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
Tunisia President: Al-Qaeda Threatens New Arab Democracies Moncef Marzouki blames the Syrian civil war for a resurgence of Islamist terrorism and warns that Egypt’s banning of the Muslim Brotherhood is “the most dangerous thing for you and probably for us.” Originals
Algeria Battles Recruiters From Jabhat Al-Nusra Algeria's security services are reaching out to neighboring countries in an effort to thwart Jabhat al-Nusra's recruitment of young people for jihad in Syria. Originals
Yemen’s Brotherhood: Early Losses and an Unknown Future Following the Yemeni revolution, the local Muslim Brotherhood has worked to expand alliances, but often at the expense of their revolutionary partners, which could cost them vital public support. Saudi Arabia
Middle East Stability Hinges On Lebanon's Neutrality In his UN speech on Sept. 24, the Lebanese president reminded the world of the importance of helping Lebanon and keeping it neutral. Lebanon
Roma Lose in Urban Development In Turkey A massive urban redevelopment drive in Turkey victimizes already disadvantaged communities, especially the Roma. Turkey
Reactions to Rouhani Speech Ripple Through Streets of Tehran Iranians are watching their president in New York and looking for signs of change in relations with the United States. Iran
Daily Suicide Bombings Keep Iraqis in State of Shock As daily bombings and killings in Iraq have risked becoming regarded as mundane and normal, attention has shifted to the Iraqi government’s apparent lack of recognition of the human cost its country’s unstable security situation entails. Iraq
Is Fatah's Armed Wing Making Comeback? Attacks on Israeli soldiers on Sept. 20 and Sept. 22 reveal a deep split within Fatah between those who desire a return to armed resistance and those who prefer negotiations. Palestine
Israeli Actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque Raise Palestinian Fears Palestinians are being increasingly barred from the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, leading many to question Israel's intentions. Palestine
Obama's UN Speech Offers Insight, But Few Answers In his speech to the UN General Assembly, US President Barack Obama described his administration's sometimes contradictory approaches to the Middle East. Regional
Nightmare in Nairobi: What Can West Learn From Israel? While Israel enjoys a relatively terror-free era, security experts warn of Islamic terror groups spreading across Africa and toward the Middle East as the West avoids dealing with them. Israel
Diplomatic Negotiations Cost Netanyahu His Likud Base While negotiations with the Palestinians are underway, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing distrust and lack of support within his own Likud party. Israel
