After car bombs explode, an Iraqi musician shows up with his cello

The conductor of Iraq’s national symphony is drawing crowds by playing at the scenes of bombings.

Saudi Arabia offers 5-day ceasefire in Yemen after talks with Kerry

Secretary of State Kerry appealed for greater relief aid into war-battered Yemen.

Kerry seeks pause in Yemen war so aid can reach civilians

Scores of people were killed in the country Wednesday as rebels pushed further into the port city of Aden.

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Bashar al-Assad acknowledges setbacks on the battlefield

The usually upbeat Syrian leader painted a sober picture of the fighting against reinvigorated rebel groups.

Yemeni rebels attack Saudi border town

The attack by Houthi militants caused Saudi Arabia to suspend flights and close schools in the Najran area.

Israeli veterans say permissive rules of engagement fueled Gaza carnage

A group of soldiers described firing artillery at random houses in Gaza and shooting at innocent civilians.

Israeli leaders don’t meet with Jimmy Carter during Middle East visit

The former president blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the stalled peace process.

Among Nepal’s earthquake survivors: Israeli gays and their surrogate babies

Their ordeal has shed light on the lengths to which same-sex male couples must go to have children.

In a surprise move, Saudi Arabia’s monarch shakes up line of succession

King Salman replaced his anointed heir with his nephew and named his son as deputy in line to the throne.

Tensions rise on Israel-Syria border after infiltration attempt, airstrikes

Israel reported a bid by armed militants to cross into the Golan Heights on Sunday.

Assad’s hold on power looks shakier than ever as rebels advance in Syria

A new coalition called the Army of Conquest has proved more cohesive and more effective than expected.

Israel’s Iranian Jews worry about the nuclear deal

They often have ties to home, but that doesn’t mean they trust the Iranian regime or want sanctions lifted.

Saudis launch new airstrikes as U.S. concerns grow about Yemen war

Houthi rebels said they will only resume a political dialogue if the air attacks stop.

Police personnel, residents return to Iraqi city of Ramadi as panic subsides

Military officials said security has improved after reinforcements were sent to the city in recent days.

Saudi Arabia says it will scale back its military campaign in Yemen

Officials announced a new phase of operations, even though the Houthi rebels have not been halted.

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