle East protests spread

Demonstrators take to the streets to rally for change.

Clearing Tahrir Square

Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.

Protests spread through Middle East

Taking to the streets in Bahrain, Iran, Yemen and Ivory Coast.

After Egypt’s regime change

Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.

Revolutionary celebration in Egypt

Continued revelry after Mubarak steps down.

A timeline of Mubarak's rise and rule

Hosni Mubarak came to power in Egypt nearly 30 years ago.

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