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Kuwait's careful balancing act with Iran, Saudi Arabia

Israel

Compromise is possible on Palestinian right of return

Iraq

Iraq's Sunni lists approach coalition as one bloc

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Iran nuclear deal parties meet to chart path ahead without US

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Egyptian property owners win right to evict government tenants

Syria's Afrin rebuilds, welcoming back displaced citizens

Turkish lira in tailspin as Erdogan spooks investors

Fatah exits Great Return March, Hamas won't stop

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From our pulses:

Egypt

Women fill leading roles in Egypt’s Ramadan TV series

Egyptian director's debut film honored at Cannes

Egypt

Can YouTube series compete with Egypt TV dramas during Ramadan?

Egypt

French group's manifesto against Quran draws rebuttals in Egypt

Gulf

Saudi defense spending soars, but not to America's benefit

Saudi belligerence on Iran threatens US

Washington

Saudi king uses Arab Summit to adjust Riyadh's stance toward Trump

Russia, Qatar explore partnership potential

Iran

The Islamic State in Iran

How US hawks are boosting Iranian radicals

Iran

After Iran deal exit, average Iranians worried about the future

Iran

Nuclear weapons treaty exit on table as Iran gauges EU action on deal

Iraq

Many Iraqi legislators call for canceling election results

Sunnis, Kurds court Sadr as new Iraqi government takes shape

Iraq

Iraqi politicians look to calm tensions in wake of US withdrawal from Iran deal

Iraq

Can Iraq's Sadr swing nonsectarian government?

Israel

Israel’s defense minister toughens campaign against Israeli Arabs

Why Netanyahu wants to replace Israel's police chief

Israel

Are Trump, Netanyahu trying to topple Iranian regime?

Israel

Troubling tactics of the Israeli Police

Jordan

Jordan's political parties see uncertain future

Culture Alert: Fairs and fears of the future

Jordan

Jordanian civil initiatives craft wigs for cancer patients

Jordan

Will Jordan reclaim sovereignty over controversial land on Israeli border?

Lebanon

Morocco-Algeria tensions flare over claims of Hezbollah support to Polisario

Is Lebanon's new recycling project a bunch of garbage?

Lebanon

Iran, Russia, Turkey close ranks on Syria coordination amid US pressure

Lebanon

Can 'nudge theory’ change citizens’ behavior, government policy in Lebanon?

North Africa

Tunisia hopes boost in Chinese investment can ease economic woes

Tunisian doctors sound alarm on health system collapse

Palestine

Who will replace Abbas?

The truth about Gaza

Palestine

Fatah accuses Hamas of manipulating border crossings

Palestine

Will new US sanctions affect Iran’s support for Hamas?

Syria

Will escalation in Iran-US tensions impact Syria conflict?

Where have those displaced from Syria's Douma gone?

Syria

Syrian students explore college education online

Syria

Iraq’s Shiite militias hope battlefield wins can secure electoral victory

Turkey

The unorthodox theory behind Erdogan's monetary policy

Turkey's 'Lord of the Herbs' prescribes civil war

Turkey

Weary Istanbulites flock to seaside Izmir

Turkey

Iraq elections: Will Sadr seek a new beginning with Turkey?

Breaking News

2018-05-25T16:35:03

Turkey says Israel recognition of Armenia genocide would be harmful

2018-05-25T12:25:02

Gaza tear gas baby left off official death count

2018-05-25T12:05:03

Syria regime warns Daraa rebels with air-dropped leaflets

2018-05-25T08:55:03

Iraq orders probe after voting machines fail hacking test

2018-05-25T08:35:03

Cyclone Mekunu intensifies as it advances on Oman

2018-05-25T04:35:06

War, displacement reshuffle Syria's demographic map

2018-05-25T04:05:09

Iran's first female manufacturer, a victim of Trump

2018-05-25T02:00:03

AFP to launch fact-checking sites in English, Spanish and Portuguese

2018-05-24T23:25:04

Prince William to visit Palestinian Territories, Israel in June

2018-05-24T17:55:08

Israel PM denies seeking armoured car for wife

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A mural of record-breaking Egyptian soccer star Mo Salah is seen ahead of his team Liverpool's Champions League final against Real Madrid tomorrow, Liverpool, Britain, May 25, 2018.

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CULTURE

Arts and entertainment

Women fill leading roles in Egypt’s Ramadan TV series

Cultural heritage

Israeli architects dissect flashpoint structures in Venice

Arts and entertainment

Egyptian director's debut film honored at Cannes

RUSSIA MIDEAST

Syria war spillover

Syria talks involve many cooks — and many kitchens

Defense/Security cooperation

Assad in surprise Sochi visit as Russia continues Iran-Israel mediation

As tensions flare with Iran, Israel embraces Russia

WASHINGTON

Defense/Security cooperation

Pompeo calls for review of security assistance to Lebanon

Congress rebels against Trump’s Middle East war secrecy

Iran war concerns complicate use of force debate on Capitol Hill

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