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
Israel Waits on Syria Strike, Focuses on Iran The prolonged American debates over whether to strike Syria have weakened its deterrence, rendering any such attack inefficient, and while all watch Damascus, the real threat lurks in Tehran. Israel
Syria Strike Would Be Disaster for Lebanon Any foreign military intervention in Syria, particularly a direct strike by NATO forces, will have dire consequences for the already fragile environment in Lebanon. Lebanon
Turkey Frustrated Over Syria Western aims in Syria are proving to be at odds with the Turkish government’s expectations. Syria
Suicide Bombing Shakes Sinai Amid Security Crackdown North Sinai is witnessing a breakdown of law and order amid violence and bombings. Egypt
West Bank Palestinians Ambivalent Toward Syria War Talk Palestinians in the West Bank find themselves relatively unaffected by the storm raging in Syria. Palestine
Turkey's Opposition Parties Reject Military Strike in Syria The Turkish political opposition has doubts about whether it was the Syrian regime that used chemical weapons and concern over being pulled into a Middle Eastern quagmire. Syria
The Costs of Turkey Joining the Anti-Syria Coalition Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu created excitement by saying Turkey would be part of a coalition of the willing in an operation against Syria — but can Turkey do it? Syria
Egypt: Reconciliation Or Repression? The Egyptian military's crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood is unlikely to succeed completely, and could radicalize young Brothers whose leadership is imprisoned. Egypt
Don’t Expect Iran To Fight for Assad Despite dire warnings and threats from some Iranian officials, Tehran is unlikely to respond directly in the event of a military strike on Syria. Syria
In Egypt, Hundreds Accused Of Espionage, Having Weapons In a widespread "anti-terrorism campaign," the Egyptian police has started going after members and relatives of the Brotherhood — and after liberals, as well. Egypt
On Syria, Iran to Do 'What’s Appropriate' Iranian leaders warn of the consequences of a Western military attack on Syria but will weigh their options for a response, if any. Syria
How Would US Strike Against Syria Affect Lebanon? As the world awaits a likely US-led military strike on Syria, many in Lebanon are concerned about the potential repercussions such an action could have on them. Lebanon
