Kerry: Gaps remain in Iran nuclear talks
Officials say a breakthrough on an interim deal is possible after years of failed negotiations.
Netanyahu combative as Kerry pushes on peace talks
The U.S. chief diplomat is in the region to bolster shaky negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.
Was Yasser Arafat fatally poisoned with polonium?
Swiss experts suggest the radioactive toxin may have been the culprit. If so, no one’s saying who did it.
Kerry works to keep Israeli-Palestinian talks on track
Netanyahu and Abbas have warned of growing tensions in the closed-door negotiations.
Former Israeli foreign minister Lieberman acquitted
Israel’s undiplomatic diplomat wins a court case and probably his old cabinet job back.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood finds havens abroad
Forced into exile in countries such as Qatar, Brotherhood members are charting the group’s future.
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Islamists in Egypt
Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.
Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem
Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.
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.
Clearing Tahrir Square
Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.
After Egypt’s regime change
Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Maldives president says he will stay on beyond his term after presidential runoff delayed
- Philippine typhoon death toll could reach 10,000 after strongest storm ravages central region
- Geographically doomed and hobbled by poverty, Philippines buffeted by regular storms
- Deadliest storms to hit the Philippines
- Pakistan army criticizes Islamic party leader who called slain Taliban leader a martyr
Africa
- Liberian editor jailed for reporting on corruption says his libel case to be settled soon
- Liberian editor jailed for reporting on corruption says his libel case to be settled soon
- 3 Tuareg rebels killed in northern Mali, say officials
- Nigerian military kills 5 suspected Islamic extremists near northern city of Kano
Middle East
- Israeli leader calls on international community get tough on the Palestinians
- Uneasy neighbors Iraq, Turkey pledge to end tensions inflamed by fugitive vice president
- Report: Gunman shoots, kills Iran's deputy industry minister in attack in Tehran neighborhood
- Libya's prime minister urges citizens to peacefully oppose militias threatening country
Europe
- Greek government survives opposition's no confidence motion; 1 coalition lawmaker defects
- Soyuz capsule carrying Sochi Olympic torch heads for Earth
- Greek government survives opposition's no confidence motion; 1 coalition lawmaker defects
- Greek government survives vote of no-confidence in Parliament
The Americas
- Chief of Jamaica's opposition party fends off leadership challenge from his top deputy
- Bahamas police say small plane crashes into sea, killing all 4 aboard, probably Americans
- 'Anti-cellulite jeans' make world debut at Fashion Rio, Brazilian fashion extravaganza
- Miami Herald reporter released after 2-day detention in Venezuela for reporting on crisis
National Security
- Army veteran in NJ is 1 millionth new GI Bill beneficiary
- Veterans Affairs suspends mandatory overtime for workers as disability claims backlog drops
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan