Egypt sentences activist Sanaa Seif to 18 months in prison Seif, who had been in pretrial detention since June, was convicted Wednesday of spreading false news and misusing social media. Egypt
Ukraine rejects Iran's final report on downed passenger plane The Iranian government said last year's shooting down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was the result of a human error. Iran
Iran operating new advanced centrifuges, nuclear watchdog finds According to an International Atomic Energy Agency report, Iran is now using IR-4 centrifuges to enrich uranium in violation of the nuclear accord. Iran
UN says Libya arms embargo 'totally ineffective' A United Nations panel of experts accused several member states, including Turkey and Russia, of fueling the Libyan conflict. Libya
Wife of Turkey Foreign Minister says women’s rights improving The Turkish Foreign Ministry sponsored an event on Monday to demonstrate concern about violence against women. Turkey
Israeli police neglect crime in Israeli Arab sector Israeli police dedicate vast resources to fight organized crime in central cities, but little effort fighting violence and crime in the Arab Israeli sector. Israel
Fathoming Iran's nuclear intentions Iran is already a civilian nuclear power; international safeguards should be enough to prevent it from getting the bomb. Israel
Iraq's unknown future It's no secret that Iraq’s present situation is dire; however, the question is still pertinent regarding what we can expect for the nation’s future. Iraq
The coming three battles of the Syria war Will Geneva II or three battles determine the course of the Syria war? Syria
Time to close deal with Iran An agreement with Iran would be a win, if not a breakthrough, for US interests and allies in the Middle East. (Updated) Syria
Diyarbakir is ready for the historic visit Diyarbakir is ready for the visits of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani and Kurdish singer in exile Shivan Perwer, upon Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s invitation. Iraq
Turkey charts new course in Iraq Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu's recent visit to Baghdad, Najaf and Karbala is the latest sign of a new, dual-track policy on Iraq that is endorsed by the United States. Egypt
Iraq: Oil companies tighten security following attack Following the Nov. 1 attack on the Ahdab oil field in southern Iraq, foreign oil companies operating in the country have tightened security measures while the government tries to ease concerns. Iraq
House Intel Committee Chairman worried about bad deal on Iran Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, says Congress should pass further sanctions on Iran. Saudi Arabia
Iran slows nuclear advances in possible goodwill gesture Taken together, Iran’s pledge of new cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the slowdown in its overall nuclear program could facilitate agreement next week in Geneva. Iran
Iranians slam France on nuclear talks Iranian media, politicians and citizens have reacted harshly to what they perceive as French obstructionism in the nuclear negotiations. Saudi Arabia
